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ON THE COVER: The Embraer Phenom 300. Story on transitioning from a turboprop to a jet in just 14 days beginning on page 10. Photo Courtesy of Embraer. IDWEST FLYER M AGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011

HEADLINES Astronaut Inducted Into Aviation Hall of Fame...... 17 J.A. Air Center Voted #1...... 19 Mead & Hunt Awarded AAAE’s Corporate Cup of Excellence!...... 20 Altaire Comes To Chicago...... 37 Fourth of July Weekend Sacred In Phillips...... 40 Southern Illinois University Takes Home A Win Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 midwestflyer.com At National Championships...... 41 Blake, Lung, Rieser & Timmons Inducted Into Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame!...... 45 FEATURES From Single-Engine Turboprop To Jet In 14 Days! - by Guilherme Schmidt...... 10 COLUMNS What’s A Sikorsky Weekend? - by Jim Bildilli.....14 AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report - by Bill Blake Honda Aircraft Company – Michigan Governor Appoints GA Pilots To Aeronautics Commission..... 22 Poised For Production, Aviation Law - by Gregory J. Reigel Poised For Success! - by Dave Weiman...... 34 DOT Fines Air Ambulance Operator For Calling Someone Blue Waters & Sunshine Greet Seaplane Pilots Else’s Helicopter Its Own...... 25 In Brainerd - by Dave Weiman...... 38 Dialogue - by Dave Weiman In The Land of Lincoln… Jets, Floatplanes, Destinations & Timely Topics...... 5 Abraham Lincoln Capital , Flight Tips - by Harold Green Springfield, Illinois...... 44 VFR Navigational Situational Awareness Or, Duluth Sky Harbor Airport… You Are The Center of Your Own Universe...... 29 Serving A Specific Need For GA...... 46 Flight Training - by Gustav Ryberg Greatness Finds Company… The iPad & ForeFlight, Powerful Tools Inflight & In The Office...... 32 Richard I. Bong Airport From AOPA Headquarters - by Craig Fuller & The William Amorde Terminal...... 49 A Gathering of Aviators...... 23 From EAA Headquarters - by Rod Hightower Working together: More important than ever!...... 24 SECTIONS Aircraft...... 34 Guest Editorial - by Jim Hanson Part III – What Can We Do Nationally To Recruit & Retain Pilots?...... 42 ...... 44 High On Health - by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. At Our Airports...... 20 The Lighter Side of Depression...... 26 Calendar...... 58 Instrument Flight - by Michael Kaufman Classifieds...... 60 Autopilots Part II… My Favorite Autopilots!...... 27 Destinations...... 14 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin - by Christopher Roy Education...... 41 Why Not Adopt Your Airport??...... 52 Fly-Ins, Air Shows & Special Events...... 38 Sport Pilot – Light Sport Aircraft - by Ed Leineweber Let’s Fly & Dine...... 50 Rotax 912 Series Engine Operation & Maintenance Concerns: Letters...... 8 An Interview With Brian Meyerhofer of Leading Edge Air Foils...... 56 MATA’s Minnesota Aviation Industry News...... 46 Aeronautics Report - by Jeffery Taylor People In The News...... 17 This Just In: The New Wisconsin Airport Directory & Pilot’s Guide...... 54 WATA Difference...... 48

4 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Dialogue Columns in this issue cover the gamut! Bill Blake in Jets, Floatplanes & Destinations his “AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report” announces that by Dave Weiman Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has appointed GA pilots to the Michigan Aeronautics Commission… Attorney Greg Reigel eatured in this issue of Midwest discusses why an air ambulance operator was fined by the Flyer Magazine are three jet aircraft U.S. Department of Transportation for calling someone else’s – the Embraer “Phenom 300” as helicopter its own in “Aviation Law”… CFII Harold Green featuredF on the cover; the “HondaJet,” discusses VFR navigational situational awareness in “Flight which recently reached a speed of 425 Tips”... CFII Gustav Ryberg discusses the iPad computer and KTAS and a maximum operating altitude ForeFlight program as powerful tools inflight and in the office of 43,000 feet; and Piper Aircraft’s new in “Flight Training”... AOPA President Craig Fuller discusses single-engine “Altaire.” All three jets are why you should be at AOPA’s Aviation Summit in “From AOPA being well received. Headquarters”… EAA President Rod Hightower discusses Once again, “floatplanes” are in the news. Featured is the why working together in the aviation community is more Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In held at important than ever in “From EAA Headquarters”… CFII Jim Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota, in May; the Price Hanson shares with us his view on what we can do nationally County, Wisconsin fly-in, float-in and air show held each to recruit and retain pilots in his “Guest Editorial”… Dr. John year on the Fourth of July weekend; “Bradford Camps” on Beasley discusses the lighter side of depression in “High On Munsungan Lake in northern Maine; and Duluth-Sky Harbor Health”… CFII Michael Kaufman shares his knowledge and Airport in Duluth, Minnesota. If you are looking for destinations experience operating a number of autopilots and tells us which to fly to, there’s four right there, but there are still more are his favorites and why in “Instrument Flight”… MNDOT destinations featured in this issue. Office of Aeronautics Director Christopher Roy discusses why Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior, Wisconsin, is where adopting your airport is in your best interest in the “Minnesota you need to fly to visit the “Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Aeronautics Bulletin”… Ed Leineweber reports on the operation Center” located nearby, and to dine at the “Upper Deck and maintenance concerns of the Rotax 912 Series Engine Restaurant & Lounge,” located at the airport. in “Sport Pilot – Light Sport Aircraft”… and Jeffery Taylor Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois, is your announces that the new Wisconsin Airport Directory & Pilot’s gateway to visiting a number of historical sites associated with Guide is hot off the presses in the “Wisconsin Aeronautics our 16th President. And when you arrive at the airport, dine at Report.” the “Subway Restaurant” located in the main terminal building. All this and more in this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine! q

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 11 and with day two, three and four system failures. I can assure you that I flew a near perfect checkride. The came single-engine work, high- after four days of hard work, you start checkride consisted of steep turns, altitude operations and cold weather feeling better about your ability to fly stalls, and engine loss at altitude, operations. Single-engine work is a the airplane. followed by a successful restart, a full lot of work, particularly for a single On the fifth day we went through coupled ILS approach, to a missed pilot. When the instructor announced a mock-up checkride. This was approach, then another approach to a we would do single-engine work on probably the toughest day. I expected circle-to-land at minimums, followed that day, I was happy. After all, I had to do better than I did, and I struggled by a full stop, then a takeoff with flown all my life single-engine, so this a little bit here and there; not a perfect an engine cut prior to V1, and then should be no problem! I was sadly flying day. Nevertheless, I was an engine fire and engine cut at V1, mistaken. They cut your engine at the recommended for the checkride. followed by a single-engine approach worst possible moment, meaning at On checkride day, I met with to be hand flown, then a missed V1, and you have to keep the airplane an FAA DPE. The oral part of the and go-around on a single engine, heading within 5 degrees and fight checkride was as expected – very followed by a non precision approach. the yaw, rotate it, and fly it at V2 similar to several of the orals we At the end of the simulator session, up to a safe altitude, and then after, all have done before. Once you go the weather improves, and there is a engage the autopilot and accelerate into the simulator, it is exactly like VFR departure where you stay in the the airplane, and work on the checklist a full flight checkride. You have to traffic and do a VFR pattern-to-land. to try to restart. It is hard work, and start the engines, taxi for take off, Evidently, there was a flap failure at the airplane is so powerful that it will handle all the communications, and that point. require all the leg strength you have. the checkride only ends once you It was all very good. I struggled The only way to get it done is to lock taxi back to the ramp, and shut down a bit to stay on the airspeed target your knees and use all your might. and secure the plane (i.e. simulator). on the single-engine manually flown During those sessions there were The visuals of the simulator are approach, but I was within ATP many emergencies from engine fires, outstanding. They even have the ramp tolerances. Whew, I can’t believe I to cabin decompression, to electrical marshals when you taxi back in. passed with a near-perfect, on-the- money checkride. CAE Simuflite put on a very good program, and the instructors were very professional. I walked out of the program confident I could fly the airplane safely. I think that if you are current on your IFR flying skills, and if you put the energy and dedication into it, it is very doable. For me at the end of the day the hardest thing was the “airspeed control.” Flying a jet you do not have the immediate seat-of-the-pants feedback from prop noise and pitching that a prop airplane has, to give you a sense you are accelerating or slowing down. Airspeed control is probably the most important thing about flying a jet. Needless to say, I learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. Flying the airplane is a lot easier than the “sim,” because everything works most of the time. But the sim teaches a valuable lesson to never let your guard down, and be safe.

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16 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Pe o pl e In Th e Ne w s Astronaut Inducted Into Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame served during the Vietnam War, five years and seven months as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. He is often cited as being the most decorated Museum at Greenfield Airport. U.S. service member since General Dr. Whitson was honored for her Douglas MacArthur, having received contributions to the space program. some 70 decorations, a majority for Dr. Whitson has accumulated actions in combat. Day is a recipient 377 days in space, the most of any of the Medal of Honor, and is the only U.S. astronaut and 20th among all person ever awarded both the Medal space veterans. She has performed of Honor and the Air Force Cross. a total of six career spacewalks, Other persons who have been adding up to 39 hours, 46 minutes inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall – more than any other woman. She of Fame include Eugene Ely, the is currently serving as chief of the first person to fly an airplane off the Astronaut Corps, responsible for deck of a ship; Clarence Chamberlin, Peggy Whitson the mission preparation activities of the first person to take a passenger all Space Shuttle and International across the Atlantic Ocean; Neta Snook Space Station crews and their support Southern, the person who taught GREENFIELD, IOWA – personnel. She is the first woman to Amelia Earhart to fly; and Walter Beaconsfield, Iowa native and hold this position. Cunningham, the first astronaut from astronaut, Peggy Whitson, took her Colonel George “Bud” Day will Iowa. place beside other notable Iowans as be inducted into the Hall of Fame on For more information, contact the a member of the Iowa Aviation Hall October 1. Iowa Aviation Museum at 641-343- of Fame on Saturday, June 18, 2011 Day is a retired U.S. Air Force 7184 or email aviation@iowatelecom. at ceremonies at the Iowa Aviation Colonel and Command Pilot who net. q

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 Pe o pl e In Th e Ne w s donated artwork, but also in keeping Aviation Artist, Michelle Rouch with “Made In USA” products. All the materials used, including the paint and frame, are made in America! Last year, Tucson-based Rouch donated “We’re Going Into The Hudson,” a watercolor showing U.S. Airways Flight 1549, piloted by Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles, making the miraculous landing in the Hudson River with the New York skyline in the background. Both Sullenberger and Skiles had chosen their favorite sketch from those she had submitted. Rouch, who has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters of Science Degree in Information Systems Engineering, approaches a painting like a program manager. “I manage billion dollar acquisition programs every day at work and have to know how to manage cost, schedule and and holding Rouch’s painting “We’re Going Into the Hudson.” technical performance. “My art projects take the same by Esta-Ann Elliott by a circus performer. approach. First, I have to see the This historical event will be feasibility of the total cost, and even years and one month depicted on an oil painting, which then I have to measure how long after the Wright Brothers made self-taught, aviation artist, Michelle the piece of work will take and if I their first flight, Eugene B. Rouch, donated to this year’s EAA can fit the work into my life. I am a Ely,S racecar driver, chauffeur, car Gathering of Eagles banquet, which full-time mom and engineer, leaving salesman and self-taught pilot, made annually auctions off special aviation- very little room to create art. After naval aviation history by being the related distinctive items raising funds cost and schedule constraints are first pilot to land an airplane on the for the program. reasonably thought out, I then create deck of a naval ship. The date was The theme of this year’s Gathering a rapid prototype and explore every January 18, 1911, the aircraft was a of Eagles fundraiser held during EAA possible scenario before I execute Curtiss Pusher, and the ship was the AirVenture in July in Oshkosh, Wis., the painting. Rapid prototyping is an SS Pennsylvania in San Francisco was the Centennial of Naval Aviation. essential piece because it brings the Bay. It was also the first flight using a Not only was Rouch challenged with final painting to a well thought plan. tail hook system, which was designed finding an appropriate subject for her Once I have the artwork sketched in pencil, I request an inspection from my quality manager – my husband – to ensure that all angles are correctly Airport Services: defined. My husband, an engineer, has a critical eye and can detect the Planning, Engineering, slightest imperfections. We make a Architecture, Real Estate great team!” Rouch bought a die cast model of the Airbus 320 and her husband bought Contact Randy Van Natta, PE, President a flight simulator to fly the same [email protected] aircraft and follow the same route as 715.845.8000 • becherhoppe.com Flight 1549. Her goal was to capture Wausau, Wisconsin that day. She checked the weather conditions. She consulted with a pilot 18 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE J.A. Air Center Voted #1 AURORA, ILL. – In a recent survey of Aviation International News subscribers, J.A. Air Center, located at Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport, placed first among all operations in North, Central and South America. Operating initially at DuPage Airport, J.A. Air Center Michelle Rouch with the painting she did of Sean D. Tucker’s plane. moved to Aurora two years ago and invested $9.5 million in renovating its facilities, including constructing one of friend who advised her on the angle of the fairings and the the few aircraft arrival canopies that exist. In addition to auxiliary engine. the canopy, the facility has approximately 100,000 sq. ft. Rouch listened to the tapes of Sullenberger and Skiles of hangar space, a 12,000-sq-ft. terminal with a 5,000-sq- over and over as she watched the videotapes. When the ft. passenger lobby, and a 1,600-sq-ft. pilots’ lounge. The painting was nearly complete, she had some fellow aviation company does not have landing, ramp or overnight fees. q artists critique the painting, made the adjustments, and was very pleased with the final result, as were Sullenberger and Skiles who later signed the painting. Rouch’s husband, Fotios, is also her resource librarian. Not only is Fotios an engineer with artistic skills, he builds one-of-a-kind resin limited edition airplane models. Several years ago Fotios encouraged Michelle to paint an airplane. She had done many portraits and a series of Greek Orthodox architectural buildings. “Mathematically, if you add a portrait and a building, you can draw an airplane,” stated Rouch. “The smoothness of a face and the perspective of a building allowed me to quickly grasp aviation art.” With her husband’s support and his interest in airplane models, Michelle was able to land her first commissioned work – a painting of a C-2 Greyhound – that was published on box tops for airplane models. Today, Rouch has paintings hanging in many permanent displays including the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, Georgia, the USS Hornet Museum in San Francisco, and at Tucson International Airport. Michelle’s studio is located in her garage and one can usually find her there at night after her son and husband have gone to bed. For more information about artist Michelle Rouch, a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA), and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), check out her website: www.rouch.com q AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 At Ou r Ai r p o r t s Mead & Hunt Awarded AAAE’s Corporate Cup of Excellence! ATLANTA, GA. – The building bridges, expanding airport engineering firm terminals, planning communities, of Mead & Hunt, Inc., has attracting air service, defending the been awarded the 2011 environment,” said AAAE Chair American Association James Bennett. “It ranks in the top of Airport Executives’ 500 design firms and top 25 airport (AAAE) Corporate consulting firms in Engineering Cup of Excellence at News Record and was named one the association’s annual of the best places to work by CE conference in Atlanta in News. With more than 450 team May 2011. Since 1986, members, this firm challenges itself AAAE has been awarding to provide its clients insight, ideas the Corporate Cup of and innovations that are changing Excellence to companies the way our industry works.” that support airports and Andy Platz Mead & Hunt has been a the airport management corporate member of AAAE for profession. many years and is active in many of The firm’s aviation services leader, Andy Platz, accepted the association’s events, as well as in several of the regional the award on Mead & Hunt’s behalf, along with colleagues chapters. Jon Faucher, Tom Schnetzer and Tim Callister. During the “Mead & Hunt is very proud to receive this prestigious awards ceremony, AAAE highlighted Mead & Hunt’s long award,” said Andy Platz, Vice President and Group Leader record of providing innovative solutions to its clients. of Aviation Services for Mead & Hunt. “It’s a great honor “In the 110-plus years since this company opened its to be recognized by the industry we serve and care so much doors, it has helped shape the world – designing airfields, about. Through our association with AAAE, we have grown our business and enjoyed greater opportunities to provide technical expertise to the industry. At the same time, we have established strong relationships and made a lot of friends along the way.” Mead & Hunt, Inc. is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with additional offices nationwide q (www.meadhunt.com). Everything a Homebuilder Needs! Mitchell Field Engineer Honored At Wisconsin Aviation Conference

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The decision to buy an aircraft is always a big one. Whether you’re considering your first airplane or thinking about moving up to something bigger or more complex, there’s a lot to consider. You have to ask yourself the important questions. What kind of airplane will best meet my needs? How and when will I use it? Where should I base? And, perhaps the biggest question of all—can I really afford it? AOPA offers services to help you answer all those questions—and a brand new way to make ownership more affordable. A visit to our website at www.aopa.org or a call to our Pilot Information Center at 800/872-2672 can help you find the answers you need. And then, if you’re looking for a way to cut the cost of owning an airplane by 50 percent or more, AOPA’s new Aircraft Partnership Program can help you find the perfect partner or partners to share your new plane. Co-ownership is nothing new, but finding the right people and aircraft to build a successful partnership has always been challenging. Now AOPA’s Aircraft Partnership Program lets you find people whose ownership goals are compatible with yours. When you register, you can post a comprehensive personal profile that includes key factors for compatibility, such as the type of aircraft desired, budget, nearby airports to serve as a base, flying experience, and more. Pilots who are looking for a partnership can then search for and connect with others who have matching interests. Whether you want to find one, two, or more partners to buy an airplane, or you want to share ownership in an airplane you already have, you can use the system to find the right people. You can even choose to receive e-mail alerts when someone who meets your compatibility requirements joins the program. We’ve already got about 10,000 registered users and the number is growing fast. I hope you’ll consider joining them and taking that first step toward affordable aircraft ownership. Owning an airplane is the very best way to get the most from your pilot certificate, and it can change your life. It certainly has changed mine.

Craig L. Fuller AOPA President and CEO

*For more information on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the issues that affect your flying go towww.aopa.org today. commissioners for the good of Michigan aviation. Speaking about the good of Michigan aviation, you may remember me mentioning Michigan House Bill 4025. That is the bill sponsored by strong aviation advocate state Representative Dave Agema, which would dedicate part of the state sales tax on aviation fuel and aviation Great Lakes reGionaL report products to the state aviation trust fund. The Michigan by Bill Blake House Transportation Committee held hearings on the bill AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative in late June. I provided testimony on behalf of AOPA at the Bill Blake hearings, as did representatives from the Michigan Business Aviation Association, and the Michigan Association of Michigan Governor Appoints GA Pilots Airport Executives. Our combined testimony was designed To Aeronautics Commission to educate the committee on the importance of general aviation to the Michigan economy, the need to improve and eter Kamaranien of Grand Ledge, Michigan, maintain the airport infrastructure, and the fact that Michigan owner of GrandAir Aviation, Inc. at Abrams aviation taxes are among the highest in the nation. Those Municipal Airport, and J. David VanderVeen purchasing aviation fuel in Michigan have been paying more ofP Clarkston, Michigan, who is the director of Central Michigan sales tax because of the increasing fuel prices, Services for OaklandAOPA County, Header.indd have1 been appointed by5/22/09 12:10:21 PMupon which the percentage sales tax is based. However, Michigan Governor Snyder to the Michigan Aeronautics Michigan aviation is not receiving any direct benefit from Commission. those increasing sales taxes. House Bill 4025 would correct Kamaranien is a commercial pilot and has been a flight that. Although at the time of this writing, the committee had instructor for more than 20 years. Kamaranien earned not voted on whether to recommend the bill, it did seem to a bachelor's degree in business from Michigan State be positive toward our presentations and members of the University. committee asked some insightful questions, which makes me VanderVeen is a pilot and current member of the Board believe they got the message loud and clear! of Directors of the Michigan Business Aviation Association I attended the 56th Annual Wisconsin Aviation (MBAA). VanderVeen is also a charter member of the Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin, May 2-4, 2011. The Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. He earned a bachelor’s Wisconsin Airport Management Association, Wisconsin degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree Airport Engineers and Consultants, Wisconsin Aviation in public administration from the University of Michigan. Trades Association, and Wisconsin Business Aviation AOPA is pleased that Governor Snyder selected two Association jointly sponsor the conference. This conference individuals with strong aviation backgrounds, as well as is always well attended and this year was no exception. strong business and governmental backgrounds. We look There were nearly 300 people in attendance. Conference forward to working with these two new commissioners seminars were a good mix of local hands-on airport issues, and continuing to work with the previously selected state and federal airport system funding issues, and national issues such as ADS-B and the future of aviation fuel. I also attended the annual spring 715-594-3761 Illinois Aviation Conference in www.redwingaero.com Springfield, Illinois, May 24-25, COMPANY 2011. The Illinois Public Airports Red Wing, Minnesota Association, Illinois Aviation Trades FAA Certified CRS# R3WR714J Association, and IDOT Division of Aeronautics jointly sponsor the conference. Approximately 165 people attended this conference, which, like the Wisconsin conference, had a good mix of seminars covering local, state Specialists In Mooney Aircraft OThER SERvICES: and federal funding, and other national Repair, Maintenance & Annual Inspections Pitot-Static Transponder Checks issues. As in most of the Great Lakes states, the state’s budget issues are Factory-Trained & Experienced Technicians Dynamic Prop Balancing Sheet Metal Repair paramount. At least so far, the state FAA Certified Unlimited Class 3 Repair Station Aircraft Weighing has been able to maintain its capital program, fearing that cutting it would 22 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Fr o m AOPA He a d q u a r t e r s Hartford is a wonderful host city and the officials at A Gathering Of Aviators the Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), where AOPA’s by Craig Fuller- President & CEO Airportfest is held, are terrific and dedicated partners. All Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association our visitors will have an exceptional experience. here are few things more You can shop for anything and everything aviation in the rewarding than trading stories exhibit hall. Whether you are looking for a new airplane or and sharing experiences with a new headset; a new WAAS unit or a new flight bag, you’ll peopleT who really understand. So find the very best the industry has to offer right here. there’s nothing like getting together And, no matter how many hours you have in the left with your fellow aviators at the events seat, you’ll have opportunities to learn something new with that bring the flying community dozens of seminars covering topics as diverse as health and together. legal issues, fly-in destinations, regulatory compliance, IFR Craig Fuller Summer is drawing to a close, safety, and decision making. but you still have a chance to enjoy At the airport you’ll get up close to remarkable the company of other pilots while you take in the latest aircraft—old, new, and up-and-coming. innovations in aircraft and avionics, enhance your safety And don’t forget the social events, from a special and build knowledge through a wide range of seminars, and aviation movie night to live music to dine arounds that give get caught up with the people and ideas that are changing you the chance to talk face-to-face with aviation celebrities. the way we fly. Spending time reconnecting with old friends or meeting You can do all that and more at AOPA’s Aviation new ones is half the fun. Summit, set for September 22 through 24 in Hartford, You can get all the details and help planning your trip at q Connecticut. www.aopa.org/summit. Hope to see you there! AOPA Summit - Hartford, Connecticut - September 22-24 www.aopa.org/summit

Gr e a t La k e s Re g i o n a l Re p o r t Co n t i n u e d increase unemployment and cause even more difficulties. Although a separate organization and event, by tradition, the annual Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame banquet and investiture ceremonies were held at the conclusion of the aviation conference on May 25th. There were 225 tickets sold to the event, a record number and sellout for the room available. Those inducted this year were Bob Reiser (Aurora, Illinois Airport Manager), Harrel Timmons (owner/ operator of Jet Air, Inc., the FBO at Galesburg, Illinois), Nick Lung (retired United Airlines Captain), and yours truly. I was truly honored and humbled to be included with this group and those inducted before me. By the way, if you are looking for a great flying weekend in September, I highly recommend the Annual Michigan Air Tour being held this year, September 9-11, 2011. The tour has a different route and theme each year. I believe this year it is billed as a historical tour. Usually 30 planes fly to various airports in the state delivering a message about the economic impact of general aviation on each of the airports visited and its surrounding communities. Hotel rooms, meals, and ground transportation are included. I would urge you to look at the tour website for more details: www.miaviation.org. AOPA will continue to work to promote and protect general aviation at the national, state, and local level. For more information on any issue affecting general aviation, please visit our website at: www.aopa.org. q AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 Fr o m EAA He a d q u a r t e r s Working together: More important than ever!

by Rod Hightower owners and others at various times. Although the specifics President/CEO of these issues may differ, there are a significant number of Experimental Aircraft Association similarities. Among them are the freedom to pursue flight in the way you want to pursue it and the minimizing of the ne item that has been a barriers that may keep you from doing so. priority in my first year as Many GA issues that focus on a distinct segment of President and CEO of EAA is aircraft often have ramifications that could impact all of continuingO and expanding the united us. For instance, when EAA supports the AOPA/NBAA efforts of all aviation organizations in legal challenge to dismantling the BARR program, primary Rod Hightower common issues that will benefit all of designed for business aviation, we see the potential for the us. Just as I’m grateful for the warm lessening of freedom and privacy for all pilots. Conversely, reception of EAA members in the more than 25 Grassroots when EAA leads the effort in a homebuilt or vintage issue, Pilot Tour presentations I’ve made since the beginning we understand that the other GA groups will support EAA’s of 2011, I’ve also been encouraged by the openness and leadership as something that builds and maintains a thriving willingness to work together by the leaders of other GA aviation community – a vital part of aviation’s future. organizations. Along with the unified actions of the “big boys” in the When we think of working together, you might instantly aviation organization world, other groups such as type think of the “alphabet organizations,” such as EAA, AOPA, clubs play an essential role. Within individual type clubs NBAA, GAMA and others with the voices in Washington, are incredible bases of knowledge and expertise, the kind D.C. It’s more than those groups, however. Working of technical depth that is available no place else. Type clubs together means aircraft type clubs, user groups, and others and user groups are essential players in the growing number with a broad or narrow interest in the GA community. of joint committees and safety task groups that the FAA is Why is this important? One example that comes to using to define and address key issues. mind is a quote from Benjamin Franklin at the signing of We may sometimes disagree with FAA, DOT, DHS, and the Declaration of Independence in 1776, although some other rule- and policymaking bodies on a variety of issues. people credit it to Thomas Paine: “Gentlemen, we must all One thing that groups such as EAA can bring to the table in hang together or assuredly we shall hang separately.” GA is these debates, however, is access to the expertise of groups a very diverse community, encompassing everything from large and small that can bring real-world experience and ultralights to business jets. Regardless of those differences, wisdom on particular types of aircraft to them. In exchange, we share a passion for flight. We also share the reality that EAA’s connection to these groups will allow their voices each GA segment has unique aviation issues. to be heard in discussions that directly affect what and how If you’re an aircraft builder, the world of biz jets they fly. may not seem as if it should matter to you. Warbird You cannot sit on the sidelines, either. Your involvement owners would probably ask why the worries of ultralight in groups such as EAA, AOPA or your local type club is enthusiasts should be their concern. I’ll be very direct here: important, but so is involvement in your local airport group. It should, and it must. It’s of course much easier to sit in the hangar and talk about We at EAA work on many of the issues that specifically the woes of the day, then wonder what happened when affect homebuilders, warbird operators, vintage aircraft something is taken away that impacts our ability to fly. But your involvement in conjunction with others is critical, just as the major alphabet groups such as EAA have learned by working together. From Des Moines To Madison After all, we are aviators. Whether you fly a powered Only 10 Minutes Away! - At 1,758 mph! parachute or a Gulfstream jet, we share a passion for flight – a passion that must be protected by all of us, on every – Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room Restaurant – q Dane County Regional Airport – Madison, Wis. 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However, in the article the that a non-profit air DOT believed implied ownership manager for the operator stated that ambulance operator and operation of the helicopter by he wasn’t sure why the DOT didn’t was recently fined the air ambulance operator, rather just ask them to change the wording in $30,000.00 by than the operator under whose their marketing. Good question. the Department certificate the helicopter was being My opinion is that the penalty Greg Reigel of Transportation operated. According to the DOT, the was assessed because the DOT, and (DOT) for referring to another air ambulance operator’s use of the the FAA for that matter, believed operator's helicopter as its own. personal pronouns constituted unfair that safety is more effectively According to the article, in addition and deceptive practices in the sales accomplished through enforcement/ to operating its own aircraft on its of air transportation, presumably in punishment. However, in the absence own operating certificate, the air violation of 49 U.S.C. 41712. of any alleged operational violations, ambulance operator formed another Interestingly, the issue of I am not sure how forcing a non-profit entity with two partners for operation “operational control” is not operator to pay a fine furthers safety. of a helicopter under a separate mentioned. Perhaps the other I guess it is just business as usual for operating certificate. The parties certificate holder did, in fact, maintain the DOT/FAA. And that's too bad. © Reigel Law Firm, Ltd.-Aero Legal intended that the helicopter would be operational control over the helicopter Services 2002-Present. All rights operated exclusively for the benefit of flights operated for the air ambulance reserved. the air ambulance operator. operator. 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Appeals Court Overturns Lower conditions. Aircraft transition training not been checked off. Court Decision Against Cirrus was offered by Cirrus Aircraft to the Prokop and his passenger, James new Cirrus owner, although Cirrus Kosak, were killed near Hill City, DULUTH, MINN. – Rather than was not required to do so. Pilot Gary Minn. on a flight from Grand Rapids, buckling over and paying possibly Prokop also purchased additional Mich., to St. Cloud, Minn. unwarranted claims, Cirrus Aircraft training. A checkbox in the training Prokop was informed of low went to court and eventually over- syllabus, beside a training segment ceilings around Grand Rapids during turned a lower court decision to award concerning accidental VFR flight into an early morning briefing, but chose to damages as a result of an accident poor meteorological conditions, had go anyhow. (AOPA) q involving a Cirrus SR22 aircraft. 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Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin - Madison Originally, the reason for the “No way, no how!” policy was that the side effects of the older antidepressants were so severe that (a) they probably really were incompatible ell, the days are longer, the with pilot duties, and (b) we didn’t use them until folks weather is better and I hope were really having major problems. That’s no longer the we are all getting over our Dr. John Beasley case. WSGD (Seasonal Grumpiness Disorder). First, is there a problem if you are using medication Do you have some depression? Sure, to some extent we for depression now or have in the past? Yeah, but it’s all do and all of our lives have their ups and downs. In my usually not a big one. If you can get off the stuff and be more flippant moments, I sometimes ask my patients, “Are off it for 3 months without problems, as certified by your you any more homicidal or suicidal than the rest of us?” personal physician or a counselor, you will be eligible for a (No, they didn’t teach me to ask that about depression when certificate. Officially, the FAA would want you to have used I was in medical school.) The real question is, are the ups the medication for less than 6 months. It would depend, and downs significant enough that they interfere with our of course, on how severe the problem was and that sort of function either in our ground-based lives or in the air? thing, and documentation would have to be provided. If Okay, the FAA, after an eternity of saying, “No there is any question, talk to an AME before you actually antidepressants in the front of the airplane, no way, go in for a certificate. Once the certification process is in no how!” finally bit the bullet and is allowing a few play, everything has to be reported to those friendly folks in antidepressants to be used. I’m not going to go into OK City. The standards will be higher for higher classes of the details here – my colleague Dr. Terry Turke from medical certification. So let’s talk about some of the things that you can do to avoid the hassles (and risks) of using medication. Let’s say that you are a bit blue and things haven’t been going that well in one way or another. I’m also assuming that the Our Goal Is Your Success situation is not so bad that you are really dysfunctional or suicidal. There are times when medications are needed. If things are not that bad, then here are some non-medical WESTERN PETROLEUM: ways to reduce the problem. Supplying Midwest Airports With A Global A couple of years ago there was a study showing that Supplying Midwest Airports With A Global regular exercise is as effective as medication in decreasing Perspective & Hometown Service! depressive symptoms. My personal recommendation is 45 minutes of moderate aerobics (even just good brisk walking) seven days a week. Beats pills! I suggest exercising outdoors during the day when it’s light outside if you can possibly arrange it. This can be especially helpful during the winter. (Remember, SGD?) I won’t go into the usual “get enough sleep and avoid too much alcohol.” That goes without saying. I won’t waste a paragraph on the usual “eat a good diet” stuff as well. How about counseling? It helps to have the right tools to get a job done, whether that job is physical or psychological. Counselors help you get the right tools to deal with life’s stresses. Do you have to report it? Sure, but For All Your Aviation Fuel Needs, if you are doing okay, and I get a letter from your counselor to that effect, no biggie. CALL WESTERN PETROLEUM 1-800-972-3835 How about herbals and that sort of thing? Since herbals are not Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulated and you never know what’s in the bottle, I’m not very enthusiastic about their use. There is some reasonable 26 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE In s t r u m e n t Fl i g h t Washington, IFR to McMinnville, Autopilots Part II… My Favorite Autopilots! Oregon, to tour the Evergreen by Michael Kaufman, CFII Aviation Museum, I need to mention the Century 2000 as an excellent f you have purchasing one or doing an upgrade. budget-priced autopilot. I also not had the As I said, there is more than one to need to include the Garmin GFC- chance to be included in my list. The main 700 autopilot as the absolute, most Iread the article on consideration goes to the amount of featured autopilot I have ever flown, autopilots in the money one is willing to spend. but it comes at a premium price tag. June/July 2011 I will elaborate more on each of the issue of Midwest units I just mentioned. Flyer Magazine, The Chelton AP-3C autopilot was a Michael Kaufman please do so as this well-designed unit and was way ahead

is a continuation Chelton AP-3C of its time. It has been discontinued of that article (www.midwestflyer. after a merger between S-Tec and com). Since writing that article, I have My #1 choice goes to the Chelton Chelton as the company was trying learned some new information and will AP-3C autopilot! The Chelton AP-3C to promote the S-Tec 55X (also a be presenting the material here and in is capable of GPS-V mode and will good, but pricy autopilot). When a future issues on these topics: autopilot be covered in a later column. It is pilot is flying a coupled approach accidents, maintenance, autopilot moderately priced @ $12,995.00 and on most autopilots, it is necessary glitches, GPS-steering (GPSS) and will couple to the glide-slope while to switch the mode from the GPS as mentioned, my favorite autopilot. maintaining its GPS steering function steering mode (digital) to approach Guess, I should say autopilots with an (to be discussed in a later column), mode (analog) in order to capture the “S,” making it plural. which is a real plus in autopilots! glide-slope. This is not true with the In the past 60 days, I have After flying as pilot-in-command Chelton AP-3C autopilot, and this experienced a runaway trim in an A-36 in George Luck’s H-35 Bonanza gives the pilot superior tracking of a Bonanza, learned of another runaway several weeks ago from Everett, GPS course while on LPV or any GPS trim in an G-36 Bonanza, had a chance to learn about and fly the Garmin GFC-700 autopilot at Flight Safety, and became reacquainted with the Century 2000 autopilot in my flight student’s (George Luck) beautiful H-35 Bonanza. I mentioned my favorite autopilots, and many of you may be considering

Th e Li g h t e r Si d e o f De p r e s s i o n Co n t . evidence that St. John’s Wort can be helpful. I can’t find any specific policy about it – although it should be reported on the 8500-8 you are filling out. I really don’t know how the FAA would respond. And, like everything else that really has benefits, there can also be problems and interactions with other medications. It is my personal opinion, that flying airplanes is pretty good for our mental status as well. But heck, that’s just my opinion. Remember: All medications are poisons, but some have useful side effects. (From a colleague, Deborah Shultz, M.D.) q AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27 approach with a glide-slope. When I altitude is present when pushing the system, do almost anything you could check pilots in their aircraft, I like to button. wish for except non-published holds. explain how to do this and how to fly Should you desire a change in When ATC instructs you to cross a the approach correctly utilizing the altitude, pushing the UP/DOWN fix at a certain altitude, it can all be autopilot. Seeing that very few pilots button, the altitude hold comes off done on the autopilot. This is great for are flying this autopilot, the procedure and a change of one degree of pitch approaches and arrivals with multiple they should use while doing GPS or is made for each one second you step-down fixes as well. As we pilots ILS approaches are as follows: press the specific button. There is no know, the higher the aircraft climbs at a Use your GPS steering function electric trim on George’s airplane, specified rate, the slower the airspeed. throughout the initial and intermediate so a light and enunciator lets you These autopilots have the option of portions of your approach on both ILS know if the autopilot needs some climbing at a specified airspeed, thus and GPS approaches. This includes trim help from the pilot. I prefer not accepting a reduced rate of climb at published transitions and course having electric trim and had mine higher altitudes. Altitude pre-select is a reversals (both the procedure turn disconnected from the autopilot on my standard feature, and I will address this and holding pattern types). Once the aircraft. George has the GPS steering in a future article on autopilots. aircraft is fully established on the final option on his autopilot and like It seems that any function one can approach course, it is necessary to most add-on GPS steering modules, desire of an autopilot, the Garmin switch the autopilot to approach mode it works by having the autopilot GFC-700 can do except one that I to get a glide-slope capture. Failure in heading mode and selecting the found which can only be done with a to do so will result in a well-flown module on a separate switch. Garmin 480/Apollo CNX80. This is approach, but the aircraft will not The Century 2000 can be holding at a non-published hold. descend when the glide-slope needle programmed to fly a specific Example: “Cessna 2852F is centers. heading selected by the heading cleared to hold 10 southwest of Kelsi The next autopilot to be discussed bug, and it automatically captures a on Victor 97, left turns, 4-mile legs, is the Century 2000. It is offered with course. This is done by pushing the maintain 5,000.” or without a yaw damper and electric heading and approach or nav-buttons The only combination of navigator trim. The one I flew in George Luck’s simultaneously. If just the approach or and autopilot that I have seen which H-35 Bonanza (a V-tail Bonanza) did nav-buttons are pressed, the aircraft can do this is the “480” and any not have either and did quite well on will intercept the course at a 45- autopilot with GPS-steering. The an IFR trip from Everett Paine Field, degree angle. The Century 2000 is a Garmin GFC-700 autopilot, as far as I Washington to McMinnville, Oregon. great autopilot at a low budget price. know, is only available on new factory When the autopilot is switched on, it production aircraft. goes to attitude mode or heading and Another item of major importance altitude if they were selected before to pilots who fly autopilots are the turning the unit on. This means it “glitches” that occur from time to holds the aircraft in whatever attitude Garmin GFC-715 time. I would like to mention two it is flying when you switch the unit specific ones before ending this on. The pilot then selects the heading The Garmin GFC-700 and 715 column. One glitch I have seen on and altitude mode, and the aircraft will autopilots, when coupled to an air A-36 Bonanzas, came from the fly the heading bug and hold whatever data computer and flight management factory with this avionics package: King KFC150 autopilot, altitude pre- select, flight director and a Garmin Greg Reigel 430 GPS navigator. This combination Aviation Attorney worked fine until the Garmin navigator was upgraded in the field to WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). So what is the glitch? (952) 238-1060 When the aircraft is being flown on autopilot on an ILS approach and Email: the Garmin navigator switches from H FAA Regulatory/Certificate Actions [email protected] GPS to VLOC (VOR/Localizer) on the approach, the altitude hold will H Aviation & Commercial Transactions WWW.AEROLEGALSERVICES.COM H Licensed In Minnesota & Wisconsin uncouple and the aircraft will climb to capture the glide-slope that is above H Member, AOPA Legal Services Panel Reigel Law Firm, Ltd. the aircraft’s altitude. The result 28 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Fl i g h t Ti p s will be stalling the aircraft! I have intentionally done this in more than VFR Navigational Situational Awareness Or, six different aircraft with this avionics You Are The Center of Your Own Universe package. My second glitch is one many of us have heard about and trained for, but may have never seen. I now have seen it during a recent biennial flight review in an A-36 Bonanza. This is “runaway electric trim!” The aircraft recently came from an annual inspection and during the flight with the autopilot in use, the electric trim decided to go wild. The autopilot was in altitude hold, and the autopilot servo decided to fight the trim until it could no longer win, resulting in the safety clutch slipping and disengaging the autopilot. When this happened, we went for an unexpected roller coaster ride. Natural pilot response, along with being in VFR weather, allowed this incident to have a safe ending. Look for a continuation of this Harold Green autopilot discussion in future issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine. Until next time, remember; “The best safety by Harold Green, CFII to objects of interest relative to our device in an aircraft is a well-trained welfare. This includes the ability to pilot!” correctly interpret Sectional/WAC EDITOR’S NOTE: Michael “Mick” ituational awareness includes Kaufman is the manager for the many considerations. The issues Charts as well as our interpretation of Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program discussed here are a few of basic and electronic navigation aids. and a flight instructor operating out thoseS that seem to be common among While it may seem simplistic, we of Lone Rock (LNR) and Eagle River both students and certificated pilots. will start with Sectional/WAC charts. (EGV), Wisconsin. Kaufman was named We will make no distinction between “FAA’s Safety Team Representative of Navigational orientation is our the Year for Wisconsin” in 2008. q perception of where we are relative Sectionals or WAC charts.

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SOLD Contact Joe: 715-218-8140 or Chuck: 715-277-3828 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 Start with a question fundamental check our progress. The checkpoint checkpoint. to navigation: “Where am I?” Actually we are looking for has several readily Rather than ask if the town is our that question should be asked only identifiable features. Let’s say it's checkpoint, we should ask, “What after we have answered another a town located in a valley that has town is that and how do I know?” question: “Where are my reference two hard surfaced highways passing With this in mind when we look at points?” (Hopefully we have more through it roughly north-south and the town below, we find that the roads than one.) After all, we do know east-west with a small stream on the match a town on our map, but which where we are: We are sitting in an western edge of town. As we examine one? Well, it could be one with only airplane moving at a respectable the terrain we naturally ask the one pass-through road and one dead- speed given by the airspeed indicator question: “Am I at my checkpoint?” ending in the town. at an altitude given by the altimeter, We look at the town below and see After critical examination in a direction given by the heading that it is in a valley with two roads we find a town that matches that indicator, corrected for wind. The and a stream. Further, the projected configuration. Therefore, it is not our only question remaining is: Where are time is within a couple minutes from checkpoint. If we are off just a little, the reference points? This distinction now. it will be about 7 miles from our can be very important whether we are As we look at the town we see a checkpoint along the same stream. (In flying VFR or IFR even though the north-south road running through it the Midwest, towns tended to spring types of reference points change. Let’s with a stream on the west. The east- up about 7 miles apart because that is look at a sectional chart example, first. west road comes into town from the about how far a team of horses could On a reasonably long cross- east, but we don’t see it leaving the go between water and rest stops). country, we have a course line laid town to the west. However, that is Now given that we made an Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 out on our chart with checkpoints possibly due to the fact that the road erroneous identification, we generally identified every 20-30 miles. We have would wind up in a valley between will not find this out until one or more been flying along holding our heading two relatively high hills and we additional checkpoints have gone by. more or less and now it comes time to cannot see it from our angle. By that time we are well off course. Since the time and majority of Conclusion: Look at the map and features match, we conclude that we determine what you see on the are at our checkpoint because that is ground. Then decide if you are where what we want. In fact, that could all you should be. DO NOT look at the BRACKETT be correct. On the other hand, suppose map and prove you are where you TOWBARS the following: As is true throughout wanted to be; you can fool yourself all much of the country, towns are along too easily. After all, you knew where CESSNA 150 rivers and streams for historical you were all the time. You just didn’t THRU reasons. Most towns have more than know for sure where the checkpoint GULFSTREAM V one road passing through. Therefore, was. we can easily mistake one town for Now let’s look at the “directional another – particularly when we set gyro.” out to prove that the town is our The compass rose is a marvelous

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30 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE and we learn that the favored runway is 31. Now how do we find the runway and how do we enter the pattern? We know where we are, but where is the runway? Since 31 is the no wind magnetic heading you would have on final, the compass rose will tell you where Runway 31 is relative to you, given our course from the west to the east. Looking at the compass rose, we can see that we are heading 80 degrees to the runway. The tower then clears us to enter a left downwind for 31. Eventually we see the runway and can identify it because it lies parallel to the line 31-13 on our compass rose. When we are the appropriate distance from the runway, we then turn south and The directional gyro (center above yoke) is a stabilized compass with a picture put 310 on our tail, or the six o’clock position. of your airplane located at the center of your universe, depicted as pointing to your heading. Remaining at the center of our universe we then wait to turn base. Since we are in a left pattern, we device. In its basic form the compass rose is simply a turn left until 310 is at the left 90-degree point on circle with the magnetic bearings relative to north printed our compass rose. When we turn final we turn until 310 is around the periphery. Then add a directional gyro to it pointing at our nose and then we are on final approach. In and voila! We have a stabilized compass with our airplane short, the compass rose tells us where to point our universe

located at the center of our universe depicted as pointing to find the point we are looking for. There are many

to our heading. The beauty of this little gem is that if you instances where the compass rose is a good friend if just q imagine yourself standing at the center, you can look in any given the chance. direction and find the way to go to a specific bearing. In short, you are the center of that universe. Not only that, but you can tell which way to turn to go north, south, east or west. South St. Paul Municipal Airport For reasons, which will become obvious as our flying Richard E. Fleming Field (SGS) becomes more advanced, we should not think of turning left or right, but rather think of turning to a specific direction. If you were asked to turn to a heading of 080, you will be better served to think of turning east. Train yourself to think of compass directions, rather than left or right. This is a simple concept, but difficult to implement because we have usually used left and right for directions before we started flying. But we will leave “left or right” to the controllers who want us to turn to a specific direction to route us around other aircraft or obstacles. If we are flying a heading of 120 degrees and want to turn to 280, we know we need to turn west. Now notice the yellow heading bug. That, in combination with the compass rose, offers us many • Conveniently located between Minneapolis & St. Paul additional advantages, both in the air and on the ground. off I-494 (Only 15 Minutes From The Mall of America) First consider on the ground: If we set the heading pointer • Lowest Fuel Prices In The Area (100LL & Jet A) to the direction of the wind, the pointer position relative to • No Landing Fees our wings tells us what control position to hold to minimize • Car Rental: Enterprise 651-457-7000 Hertz 651-457-2788 the wind effect. If the pointer is aft of the 90-degree off our nose point, we roll away from it. If ahead, we roll into it. NOW AVAILABLE! No more question about where the wind is coming from, • Building Sites For New Hangars With Utilities! given our present heading. (Note: We all learn as we gain experience. This little gem was passed on to me by one of 651-554-3350 my students who learned it from a previous instructor). “We like the little guy!” Glenn Burke, Manager Now assume we are approaching our destination airport AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 Fl i g h t Tr a i n i n g The iPad & ForeFlight, Powerful Tools Inflight & In The Office

by Gustav Ryberg MVFR, IFR and LIFR), current fuel Flight School Manager/Chief Flight Instructor prices, visibility, and ceiling heights, to Wisconsin Aviation-Madison name a few. The “intuitive map” interface allows am an indiscriminant pilot. I spend the user to plan an entire flight by simply considerable time aloft in a diverse touching the screen to enter waypoints. fleet of aircraft. At times I find The iPad adds each leg of the trip into the myselfI behind brightly lit glass panels flight plan log, automatically computing where weather, traffic, and systems course, distance and time. Once the route information is just a push of a button is complete, a tap on the touch screen away. Other times I am twisting the omni brings the user to the File & Brief page. bearing selector (OBS) of the lone VOR, triangulating ForeFlight communicates with the user’s DUATS my position, in an effort to get un-lost. As of late I have account, allowing weather briefings and flight plan filing introduced a constant companion to an otherwise ever- to be accomplished directly from the device. Completed changing flight environment. I purchased an “iPad” in order weather briefings are stored on the iPad for review during to gain access to “ForeFlight.” the flight. ForeFlight is first and foremost a chart and flight The airport menu opens the door to current government information tool. A yearly subscription allows the user to terminal procedures for the entire U.S., as well as airport download sectional, low-altitude and high-altitude charts facility data. Simply enter the identifier for the airport for the entire U.S. terminal procedures, including departure, of your choice and you have all frequencies, weather, arrival, and approach charts. runway data, current NOTAMS and approach plates at your The “map menu” offers a wealth of useful information fingertips. All terminal procedures are presented in National including radar and satellite imagery, flight rules (VFR, Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Ocean Service (NOS) format. Worried about having access to current data? ForeFlight will tell you when chart updates are available for download. A simple tap on the screen initiates the download process. (800) 323-4130 Inflight, the iPad and ForeFlight turn into a serious “situational awareness tool.” The iPad displays current

aircraft location on the chart in use, including groundspeed, GPS altitude and track. The navigation log keeps you up- to-date with all information available on a conventional aviation GPS. Direct-To capabilities are available to any fix in the flight plan. Should a re-route or diversion become necessary, simply use your finger to drag the route to the new destination and the software makes all necessary changes and updates your navigation log. While referencing terminal procedures the device displays the aircraft location superimposed on the approach plate, further enhancing situational awareness. The iPad is available in a Wi-Fi-only version, as well as Wi-Fi and 3G. 3G provides roaming internet access over a mobile network. Only the 3G version has a built-in GPS that allows the aircraft’s position to display on charts and terminal procedures. ForeFlight may be downloaded free of charge thru the iTunes Store. A trial version of the software allows you to explore the features of the program. In order to gain full in-flight usability of the application, a subscription must be purchased. A one-year subscription costs $74.99. If you desire geo-referenced terminal procedures and taxi diagrams (aircraft position appears on the plate), you will need to 32 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Aircraft PropellerJune08.indd 1 7/22/08 12:17:31 PM subscribe to “ForeFlight Pro” for $149.99. Your subscription EDITOR’S NOTE: A native of Sweden, Gustav Ryberg will allow you to use ForeFlight on multiple devices. I have moved to the Madison, Wisconsin area in 1997. Shortly after arriving in Wisconsin he began his flight training at Blackhawk the same software installed on my iPhone, turning it into a Airfield in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, where he completed his handy backup should my primary system fail. private and instrument training. Wisconsin Aviation became The iPad and ForeFlight are amazing tools that the new home for Ryberg during his Commercial, CFI and transform how you manage your flights. The iPad should CFII training. In 2001, Ryberg began working as a part-time not be used as a primary navigation aid. Backup charts are CFI, which shortly thereafter turned into a full-time position. recommended, should an issue arise with your hardware. Ryberg took a leave of absence from his instructor position in 2005 when he began working for Midwest The iPad and ForeFlight have transformed how I Connect, flying the Beech 1900, initially as a first officer and manage my workflow prior, during, and after a flight. My later as a captain. Missing the flight-training environment, he preflight activities are completed much more efficiently. returned to Wisconsin Aviation in 2007 in the capacity of the The cockpit is now nearly paperless. I enjoy situational Chief Flight Instructor. awareness tools that rival that of many glass cockpit Since then, Ryberg has established Part 141 training aircraft. My iPad and ForeFlight combine my sectional and programs at all three Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. locations. He has obtained Veterans Administration (VA) approval for the enroute IFR charts with the airport facility directory (A/FD) majority of its training programs, allowing veterans to receive for U.S. airport facilities, approach plates and weather data. reimbursement for their flight training; Students/Exchange I can obtain weather briefings and file flight plans from the Visitors Information System (SEVIS) approval of the flight airplane and receive updated weather data on the go. school with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and I mentioned that I purchased the iPad in order to use an FAA letter of authorization (LOA) to conduct sightseeing ForeFlight. Since then, the capabilities of this computer flights and commercial air tours. In his new role as Flight School Manager, Ryberg is have continued to improve how I conduct day-to-day looking forward to continued development of the flight operations in the office. Thousands of applications are school with an emphasis on multi-media and specialized

available for download, making the iPad a revolutionary, course offerings, increased Wisconsin Aviation’s presence professional and entertainment tool. in the community, and continued improvements in customer

All flight school-related forms are stored on my device experience. q (DocsToGo and Dropbox), allowing me to share important information efficiently via email. Student enrollment is accomplished using the iPad, and all records are available in an Excel format (Numbers). Ground school sessions take on a life of their own when the iPad is connected to the overhead projector allowing me to share vivid Power Point presentations (Keynote). A complete copy of an electronic FAR/AIM resides on my device allowing for quick reference to all applicable regulations. Checklists for our aircraft, as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Best are available on the iPad for quick reference in the airplane. During training flights, I use note-taking software to produce a minute-by-minute record of observations to be Oil Company used during the post-flight briefing (notes). These notes may be emailed to my students for later review. Within AviAtiOn Fuels seconds of aircraft shutdown, I have logged the flight and synced the content to my electronic logbook on my desktop & luBriCAnts computer (Logbook Pro). Meetings and ground training sessions may be recorded for later review and sharing -Serving- (AudioNote). The use of paper has dramatically decreased in our office, time is spent more efficiently and customer Michigan interaction is streamlined. Many of our instructors now use this technology further, increasing the smooth flow Minnesota of information and ideas. On a nearly daily basis, I have conversations with customers who have made the move to Wisconsin the iPad, looking for advice on how to put it to use. Moving forward, I am confident that this device will continue to deliver, enhancing how we process information 1-800-524-4666 and communicate with each other. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 Ai r c r a f t Honda Aircraft Company – Poised For Production, Poised For Success!

(Le f t Ph o t o ) Michimasa Fujino.

(Upp e r Ph o t o ) The first FAA conforming HondaJet “F1.”

(Lo w e r Ph o t o ) Honda Aircraft Campus, Greensboro, N.C. and prosper, but there are already get to know the people behind the by Dave Weiman indications as to which companies scenes, including their president and echnology in aircraft designs those will be. chief operating officer, Michimasa is going gangbusters right The “design” of the aircraft is Fujino-san. now with the research and very important. An aircraft needs Fujino-san, 50, joined Honda developmentT of several new light jets to be appealing to potential buyers R&D Co., Ltd., in Japan in 1984, after by different manufacturers. Only time – attractive just sitting on the ramp, graduating from Tokyo University will tell which manufacturers survive equipped with modern and functional with a degree in aeronautical features, and with the speed and engineering. Over the past 20 years, range to meet or exceed buyers’ he has been involved in the design expectations. The aircraft also has to and development of aircraft and has fit the market. participated in several aircraft projects, The biggest hurdle of any new including the MH01, a single-engine, aircraft project is the “certification” turboprop, composite aircraft, and the process. Test aircraft have to endure MH02, an all-composite, business rigorous testing. And as soon as a new jet. He has also performed research aircraft has been certified and orders in the fields of configuration design, placed, the manufacturer must have advanced aerodynamics including the “people” and “facilities” in place natural laminar flow (NLF), and to start building them. transonic aeroelasticity. He has The entire process from conception developed theoretical techniques for to completion takes a lot of money, the aerodynamic and aeroelastic design and stamina on the part of the people of the HondaJet. In addition, he has involved, from the engineers and conducted wind tunnel and flight tests test pilots to the administrative staff at research facilities around the world. and sales team. The excitement – Fujino-san has had many hurdles and pressure – can be compared to overcome, including skepticism with what the National Air & Space within Honda Motor Co., Ltd., itself. Administration (NASA) has been Company skeptics were concerned going through from Mercury to with the unconventional theories Apollo and through the Space Shuttle being applied to the HondaJet design, program. and also competition with other – PILOT OWNED – One company, which I have great manufacturers. respect for and confidence in is Honda But Fujino-san persevered, guided Aircraft Company, and to their credit, by mentor Leon Tolve, a retired they have opened the door for us to Lockheed engineer who worked as a 34 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE consultant with Fujino-san on Honda’s Business Aviation Association languages. “Honda likes diversity in MH02 at Mississippi State University (NBAA) Convention & Trade Show is its staff and unique personalities,” from 1986-95. Unfortunately, the displayed. said Fujino-san. Most of the original results of the MH02 were not very Our first stop was the “structure members of the core team of impressive, so Fujino-san and the rest test facility” where the static strength engineers were Japanese, and they of the research group returned to Japan. and durability of the aircraft are being have since returned to Japan. While some members of the tested by applying numerous loads to Research and development has aviation group were reassigned the wings and fuselage. a separate area where the FAA to different projects, Fujino-san conforming aircraft are built for remained steadfast in his interest to certification. develop an aircraft, and sketched a jet The “design studio” is where the with engines mounted over the wings. cockpit, interior and exterior themes In 1997, Fujino-san convinced and designs are developed and the Honda board of directors that his evaluated. new design would bring new value The HondaJet has a large lavatory to customers, and was named Large and large baggage compartment. I like Project Leader for the HondaJet the “retractable/recessed” armrests, program. and the passenger seats that can Fujino-san then returned to the rotate for maximum comfort. Each Test pilot, Stefan Johansson, in the flight United States in 2001 to develop the simulator at the integration test facility. passenger seat also has a television HondaJet with the goal of flying before monitor. the 100th anniversary of the Wright Next, we went to the “integration brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, test facility” where engineers conduct N.C. on December 17, 2003. Fujino- full-flight simulation testing on the san and his team beat the deadline by ground to confirm aspects such as two weeks, and the HondaJet flew on reliability, safety, functionality and December 3, 2003. Fujino-san became various failure modes of actual aircraft president & CEO of Honda Aircraft hardware and systems. Company in October 2006. I spent a considerable amount Test pilot, Warren Gould, with HondaJet F1. Fujino-san picked Greensboro, of time sitting in the cockpit of the N.C., not because of the Wright simulator with test pilot, Stefan brothers’ first flight, but because of its Johansson of Halmstad, Sweden, We got to see the first FAA- close proximity to the FAA Aircraft who demonstrated the features of conforming HondaJet referred to Certification Office in Atlanta. the Garmin G3000 next-generation as “F1” parked on the ramp. The Piedmont Triad International Airport avionics system. The cockpit employs aircraft stands 13 feet tall at the top (GSO) also has room to grow, and the an auto design because it requires less of its tail, nearly 41 feet long, and East Coast has a significant amount production time to build. has a wingspan of nearly 40 feet. The of market potential. Other states The staff at Honda Aircraft aircraft seats two crewmembers and Fujino-san considered were Texas, represents 82 nations and 49 different five passengers, but is being certified California and Washington. Currently, Honda Aircraft Company occupies 83 acres at Piedmont Triad International Airport and three separate structures. Cessna Multi-Engine Service Center • Flight Training & Aircraft Rental I was invited to tour Honda Experience Glass Cockpit Technology - Cessna 172 Aircraft Company’s new manufactur- ing facilities in Greensboro at an Fuel Sales - 100 LL & Jet A • Aircraft Appraisals open house on July 12, 2011. The company is putting the final touches on the HondaJet, gearing up to deliver their first of more than 100 confirmed orders beginning in 2012. or he esT eal n angar n IsconsIn Ig or mall eaTeD or olD I was welcomed to the “delivery F T B D o a h I se W – B s , h c center,” where the white and blue Call Dave at Gran-Aire Inc. - 414-461-3222 HondaJet used for display purposes Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee at EAA AirVenture and the National www.flymilwaukee.com AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 as a single-pilot aircraft. progress of the test flight. If an engineer wants a pilot to F1 achieved its first flight on December 20, 2010. On perform a particular task, they can observe the task being April 27, 2011, the aircraft reached a maximum operating performed via onboard cameras. altitude of 43,000 feet. Shortly thereafter, it recorded a The telemetry room, which has about 20 individual maximum speed of 425 KTAS (489 mph) with throttle to computer work stations and overhead monitors, reminded spare! The aircraft has achieved a climb rate of 3990 feet me a lot of NASA’s mission control room. per minute, confirming another important performance The final building on the tour was the 220,000 sq. ft. parameter. The IFR range is 1180 nm, takeoff distance is “production assembly area” and “paint booths.” There are 3120 feet, and landing distance is 2500 feet. The engines two assembly lines, and 18 positions. Each assembly line are GE Honda HF120s, each with 1880 lbs. of thrust output. can accommodate 10 aircraft. The most unique feature of the HondaJet is its “over- A big plus for one Minnesota firm is that Aerolift Doors, the-wing” engine mounts. This advanced configuration Inc. of Minneapolis, manufactures the hangar doors. I was improves high-speed aerodynamics and maximizes cabin told that Aerolift doors were selected because they open space. The natural laminar flow technology of the wing and close quickly. and fuselage optimizes pressure distribution, significantly Honda Aircraft’s offices consist of a lot of cubicles. reducing drag. Even Fujino-san’s office is in a cubical with everyone else, The lightweight and high-strength fuselage is made and not compartmentalized as traditionally seen at most of laminating carbon fiber pre-impregnated with resin, companies. The philosophy at Honda Aircraft is to provide providing a spacious cabin. The aircraft has an elongated, the best working atmosphere and a “free exchange of tapered nose, and a striking color scheme. Buyers will information and ideas.” initially have their pick of white with red, blue, yellow and gray trim. One-On-One With Michimasa Fujino From the ramp we visited the “telemetry room,” where various functions specialists remotely communicate with Intelligent, hard working and determined describes the test pilots and monitor and analyze in real time the Michimasa Fujino-san, who admits that the HondaJet project has presented “many challenges.” “Not everyone has been supportive of this type of Fly & Dine To Harbor View Pub & eaTery activity,” said Fujino-san, referring to the Honda board of directors prior to 2006. oPen 7 Days a week beginning aT 10:30 aM “Customer trust,” can be a challenge for a new aircraft manufacturer and is very important, explained Fujino-san. “We must create that trust,” he said. “The certification process involves working together with the Federal Aviation Administration, and there are many, many suppliers we need to work with in concert, as well,” he noted. Proud Sponsor of The Annual Price County Fly-In & Airshow The state of the economy, too, is of concern to Fujino- Located On Beautiful Long Lake Featuring Sunday Morning Brunch san, but he is convinced that the speed and fuel efficiency Next To Price County Airport (PBH) Docking For Seaplanes of the HondaJet is just what the U.S. market needs. “Staffing,” too, is a big challenge. Now that Honda Aircraft Phillips, Wisconsin Self-Service Fuel At Airport is in its final stages of certification, the company needs to hire and train 300 assembly specialists. There are currently Price county AirPort – PhilliPs, Wisconsin (PBh) 600 people employed in engineering and administration. Your Flight Path To The Northwoods! “Some of these assembly specialists will come from Featuring Recreation, Food & Cheap Fuel Prices! Wichita, and others are being recruited locally,” said Fujino-san. Harbor View Restaurant On Beautiful Long Lake “We are looking for young, motivated individ-uals, and we West End of Airport - Floatplanes Welcomed! have a very good partnership with local colleges. We have a • 24/7 Self-Service Fuel (100LL & Mogas) specific program (in place) to meet Honda’s needs.” Honda • Full-Service Jet A (Best Price In Area) Aircraft provides the classroom instructors. • Rwy 1/19, 5000 ft. & Rwy 6/24, 3950 ft. Fujino-san says, “it is journalists who continue to • Weather Info: AWOS/715-339-4520 encourage me with their articles, that keeps me going. It is • Airport Info: 715-339-3701 www.co.price.wi.us/government/PriceCountyAirport that outside energy.” And what is the competition saying about the HondaJet? Host of the Price County Float/ Fly-In Airshow Fujino-san said the competition feels that “the design is 800-269-4505. www.pricecountywi.net far advanced.” The HondaJet is 30 percent faster than most 36 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE of its competition, and is the most fuel-efficient jet in the at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove, Illinois. industry! Ground breaking for the new hangar and office complex In previous interviews, Fujino-san told me that he was will take place in July 2012 with completion in time for the not yet a pilot, but intends to get his pilot certificate after company’s first delivery in July 2013. this initial project has been completed, but he has flown the HondaJet Midwest President & CEO John Lowe is as test aircraft with the test pilots a number of times. enthused about the HondaJet as is Michimasa Fujino-san. “Flying the plane gave me more relief than excitement,” “The truly new, world-class HondaJet represents said Fujino-san, although he felt a great deal of pride at the everything an owner would expect in a clean sheet design same time. from the Honda Aircraft Company,” said Lowe. “Its key is “The HondaJet is very stable and quiet, and has good incredible performance numbers with very frugal operating response. It is a very good design!” costs. The airplane is in a class by itself.” Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. has over 100 orders for Learn more about the HondaJet at www.hondajet.com the HondaJet, which is scheduled for its first delivery in the and www.hondajetmidwest.com, or call 877-686-0028. third quarter of 2012. The aircraft sells for $4.5 million. There are five regional sales and service centers in the EDITOR'S NOTE: For more indepth coverage, go to U.S. and three in Europe. HondaJet Midwest will be located www.midwestflyer.com. q

Altaire Comes To Chicago

CHICAGO, ILL. – The mockup display of Piper Aircraft’s new “Altaire” jet made a brief, but important appearance at Chicago Piper at Chicago-Aurora Municipal Airport, July 14-15. Business leaders, government officials and aircraft owners attended. The single-engine Altaire jet has a top cruising speed of 414 mph, range of 1300 miles, and a maximum service ceiling of 35,000 feet. (Up p e r Le f t ) Chicago Piper President John Lowe demonstrates the Altaire’s Garmin G1000 avionics package. (Lo w e r Ri g h t ) Rorie Ainbinder, Sr. Manager of Marketing, Piper Aircraft; John Lowe and Dee Price of Chicago Piper; and Lisa Giessert, Director of Sales Administration, Piper Aircraft. Dee Price was recognized for 49 years of service to Piper Aircraft. q

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Le f t Ph o t o : (L/R) Brian and Ben Thuringer, owners of Madden’s Resort. Both Brian and Ben are pilots.

Ab o v e Ph o t o : Some of the planes that flew into East Gull Lake Airport for the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar.

Ri g h t Ph o t o : A couple watch a floatplane taxi on Gull Lake.

Be l o w P h o t o : Dozens of floatplanes line the beach at Madden’s Resort.

BRAINERD, MINN. – Flying took precedence at the lit and are 200 feet tall. Wind turbines can be 500 feet tall annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & with blades up to 100 feet long. Fly-In, May 6-8, 2011, at Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake MSPA President Mary Alverson followed, sharing her near Brainerd, Minnesota. The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots one-month seaplane adventure in a Cessna 206 amphibian Association (MSPA) and the Minnesota Department across the Rockies and down to Panama City. The aircraft of Transportation, Office of eventually ended up in Argentina Aeronautics, cosponsor the event. where its owner, Patrick A fish fry in Madden’s lodge Schmidlin of Switzerland, owns kicked off the event May 6, property. followed by an FAA Safety “Nothing goes as planned,” said Seminar. Alverson. “One thing I learned MnDOT Aeronautics Director was to expect the unexpected!” Chris Roy was first to speak May Bad weather plagued Alverson 7 on what’s happening statewide in and Schmidlin. Alverson said aviation. Roy shared his concern that the next time she makes a with the growing numbers of trip to South America or Central wind turbines and cellular towers, America, she would prearrange especially the unmarked ones. “handlers” at each stop to avoid Roy’s office is trying to make any hassles with customs and to it mandatory for towers above arrange for the various permits 250 feet AGL to have lighting in that are required. “You get a Minnesota. bill for everything when you arrive at an airport,” said Roy said that meteorological (MET) towers that are Alverson. “Even for parking your plane.” The Cessna installed to test winds before a wind turbine is built are not dealer in Guatemala City was very helpful, however. WINON A StAte UNIverSIty Your Pathway To The Airlines

While Landing An Education 1-800-DIAL-WSU www.winona.edu (An FAA Airway Science University) 38 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Alverson noted that required documents include one’s aircraft registration certificate, certificate of aircraft insurance, pilot certificate, and pilot medical certificate. Runway To Heaven! She highly recommends pilots leasing or buying a satellite telephone for such a trip ($1,200.00 to purchase or $65.00 Canadian Fishing Fly-Out per month to lease), and purchasing a “Spot Messenger” GPS emergency and tracking device ($149.00 to purchase To Miminiska Lodge, plus $149.00 subscription). Lake and Air Training & Pilot Shop, located at Fleming Field in South St. Paul, Ontario Minn., which exhibited at the seminar, sold out of the Spot Messenger within minutes after Alverson’s presentation (www.lakeandair.com). Of course, a survival kit and life jackets are a must, as well as knowing how to use them. Alverson said that “fuel” determines one’s course of action and flight plan on a trip in desolate regions of the world, and you pay whatever the going rate is. Taking fuel August 17-21, 2011 samples is a good habit to get into to avoid contaminated fuel, she said. Alverson summarized her experience by 196 nm North of Thunder Bay, Ontario encouraging fellow pilots to do their homework before 50 X 2400 ft. Turf Runway (Rwy 9/27) embarking on a trip like this. Other topics and speakers included a float manufacturers update, update on pilot medicals (pilots are now allowed – Only 3 reservations remaining – one DUI violation below a certain blood alcohol content For Details & Rates Email: without certificate revocation), and updates by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lockheed [email protected] Martin Flight Service, Transport Canada, and MnDOT or call 608-835-7063 Office of Aeronautics. Bob Timm of Seaplane Service, Inc., Surfside Seaplane Base, Lino Lakes, Minn., provided information on preventive maintenance. A life jacket Big airport ServiceS For leSS! demonstration wrapped up the day in time for the evening banquet and the entertainment that followed. F-16 Falcon Rice Lake Regional Airport - Rice Lake, Wisconsin pilot, Lt. Col. Troy Zierden, from the 148th Fighter Group Welcomes GA, corporAte & AviAtion Businesses of the Duluth Air National Guard, was the guest speaker. • Beautiful Full-Service Terminal The next morning following breakfast, most of the 32 • Primary Runway 6,700 ft. floatplanes that landed at Gull Lake, and the 12 planes that • ILS/GPS/LPV Approaches flew into East Gull Lake Airport (9Y2), departed one by one. Hosting this year’s seminar and fly-in were father and son Brian and Ben Thuringer, owners of Madden’s Resort (www.maddens.com). Both Brian and Ben are pilots, and own a Cessna 340. Madden’s Resort has been family owned and operated for three generations. Madden’s Resort employs 525 people during its peak summer season. Amenities include five swimming pools, three sand beaches, a golf course, boat rental (speed, Building SiteS fishing, pontoon, paddle, water bikes), fine dining, both • Easy Access to Taxiways/Runways indoor and outdoor cafes, gift shops, an ice cream parlor, • Rail Access and a couple of bars with live entertainment on selected Financial aSSiStance dates. Accommodations include your choice of hotel-style • Grants & Low Cost Loans rooms and private cottages. Transportation from East Gull Lake Airport (9Y2), located 1 mile from Madden’s Resort, Rice Lake Air Center is available. Passenger carts are available once you arrive • Full Service FBO • Maintenance • Charter at the resort. Rental cars are available at Brainerd Lakes www.ricelakeairport.com www.ricelakeair.com

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The dates for the 2012 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety q Self-Serve fuel Seminar & Fly-In are May 4-6 (www.mnseaplanes.org). AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 Fourth of July Weekend Sacred In Phillips PHILLIPS, WIS. – Fourth of Hakari is the air show monitor July weekend has become sacred at Oshkosh. for residents of Price County, A fly-in breakfast was held Wisconsin, as the annual Price at Harbor View Pub & Eatery County Fly-In & Air Show is on Saturday. Harbor View is held at Price County Airport, not only conveniently located Phillips, Wisconsin. There was adjacent to the airport, but is a twilight air show Friday, July on Long Lake, and floatplanes 1, 2011 with live entertainment regularly dock at the restaurant. across the highway at Harbor A half-a-dozen floatplanes flew View Pub & Eatery. The daytime in for the fly-in breakfast and air show was held Saturday, July Darrel Massman signing Darrel Massman in his Panzl. air show. Harbor View owners, 2, and again, followed by evening autographs. Duane and Bonny Grube, are entertainment at Harbor View. corporate sponsors of the show. Air show performers included Hallstrand says that the fly-in Darrel Massman of Waupaca, and air show is the one time Wis., in his Panzl aerobatic of the year he and the airport monoplane; Peter Tallarita of commission can showcase New Richmond, Wis., flying the airport to the community. a Pitts S-2B biplane; and Bill The air show remains free to Cowden of Menomonie, Wis. in the public, and is sponsored

Massman’s Harmon Rocket. The by Price County Airport and

air boss was airport manager, the Phillips Area Chamber of q Chris Hallstrand. Monitoring the (L/R) Wesley Hakari, Peter Tallarita, Chris Hallstrand, Commerce. Darrel Massman, and Bill Cowden. show from the Milwaukee FAA Flight Standards District Office was Wesley Hangars by Hakari of Luxemburg, Wis., who flew his newly acquired Cessna 310 to the show with his family. Hakari is the (L/R) Duane and Bonny Grube of Harbor View Pub & Eatery with air show performers Darrel nephew of the Massman and Bill Cowden. late Charlie Hillard, who was the leader of the Eagles Aerobatic Team for 25 years and air boss at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. AircrAft HAngArs “Protect your Aircraft with the best!” Call Bob Henry 1-608-544-2561 phone/fax or 608-963-5164 cell Email: [email protected] Bob Henry is not just a salesman, but a WICK hangar owner and a pilot. He knows how to help you build what you want. Give Him A Call Today! 40 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Ed u c a t i o n Southern Illinois University Takes Home A Win At National Championships

CARBONDALE, ILL. T. Brown, a senior in – Students at Southern aviation management Illinois University (SIUC) from Chicago, Ill.; Ryan Carbondale won the 2011 E. Buttney, a senior in National Intercollegiate aviation management Flying Association from Lemont, Ill.; Daniel Championship, May 21, B. McMahon, a senior at Ohio State University in aviation management Airport. The team, called from Edina, Mo.; Joshua the “Flying Salukis,” T. Mech, a sophomore consisted of 10 team in aviation flight from members. Scoring 414 The winning team at Southern Illinois Sheboygan, Wis.; and points, they won the University-Carbondale. Samuel W. Oas, a senior in title by nine points over two-time aviation management from Villa Park, defending champion University of aircraft recognition, simulated Ill. North Dakota. This was SIUC’s eighth comprehensive area navigation Other Flying Saluki team members national title, and the first since 1985. (SCAN), crew resource management, for the 2011 spring semester are Placing fourth in 2010, the team and IFR (instrument flight rules) Courtney L. Copping, a junior in finished second in the Region VIII simulator. Flight events are power- aviation management and flight from championships in October, missing a off landing, short-field approach and St. Charles, Ill.; Kyle E. Hayes, a fourth straight regional title by three landing, navigation and message drop. sophomore in aviation flight from points. Michael A. Carroll, a senior In addition to Carroll’s overall Bourbonnais, Ill.; Justin E. Lopez, from Normal, Ill., one of three team performance, the squad won three a sophomore in aviation flight captains, scored 121 of his team’s individual titles. Taylor M. Breum, a from Bourbonnais, Ill.; Michael J. points himself n-- a total that by sophomore in aviation flight from Lake Szemplinski, a freshman in aviation itself, tied him for ninth place in team Villa, Ill., won the short-field approach flight from Geneva, Ill.; and George scoring. Carroll was the top-scoring and landing; Ryan C. Veldman, a A. “Rusty” Wharton, III, a sophomore pilot in the nation and finished second junior in aviation management and in aviation flight from Goodfield, Ill. for the national top pilot award. flight from Lexington, Ky., won the For more information on the Flying The win won Carroll a scholarship power-off landing event; and co- Salukis, contact Lincoln at 618/453- to complete his studies in aviation captain Daniel S. Harrington, a senior 9250, or by email at nlincoln@

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David A. NewMyer, department won the SCAN title. the University’s aviation programs is q chair, said the national title provides After the Flying Salukis and North available at www.aviation.siuc.edu/. the university’s already nationally Dakota, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical recognized aviation programs with University-Prescott was a distant third “very visible evidence” that they are with 271 points, followed by Western Experience the Hi-Fold Advantage™ among the nation’s leading aviation Michigan University, 212, and host, degree programs. “The national The Ohio State University, 197 points. championship allows us to celebrate The Flying Salukis’ assistant our aviation students,” said NewMyer. coaches are senior lecturer Bryan T. “They are the very best and this kind Harrison, assistant instructors Jeffrey of performance under pressure shows D. Jaynes, Kevin M. Krongos, Sabrina the winning Saluki spirit is alive and J. Zwego, and Kim Carter, a senior well.” lecturer and academic advisor. Protect your investments with The team placed in all 11 events in The team competed in four the HIGHEST QUALITY the 27-team field. The Flying Salukis Cessna aircraft, two Cessna 152s and hydraulic single-panel doors. were first in the flight events and two Cessna 172s, all owned by the Now manufacturing bi-fold and single-panel hydraulic doors second to North Dakota in the ground University. events. There were seven ground Flying Salukis, who also scored events and four flight events. Ground in events, were Scott A. Blair, a Higher Clearance • Higher Quality events were computer accuracy, senior in aviation management 800-443-6536 Find out more at www.hi-fold.com aircraft preflight inspection, simulator, from Bloomington, Ill.; David AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 Gu e s t Ed i t o r i a l Part III What Can We Do Nationally To Recruit & Retain Pilots? by Jim Hanson

In previous issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, CFII Jim Hanson began a discussion on “Student Starts & Pilot Retention,” which he wrote prior to the release of findings from research conducted by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA). Many of Hanson’s observations dovetail with AOPA's findings. For instance, AOPA concurs that there is a need for “social interaction” among pilots, that Jim Hanson there is “pride and uniqueness” associated with being a pilot, and that aviation can be used to enhance the other things we do in life. AOPA's with 500 people in it, there will only findings also concur that there is a need for FAA reforms. Hanson now be ONE pilot, and that person will be explores what we can do nationally to recruit and retain pilots. YOU! Doesn’t THAT make you feel “special?” We need to recognize that e’ve explored what works, “anyone can become a pilot;” that the flying ISN’T for everybody, and it and what doesn’t. We’ve new tricycle gear airplanes were so never will be. Most people COULD explored what we can easy to fly that ANYONE could do it be a pilot, but few actually will take Wdo LOCALLY. I believe it’s time for (remember “Land-O-Matic” gear and the time to do it, and do it right. some national policy changes. “Para-lift flaps”?). We tossed aside Flight training. We do a fair We’ve become a victim of our our leather jackets and wrist computer job of teaching people to fly (more own press. Back in the “Golden Age” watches in an effort to “blend in” on that later), but we do a horrible of aviation, the 1930s, pilots were with the rest of the population, and job of teaching people to use an elevated to the status of national look where it got us. Is it any wonder airplane. During Private Pilot heroes. Major newspapers had that pilots are no longer viewed as training, every move the student makes “aviation editors,” and newsreels something SPECIAL? is under the direction of the flight documented the comings and goings The GOOD NEWS out of the bad instructor: what maneuvers to do, of aviation personalities: Earhart, news of declining numbers of pilots weather limitations, where to go on a Doolittle, Turner, etc. During World is that pilots are AGAIN becoming cross country. Students eagerly look War II, the fate of entire nations fell something special; only between forward to advancing to the next step. upon what Churchill called “THE 2% and 3% of the total population What happens when the newly-minted FEW” – those few pilots that initially has ever been a pilot. Think about Private Pilot gets the rating? He/she staved off invasion, then took the that. Nationwide, in a community of gives the obligatory rides to friends war to the enemy. During the “Cold 20,000, only about 40-50 people have and relatives, but soon exhausts those War,” people couldn’t wait to emulate been pilots. Here’s another statistic. reasons to go flying. The new pilot their heroes; they learned to fly and The population of the U.S. today is moves on to the “Flight Breakfast” bought airplanes in record numbers. something over 300 million people. In scene, flying somewhere for breakfast The X-plane pilots WERE national 2009, there were just under 600,000 or the “$100 hamburger.” They may heroes. Somewhere along the way, we active pilots, including those who fly be having fun with the airplane, and lost our bearings; we told people that for a living. That means that in a room that’s as it should be, but they haven’t learned to USE the airplane. After a couple of years, they drop out. We need to do more to keep their interest: • Some people just like the learning experience. They need to be motivated to keep learning: check out in a new aircraft; or get an instrument rating, glider rating, seaplane rating, high-performance rating, complex aircraft rating. • Some people DO just like to fly for the fun of it. They need to be taught that flying is fun for its own 42 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE sake. My measure of whether something is fun is “would may be hopelessly out of date. We often have people that I do this all by myself, without others around?” We need would like to pursue flying as a career, but tell us “I can’t to teach them how to get economy and utility out of an be a pilot because I don’t have 20/20 vision,” or “I’m too airplane: fly simple airplanes, use lower power settings, set old;” the airlines only take people in their 20s,” or “I don’t attainable goals for yourself, split piloting costs with others. have a college degree” or “The airlines only hire military These are the perfect candidates for Light Sport Aircraft. pilots,” or “I’ve heard the airlines are not hiring due to • For those that actually want to travel to other places, financial reasons.” Give these people the truth as best you the FAA Private Pilot minimum requirements do them know it, but don’t guess. Most of the excuses for not being a disservice. The few hours of solo cross-country don’t able to pursue an aviation career are based on out-of-date make them competent and confident about setting off on information; even someone out of aviation only a couple of a cross-country. Think about it. How many new Private years will likely NOT have it right in today’s world. In each Pilots actually GO places more than 50 miles from home of the scenarios listed above, there has been an opportunity on a regular basis? We need to teach these pilots how for a pilot that is prepared when an opening exists. Airline to navigate with and without electronics, how to land at requirements have changed dramatically, and the need for strange or challenging airports, how to obtain a weather new pilots is predictable. Make sure career-oriented pilots briefing from a strange airport for a cross-country flight, know that the airlines are NOT the only game in town. how to go cross-country in weather or adverse terrain. A There are many aviation careers they may never have good way to include ALL of these scenarios is to do away thought of. with the old “three-leg student cross country” that we all The takeaway: There are many reasons to learn to did, and set out on a dual instruction cross-country flight fly. Instead of simply teaching people to fly and then that actually GOES somewhere. MOST Private Pilots will casting them out to discover for themselves, what to do tell you “I learned more about cross-country flying AFTER with their new skills, we need to identify their needs I got my Private Pilot Certificate than I did BEFORE I and help them fulfill them. We need to integrate flying got the certificate,” and that shouldn’t be. Do away with into their other activities. I tell people, “If you can’t find the “ded (deductive) reckoning” calculation, pick up an something to do within the 500-mile unrefueled range of instructor, and go to a place beyond the out-and-return a GA airplane, perhaps flying is not for YOU. I would range of the aircraft, so the student learns the real world suggest perhaps an ANT FARM?” practice of managing and purchasing fuel, instead of filling In the October/November 2011 issue, we will the aircraft tanks before every flight, of obtaining ground discuss what FAA reforms are needed to help recruit transportation, hangar accommodations, weather briefings. and retain pilots. Make sure part of the trip is conducted at night, and at EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Hanson is the long-time fixed low but safe altitudes simulating adverse weather, with a base operator at Albert Lea, Minnesota. He has run multiple diversion to an alternate thrown in for good measure. FBOs, and is rated in airplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, • In the past, most of us were defined by our job or single and multi-engine seaplanes, and six types of jets. hobby—“I’m a pilot;” “I’m a fisherman;” “I’m a golfer;” He has owned 538 airplanes in his 48 years of flying, and has no accidents or incidents in his 30,000 hours aloft. Jim “I ride horses.” In today’s multi-tasking world, we do recognizes that these statements may not sit well with some many things, not just fly airplanes. We may get up and go members of the aviation community, but they are offered fishing in the morning, get in a round of golf, ride horses, as part of a dialogue with national aviation organizations to then make dinner plans. Flying airplanes competes with help stop the erosion of student starts and pilot dropouts in many other activities that our parents could only dream of, promoting aviation. Jim says, “The best part about getting old

and that our spouses felt took time away from the family. is that you don’t care WHO you offend!” If you’d like to give

him a piece of your mind, you can contact him at jimhanson@q Educate pilots about how flying can make their OTHER deskmedia.com. activities more fun. Does the pilot like to fish? Ski? Go to a lake? Antiques? A special place to go with the family? Show him/her what is available within the range of the Visit Beautiful airplane. This has the added benefit of making the family part of being a pilot, instead of the pilot competing with Washington Island (2P2) family activities for time. The utility of the airplane also Off The Tip of Door County, Wisconsin has a side benefit in the new pilot BUYING an airplane. Want proof? Look at the ads for boating, or RVs; they show ★ Two Great Grass Runways: the family having a good time together. Both 2,250 ft. plus over-runs on each end. • Increasingly, people learning to fly do so as a ★ EAA Courtesy Van Available “career.” To address their needs, you need to keep up- to-date on career choices. Be sure you have current For Assistance Call information – information only a couple of years old 920-847-2522, 920-847-2147 - or - 920-847-2546 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 Ai r p o r t s In The Land of Lincoln… Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Springfield, Illinois

braham Lincoln including 151 T-hangars Capital Airport and eight (8) larger is located in corporate hangars. theA heart of Sangamon StandardAero is County, Illinois, one of the largest approximately 3 independent aircraft miles north of the maintenance, city of Springfield, refurbishment and Illinois. The original overhaul (MRO) development at Capital service businesses in Airport was initiated the world, and their in 1946 and completed facility at Abraham in 1947 as the result Lincoln Capital Airport of a cooperative effort Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport provides complete and between the federal Civil comprehensive services Aeronautics Administration and the Springfield Airport on many corporate jet aircraft, including engines, auxiliary Authority. Primary federal interest in the development was power units, airframes, avionics, and interiors. based on the Defense Landing Area program which was a There are plenty of airport development projects World War II program designed to assist communities in underway including construction of a new main entrance developing airport facilities, which could readily be taken to the Illinois Air National Guard base, and replacement of over for defense purposes if conditions of national security the perimeter fence with a 10-foot fence to enhance wildlife warranted such a need. Many airports constructed under protection and airport security. Two feet of the fence will be this program were used for military purposes during World buried underground to prevent burrowing by animals. War II and, following the war, were returned to the local Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport has an energy savings public sponsor for operation. Capital Airport has never been performance contract project underway to replace aging operated as a military facility except for Air National Guard HVAC systems with state-of-the-art HVAC equipment, and operations, but that option is still available. upgrade interior and exterior lighting with energy efficient Today, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport covers over and LED fixtures. The project also includes an automation 2400 acres and has three runways: 4/22 is 8,001 by 150 system for buildings, boiler replacement and various other feet of concrete; 13/31 is 7,400 by 150 feet of asphalt; and water conservation projects. Plans are also underway to 18/36 is 5300 by 150 feet of asphalt/concrete. Runway 4/22 install a second jet bridge at an airline-boarding gate to and 13/31 have Category I ILS approaches. accommodate larger commercial carriers and increase In 2005, the airport’s official name was changed passenger traffic in the main terminal. The airport has also to honor a long-time Springfield resident and the 16th recently received bids to start the first phase of a major President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. general aviation ramp rehabilitation project in the airport’s Three airlines currently serve the airport: American north quadrant. Eagle, United Express, and Direct Air. Other tenants include McClelland Aviation Company, For pilots looking for an airport restaurant, try the Inc. (www.mcclellandaviation.com); and Landmark “Subway Restaurant,” open daily in the main terminal, Aviation (www.landmarkaviation.com). serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For those interested in the life and times of President Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo and Enterprise Abraham Lincoln, there is a plethora of places to visit. car rental companies are also located in the main terminal The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, building. Lincoln's Home, Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is home to the 183rd and Lincoln's Tomb, are just a few places to visit. Visitors Fighter Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard. There’s a to the Old State Capitol and the Lincoln-Herndon Law Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility (CIRF) to repair Offices can see first hand where Lincoln worked. and maintain General Electric F110 turbofan engines for Other attractions include the Dana Thomas House F-16 aircraft assigned to Air National Guard and U.S. Air designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Frank Lloyd Force units. Wright, the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, and the There is a lot of general aviation presence at the airport, Vachel Lindsey Home (www.visit-springfieldillinois.com). 44 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Mark Hanna has been the executive Wisconsin, during his final year of college. After director for the Springfield Airport graduating from the University of North Dakota he served Authority at Abraham Lincoln as an instructor for the North Dakota Army National Guard Capital Airport (SPI) since January before taking a position at Mason City Municipal Airport, 2007. From 1998 - 2007, he served Mason City, Iowa. as the Airport Director for the City Mark Hanna holds a Master of Business Administration of Quincy, Illinois at the Quincy from Quincy University, Quincy, Ill., and a Bachelor Regional Airport/Baldwin Field (UIN). of Business Administration with majors in airport

Hanna started his career in airport Mark Hanna administration and management from the University of management as an assistant airport North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. manager intern at Rusk County Airport in Ladysmith, Hanna is married and he and his wife have two sons. q Blake, Lung, Rieser & Timmons Inducted Into Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame! SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – AOPA Great Private Airport of the Year in 2007. Public Airports Association. Lakes Regional Representative, Robert Rieser Harrel Timmons William L. Blake; co-founder of has managed Aurora established a fixed base the Ogle County Pilots Association, Municipal Airport since operation in Galesburg, Francis N. Lung; the longest standing 1978. Under Rieser’s Illinois in 1969, which manager at a public airport in Illinois, leadership, the airport is now called “Jet Air.” Robert A. Rieser; and Jet Air founder, has grown to support 27 In 2009, Timmons flew Harrel W. Timmons of Galesburg, businesses and their 400 employees, a Cessna Citation 500 over the Arctic Illinois, have been named to the which will increase after HondaJet Circle to deliver it to the Aeronautics Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. Midwest breaks ground on its new Program Ljungbyhed in Ljungbyhed, Investiture ceremonies to the hall multi-million dollar sales and service Sweden. Harrel serves on the boards of fame concluded the events of the center in July 2012. Rieser has served of directors for both the National Illinois Aviation Conference, May on the Illinois Aviation Forum and Stearman Fly-In and the Stearman 25, 2011, at the President Abraham twice as chairman of the Illinois Foundation. q Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center in Springfield. William Blake began flying at the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois, and was an officer in the U.S. Army flying OH23 and CH 34 helicopters. Blake was chairman of the Greater Peoria Airport Authority, executive director of the Illinois Aviation Trades Association, an original member of the LifeLine Pilots’ Advisory Council, and served on the board of directors of the National Association of State Aviation Officials. From 1992-99, Blake was director of the Illinois Division of Aeronautics and is a lawyer in the state of Illinois. Francis Lung co-founded the Ogle County Pilots Association in 1975, and in 1978, helped establish the Ogle County Airport (C55), which was named the Illinois AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 MATA’s Minnesota Aviation Industry News Minnesota aviation trades association Duluth Sky Harbor Airport… Serving A Specific Need For GA

DULUTH, MINN. – When you does most of the float changes, look at an aeronautical chart and other aircraft maintenance. and see three airports within While many of the aircraft close proximity to one another owners will switch between along a border between two wheels and floats, there are states, one may conclude that some that keep their aircraft on they are a result of wasteful straight floats and rely on Sky government spending. But that’s Harbor’s seaplane base. not necessarily the case in the Along with Jonathan Aero, Duluth, Minnesota/Superior, there are other aviation-based Wisconsin area. Rather, there businesses that operate out of are three airports serving three and depend on Duluth-Sky distinct purposes: Duluth Harbor Airport. International serving the airlines Don Macor with his “Seabee” amphibious Hangar 10 Aero is a Poly- and Air National Guard, as well aircraft at Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport. fiber Aircraft Coating distributor and a as Cirrus Design; Richard I. Bong Deere tractor. This allows the aircraft Rans aircraft dealer. Airport in Superior, Wisconsin, to be pulled up and out of the water Hatz Bantam Light Sport Biplane serving general aviation; and Duluth- and placed in a hangar or a paved tie- has plans and parts for its aircraft. Sky Harbor Airport, Minnesota’s down spot. While Lake Country Air Service premier seaplane base, which also has Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport is will spend most of the summer a runway. home to about 30 based aircraft with season in Hackensack, Minnesota, the Along with the floatplane dock, about half being seaplanes. Of all company will also operate in early Sky Harbor has a seaplane ramp for the seaplanes based there, there is spring and late fall out of Sky Harbor. easy transition to and from the water only one amphibious aircraft (floats Lake Country Air Service stores for amphibious and straight float with retractable wheels). Most of the their straight float Beaver at Sky aircraft. The concrete ramp is covered remaining seaplanes based there will Harbor for the winter. with non-abrasive strips so that floats transfer between floats, wheels, or skis There is a private group that will not receive damage and allow the depending on the season and all come operates and bases two straight- plane to pull right up onto it. Once out of the water after every operation. float Beech 18s out of Sky Harbor. the floatplane is up on the float ramp Many transient straight float aircraft Twenty-two weeks a year they fly up and shut down, Sky Harbor offers come to Sky Harbor for float changes to Canada and purchase many of their a hydraulic floatplane trailer that is every year. Jonathan Aero, an aircraft supplies in Duluth and all of their fuel attached and operated from a John maintenance business at Sky Harbor, at Sky Harbor. 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Lake Superior Helicopters also has a 3050-foot paved runway (14/32) operates out of Sky Harbor with their Cities flight instructors started a new and two water runways (13/31, 9/27). sightseeing tours of the Duluth area flight school called “Sky Harbor Sky Harbor offers amenities such during the spring, summer, and fall Aviation.” Macor recalled that the as paved tie-down spots for daily seasons. Many people who come new flight school bought three new and monthly parking, towing for down to Park Point take advantage Piper Cherokees and business was seaplanes in and out of the water, of this unique opportunity to see the very good. Macor then moved back assisted service 100 low-lead fuel, northland from the air. to the Superior airport and once again 24-hour access to the general aviation Sky Harbor is a point of entry to managed the airport until 1969, and building for the weather computer and and from Canada and offers customs eventually moved back to Sky Harbor. restrooms, and much more. at the airport. Sky Harbor’s location Macor still has a hangar and several Operations based on the 12 next to the sea port is convenient for aircraft at Sky Harbor, including a months ending 8/31/2008: 13,900 customs to come down and meet the “Seabee” (he has been flying Seabees total operations, including 800 air aircraft. The majority of the aircraft since 1960). Macor, 82, is now taxi operations, 11,000 local general flying internationally in and out of officially retired, but still enjoys doing aviation operations, and 2,100 Sky Harbor are seaplanes and would a little “fabric work” from time to time. transient operations. not be able to use Superior’s Bong Macor soloed in a J-3 Cub in 1952 Sky Harbor is financially self- Field to the south. in Superior, and bought a Cub for supporting from an operations Local pilots Jack Brockway $400. He completed his Private in standpoint. In 2010, Sky Harbor sold and William Neukom started Sky 1953 at Minneapolis-Crystal Airport 19,470 gallons of 100LL avgas. Harbor in 1939 because they wanted while employed at North Central Duluth-Sky Harbor Airport had a convenient location in Duluth to Airlines as a mechanic working on an economic impact of $1,648,117 operate their floatplanes. In 1960, DC-3s. He completed his Commercial and 33.81 jobs countywide in 2009 the individual who operated the Pilot Certificate and Instrument (University of Minnesota Economic airport passed away and the airport Rating on the GI Bill in 1954-55 Impact calculator for Minnesota was abandoned. Fortunately, some and became a first officer for North airports). prominent businessmen who were Central Airlines flying DC-3s until Sky Harbor is also home to the pilots convinced Don Macor, the moving back to Duluth. Duluth Aviation Institute (http:// airport manager and a mechanic and Sky Harbor was just a seaplane www.duluthaviationinstitute.org). flight instructor at the Superior airport base until a sod runway was The airport also opens its doors to the at the time, to manage Sky Harbor and constructed in 1954 and paved in community for such events as the Park he brought the airport back to life. 1963. It wasn’t until 1985 that a Point 5K run in July. 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To p Ri g h t Ph o t o - William Amorde stands in front of a mural by artist Brian Olson of Major Richard I. Bong and his fiancée at the time and later his wife, Marge Vattendahl, in the new terminal building named in Amorde’s honor at Richard I. Bong Airport (SUW), Superior, Wisconsin.

Lo w e r Ri g h t Ph o t o - A P-38 Lightning on display at the “Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.” Greatness Finds Company… Richard I. Bong Airport & The William Amorde Terminal SUPERIOR, WIS. – The City of Runway 13-31 from 3,000 to 4,000 Superior, Wisconsin, named its airport feet, constructed a new 5,100-foot Edward E. Leineweber and its airport terminal building after runway (3-21), and replaced the entire Retiring Circuit Court Judge two aviators who have contributed ramp. greatly to aviation – World War II With no airport staff other than Medal of Honor recipient Richard himself and the Twin Ports Flying I. Bong, and airport manager, fixed Service staff, Amorde has made sure base operator, and aviation educator, that Richard I. Bong Airport has William (Bill) Amorde. enjoyed a long history of continuously Amorde is president of Twin open service, even during the harsh Ports Flying Service and manager winters Superior is known for. Will Be Joining The Law Firm Of of Richard I. Bong Airport (SUW). Amorde has conducted flight Amorde received his Private Pilot training for the Air Force Reserve Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. Certificate in 1963, and today holds Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Concentrating His Practice all certificates and ratings through programs at the University of In The Areas of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Wisconsin-Superior and the Aviation, He is also an FAA Designated Pilot University of Minnesota-Duluth, as Examiner. He gave 3,723 flight tests well as for Marine ROTC. He has Business, from 1976 to 2005. also provided flight instruction for Real Estate Amorde founded Twin Ports the Lake Superior College aviation & Injury Law Flying Service in 1966 at age 23. The program in Duluth, Minnesota. company has trained more than 3,000 Amorde’s promotion of aviation A 150-Year-Old, Full-Service Law Firm pilots to date. He has been manager includes organizing flying clubs, such Offices On The Capitol Square, Madison, Wis. of Superior's Richard I. Bong Airport as Great Lakes Flying, Inc. (with since 1969. Amorde has made a Great Lakes biplane), Superior www.bmrlawyers.com numerous improvements to the airport Sailplanes, Inc., and Lake Superior 608.257.3764 over the years, including extending Balloon, Inc. Many local schools have AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 benefited with tours of the Superior The airport was named after Major to resemble Bong’s aircraft is on Airport conducted by Amorde. Richard Ira Bong (September 24, display, as well as many World War EAA Chapter 272 has also 1920 – August 6, 1945) following II artifacts. The audio-visuals at the benefited from Amorde’s support over World War II. Bong is the United center provide a complete overview of the years from assisting with fly-ins States' highest-scoring air ace, having Bong’s life and World War II (www. and EAA Young Eagles flights, to the shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft bongheritagecenter.org). construction of a new EAA Chapter during World War II. He was a fighter For additional information on hangar and club house at the airport. pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces Richard I. Bong Airport and Twin EAA Chapter 272 has provided more (USAAF) and a recipient of the Medal Ports Flying Service, contact William than 3,300 Young Eagles flights to of Honor. All of his aerial victories Amorde at 715-394-6444, or email date. were in the P-38 Lightning. On the [email protected] In recognition of Amorde’s outskirts of Superior, Wisconsin, (www.twinportsflying.com). dedication to Richard I. 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Minnesota DOT promotes understanding about what • Builds increasingly stronger Office of Aeronautics activities take place at an airport. grassroots support. he Mn/ Both the airport and its volunteer • Increases potential for more DOT groups receive signs indicating their customers at the airport. Office of participation in the program that are • Increases attractiveness of the AeronauticsT has placed in a very visible location such airport for the community and the a program for Christopher Roy as the entrance to the airport. The airport tenants. airports and their signs promote the program to the • Gives positive publicity to the communities called “Adopt-An- public and give recognition to the airport. Airport.” Any public-use airport in volunteer groups. Benefits to the community: Minnesota is eligible to participate For information or participation • Gives positive publicity to the in the program. It provides a means in the Adopt-An-Airport program, community. by which communities may become please contact the Adopt-An-Airport • Provides a source of joint involved in their local airports Coordinator, Janese Thatcher at 651- activity for the good of the and assist in the maintenance and 234-7183, 800-657-3922 or e-mail: community. beautification of airport facilities. [email protected]. • Get’s people interested in flying The Adopt-An-Airport program With that in mind you might ask, and in various career fields in aviation involves an airport agreeing to are there any benefits to adopting my once they are exposed to it. participate in the program and airport? The answer is, absolutely! • Helps area citizens to becoming available for adoption. Benefits to the volunteers: understand how important and Local civic and community groups • Increased awareness and more valuable the airport is to their or individuals can adopt the airport support of the airport. community. which means they volunteer their • Provides opportunities to learn • Excites and motivates groups time to assist the airport manager about aviation and what takes place at and individuals to do something or operator with activities mutually the airport. positive and important for the airport agreed upon. • Recognizes the volunteers by and the community, because the The Minnesota Adopt-An- name in the community as supporting airport IS the community’s “front- Airport Program promotes increased the airport. door” to the world. awareness of the advantages and • Provides very positive and Now, contact your airport manager social and economic impacts that unique free publicity. and get started adopting your airport! q Your Freedom To Fly simply flying for the fun of it. It is to see if there are MTRs or any possible that your unplanned route of SUA along or near any likely route ilots must remember to be flight will take you across Military of flight you might choose to take. thorough and responsible from Training Routes (MTRs) or into Remember that if you are uninformed preflight planning to tie-down Special Use Airspace (SUA) like about where Special Use Airspace is forP the day. Military Operations Areas (MOAs) located and which airspace is active, MTRs * and Restricted Areas. Thus before you are putting yourself and others in VFR pilots must take particular you takeoff, it is strongly suggested potentially serious danger. notice of where they are flying when that you look closely at your sectional MTRs, MOAs and Restricted 52 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Areas are identified on sectionals. verify (for your own safety) that the MTRs are shown as gray lines with space is “cold.” an overlaid designation like VR or IR, The FAA’s Office of the Chief followed by three digits like VR 103 Counsel for Regulations represented (military training VFR below 10,000’ by Rebecca B. McPherson states (as MSL and speed in excess of 250 of 23 Nov 10) that, “a clearance is not knots), or IR 121 (military training required to operate VFR through a IFR below 10,000’ MSL and speed restricted area when the controlling or in excess of 250 knots). Look closely using agency, as applicable, has made at your charts to verify where low a determination that the restricted area USAF 2010 altitude VR and IR routes are located F16 Fighting Falcon is ‘cold’.” Thus if the restricted area is in relation to your desired flight route. inactive, you can fly through it safely. While the MTRs generally indicate multiple radio frequencies to monitor. But if it is “hot,” you must go around the route military aircraft may be That is happening while “attacking” that airspace. flying, it does not mean they are another aircraft or ground targets, or When ATC as the controlling or flying “inside” the gray line itself. preventing their own aircraft from using agency, advises a pilot that the being “attacked” from the air or Restricted Area is “cold,” that VFR MOAs ground, and while accomplishing very pilot may legally enter and transit specific mission objectives. While all that select airspace.” McPherson MOAs are outlined with a solid this is taking place, they are closely further states, “however, the ATC magenta line and equally spaced monitoring their rapidly changing communication is not an air traffic hash marks along the inside edge fuel and aircraft status, constantly control clearance, permission, or of the solid line. The Aeronautical changing altitude and speed, as well authorization to operate VFR in that Information Manual states, “MOAs as area meteorological conditions. airspace.” consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral limits established for Restricted Areas Before You Fly the purpose of separating certain military training activities from IFR Restricted Areas are shown on When you take the time to traffic. Whenever a MOA is being sectionals outlined by a thick blue line thoroughly plan before you fly and used, nonparticipating IFR traffic with hash marks on the inside of the fully review your route of flight may be cleared through a MOA if IFR area surrounded by the blue line. You with all the proper charts, you will separation can be provided by ATC. will also see a designation like R-4301 see where or if you might enter Otherwise, ATC will reroute or restrict inside the designated Restricted Area. military training airspace. If you do nonparticipating IFR traffic.” It is important to be aware of cross MTRs, MOAs, or any military You can transit a MOA when the difference between MOAs and airspace, do like the fighter pilots VFR, however, it is urged that you go Restricted Areas. MOAs often often do and turn on all your exterior around if at all possible, or go under contain aircraft flying in a variety lights to help make your aircraft more that airspace if the base of that block of formations and groupings, visible to the fast movers and other of airspace allows safe transit below maneuvering at high speed both aircraft, and keep your head up and on it. It is further advised that if you plan vertically and horizontally, and a swivel, looking for other traffic. to transit a MOA VFR, you should intercepting or “attacking” other Jeff Flynn,** Aviation advise ATC when 100 miles out and aircraft. They most often fire Representative with the Minnesota check to see if the MOA is HOT electronic simulated weapons, Department of Transportation, Office (active) or COLD (inactive) and if you and have cameras that send scores of Aeronautics, said “Information can safely transit that airspace. and photos to the aircraft and to about Special Use Airspace is General aviation pilots should controllers on the ground. located in the Information tab of the understand that military pilots training Restricted Areas contain aircraft sectional chart. There you can see in SUA such as MOAs and along moving at various speeds and the scheduled times the space will be MTRs, are in a max-task mode. In firing live weapons or dropping live hot or active.” He continued, “But other words, they are training as if the ordinance on ground based targets. In a call to Flight Service is always a situation at hand is the real thing. addition, live firing from the ground good idea, however, you have to ask During the mission, military can take place as artillery is fired up for the information about SUA. It is training pilots not only have several into the air at targets perhaps miles not just assumed or given in a general hundred buttons, dials and switches down range. Thus before flying into briefing.” to handle in the cockpit, but also have Restricted Area airspace, you must Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53   

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This Just In: The New Wisconsin Airport Directory & Pilot’s Guide by Jeffery Taylor WisDOT Aviation Consultant

WISDOT MaskheadFeb09.inddhe 2011- 1 individual page at our website: http://2/13/09 3:24:41 PM 2012 www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/air/ Wisconsin airportdirectory.htm. AirportT Directory Updates are made often between WisDOT Maskheadand Pilot’s CMYK Feb09.inddGuide 1 printed editions, so check back 1/23/09 10:16:15 AM has arrived frequently. As an example, one from the printer. significant change occurred after Beyond updating we sent this edition to the printer: information at Marshfield (MFI) Runway 4-22 has Jeff Taylor WisDOT Maskhead.indd each1 of the 133 changed to 5-23. 7/20/08 12:22:11 PM airports open to Directories will be mailed to the public in Wisconsin, this edition aircraft owners who have paid their includes many changes and new annual registration fee. They can also features. be purchased at your local fixed base Most obvious is the transition to operator, or directly from WisDOT by color aerial photos of all public-use sending $3.00 to: airports. All of the aerial images are from July 2010, providing the Wisconsin most up-to-date imagery ever used. Department of Transportation Also, for the first time, the directory Maps & Publications includes many “seaplanes bases.” 3617 Pierstorff Another cosmetic but significant P.O Box 7713 change is the binding, which is now useful information with Wisconsin’s Madison, WI 53707-7713 side-spiral-bound, instead of top- challenging weather. If a “T” is noted, (608) 246-3265 bound. it means a system that also provides In addition, at airports where thunderstorm reporting. If you have an idea to improve the an AWOS-3 is located, notations In keeping with modern directory, please contact: signifying the special features of that electronics, an iPad version is system have been added. If a “P” available where the entire directory Jeff Taylor is listed, it means this system will is available as one PDF file with [email protected] report precipitation identification bookmarks, so you can easily jump to 608-266-7347 and intensity, which is always the page you want. Or you can find an q

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t the Wisconsin Department in WisDOT’s highways division. of Transportation’s Bureau There, she managed Interstate, state of Aeronautics (WisDOT highway, and local road and bridge BOA),A Mary Strait will be the first projects, with improvements ranging to admit she can’t tell you all the in complexity from bridge overlays details of improvements planned to a brand new Interstate highway at your airport. Your airport’s BOA interchange. Most of the projects project manager can do a much better were WisDOT-designed, so she was job of that. But she can give you the involved in all aspects of project “bird’s eye” view of what’s planned at development: environmental analysis, your airport and at all the 98 airports Mary Strait agency coordination, geometric design, in Wisconsin, qualified to receive right-of-way plat development and federal and state aid for improvement From there on, the bureau’s airport plans and specifications preparation. projects. Mary can also tell you what project manager is the airport owner’s She spent time in the field monitoring other improvements you may want to main contact, but Mary is often construction projects, where she consider, how and when they could still involved in BOA discussions tracked project details both small be funded, and what steps need to be concerned with project progress and and large including making sure the taken to get the improvements going. scheduling. And of course, the airport contractor placed the sod ditch lining Mary became the BOA program owner needs to fine-tune their long- “green side up!” engineer in 1993. Her one-sentence range plans with her, as the airport’s Mary Strait’s highways job description: Work with airport needs change. background serves her well at BOA, owners to identify and prioritize Wisconsin is a block grant and her engineering knowledge improvement needs, then look for state; meaning BOA manages the provides her a solid, general ways to fund those improvements in improvement program for general understanding of project development. keeping with FAA and state guidance. aviation airports on FAA’s behalf. In turn, her project management Much of her involvement with Mary Strait works with the FAA experience complements her program airport projects comes early in the Airports District Office to determine management experience. development process. She works with project eligibility and identify airport Mary Strait holds a Bachelor’s the airport owner (i.e. municipality) needs and funding strategies for both Degree in Civil Engineering from to develop a five to 10-year air carrier and GA airports. UW-Madison. She is registered as a improvement plan. The airport owner Along with making the best use Professional Engineer in the state of makes the formal funding request for of existing federal and state funds, Wisconsin. Her husband, David Strait, any or all of the items in the plan via Mary works with the FAA to identify is a mechanical engineering manager at passage of a petition resolution. Mary projects that could qualify for TomoTherapy in Madison. They have and others at BOA analyze the request additional federal discretionary funds, two daughters: one in college, the other to make sure it qualifies for funding. which are distributed nationally on a preparing to start college in the fall. Then, Mary will put the validated project-by-project basis. Sometimes Mary spends much of her free time in project requests in the bureau’s this process includes communicating music and church-related activities, improvement program, making airport needs to Congress and other and does voluntary service, playing adjustments based on available funds. government officials. Mary also classical guitar for terminally ill To make these funding decisions, keeps track of the federal and state patients at HospiceCare Inc. Whether Mary uses a priority rating system, airport funding bills, since funding at work in BOA or as a volunteer in her which assigns point values to each is often the critical path to project community, Mary Strait is dedicated item based on the level of activity accomplishment. to keeping Wisconsin’s aviation at the airport and the improvement Before coming to BOA, Mary Strait community operating efficiently, desired. worked for 11 years as design engineer helping to ensure a smooth landing. q

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SPORT PILOT – LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

Rotax 912 Series Engine Operation & Maintenance Concerns: An Interview With Brian Meyerhofer of Leading Edge Air Foils by Ed Leineweber and the differing operating and Problem Areas maintenance practices that result, is or longtime critical to obtaining safe, economical Oversized props. Everybody wants Lycoming and satisfactory performance of to reach for more performance, and and Rotax-powered aircraft. Fear of the this is sometimes manifested in the ContinentalF aircraft unknown, or preference for the tried- installation of propellers, which are engine flyers like and-true, is a poor reason not to enjoy too heavy for the engine. The concern me, one of the the benefits of the advances in the last is that the propeller might exceed most surprising half-century of aircraft engine design. the “mass moment of inertia” limit Ed Leineweber stories to come for the particular model powerplant. out of the Sport The result can be hard starting and Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft movement increased wear in the starting system, is the dominance of Rotax engines including damage to the sprag clutch. in factory-built Special Light Sport See Rotax Service Information 11 UL Aircraft (S-LSA). By all accounts, this 91 for the details. remarkable family of powerplants has Over-pitched propellers. The cornered about 80% of the market, 912/914 series engines need to with Continental a distant second, generate a minimum of 5,200 rpm at Jabiru even further back in third, and Wide Open Throttle (WOT) in the all other makes hardly registering on take-off run. Too steep a pitch on the scale. Given this reality, expect to Brian Meyerhofer, Engine Services Supervisor, the propeller can prevent this from fly a Rotax sometime soon, if you are Leading Edge Airfoils, part of the Wag-Aero happening. Over time, with multiple Group, Lyons, Wisconsin, has a lot to say about not already doing so now. how Rotax 912 series aircraft engines should heat cycles, the result can be reduced be operated and maintained. Since these engine life, including possible engines power about 80% of all Special Light Sport Aircraft being manufactured today, we do crankcase cracking. Don’t try to get well to listen. more from your engine than it was designed to deliver. If you exceed the Recently I had the opportunity to specs, expect to pay the price, one visit with Brian Meyerhofer, Engine way or the other, eventually. Rotax Services Supervisor with Leading Service Letter SL-912-016 explains Edge Air Foils, LLC (LEAF), at the concern in depth. Of course you know, but for those who might not, “Rotax” comes from “rotary axle,” the the company’s facilities in Lyons, Improper oil change procedures. product that launched the company in 1920. Wisconsin. LEAF, one of three Many problems come up under this The aircraft engine division began operations in 1973. independent Rotax Service Centres in general topic, and to deal with each the United States, is co-located with in detail would be an article in itself. its sister companies of the Wag-Aero The most critical problems, however, Modern aircraft engines are Group. Brian highlighted for me a list have to do with use of improper oil quite different from their 60-year- of critical installation, operation and filters, which have incorrectly set by- old progenitors still powering most maintenance issues he regularly sees pass valves, allowing unfiltered oil to of the light aircraft fleet, and this is causing problems for Rotax operators, circulate through the engine, among especially true of the 912ULS 100-hp which can result in expensive repairs other defects; improper oils not suited Rotax engines found in most S-LSA. and possible safety concerns. Let’s to the fuel being used; and improper Understanding these differences, look at several of the most important. practices when making oil changes. 56 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Ed Leineweber Column Word heading 9/14/08 4:09 PM Page 1

SPORT PILOT – LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT Any of these errors can result in stoppage. This can be especially engine damage due to lack of proper serious when using auto fuel, in a lubrication. Avoiding these problems tightly-cowled installation, or in hot is not difficult if operators would weather. Some S-LSA come from simply follow the Rotax and S-LSA the factory properly set up with lines manufacturer’s maintenance manuals. that keep fuel cool and circulating to the carburetor, but some do not.

Check your set-up and consult a The new Advance Start Module (ASM) Ignition properly qualified maintenance enables easier starts by retarding the spark until the engine is running. The yellow stripe technician if your engine installation on the CDI box installed on newer 912s does not have this feature. (A letter verifies the presence of this improvement. Older engines can be modified to the new of authority (LOA) might be needed system fairly easily. from the airframe manufacturer for modification can easily be made to The dual Bing carburetors installed on 912 this modification to maintain ASTM series Rotax engines work very well, but compliance.) earlier 912s by replacing the two CDI they must be set up correctly and maintained black boxes with ones marked as that way. As you can see, this is not a job for Cheap Thrills: Easy Updates someone who does not know what they are part number 966-727, and replacing doing. Proper training, tools and manuals is essential. Brian Meyerhofer also mentioned the flywheel hub. The newer engines several recent enhancements that with the improvements installed at Improper carburetor, throttle and further improve the 912 ULS installed the factory have a yellow stripe on cable linkage set-up. The dual Bing in most S-LSA. If your qualifying the CDI boxes. Check to see if you carburetors on the Rotax 912 ULS engine has not yet had these minor already have this improvement on do a good job of helping this small- modifications made, you are losing your 912 by checking the CDI boxes displacement engine deliver its 100 out on the benefit of these changes, for the new part number. Further horsepower, but they have to be set and should get them done. The two information is detailed in Rotax up correctly and maintained that biggies provide increased time between Service Information SI-912-020. way. If they are not synchronized overhaul (TBO) and improved starting. Magnetic Chip Plug. Not a big accurately, or if the throttle and choke Here’s the deal on these: deal, but if you have not yet replaced linkages are not adjusted properly, Increased TBO. If your 912 or 914 the magnetic chip plug in your engine the carbs will not perform well, with series engine was manufactured since with the improved part, you should hard-starting and less than maximum the beginning of 2010, you already do so. Located above the oil filter at performance the result. While the have a 2,000-hour TBO. But if not, about the 1 o’clock position, the old set-up procedures are not especially your 1,500-hour TBO engine might be style has a torx head, while the new difficult, they need to be performed eligible for the 500-hour TBO upgrade style has a hollowed-out hex head. by a properly trained maintenance with nothing more than replacement Future Discussion: technician with the proper equipment of the pressure relief plug screw and Fuel Selection Considerations and tools available. spring. This is possible because, since Incorrect ignition switch. Many 2006, all 912 and 914 crankcases In addition to covering these S-LSA come from the factory with have been manufactured with the topics, Brian and I talked extensively the familiar “off-left-right-both-start” improvements necessary to enable the about the use of auto gas versus ignition switches that we’ve seen for higher TBO rating. The exact cut-off 100LL avgas in Rotax engines. These years on Continental- and Lycoming- is made by serial number, so check engines were designed to run on the powered aircraft. The problem is Service Bulletin 912-057-UL for the former, and are approved for auto that these switches are not designed specifics. gas containing up to 10% ethanol, to handle the AC voltage used in the Advanced Start Module but can be successfully operated on Rotax ignition system. This can cause (ASM) Ignition. The “advance” in the blue stuff too. Fuel choice has a various anomalies in the Capacitor performance comes from retarding huge impact on oil selection and oil Discharge Ignition (CDI) system, the spark to After Top Dead Center change practices and frequencies, as including erratic ignition and hard (ATDC) during start-up, and then Rotax operators already know. But starting. These switches should be reverting to the normal Before Top judging from service problems that replaced with heavy-duty toggle-type Dead Center (BTDC) settings after Brian sees in the LEAF overhaul switches rated for AC voltage. the engine is running. The result, of and maintenance business, perhaps No fuel return line. The possible course, is easier starting. Standard a review of these issues would be problem here is, you guessed it, vapor on 912 series engines delivered worthwhile. That’s a big subject, lock, fuel starvation, and engine beginning in January, 2010, this however, and will require a column all AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2011 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 57 to itself. We will do that, and address training information and help Best of all, fly into the grass airstrip other Rotax-related topics, soon. finding a maintenance technician at Wag-Aero, near Lyons, Wisconsin, or repair center, can be found at or their fly-in maintenance facility at Learn More www.rotaxflyingclub.com. Look for East Troy Municipal Airport (57C). Meanwhile, check out several service bulletins and instructions (Call ahead to check conditions and to websites that provide a wealth of at www.rotax-owner.com. Engine let them know you are coming.) Rotax maintenance and operation specifications are available at www. I still really like my small information, most of it free, starting rotax-aircraft-engines.com, the factory Continentals, but the more I learn with the LEAF website at www. website. Better yet, just give Brian about Rotax engines, the more leadingedgeairfoils.com. Engine Meyerhofer and the folks at Leading impressed I am with this very modern manuals, along with Rotax factory Edge Air Foils a call at 800-532-3462. series of aircraft powerplants. q

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