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COLUMNS AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report - by Bill Blake State Support of Aviation Would Have Positive Economic Impact...... 12 Aviation Law - by Greg Reigel NTSB Rejects ASRP Waiver of Sanction For D.C. ADIZ Incursion...... 9 Dialogue - by Dave Weiman

Aviation & Volunteerism… Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 The Need, Opportunities & Rewards Are Endless!...... 5 midwestflyer.com Guest Editorial - by Craig Fuller Dusting Off The Cobwebs...... 12 High On Health - by Dr. John Beasley, MD Sudden Death...... 11 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin - by Christopher Roy The Challenge of the Future...... 42

Wisconsin Aeronautics Report - by Jeffery Taylor Dust Off Those Pilot Operating Handbooks...... 40 SECTIONS Aircraft...... 33 FEATURES Airports...... 30 Understanding Your Airport’s Carbon Footprint - by Matt Dubbe...... 24 Calendar...... 58 Light Sport Aircraft Showcased At Mall of America - by Kim Frizzell...... 32 Classifieds...... 60 The Cessna Pilots Society… Destinations...... 38 Different Objectives Than Other Aircraft Owner Groups - by Jeffrey B. Chipetine....34 Education...... 45 Airmarking Continues Through Minnesota Ninety-Nines - by Karen Workman...... 36 Farewell...... 14 Flight Training...... 54 South Haven - by Robbie Culver...... 38 Fly-Ins & Air Shows...... 51 Operation Raincheck Next Gen… Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin...... 42 Behind The Scenes At Chicago Center - by Robbie Culver...... 45 Minnesota Aviation Industry News...48 Commercial Space Tourism: About To Happen - by Larry E. Nazimek...... 49 Organizations...... 34 “Let’s Wing It” Teaches Youngsters About Aviation - by Pete Rosenbery...... 54 People In The News...... 53 Sport Pilot – Light Sport Aircraft...... 32

HEADLINES State Aviation Conferences...... 16 AOPA’s John Baker Grew Up In Midwest Aviation Family...... 14 WATA Difference...... 44 Jeppesen President To Be Featured Speaker At Wisconsin Conference...... 16 Washington...... 55 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report...... 40 Waukesha County Airport… Critical To The General Aviation Needs of Southeastern Wisconsin...... 17 General Mitchell International Airport – Wisconsin’s Largest Air Carrier Airport...... 20 Illinois Aviation Conference To Be Held In Schaumburg...... 22 Iowa Aviation Conference To Be Held In West Des Moines...... 26 Duluth International Airport Hosts Minnesota Airports Conference...... 27

4 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Dialogue Aviation & Volunteerism... The Need, Opportunities & Rewards Are Endless! by Dave Weiman planning committee usually comes from a professional obligation to do so. In the end, every conference committee ith many of the state aviation member and every conference attendee stands to gain conferences being held in from the “networking” and “exchange of information” that the months of April and take place at the event. “Marketing” is also an important WMay, it reminds me of the tremendous motivator and should be encouraged. amount of “volunteerism” that takes Volunteerism in aviation is also seen on our airport place among sponsoring organizations, commissions and among our flying clubs. I have and throughout general aviation. never known of any flying club, EAA chapter or civic The state aviation/airport organization that has sponsored a fly-in breakfast or air conferences are sponsored by state airport manager show, for instance, that has depended on paid staff. And associations, state aviation trade groups (businesses), the smaller the organization and event, the more likely it state business aircraft owner associations, state offices of will be dependent on volunteers. Here, the motivation is to aeronautics, and airport consultants and engineers. Each raise funds to support airport or organization goals, such as respective organization is generally represented on the EAA Young Eagles, or to promote the airport to the local conference “planning committee,” and each person on the community, which is increasingly important as airports committee makes a commitment to help organize the event. can be easy targets of local government when it comes to Areas of responsibility often reflect areas of expertise, cutbacks and increased fees. but not necessarily. Conference committee members If you are currently volunteering your time to any select the site, solicit and coordinate exhibitors and cause within aviation, thank you. If you are not currently a sponsors, promote the event, contact speakers, select award volunteer, I encourage you to become one and make a recipients, and organize and emcee panel discussions. contribution to aviation. q The motivation to volunteer one’s time to a conference

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APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 7 Le t t e r s Dave: Are you looking for articles for procedures in the event you have to I’m enjoying your latest edition future editions? A woman named ditch in water, presumably in either of Midwest Flyer Magazine (Feb/ Susan Crawford comes in to the post the warm waters of the Caribbean, March 2010). I especially like the office. They have a crop dusting or in a small lake in the Midwest or article “Getting Your Feet Wet.” When company just south of Oregon (Wis) Canada. I was in flight school, I mentioned on Highway 14. I asked if she would I concur with U.S. Airways First to my instructor that I had relatives consider an interview for your Officer Jeff Skiles and your flight in Holland, Michigan, due east of magazine. She said she would. I’m instructor concerning the hazards Milwaukee. I said it would be a short sure your readers would be interested of flying over the Great Lakes any flight over to visit them. She in crop dusting planes and the people time of the year with the cold water (Tanya Cunningham Robinson) said who fly them. temperatures. It is always better to it would be much better to fly down Thanks, Dave! take the time to fly around those large around Chicago, even though it would Ken Anderson bodies of water than to take a chance. be about 2 ½ times as far. She was Oregon, Wisconsin It is still better to be prepared in probably right, but it’s good to know the event you get vectored out a few the options for when you have to fly Ken: miles from the shoreline. When this over water. Thanks for your email, and the happens, do not hesitate to remind I talked to Jeff Skiles (U.S. opportunity to respond to your interest ATC that you are flying a single- Airways Flight 1549) at the post office in “water ditching,” something I hope engine aircraft and would prefer to fly yesterday about that. He mentioned none of us ever have to do. close to shore. that the water temperature would get Please note that we do not Dave Weiman you in a short time and also encourage pilots to fly over any of Midwest Flyer Magazine that position locating devices don’t the Great Lakes. The purpose of the work well when wet. Anyway, I never seminar at the AOPA Summit that we did fly to Michigan. reported on was to discuss “ditching” Dave: Thanks for the three copies (of the Feb/March 2010 issue of MFM). It is a fantastic issue! The article turned out really well, and I had lots of positive feedback already. By the way, here is feedback on Mankato, Minnesota the FSS consolidation question you asked: I personally think that it is 507-625-6006 ludicrous to have the Princeton guys flymankato.com not brief Minnesota and the areas they have been briefing for many years. Someone must be out of their mind Aircraft Maintenance ★ Avionics Sales & Service there. I have started using more and Aircraft Rental ★ Flight Training more DUATS, and self-briefing, and Private thru ATP fltplan.com for filing. I call FSS now only if it is a quick local flight, and I have no quick access to the internet. I find that all the FSS specialists do is read the DUATS printout, so no really insight based on local weather experience. I can read it myself. I also find the DUATS to be somewhat of a problem with the 50 pages of meaningless NOTAMs that makes us sometimes miss more important ones. Congrats again on a great magazine! Guilherme Schmidt North Star Aviation is the official flight school for Minnesota State University. Owner, Socata TBM 850 Minneapolis, Minnesota 8 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

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by Greg Reigel NOTAMs require that a discrete that the FAA was at fault for his Attorney At Law transponder code other than 1200 incursion because it failed to provide must be used during operations a means for the airman to verify that he National within or egress from the D.C. his transponder was transmitting the Transportation ADIZ). The FAA sought to correct code before taking off; that the Safety Board suspend the airman᾽s commercial ADIZ is a restricted area that includes (NTSB)T recently pilot certificate for 30 days as a aircraft sitting on the ground, and that determined that an sanction for the alleged violations. such an inclusive definition amounts to airman᾽s incursion into After a hearing before an entrapment; that because ATC cleared Greg Reigel the Washington, D.C. NTSB administrative law judge him for takeoff, and that he believed Air Defense Identification Zone (“ALJ”), the ALJ determined that his transponder was transmitting the (“D.C. ADIZ”) was not inadvertent the FAA had proved the violations correct code, he was therefore neither and, as a result, the airman was as alleged. Although the airman had careless nor reckless; that he was not eligible for waiver of sanction asserted an affirmative defense that eligible for a waiver of sanction under under the Aviation Safety Reporting his transponder malfunctioned and the ASRP; and, finally, that the FAA’s Program (“ASRP”). In Administrator transmitted the wrong code, the ALJ actions violated his rights to equal v. Schwarzmann, the FAA alleged that decided that the FAA had rebutted this protection and due process. the airman violated FARs 91.139(c) affirmative defense. The ALJ deferred The Board rejected all of the (compliance with airspace NOTAM), to the FAA᾽s choice of sanction and airman's arguments. Initially, the 91.13(a) (careless and reckless) and ordered the 30-day suspension of Board observed that the airman 99.7 (compliance with ADIZ security the airman's certificate. However, did not cite any regulations or instructions) when he operated within the airman then appealed the ALJ᾽s authority indicating that the FAA the D.C. ADIZ while squawking a decision to the full NTSB. was responsible for verifying a code transponder code of 1200 (applicable On appeal, the airman argued that a pilot is transmitting before From Shop To Finished Product, You Can Depend On BOLDUC AVIATION Specialized ServiceS EnginE REbuilding & REpaiR To FacTory ZERo-TimE SpeciFicaTionS ServiceS include, But not limited to: • Engine Balancing • Cylinder Grinding • Rebush & Line Boring of Connecting Rods & Rocker Arms • Overhauls & Repairs of Cylinders, Magnetos, Starter Adapters & Float-Type Carburetors NoN-Destructive testiNg • Magnetic Particle (Magnaflux) Inspection • Liquid Penetrate (Zyglo) Inspection

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APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 9 the pilot takes off. Rather, it found waiver of sanction under the ASRP, or balancing it so that it will not spill. that case law and the FARs provide the Board initially noted that it Likewise, a pilot acts inadvertently “that pilots are the responsible imposes a strict standard with regard when he flies at an incorrect altitude parties for ensuring that their aircraft to the ASRP᾽s requirements and, in because he misreads his instruments. contain equipment that functions order to be eligible, the violation at But his actions are not inadvertent appropriately, so as to comply with all issue must be inadvertent and not if he engages in the same conduct regulatory requirements.” deliberate (in addition to satisfying because he chooses not to consult his Next, the Board held that the the other program requirements). instruments to verify his altitude.” airman's entrapment argument was It further observed that an airman's It then concluded that the airman᾽s without merit since FAR 91.139(c) “exercise of poor judgment, even conduct was not inadvertent. provides that the special requirements when the [airman] alleges that he or According to the Board, the airman apply to pilots in “airspace.” It went she believed that they chose the safest “did not consider obtaining a ferry on to conclude that the finding of action, may amount to a deliberate permit, contacting the local FSDO, or an operational violation under FAR action under the ASRP.” canceling his flight in order to ensure 91.139(c) was per se careless and The Board reiterated the deliberate/ that his transponder was functioning” reckless in violation of FAR 91.13(a). inadvertent distinction from an and “[t]o the extent that respondent The Board further rejected the earlier case that “[a]person who turns believed that his transponder may airman᾽s constitutional arguments suddenly and spills a cup of coffee have mechanical problems, he should since the airman received due has acted inadvertently. On the other not have operated the aircraft with process when the ALJ allowed him hand, a person who places a coffee cup the transponder in the ADIZ until he the opportunity to present and cross- precariously on the edge of a table has was certain that his transponder was examine witnesses and, with respect engaged in purposeful behavior. Even operating properly.” Add to this the to equal protection, the Board does though the person may not deliberately fact that the FAA had rebutted the not have authority to consider issues intend the coffee to spill, the conduct airman᾽s affirmative defense and the of selective prosecution by the FAA. is not inadvertent because it involves a Board affirmed the ALJ's refusal to With respect to the airman's purposeful choice between two acts – waive sanction under the ASRP. argument that he was entitled to placing the cup on the edge of the table This explanation of the deliberate/ inadvertent distinction recited by the Board is troubling. It seems to From Design To Installation, Our Team Is Here To Help me to be, to some extent, semantics You With Your Aircraft Interior. and, in practice, will be dictated by a subjective determination of which “act” is the focus of the inquiry. I would expect the FAA᾽s focus to be on an act that lends itself to a characterization of “deliberate,” although the FAA should still need to establish a direct connection or causal link between the “act” and the “violation.” Unfortunately, this opens the door to more litigation regarding this issue and reduces some of the incentive for participation in the ASRP, which certainly isn᾽t in the interests of air safety. Not a good thing. © Reigel & Associates, Ltd.-Aero Legal Services 2010. All rights reserved. EDITOR̓S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with Reigel & Associates, Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, which represents clients 701-258-5024 in aviation and business law matters Contact - Cemone Oberg (www.aerolegalservices.com, Bismarck, North Dakota Interior Design for Aircraft 952-238-1060, greigel@ aerolegalservices.com). q 10 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Hi g h On He al t h Sudden Death predict probability, high or low. I may The mechanism of death with die while writing this article, but the heart disease is usually a disturbance by Dr. John Beasley, MD chances are pretty good that not only in the heart rhythm caused by an area Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor, will I finish it, but I’ll also live long of the heart not getting enough blood Department of Family Medicine enough to be referred to as “spry” and (ischemia). This is most often due to University of Wisconsin - Madison annoy my grandkids. It’s all a matter a small plaque of early arthrosclerosis of probabilities. breaking open inside a coronary artery une 18, What tends to kill people suddenly and causing a clot, which cuts off 2009: “A is heart disease or strokes, or blood flow to the tissue downstream. Continental possibly the rupture of an aneurysm About 50% of heart attacks come AirlinesJ Boeing somewhere in the body. These events from plaques, which are small enough 777 with 247 are all related to vascular disease, in that they are not at all easy to detect passengers particular atherosclerosis caused by a – even by stress testing or other traveling from buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. methods. This is why (along with the Brussels landed To some extent, we can predict the large number of false-positives in safely in New Dr. John W. Beasley risk of major events. While there are stress testing) that the FAA has not – Jersey on some genetic effects, most risks are thankfully! – required routine stress Thursday after the related to lifestyle and age. Generally testing for pilots. pilot died of an apparent heart attack speaking, not smoking, getting This is also why aspirin is during the flight.” (MSNBC) reasonable exercise and good medical recommended for folks at moderate to After I do all that poking management for diabetes, high blood high risk. It doesn’t really “thin” the and prodding for your medical pressure and bad cholesterol levels blood, but does reduce the likelihood certification, the FAA would like me can reduce the risk of sudden death by of a blood clot if a plaque does break to say: “This pilot isn’t going to drop 30 to 50% – but not eliminate it. One open. However, aspirin also increases dead.” calculator (pretty rough, I must admit) the risk of hemorrhage. 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APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 11 Gu e s t Ed i t o r i al Accidents involving small aircraft are not as common as Dusting Off The Cobwebs many outside aviation seem to think. But they do happen, by Craig Fuller and all too often they receive sensational coverage in the President & CEO media. I don’t need to tell you that just one unfortunate Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association accident can have severe and lasting repercussions for how the public at large views general aviation. he weather is warming Fortunately, many accidents can be avoided, and making up, at last, and that means sure your piloting skills are in top condition is one way to flying season is upon us. ensure that you never end up on the evening news. There BecauseT I am fortunate enough to are a million ways to get and stay proficient, including fly for business as well as pleasure, taking free online courses from the AOPA Air Safety and because I have the use of an Foundation. And, while we would love to have every pilot exceptionally capable aircraft in the join AOPA, you don’t have to be an AOPA member to CJ3, I can and do fly all year round. use and benefit from the wide range of courses, seminars, But even so, I find my flying ramping quizzes, and other skill-enhancers available in person and Craig Fuller up with the advent of warmer days through the AOPA Air Safety Foundation web site. and longer, lighter evenings. Don’t overlook your aircraft either. If it hasn’t been And just as spring is the perfect time to give your home flown much during the winter, be sure to give it a good a good cleaning, I like to do a little spring cleaning on my going over before you take it out on that first warm piloting skills. If, like many pilots, you and your airplane afternoon of the season. As with anything mechanical, hibernate during the cold winter months, you might find airplanes don’t do well if they are left idle for too long. that dusting off the cobwebs is especially important at this Fluids can dry up, seals and hoses can crack or leak, and time of year. critters can find a nice cozy winter home in all sorts of As you may know, I’ve been talking a lot this year about strange places. “getting engaged.” And at AOPA we’ve set an ambitious The extra care you take with yourself and your airplane agenda for increasing engagement in four areas that our at the start of this flying season is guaranteed to pay members and supporters say are especially critical to our dividends for you, your passengers, and the entire GA future: enhancing safety, improving our image, restoring community. the pilot population, and protecting airports. A good spring For more ideas about how to engage in GA, and to learn cleaning on your piloting skills can go a long way to what other AOPA members are doing, visit www.aopa.org/ addressing the first two issues. engage. q

AOPA strongly opposes this bill for a number of reasons. The combined current rate of 6% sales tax and a $0.03 per gallon excise tax represents a combined existing rate already higher than nearly every other state. Few states impose both sales and excise taxes on aviation fuel. Of states that impose both sales and excise taxes, their combined rate is lower than Michigan’s current level of aviation fuel taxation. No other Great Lakes reGionaL report state imposes a percentage-based excise tax on aviation fuels by Bill Blake due to the volatility of oil prices. Bill Blake AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative This tax would burden consumers most, when they can least afford it. The proposed percentage-based tax State Support of Aviation increase will also have an adverse effect on the economy in Michigan because the increased financial burden will Would Have Positive Economic Impact diminish flying hours for many Michigan aircraft owners and the associated economic activity. Less competitive he 2010 state legislative sessions have reinstated fuel rates will also push transient and out-of-state aircraft some of the issues I wrote about in my last column. to refuel in other states – amounting to lower fuel sales for Michigan House Bill 5773 has been introduced, businesses and less revenue collected by the state. whichT would change and raise the current state aviation fuel We urge Michigan citizens to oppose the passage of tax from three cents ($0.03) a gallon to 2.5% the first year, Michigan House Bill 5773 to protect the continued vitality AOPA Header.indd 1 5/22/09 12:10:21 PM 3% the second year, and 4% the third year on the wholesale of general aviation and its $4.1 billion economic impact in price of aviation fuel. This is in addition to the 6% state Michigan. sales tax already charged on the retail purchase price. I recently attended a buffet luncheon meeting in St. 12 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Paul on state funding for aviation in the state. Note that the proposal does 95% of the funding needed for eligible Minnesota. The meeting was jointly not impact piston aircraft. airport improvement projects. hosted by the Minnesota Business I spoke with some of the The Aviation Association of Aviation Association (MBAA), legislators after the meeting. They Indiana (representing airports) has Minnesota Council of Airports expect that a bill along the lines of the been seeking help from the Indiana (MCOA), and Minnesota Aviation MBAA proposal will be introduced Department of Transportation to find Trades Association (MATA). There this session. AOPA will analyze any funds to make up the state funding was a panel of state legislators from proposed legislation and work to shortfall. It would be a shame for both parties and from both the House protect general aviation pilots and our any state to forfeit federal funds and Senate. The panel comments members. that provide jobs and economic were mainly about the importance Airport managers in Indiana are development, particularly in this time of aviation to Minnesota and the concerned about the state aeronautics of state economic woes. recognition that $15 million was taken office announcement that, under the AOPA will continue to work to from the aviation fund to bolster up budget approved for aeronautics by protect and improve general aviation. the general revenue fund. However, the legislature, the state would not As I have said before, you all can play the legislators agreed that there was be able to provide its full matching an important role. It is essential that no way that money could be returned share of 2% for anticipated federal we all work together to protect and to aviation until the state’s budget airport improvement grants. Local enhance an industry that is important shortfall was solved. airport sponsors will have to make to each of us individually and to the Most of the meeting was devoted up the shortfall in order to receive nation as a whole. Keep informed to comments from the audience any federal grant money. Sponsors and let your local, state, and federal supporting MBAA’s proposal to of some of the small general aviation elected officials know your views. reduce registration fees and increase airports may not be able to pay the For more information on these and the jet fuel tax from $0.05 to $0.08. shortfall and thus will have to go other issues facing general aviation, The bill would be revenue neutral for without federal grants that provide please go to: www.aopa.org. q

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APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13 Fa r e w e ll Nebraska native and the son of a pilot, Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 served as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and a Cessna 172 near San Diego. in the Korean War, and then earned a He pioneered successful efforts to law degree from Creighton University. restrain ever-escalating demands to He served on the staff of Sen. Roman prevent GA aircraft from flying in Hruska (R-Neb.), and then was the then-newly established Terminal appointed assistant administrator in Control Areas (today’s Class B), and the FAA’s office of general aviation persevered until high-density airspace affairs. boundaries were simplified in favor Baker took the reins at AOPA in of GA operations. He was also key in May 1977 and immediately became preventing proposals to lower positive engaged in a series of initiatives control airspace to 10,000 feet aimed at the fair distribution of what MSL, establishing AOPA’s Political was then a $4-plus billion surplus in Action Committee, negotiating the the Aviation Trust Fund. Because of cancellation of a proposed annual Baker’s leadership, more than 3,000 tax on GA aircraft, preventing the AOPA’s John Baker Grew Up In GA airports eventually received closure of 75 flight service stations, Midwest Aviation Family improvements paid from the trust and in convincing senators to advance fund. the first bills proposing changes Among many other achievements, to product liability laws adversely ohn Lee Baker, the president of Baker navigated GA through the affecting GA manufacturers. the Aircraft Owners & Pilots increasing airspace challenges of Baker’s successor, Phil Boyer, said Association (AOPA) from the late 1970s and early 1980s, of him, “He was a highly qualified J1977 through 1990, died March 11 beginning with the September 1978 leader who transformed AOPA from at his home in Angier, N.C. Baker, a midair collision between a Pacific a large flying club to one of the world’s most successful membership organizations. His concentration on member-centric activities was as precise as his military flying. When I followed him, employees often quoted his line: “‘If you stiff a member, you’re out.”’ AOPA President Craig Fuller said, “John Baker was an extraordinary advocate for our freedom to fly and his passion for defending the interests of the general aviation community never waned. His work has had a lasting impact on our industry, and it was my good fortune to get to know John after I came to work in Washington, D.C., in 1981. From the time I served in the White House, right up to today, I have valued his counsel.” q

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th governing board member for free. 55 Wisconsin Aviation Conference The $75 registration fee includes Monday’s welcome reception and To Be Held In Waukesha supper at the Grand Pavilion, all meals, events, and social hours. Dress WAUKESHA, WIS. – The and registration forms are posted on for all events is casual. 55th annual Wisconsin Aviation the WAMA website (www.wiama. For hotel reservations, contact the Conference will be held, May org). Airports that register and pay Country Springs Hotel at 262-547- 3-5, 2010, at the Country Springs for a staff member to attend the full 0201 or 800-247-6640. Questions can Hotel, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The conference are allowed to register be directed at Pete Drahn at 715-358- conference agenda, hotel information one airport commissioner or airport 2802 ([email protected]). q Jeppesen President To Be Featured Speaker At Wisconsin Conference including flight operations, customer service, charting, and information ark Van 1981 with DataPlan, a leading technology. Van Tine was the Tine, flight planning and weather services company’s chief information officer President company purchased by Jeppesen in from 1998 to 2002. He was appointed andM CEO of Jeppesen 1989. He served as managing director to his present position in January of Corporation, will be of DataPlan from 1991 until 1995, 2003. Van Tine received a Bachelor the keynote speaker when he relocated to Denver to of Science degree in Aviation from at the Wisconsin oversee Jeppesen's worldwide flight San Jose State University in 1980 Aviation Conference, information development, printing and attended the Harvard School of May 3-5, at the and distribution operations, and IT Business Program for Management Mark Van Tine Country Springs Inn, organizations. He has spent his career Development in 1998. He currently Waukesha, Wisconsin. working in a variety of different holds a private pilot certificate Van Tine began his career in areas within Jeppesen’s businesses, (www.wiama.org/conference.htm). q 55th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference Country Springs Hotel - Waukesha, WI - May 3-5, 2010 Speakers: Mark Van Tine, President and CEO, Jeppesen; FAA Regional Administrator Barry Cooper; Wisconsin Aeronautics Director David Greene; Minneapolis Airports District Office Manager, Jesse Carriger. Topics Include: Runway Safety, Airport Pavement Maintenance & Preservation, Air National Guard Update, Community Outreach Initiatives, Sustainable Airport Projects, Demonstrating the Value of Airports, FBOs & Young Eagles, NextGen, Digital Marketing Techniques, Planning at General Aviation Airports, Wind Tower Obstructions. Special Events: Welcome Reception, Awards Luncheon, Banquet, Golf & Clay Shooting Tournaments. $75.00 Registration Fee Includes All Meals & Receptions. Hosted By “Complimentary Registration for Airport Commissioner/Board Member Wisconsin Airport Management Association with Paid Staff Registration” Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association For registration information, please visit the Wisconsin Airport Management Ass’n at www.wiama.org Wisconsin Business Aviation Association or contact Pete Drahn, 715-358-2802 / [email protected] Consultants, Suppliers & Sponsors

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isconsin has a long and Aviation Club continued to grow and diverse aviation history, to 1939 saw the first young woman take which Waukesha County has to the skies. Services at the airport Wbeen a significant contributor. continued to grow as well, and the first In 1930, Waukesha locals, Jack parachute school opened in 1940. In Miller and Warren O’Brien, came up addition, the Crites Brothers’ Spring City with the idea of forming “Waukesha Aviation trained hundreds of pilots and Aeronautical,” a club for aviation is still in operation today. But war clouds enthusiasts. One year later they formed were on the horizon and there was fear the “Waukesha Aviation Club,” which is among aviators that the U.S. government still in existence today. would confiscate their airplanes. Although one of the initial goals With the onset of World War II, the of the club was to promote an interest Waukesha Aviation Club transformed in aviation and teach people to fly, the to a chapter of the Civil Air Patrol, main goal of the club was to find a way shifting its focus from recreational to develop an airport for the City of flying to flight training for the armed Waukesha and its residents. The club Keith Markano services. During the war the airport was rented land from the Badinger Farm essentially unchanged. on the corner of Highway 30 and Pewaukee Road, which served as the first airport. The club’s long-term goal was to prove to the county board the viability of an airport and secure county funding for development of a permanent airport facility. Early Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field) efforts failed and the county board twice voted to reject the idea of funding an airport. & Atlantic Aviation - Waukesha, Wisconsin In 1933, club member Dean Crites moved from Honey Creek, Wisconsin to Waukesha and began his hands-on involvement with the airport, which would continue for the Welcome next 36 years. That same year, the Waukesha Aviation Club Wisconsin AviAtion hosted an air show and brought in famous air racer, Jimmy conference Haislip, to take all 65 county board members on an airplane ride. This effort was so successful in swaying the county MAy 3-5, 2010 board that they voted unanimously to fund construction of Country Springs Inn Waukesha County Airport at the current location. www.wiama.org/conference.htm The original cost to construct the airport was estimated at $5,000. However, much of the land was swamp that Gateway to exceptional year-round recreation needed to be drained. It took more than 2 years and an Located adjacent to Interstate 94 additional $15,000 from President Roosevelt’s New Deal/ – 20 minutes to Miller Park, State Fair Park, Milwaukee Mile Work Projects Administration (WPA) to drain and level the – 30 minutes to the lakefront, Summerfest Grounds swampy land. On August 18, 1935, over 6,000 attendees & downtown Milwaukee Sports & Entertainment Venues. paid 25 cents each to attend the dedication ceremony. Jet A & 100 LL Full-Service Fueling During the construction of the airport grounds an additional $38,000 in WPA funding was procured to construct the Ramp Service – Aircraft Maintenance original terminal building. It was dedicated on August 14, Rental & Courtesy Vehicles 1938 and could accommodate 14 planes. Aviation continued to see enthusiastic growth throughout the late 1930s to 1940. Dale Crites decided to www.waukeshacounty.gov/wcairport.aspx www.atlanticaviation.com join his twin brother in 1937 and the brothers opened a 262 521-5249 262 549-6150 Piper Aircraft dealership. Membership for the Waukesha APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s In 1947, the Waukesha Aviation Club was reformed. a 10,000-gallon jet fuel tank was installed to meet the After the war there was an increased interest in recreational needs of consumers. Most notably, for the first time land flying due to all of the returning military pilots resuming was leased to a private entity, Waukesha Motors, for civilian life. As the new decade was dawning, a new construction of a hangar. era of growth for the airport was dawning as well. The need for hangars continued to grow and the Airport manager, Dale Crites, was successful in adding southeast T-hangars were constructed. In 1961, the an administration area to the south side of the terminal Waukesha Aviation Club once again demonstrated their building, Quonset huts and T-hangars, paving 3,000 feet of generosity and vision for the airport by donating a wind the east-west runway and associated taxiways, and adding speed indicator. Also, the second floor was added to the runway lights. The dedication for the runway was held on administration area of the terminal building. September 11, 1955. To assist with safety, the Waukesha Thanks to the combined guidance of the Crites brothers, Aviation Club purchased the first air-to-ground radios for the generosity of the Waukesha Aviation Club, and the the airport and donated the Tetrahedron wind indicator, view that the airport was an asset to the county, the airport which is still in use today and still maintained by the club. continued to leap further ahead of other airports in the area Between 1950 and 1960, the number of based aircraft with new innovations and services it provides the aviation doubled. To meet growing tenant needs, two 1,000- community and general public. gallon underground fuel storage tanks were installed and In 1969, Dean and Dale Crites retired. Day-to-day a maintenance hangar was constructed just west of the management became the responsibility of the fixed base terminal building. operator with oversight by the county. This arrangement In the 1960s, the airport continued to experience continued until the formation of the airport commission 23 heavy use and it was necessary to grow rapidly to meet years later. the demand. A new north-south runway was paved and In 1974, the county realized a control tower would lighted, and 600 feet of pavement was added to the east- promote safety and enhance the airport. A temporary west runway. Due to increased usage by turboprop aircraft, control tower from the La Crosse, Wisconsin airport was acquired, and began operating and staffing as a non-federal control tower. The remainder of the 1970s was somewhat troublesome for the airport, possibly a reflection of rising fuel prices, gas rationing and inflation. This trend continued Wausau Downtown Airport into the recession of the early 1980s. Through the mid and late 1980s, the airport saw some Wausau, Wisconsin interest in private entities building hangars as advances in aircraft design and performance occurred. The county constructed the Army National Guard Hangar, extended and widened Runway 10/28 to its current length of 5,850 feet, and planned for the installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS). In 1987, Waukesha County formed an “airport study committee’ with the objective to “develop continuity of airport governance.” Increased demand for services at the airport, the growing and changing nature of the General Aviation fleet of aircraft, and regulatory requirements • Runway 12/30 Extended to 5,200 Feet necessitated the formation of an “airport commission” • Learn To Fly Tailwheel Aircraft With John Chmiel in 1992. The commission was tasked with setting policy, hiring an airport manager, developing operational and • Visit Us On Facebook! capital budgets, and developing a master plan for the Call For Details 715-845-3400 airport. Email: [email protected] During the following years, a new “airport layout plan” www.flywausau.com was developed, adopted by the county board, and major construction began. A “master plan” was completed and adopted by the county board in 2002. This year Waukesha County is celebrating the airport’s 75th anniversary! A lot has changed in those years as the commitment and vision of countless local aviators and “Bicycles & Kayaks for rent for pilots that fly in. Wisconsin Aviation Business enthusiasts transformed a pasture to Wisconsin’s third of the Year 2007 Makes for a fun day in Wausau!” busiest General Aviation airport. The airport now boasts 18 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE a new terminal building, a new deteriorate rapidly and required rapid Also, in early 2004, Waukesha was federal contract control tower, and 63 repair. This runway is also impacted one of only three airports in the state hangars that house over 220 business by non-standard safety areas, and has that took advantage of the funding and private-use aircraft. Upcoming drain tile and part of a storm sewer available from the Wisconsin Office airport improvement projects include running beneath it, which needed to of Justice Assistance (OJA) for critical a vehicle gate redesign for the be addressed. infrastructure improvements. Southeast Hangar Area in 2010, the To minimize the financial impact In the fall of 2005, Markano reconstruction and lighting of the two to the county, Markano traveled worked closely with the Associate oldest taxiways in 2011, and the study to Washington, D.C., seeking to Dean of Criminal Justice from of alternate design ideas for adding have the airport place-named for an Waukesha County Technical College standard safety areas on the main appropriation in the following year’s (WCTC) to procure a federal grant runway. Arriving IFR aircraft have the FAA Reauthorization Bill, thereby to develop a curriculum for security option of utilizing either the VOR-A, making the project eligible for 90% training for General Aviation. WCTC RNAV (GPS), or ILS approaches. federal funding. The remainder of was awarded one of three nationally Tenants and visiting pilots enjoy the project was paid 2.5% state and available grants. Markano is now an impressive range of full-time 2.5% local. Wisconsin is a block grant on the advisory committee along aviation service providers including state and typically funds projects at with members of the TSA, FBI, U.S. Atlantic Aviation, Plane Safe Aircraft 60/20/20 percent levels. Through the Marshals Service and others who Maintenance, SkyCom Avionics, assistance of Senators Herb Kohl and are committed to developing the AirCraft Image, Stein Aircraft Russ Feingold, Markano was able to program. Services, Spring City Aviation, Flight have the airport included in the Senate Prior to working at Waukesha for Life, and there’s still room for version of the appropriation bill and County Airport, Markano was more! The airport is situated perfectly funding was secured late in 2005. employed by Johnson Controls World between Milwaukee and Madison Airport security is an area of Services as an Operations Supervisor off Interstate 94 giving patrons and expertise for Markano. He has at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. tenants immediate access to major developed and implemented an airport Waukesha County Airport is one of Southeast Wisconsin attractions like emergency plan following the federal three airports hosting the 55th Annual Miller Park, the Summerfest grounds, security 139 requirements beginning Wisconsin Aviation Conference to Harley Davidson Museum, State Fair in 2000, when he was operations be held at the Country Springs hotel Park, Milwaukee County Zoo, and assistant at the airport. Since that time in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Milwaukee Lake Michigan…not to mention the the airport has held annual tabletop General Mitchell International Airport many local attractions, restaurants, exercises and two full-scale drills. and Milwaukee Timmerman Airport and lodging available in Waukesha. When the Transportation Security also serve the region, and welcome Waukesha County Airport is not Administration (TSA) released its conference participants. For additional only an integral part of Wisconsin’s Guidelines for General Aviation conference information, contact the aviation history, but an invaluable Airports in May of 2004, Waukesha Wisconsin Airport Management asset to its future and to the future County Airport had already met Association at 715-358-2802 or email economic development of the county. many of the suggested guidelines. [email protected]. q Keith Markano, who got his start in airport management in New Jersey, has been manager of Waukesha County Airport since 2001. As manager he works with airport tenants in regards to lease agreements, and AIRCRAFT FBO AIRPORT community and customer relations. He also works with federal, state and Aero Insurance local officials on airport funding and Serving MidweSt AviAtion Since 1968 maintenance, tower operations, and Representing All Major Companies security issues. & Lloyd’s of London Markano describes that his major “Give Us A Call Before You Renew challenge in airport maintenance Your Current Policy!” came during the winter of 2004, when Wisconsin experienced extremely (262) 251-9460 Tom & Renee Watry cold temperatures. Due to a deep or FAX (262) 251-7769 [email protected] Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year (2005) frost, the utility runway began to Aero Insurance, Inc. • N94 W15652 Ridgeview Drive • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s General Mitchell International Airport – Wisconsin’s Largest Air Carrier Airport

itchell International Airport airport. Soon after the Hamilton 1912 was appointed to the General is one of three host airports land purchase, aviation activity at Staff, the youngest person at that time for the 2010 Wisconsin the Currie Park site ceased and was to hold such a position. AviationM Conference, May 3-5, at transferred to the new location. The In 1916, when Europe was on the the Country Springs Inn, Waukesha, first airport terminal, the Hirschbuehl verge of the first World War, Mitchell Wis. For additional information, see Farmhouse, opened on the Hamilton recognized the increasing importance www.wiama.org/conference.htm). Airport site in July of 1927. That of aviation in war and took it upon Mitchell International is the largest same month Northwest Airlines, Inc., himself to learn to fly at his own airport in the state, and will welcome initiated air service from Milwaukee expense. Mitchell was promoted to conference and guests that arrive by to Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Major and appointed the head of the commercial airlines. The Wisconsin World-famous aviator Charles A. Army's aviation section. He was then Aviation Conference is cosponsored Lindbergh visited the Milwaukee sent to Europe, where he became by the Wisconsin Airport Management airport on August 20, 1927. a leader in establishing a United Association, Wisconsin Aviation During the late depression years States aviation force. Mitchell was Trades Association, and the Wisconsin (from 1938 to July, 1940), a new promoted again, this time to the rank Business Aviation Association. two-story terminal building was of Colonel, and was appointed Chief Airport managers and commission constructed by the Work Projects of Air Service of the First Army. In members from around the state, fixed Administration (WPA). In 1941, the Battle of St. Mihiel, he was given base operators, and individuals and the name of the Milwaukee County command of more than 1500 British, businesses that use their aircraft for Airport was changed to “General French, and American aircraft units. business, attend the conference, as do Mitchell Field” after Milwaukee’s This was the largest air force ever officials from the Wisconsin Bureau military advocate, Brigadier General assembled to that date. For Mitchell's of Aeronautics and Federal Aviation William “Billy” Mitchell. action, he was promoted to Brigadier Administration. It is a source of pride for General and made Chief of Air Milwaukee Aviation History Milwaukeans that its main airport is Service of the Group of Armies, the named in honor of General William top aviation command. Milwaukee formally entered the Mitchell, who, though impatient with Returning to the United States aviation era on July 3, 1919, when it those who did not share his beliefs, in 1919, Mitchell was appointed established the first county-operated nevertheless retained, until his death, Director of Military Aeronautics. airport, named Butler Airport, on the his boundless faith in aviation's future He vigorously began promoting current site of James Currie Park and which he so unerringly visualized. aviation, planning the building of Golf Course, located in the northwest General a strong air force and fostering the corner of Milwaukee County. At this William “Billy” budding aircraft industry to establish humble airport facility, the Lawson Mitchell (1879- commercial aviation on a sound Airliner was assembled. On August 1936) was born footing. But his opponents were not in 27, 1919, the airliner departed on to a prominent sympathy with his efforts. His claims a demonstration flight to the east Milwaukee family. of air superiority over the sea led to coast of the United States. Airmail His father, John a confrontation with the U.S. Navy. service began for the Milwaukee Lendrum Mitchell, In July, 1921, in a test bombing of region on June 7, 1926, and soon the who eventually German warships, Mitchell proved his local residents and aviators realized became a United point when his men sank a battleship. the current airfield was too small, States Senator for Wisconsin, was an Inevitably, Mitchell’s forceful but a small river to the east and a only child to millionaire Milwaukee promotion of his ideas led to a clash railroad line to the west prevented any banker and railroad tycoon, Alexander with the traditional forces. As his significant expansion. Mitchell. opposition grew stronger, Mitchell On October 5, 1926, the At the outbreak of the Spanish- became more outspoken in his Milwaukee County Board approved American War in 1898, Billy Mitchell criticism. Finally in September 1925, the $150,000 purchase of a new returned to Milwaukee from what is he charged the administration with airport facility. The land was owned now known as George Washington neglecting the national defense. He by Thomas Hamilton, a local University in Washington, D.C., to was tried by court-martial and found aviator who operated a propeller enlist. Mitchell quickly rose through guilty of insubordination. He resigned manufacturing business and small the ranks in the Signal Corps and in from the service on February 1, 20 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 1926, but his influence lived on as he carried his case to In keeping with the new appearance of the airport and the people. He continued his work incessantly until his its increased national recognition, a new name was also untimely death in February 1936. appropriate. On June 19, 1986, the Milwaukee County Shortly after the completion of the first terminal and Board of Supervisors officially renamed the airport through the early 1950s, Mitchell Field experienced growth “General Mitchell International Airport,” also reflecting the in the number of flight operations, including the large presence of United States Customs at the airport. propeller-driven StratoCruisers and Constellations. Due In October of 1989, a new Airport Systems Cargo to congestion at the Layton Avenue terminal building, Complex was opened to provide security and ground construction began on a larger terminal facility to be support services for cargo carriers. The complex also situated on Howell Avenue. On July 19, 1955, at a cost of provides services for loading and unloading freight and $3.2 million, a new three-concourse, two-level structure houses a vehicle maintenance shop, which provides opened with a capacity of 23 aircraft gates. The airfield maintenance for ground support equipment. then included 1,530 acres of land for runways and taxiways. With increasing air traffic and growing airline service, Milwaukee entered the jet age in July of 1961 with the Mitchell International needed to expand its gate area. arrival of a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 720 four- On December 14, 1990, a 16-gate addition to Concourse engine jet (similar to a Boeing 707). In 1983, Mitchell D opened. The additional 16 gates boost Mitchell Field entered the space age and welcomed Eastern Airlines' International's total number of gates to 42. In addition, a “Spirit of Milwaukee,” an advanced technology Boeing 757 new $6 million, 425-foot moving walkway was constructed jet aircraft, which utilized the same computer system as that to move passengers swiftly from the Concourse D entrance of the American Space Shuttle. to the new gate area. In the late 1970s, deregulation and continued growth The terminal building at Mitchell International Airport prompted another expansion project. The focus of this features an aviation “museum” called the “Mitchell project was to renovate the existing terminal building. Gallery of Flight,” created by a non-profit corporation. Today, the $44 million terminal expansion project is The organization locates, acquires, preserves and complete. The expanded facility now houses new and larger displays artifacts, memorabilia, photographs and artwork shops and an enlarged ticketing and baggage claim area. representing the contributions of aviation pioneers from

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admission fee during normal airport James A. Lovell missions. Also included are various hours. photos from Captain Lovell’s personal collection, as well as from other Captain James A. Lovell Exhibit sources. For information about supporting In July 2009, the Mitchell Gallery Lovell is best known for his four the Mitchell Gallery of Flight, refer to opened two new exhibit cases Gemini and Apollo spaceflights, he http://www.mitchellgallery.org/join/. displaying artifacts and photos from also was a Naval Aviator and test The director of General Mitchell the Naval and NASA careers of pilot prior to joining NASA. The two International Airport is Barry Bateman Captain Jim Lovell. While Captain displays separately cover Jim Lovell’s (www.mitchellairport.com). q Illinois Aviation Conference To Be Held In Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. – The Illinois Aviation Conference will be held May 18-19, 2010 at the Chicago/ Schaumburg Marriott Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event is cosponsored by the Illinois Aviation Trades Association, Illinois Public Airports Association, and the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. Hotel reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (847) 240-0100 ($139.00). A more compact speaking schedule is planned this year, along with an expanded DOT Awards luncheon, and a hangar party at the Northwest

Flyers’ hangar at Schaumburg Airport Airport Services: (06C). The Illinois Aviation Hall of Planning, Engineering, Fame Banquet will be held May 19. Architecture, Real Estate The Schaumburg Airport is located only minutes away from the hotel. The Illinois Aviation Conference is geared for fixed base operators and Contact Randy Van Natta, PE, President airport managers, while the entire [email protected] aviation community would find the 715.845.8000 • becherhoppe.com Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame of Wausau, Wisconsin interest. For additional information call 217-528-5230. q 22 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s Understanding Your Airport’s Carbon Footprint by Matt Dubbe irports are increasingly public or academic world, the being asked to reduce definition of a “carbon footprint” is their carbon footprint. The subject to an ongoing evolution. From specterA of federal and state regulation Wikipedia, a carbon footprint is the is looming, and airports need to “total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) understand what their current impact emissions caused by an organization, on the environment is and how to event or product.” mitigate that in the future. One of the The term carbon footprint is sessions scheduled for the Wisconsin nested within a more global term Aviation Conference, May 3-5, 2010, of “ecological footprint” and also at the Country Springs Inn, Waukesha, of the comprehensive Life Cycle Wisconsin, will address this topic. Assessment (LCA). An ecological This presentation will include a brief footprint compares the population's

history of how the construction and Dave Weiman consumption of resources and land operation of buildings affects the Airbus A380 with the planet’s ability to regenerate. environment, and discuss what technological strategies can Life cycle analyses evaluate all of the environmental be employed to achieve emissions compliance. Specific impacts that a product is responsible for over its lifetime. case studies will be reviewed. A carbon footprint can be measured by undertaking a GHG emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon Definition & Background footprint is known, a strategy can be put in place to reduce it. Reducing carbon footprints through the development of Absent widespread consensus in either the corporate, alternative energy projects is a common strategy known as Carbon Offsetting. Humans contribute daily to greenhouse gases in a variety of ways. Electricity creates carbon dioxide through the burning of coal. The main greenhouse gas that is commonly measured is CO2. Carbon dioxide is roughly about 0.04% of the Earth’s atmosphere and it absorbs more infrared radiation than any other of the greenhouse gases.

Transportation & Aviation Industry Impacts

Transportation accounts for 33% of CO2 emissions in the United States. 98% of atmospheric CO2 comes from the combustion of fossil fuels according to the Energy Information Association. According to the Encyclopedia of Earth, worldwide fossil fuels used for transportation contribute to over 13% of greenhouse gas emissions. Cars with average fuel efficiency produce nearly 20 pounds of CO2-eq for every gallon of gasoline burned. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that aviation accounts for about 3% of the warming caused by global greenhouse gas emissions. Air transportation has a larger carbon footprint than driving. The average round-trip flight across the U.S. emits about 6,000 lbs of CO2-eq, and short-haul flights emit more CO2-eq per mile traveled than medium-to-long-haul flights. Aircraft emissions produce the majority of industry attributed carbon dioxide, followed by airport facilities, ground service equipment and operations. 24 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE IDWEST FLYER APRIL/MAY 2009 IDWEST FLYER IDWEST FLYER AGAZINE M M AGAZINE June/July 2009 M AGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009

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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – The Iowa Aviation Conference will be held For additional conference information, April 21-22, 2010, at the Sheraton call 515-727-0667, or visit www. West Des Moines Hotel. iowaairports.org. q 26 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Duluth International Airport Hosts Minnesota Airports Conference

uluth International Airport is the host airport for honor and responsibility. It is an opportunity for the airport the 2010 Minnesota Airports Conference, April to showcase its facilities to other airport managers and 14-16 at the Duluth Entertainment & Convention commission members from around the state, and to bring Center.D For additional information, contact Judy Meyers at attention to aviation to the local community.

In 1931, Northwest Airways began providing airmail and passenger service from the Duluth Boat Club, using a Sikorsky S-38 amphibian.

Be l o w Ph o t o : Thomas McGoey, “The Birdman,” made the first flight in Duluth at Athletic Park in a Curtiss Pusher.

the Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics: 800-657-3922 ([email protected]). Being asked to be the “host airport” for the Minnesota Airports Conference, which is sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics, is a tremendous APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s The history of A Sikorsky S-38 aviation in Duluth, amphibian, took off Minnesota, dates as far from the bay after back as the early 1900s passengers were rowed when Thomas McGoey, to the aircraft. In 1940, “The Birdman,” flying a Northwest Airlines Curtiss Pusher, made the began the first regularly first flight in Duluth at scheduled air service to Athletic Park. In 1913, Duluth using Lockheed Julius Barnes purchased twin-engine Ultras. A a Benoist Seaplane, In 1940, Northwest Airlines began the first regularly scheduled air large investment was which he named the service to Duluth using Lockheed twin-engine Ultras. made in 1951 when “Lark of Duluth” for Williamson-Johnson a carnival in Duluth. Airport received one The Lark became the of the most modern world’s first commercial airline in Florida the same year. control towers in the country. In that same year, the U.S. On September 13th and 14th, 1930, the original Duluth Air Force opened an interceptor base at the airport. The airport was born. The field was officially dedicated and Williamson-Johnson Municipal Airport was renamed the named the Williamson-Johnson Municipal Airport after Duluth International Airport in 1961. The current airport Harvey Francis Williamson, Jr., who was a local pioneer of terminal was built and dedicated in 1974. Twenty years commercial aviation, and Lt Conrad Gilbert Johnson, who later, Cirrus Design Corporation located their world was Duluth’s first aviator to be killed in World War I. headquarters at the Duluth International Airport and began In 1931, Northwest Airways began providing airmail designing, manufacturing and selling one of the most and passenger service from the Duluth Boat Club. popular single-engine piston planes in the world. In 2009, the official ground breaking for Phase 1 of the new terminal was held. The $65 million project will include a new passenger terminal, aircraft apron, entrance roadway and vehicle parking areas. The building will be LEED-certified and meet Department of Homeland Security and FAA requirements. Duluth International Airport, located only 10 minutes from downtown Duluth, Minnesota, and 15 minutes from Superior, Wisconsin, serves 350,000 passengers annually which makes it the region’s largest airport. With daily passenger service by three major carriers, Duluth International provides excellent connections to hundreds of domestic and international destinations. Delta Airlines provides seven daily nonstop flights to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and two daily nonstop flights to Detroit. United Airlines provides twice daily nonstop flights to Chicago, and low-cost carrier Allegiant Air offers

Conceptual Rendering of the new Duluth International Airport Passenger Terminal by Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. Fuel Discounts Volume Discount: Welcomes per purchase, automatically Minnesota Airports Conference calculated at the pump April 14-16, 2010 25+ gallons $0.05 off 50+ gallons $0.10 off Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center 100+ gallons $0.15 off 150+ gallons $0.20 off Registration 800-657-3922 Duluth, Minnesota 200+ gallons $0.25 off www.mnairports.org Special Sale DayS! $0.25 off per gallon for 24 hours, will be advertised one week ahead, (Minnesota) DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Email to [email protected] to get on the notification list www.duluthairport.com – (218) 727-2968 or Call 218-391-8073 28 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s twice weekly nonstop flights to Las Vegas and Orlando. be Cirrus’ entry into the very light jet (VLJ) market with The airport has a 24-hour FAA control tower, two runways, an affordable, easy-to-fly jet. As the largest manufacturing including one of the longest runways in Minnesota at company in Duluth, Cirrus Design has a tremendous 10,152 feet, and a Cat II instrument approach system. economic impact not only in the twin ports, but statewide Air cargo carriers include Federal Express, United Parcel and regionally. Service and Delta Airlines. Other services available at Lake Superior College’s Minnesota Center for Advanced the airport include 24-hour U.S. Customs and Border Aviation provides a venue for students to learn to fly, Protection. professionally, as well as recreationally. Nestled between Lake Superior’s white sand beaches Northstar Aerospace, SCS Aircraft Interiors, Hydro and the calm scenic waters of the Duluth Harbor is “Sky Solutions, Greystar Electronics Inc., and American Harbor Airport” on Minnesota Point. Sky Harbor Airport Precision Avionics are all companies located at Duluth. was founded in 1946 by Jack Brockway and William Northstar Aerospace, located in the Duluth Airpark, Neukom. Sky Harbor is one of only four airports in produces precision-machined components, including Minnesota that has a hard-surface airport and a seaplane aircraft seats, parts and assemblies for the aerospace base. Sky Harbor Airport is the only dual use airport in industry. The company works with a number of major the state that is also an international airport. The airport airplane manufacturers, such as Cirrus, Eclipse and Adams serves a mix of aircraft with 24-hour facilities including a Aircraft. Northstar has quickly developed a reputation for seaplane ramp and tug, parking, hangars, self-serve aircraft one of the finest aircraft precision parts manufacturers in fueling, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sky the world. Harbor Airport has two private businesses located on the The Duluth Airshow is held about every other year. This field: Jonathan Aero and Hangar 10 Aero. Jonathan Aero year the show will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. provides a full range of aircraft maintenance including The dates are July 17-18. annual inspections and float changes. Hangar 10 Aero is The Duluth Aviation Sector generates over $1.3 billion an aviation business that sells Poly-Fiber Products, Rans in annual economic impact and accounts for over 4,400 Aircraft kits, and Hatz Bantam aircraft plans. Hangar 10 is jobs throughout the region. q also the home of the Duluth Aviation Institute. Sky Harbor is also a base for scenic helicopter and seaplane tours during the summer and fall months. Duluth International Airport is proud to be the home of the 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard. The 148th Fighter Wing stands on 24-hour alert with a fleet of the newest F-16 block 50 aircraft. They are currently recognized as the best fighter unit in the world, as demonstrated by the award of the 2009 Airforce Raytheon Trophy. The 148th Fighter Wing is an integral part of our aviation sector, which provides national defense through deployments worldwide, education, and advanced training opportunities in aviation. Duluth International’s fixed base operator, Monaco Air Duluth, provides full-service facilities, consisting of 24- hour fueling, certified aircraft maintenance, line services and heated hangar storage and above and below-wing Building our track record on airline services. The company has achieved the ultimate in 80 years of client satisfaction. customer service, comfort and convenience for pilots, crew and passengers. Monaco’s successful marketing of Duluth as an international tech stop has resulted in a tremendous increase in large corporate aircraft stopping at Duluth to clear customs and purchase fuel as they transition between Europe and the U.S. West Coast. Cirrus Design Corporation’s headquarters is also located at Duluth International Airport. Cirrus is one of the largest single-engine piston aircraft manufacturers in the world. We specialize in airport planning and design! The company currently manufactures the SR20 and SR22 800.325.2055 • www.sehinc.com aircraft, with deliveries worldwide. Cirrus is testing their prototype of the personal jet, the “Vision.” The Vision will ARCHITECTS | ENGINEERS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 Ai r p o r t s Engineering Firm Earns Award For LED Lighting Working with the airport owner, Becher-Hoppe Upgrade At Wisconsin Airport Associates, and Wisconsin Focus on Energy, the project became the “first in State” for custom outdoor lark Dietz, Inc. has been selected for the American lighting incentives offered through Wisconsin Focus on Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) WI Energy. Upon project completion, this design actually 2010 “Best of State” Engineering Excellence illuminated a larger area while reducing the overall AwardC in the Energy category for providing LED lighting lighting system wattage of the original system. The new design to the Lakeland Airport/Noble F. Lee Memorial LED technology offers an “instant on” benefit to the Field in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. traditional delayed warm-up time of 10 to 15 minutes Clark Dietz, Inc. was a subconsultant to Becher-Hoppe for HID lighting. Additionally, the outdoor rated motion Associates providing design and construction phase sensors automatically turn off fixtures of unoccupied areas services on an improvement project at the airport when for further energy savings. Based on the estimated 75% the electrical engineer, Mark Porlier, observed that high unoccupied periods (from dusk to dawn), it is projected this wattage flood lights were used in highly concentrated areas project will reduce energy consumption by 83%. resulting in inefficient lighting, high energy consumption, This project also offers an incredible benefit to the and uncomfortable glare. This type of lighting was typical environment. LED lights are a more environmentally when the airport originally installed the system, but with friendly technology as they don’t contain mercury and innovative design applications, the airport could save their lamp life is rated at approximately 20 years vs. the energy and money. Porlier recommended the airport replace traditional 4-5 years of an HID lamp. By utilizing LED the high intensity discharge (HID) lighting with light technology, the airport is preserving the earth’s resources emitting diode (LED) lighting at the entrance roadway, by reducing hazardous waste from our landfills, reducing parking lot, fueling station, apron, and terminal building. energy consumption, and minimizing light pollution. q

NextGen Advocates Push For Chicago reducing delays as long as the airport is hampered by an antiquated air-traffic control system. Later this year, Chicago CHICAGO, ILL. – Community leaders in Chicago visited airports are due to implement several stopgap measures O’Hare International Airport in January for a primer on the dubbed NowGen, but experts say only a full NextGen rollout importance of NextGen. Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., helped will avoid gridlock as U.S. air travel climbs to an estimated 1 make the case that new construction can only go so far in billion passengers annually by 2025. (Chicago Tribune) q

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30 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE GA Airport Funding In Iowa The FCM VOR has been relocated Aeronautical Charts will be updated .5 NM east of its old location. upon the publication of the next KEOKUK, IOWA – The Iowa The VOR magnetic variation is 1° edition. Legislature may feel that trimming east. Pilots are also cautioned to be alert $750,000 from the state budget by The values of the FCM VOR for traffic on Taxiway A when exiting cutting funds for the state’s 108 radials that depict portions of the MSP Runway 10L-28R to the north due to general aviation airports may seem Class B Airspace have been revised. the proximity of the hold-short lines to like a good way to save cash without The Class B Airspace itself is not the centerline of Taxiway A. having much impact on Iowans as a modified; only the radial values are Verify all information with the whole, because the majority of the revised to align with the existing Class Federal Aviation Administration prior population fly on the airlines, and B boundaries (see NOTAMS). FAA to flight to or from FCM. q not general aviation aircraft. But to general aviation airports and their users, it can have a major impact. Greg Gobble, the Keokuk, Iowa airport manager, sees the airport as another economic engine for the town, and the state funding a much-needed Consulting Engineers & Surveyors stimulus for the region. Fortunately, For all your Airport Development needs Gobble's concerns are being heard in Planning ¤ Environmental ¤ Design ¤ Construction ¤ Survey Des Moines. Rep. Dennis Cohoon, Contact: Offices In: D-Burlington, heads the Ron Roetzel. P.E., Airport Group Manager Burnsville, MN Mankato, MN Sleepy Eye, MN mobile: 612.770.6012 Chaska, MN Maplewood, MN Willmar, MN Transportation, Infrastructure email: [email protected] Fairmont, MN Ramsey, MN Ames, IA and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee, which will be taking DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW a look at funding for general aviation www.bolton-menk.com airports. As of mid-February, Cohoon said the plan was to put some, if not all, of the $750,000 – the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2010 – back into the general aviation vertical infrastructure fund. Others are less optimistic. The cuts will not effect the state’s eight commercial airports, as they have a separate fund that was left in tact in the governor's budget proposal. q

NOTAMS For Minneapolis Flying Cloud Airport

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Pilots should be aware of numerous recent changes at Minneapolis-Flying Cloud Airport (FCM). These include: The FCM tower frequency is now 119.15. The FCM CTAF is also 119.15. Runway 10R-28L is now 5,000 feet long. The FCM VOR frequency is now 117.7. APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31

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SPORT PILOT – LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

Light Sport Aircraft Showcased At Mall of America by Kim Frizzell

LAKEVILLE, MINN. – The light sport aircraft company, LSA North, at Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, Minnesota, began in December 2005 with the hopes of bringing the newly created light sport aircraft category to the upper Midwest. The original owners sought out five of the leading light sport aircraft manufacturers and found the “Flight Design CT” to be the clear winner. A dealership at Airlake Airport (KLVN) has a staff trained by Flight Design and Rotax to enable newly imported CTs to be FAA certified and delivered to their new owners. Within one year, the dealership graduated to a five-state distributorship managing three dealerships. The response to the Flight Design CT was overwhelming at first, with A Flight Design CT on display at Mall of America. orders coming faster than production lines could support. Supply demands for the aircraft where met for U.S. over 300 delivered to date. the new certificate to its training customers by the fall of 2006. Part It was clear from the beginning syllabus. Desiring to provide quality of the success of Flight Design in the that there would be a demand for sport pilot training, LSA North U.S. is its ability to meet demand, pilot training for the new Sport Pilot employed the services of Minnesota’s allowing CTs to become the largest Certificate. The existing flight school first certificated light sport pilot, population of light sport aircraft with was approached and declined to add Chris Melton. Melton became chief instructor for the new flight school, which quickly got busy. By the fall of 2007, the new training center joined with Stick-N- Rudder Flight Training to develop a comprehensive training program from sport pilot through advanced ratings. The first winter ground school boasted an enrollment of 25 students. Currently, expansion of the training program is being considered to a nearby facility. In December 2009, the Flight Design CT became the first aircraft ever to be displayed inside the “Mall 32 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE of America” in Bloomington, Minnesota. The display was the aviation industry, the light sport aircraft market offers done in coordination with Boy Scouts of America offering the growth where it needed, making flight approachable opportunities for Scouting and the public to be involved in and accessible to more people than otherwise possible. aviation. LSA North also used the opportunity to hand the For additional information on the Flight Design CT and keys of the aircraft over to its new owner, Mark Steinmetz LSA North, call 612-799-6708 to schedule a demonstration of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. flight. For flight training, contact Stick-N-Rudder at In the tough economic climate today, and particularly 612-386-1120 (www.lsanorth.com). q FAA Revision To Sport Pilot Rule Mostly Favorable a key change to the aircraft maintenance rules will allow WASHINGTON – The FAA’s long-awaited revisions to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) owners whose the five-year-old Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft Rule aircraft were originally certified as an S-LSA to perform were published February 1 in the Federal Register. With their own maintenance. the changes sport pilots will be allowed to fly higher and EAA and NAFI jointly submitted comments to the safer in mountainous regions, find it easier to gain towered FAA’s 22 proposed changes and after reviewing more airport experience in a powered parachute or weight-shift- than 150 public comments, the FAA withdrew eight control aircraft, and Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) proposals and agreed fully or in part with EAA/NAFI can be used at Part 141 flight schools which will likely recommendations on 10 others. The revisions went into reduce training costs for all student pilots. Additionally, effect on April 2, 2010 (www.eaa.org). q Ai r c r af t Cessna Delivers 9,000th Independence-Produced Single-Engine Piston

WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron rising liability costs and resumed production after the 1994 Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced that it has passage of the U.S. General Aviation Revitalization Act. delivered the 9,000th Independence, Kansas-produced In total, Cessna has produced more than 154,000 single- single-engine piston aircraft. engine pistons since the company's founding in 1927. q Cessna customer Rob Logozio took delivery of this milestone aircraft, a 182T Skylane, during a small ceremony at Cessna’s Independence facility. Logozio purchased his 2010 Skylane from Cessna Sales Team Authorized Sales Representative, Panorama Flight Service, Inc., located in White Plains, N.Y., at the Westchester County Airport. The first Independence-produced single-engine piston came off the line in November 1996 following Cessna's Everything a Homebuilder Needs! 10-year hiatus from producing single-engine piston aircraft. Cessna had ceased production in the mid-1980s due to

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2612 Wicks MF Everything 2 Ad.in1 1 3/17/10 2:00:24 PM Or g a n i z a t i o n s The Cessna Pilots Society… Different Objectives Than Other Aircraft Owner Groups by Jeffrey B. Chipetine

010 will have members. the Cessna Pilots Cessna Pilots Society (CPS) Society members celebrating2 a fourth meet and exchange anniversary. Formed ideas/conversation via and having evolved an electronic board to fill a unique niche forum, which is active with a unique product, 24/7/365. Participation the Cessna Pilots is granted to applicants Society has enjoyed via a private application substantial growth process, which usually and participation, and takes a few days for a membership role approval. Membership of over 1400. There applications are are currently four carefully vetted to Robbie Culver NewView (4) 5/23/05 owner groups 4:21 forPM Page 1 keep out spammers. Cessna aircraft owners, Participation rules are and additional groups for each and unique from other owner few, but important. Real names are “model” of Cessna aircraft, as there organizations? required, no anonymous postings are for most aircraft. The Cessna Pilots Society is a “no- permitted, and there is a firm policy What makes CPS different charge,” collective/collaborative effort against discussing non-aviation of volunteers. politics. Postings are monitored for Combining learning, counsel, compliance with rules of basic civility, leadership, directive, and fun, CPS and the few rules set forward seem membership offers the opportunity to work well keeping the dialogue for like-minded participants to be part flowing freely, without the ego- of a small-group effort to enhance stroking that is rife throughout most the overall aviation experience, other aviation forums. There is no Give Your Aircraft a more intimate setting for the tolerance for know-it-all contributors, A New View With exchange of ideas than is usually or those that intentionally make available elsewhere. CPS allows attempt to undermine the group’s for the exploration of the beauty of objective. flight, the viscera of good operating Recognizing the importance of principles, and actively promotes the properly shepherding those that kind of fellowship that embraces the are new to aviation with a non- Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh, Wisconsin Cessna Multi-Engine Service Center • Flight Training & Aircraft Rental Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? NEWVIEW will restore or replace Experience Glass Cockpit Technology - Cessna 172 your windshield and/or cabin windows. 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An Economical The directors and membership of CPS feel that this “refuge” for new inductees will be seen as being without Way To Visit barriers or the need to consider appearances. or Base In CPS hosts several local, and one national/international The Twin Cities! fly-in each year. Their yearly national/international fly-in (scheduled June 23-27, 2010) is organized with a very conscious effort made to appeal to both the non-pilot family members, as well as the principal operators of the airplane. It has been this attention to make the gathering an opportunity to be a family-oriented event that seems to have truly driven participation, and the enjoyment for all. • Conveniently located between Minneapolis & St. Paul While pilots and owners are often very absorbed in the off I-494 (Only 20 Minutes From The Mall of America) viscera of flight, this group has seemingly connected with • Self-Service Fuel At Self-Service Prices (100LL & Jet A) the touchstone of a true enjoyment of aviation, the ability to • Overnight Tiedown (Only $5.00 per night/$15 per week) have family and friends wanting to take part in the aviation • Hangar Space ($204.00 per month) experience. In what is something of a pleasant surprise, a • Rwy 16/34, 4001 x 100 ft. non-pilot spouse will contribute a point of view on their forum boards, and in so doing, lend both perspective and • Enterprise Rent-A-Car 651-457-7000 balance, while making their voices heard. 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A review of Cessna Pilots Society membership reveals Best a deeply diverse knowledge base including operators of everything from props to turbojets, helicopters and gliders, Oil Company A/P mechanics and IAs, CFIs and CFIIs, recreational and professional pilots, ATC and long-term industry employees and retirees, active and former military pilots, and all AviAtiOn Fuels manner of aviation enthusiasts. As with most aviation & luBriCAnts groups, there is a wide variety of non-aviation talents latent within the membership, and the intellects behind those talents are often quite evident in the precision with which a -Serving- wide diversity of subjects are discussed. Working softly within the Cessna Pilots Society are individuals who use their skills and aircraft for the benefit Minnesota of others. American names (that reveal the melting pot from which the strength of our country lies) like Emison, Velez, Wisconsin Abrams, and Kalwishky have hundreds of “Angel Flights” to their credit. 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Best Oil CompanySW.indd 1 3/18/08 8:36:10 PM Or g a n i z a t i o n s Wehrenberg, Sprang, Wright, Latta, Haiti to help with the post-earthquake www.cessna-pilots.net. Chipley, and more still. Quietly rescue effort. One constant that EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeffrey B. residing within CPS are sponsors of resonates throughout the group is Chipetine resides in New Hyde Park, New York, and owns a Cessna R182, youth group homes, those helping the recognition of each individual’s which he flys approximately 225 hours with the fight against cancers, some place in society, and their role as per year. Chipetine only came along that picked up a tool-belt and help ambassadors for General Aviation. to CPS a couple of years ago, and developing nations build a bridge, For additional information, contact volunteered to serve on its seven- and some that picked up and went to organizers through the CPS website: member board of directors. q

Airmarking Continues Through Minnesota Ninety-Nines organization. The Minnesota Chapter 99s is attracting new, younger women by Karen Workman while maintaining strong relationships with their older, experienced member f all of the pilots in the base. Together, they share a special country were gathered friendship and promote aviation in in a room, six out of several ways. 100I would be women. Yes, just six out of 100. Those Compass Rose six would likely enjoy the company of all of the other Painting a compass rose is one pilots near them (who among kind of “airmarking” for which the us doesn't want to talk about 99s are known. Airmarking is a airplanes and flying?), but tradition that began in 1933, a time would also appreciate the Members of the Minnesota Chapter 99s. when air routes and radios were not unique camaraderie they common. The 99s, with government share with other women pilots. For funding, painted the name of the that reason, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. nearest town on rooftops across Lakeshore aviation was formed in 1929 by 99 women the country. During World War II, Manitowoc County Regional Airport pilots who responded to a request however, the 99s blacked out all Manitowoc, Wisconsin to organize. Their purpose was to of their painted work as they were provide mutual support for women navigation aids that could also have pilots and advancement of aviation. been used by the enemy. Amelia Earhart was the first president After the war, the 99s replaced of this group who acknowledged that their airmarking and continue to this among other things, we fly “for the day painting compass roses and city fun of it!” names at airports across the nation to The Minnesota Chapter 99s was help pilots find their way. established in 1949. It is a local The Minnesota Chapter 99s chapter of the larger international designed and painted a beautiful new ➤ Flight Training & Aircraft Rental ➤ Full-Service Aircraft Maintenance ➤ Fuel - 100LL & Jet Food, Flying & Fun! ➤ Seaplane Instruction Pancake Breakfast, Burger and Brat Lunch. In A Cessna 172XP Airplanes on Display (Northwoods Lake Cabin For Rent Transportation To Classic Car Show & Craft Show During Training... Bring the Family!) Contact: Jeffrey Meyer [email protected] Hangar & airport Development SiteS available Hangar Space Is Available. Contact Philip Mattison www.lakeshoreaviation.com [email protected]

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Lakeshore April09_1_6.indd 1 3/21/09 12:05:34 PM blue and white compass rose on assisted with the Tree of Hope, the blacktop at Hutchinson and a statewide toy collection Maple Lake airports in 2009, organization whose purpose is and have plans to do more in to ease the anxiety of children in 2010. Depending on the number Minnesota hospitals during the of hands helping, the process holiday season. can take six or more hours of muscle cramping work for each Getting Involved compass rose. Often, husbands of the 99s, called “49-1/2s,” will The Minnesota Chapter 99s hold quarterly meetings and pitch in, and despite the effort, it Lev Irene is fun and everyone has a good Painting a compass rose at Sauk Centre, Minnesota. plan monthly fly-outs to time. Most importantly, though, airports around the state and the improvement to the airport to neighboring states. Women can last for years. interested in joining this exciting group of pilots can visit http://www.minnesota99s.org or contact Elaine Helping Hands Morrow at 952-955-2802. For more information about the International Ninety Nines, go to www.ninety-nines.org. The Ninety Nines have a long history of helping not WASP Liz Strofus will be the guest speaker at the June only each other by offering a variety of scholarships, but meeting of the Minnesota 99s at Flying Cloud Airport, they are involved in their local communities as well. For Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (www.minnesota99s.org) many years, blood banks depended on the women pilots for transporting plasma and the American Cancer Society EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen Workman is an instrument rated appreciated their help with daffodil sales and deliveries. private pilot living in Minnesota with her husband who is also For the past few years, the Minnesota Ninety Nines have a pilot. q 31st Annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar

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BAXTER, MINN. – The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, will sponsor the 31st Annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar, May 7-9, 2010, at Maddens on Gull Lake in Baxter, Minnesota. Pilots have the option of flying into Gull Lake, landing at nearby East Gull Lake Airport (9Y2) (Rwy 13/31, 2168 ft., turf) or Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (Rwys 5/23 6,500 ft; 12/30 4,080 ft., paved), or driving. For more information on flying into Madden’s on Gull Lake, contact Ben Thuringer at [email protected], or call 800/642-5363. For information on participant registration, program functions, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Sara Wiplinger at 651-324-4449 ([email protected]). To register, contact Judy Meyers at the Minnesota Office of Aeronautics at 800-657-3922. q APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37

Aircraft PropellerJune08.indd 1 7/22/08 12:17:31 PM De s t i n a t i o n s directly across from Waukegan. Once in town, everything you need South Haven Common sense and established is an easy walk – no need to rent a by Robbie Culver family rules dictate the trip in a single car unless you are staying a while or engine airplane be flown around, don't feel up to some walking. We f you’re looking for an easy not across, the lake. We took our hopped out downtown, and stopped overnight trip, and want to fly trip in mid-June, to celebrate our right away to have lunch at a small there, Michigan has lots to offer. wedding anniversary and have our local diner called Captain Nemo's. ThereI are numerous small havens first overnight vacation from our Following lunch, we set out to and port towns along the shoreline son, Joshua. South Haven is perfect walk to the place where I had made within easy reach of most areas of for such a trip – close enough to be reservations for the night, which the Midwest, and many offer great an easy flight (or drive if weather was less than a mile away. We took scenery, fantastic places to stay, and requires), yet far enough to feel our time and still got there in 15 wonderful small airports to fly into. “away” from it all. minutes. It's a small town and very Recently, my wife Brenda and I took The airport has two runways – accommodating to pedestrians. such a trip to South Haven, Michigan one hard surface and one grass – and We scheduled our trip to arrive – an easy one hour and fifteen an instrument approach. Fuel was on a Thursday afternoon and depart minute flight from our home base of reasonable, and tie-downs are free the next afternoon with a night in one Waukegan, Ill. (KUGN). Luckily, we with a fuel purchase. The FBO is a of South Haven’s famous bed and were able to go down the Chicago beautiful modern facility, with all the breakfast (B&B) inns. Following a lakeshore early in the day, before any amenities one could ask for – but call day trip to South Haven last fall, I had baseball games made us route further ahead so you know how to get in if no done some homework, and chosen out over the lake, or take the western one is around. “The Last Resort” for our lodging. route around O’Hare Class Bravo. Oddly enough, the door to the “The Last Resort” is an old, original South Haven is located right on ramp had a keypad lock on it with a inn built in 1883 that stood empty and the Lake Michigan shoreline, almost very odd combination required to get abandoned years before the current in (none of the usual CTAF frequency owners bought and refurbished it codes often used at small FBOs). almost 30 years ago. The airport is about 4 miles from It was the first bed and breakfast town, so a cab was in order – but it to open in South Haven, and sparked wasn't the best experience coming or a renaissance of sorts with many going. Definitely a small town cab more such vacation spots to follow. company. Our cab never showed up, Today there are a multitude of B&Bs so we bummed a ride into town with and motels to choose from in every one of the FBO employees. That just imaginable price range and decor. added to the experience and it all I’d recommend “The Last Resort” worked out in the end! When we did to anyone wanting a charming and get a cab for our departure, the driver somewhat quirky place to stay – but got lost and I had to help him find the if you have special needs, physical airport. Oh well. challenges, or expect to be waited on,

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Reigel_June08.indd 1 5/16/08 12:10:32 PM you’d do better to choose somewhere B&B was just empty enough (we flight over from Waukegan. If you else. saw two other couples aside from the choose to go, call ahead as the B&Bs South Haven is home to a beautiful owners) that we felt as if we had it to and motels both fill up fast in the harbor and beach, so the town rather ourselves. Sitting on the front porch in summer months. Prices vary widely, wraps itself around the marina. A the shade, it was easy to forget about but you should find something to fit lovely drawbridge spans the river that the world and just relax. Wonderfully almost any budget and taste. Expect leads to the lake, and once we crossed refreshing, with a gentle lake breeze that you may have to wait a while if over it was easy to find the B&B. blowing, and temperatures in the 70’s you catch a cab, as this is definitely When we walked up, I knew right under perfectly clear skies. not downtown Chicago – but then that away I had chosen well – the place After we relaxed a while, we was the whole point of going... q had that rustic friendly feel to it, and walked down to the beach and it was a half block off the beach on a explored the pristine shoreline before tree-lined residential street. Beautiful ambling along the marina and back gardens and fountains surround the down into town where we eventually If you have house. Inside, the 1800’s quirky ate a nice quiet dinner at York's charm exhibited itself in narrow stairs Landing. Literally the entire tourist destinations that you with a 4-way landing, and small cozy district (which notably did not look or think would be of rooms in every direction. It was easy feel like a tourist district!) was close to imagine the history and all the enough to walk through in under 20 interest to other pilots, occupants as we explored. minutes from the B&B. The entire Our room was amazing – a tiny experience was just one of relaxed, please email bathroom, a hot tub for two, and comfortable, quiet ease. Just what [email protected] a huge comfy bed didn’t seem to the doctor ordered. Breakfast on crowd the room. The floor had a Friday morning was a delicious treat, with a story of your trip. kind of wavy rolling feel to it – and and definitely wrapped up the stay the walls were tastefully decorated, perfectly. as was the rest of the house. Out the The best part of the entire window, we could see the gardens experience was just that – the quiet below and across the street we could and slow pace of South Haven. For a see Lake Michigan. What struck us touristy lakefront town, this place got immediately was how quiet it was. it right. You can go party in the bars One reason I chose a weekday for if you choose to, but there’s also lots our visit was to avoid the raucous of other choices and places to eat or weekend crowds – and that idea paid shop. off handsomely. No booming car There are endless places to stay in Rice Lake Regional Airport stereos, no loud parties. Just birds and Michigan, from the southern shores the wind. Awesome. of Lake Michigan to Mackinac & Rice Lake Air Center And romance? Well, let’s just say Island up north, and everywhere in Rice Lake, Wisconsin there’s not much more we could have between. We chose South Haven for Serving Northwest Wisconsin asked for in an anniversary trip. The its proximity to the lake, and the easy NEw SELF-SERvE FuEL • Jet A/100LL - Self & Full Service • Runway 01/19 - 6700’ & ILS • Car Rental - Enterprise • Full-Service FBO • Hangar Storage & Rental • Building Sites • TBM Factory Maintenance Center • Turbo Prop & Jet Charter www.ricelakeairport.com 715-458-4401 www.ricelakeair.com 715-458-4400

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Dust Off Those Pilot Operating Handbooks Having another copy at home will allow you to study at your leisure. by Jeff Taylor Aviation Consultant, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The Pilot Operating Handbook is full of important information including the aircraft’s limitations, normal ometimes, reading a “hard copy” operating procedures, emergency procedures, performance flyer or booklet is still the most data, checklists, weight and balance information, and WISDOT MaskheadFeb09.inddpractical way 1 to learn important descriptions of the aircraft’s systems. The weight and 2/13/09 3:24:41 PM information.S But how many people balance of your aircraft is very important. actually sit down and read through their For the aircraft to fly the way it was designed, the car’s operating manual? Probably not weight of the aircraft must be within limits. The POH will that many. After all, you can just get WisDOT Maskhead CMYK Feb09.indd 1 not only tell you the minimum and maximum permissible 1/23/09 10:16:15 AM in, buckle up, turn the key, look around weights; it also specifies the limits for the location of the carefully, and you’re on your way. For Jeff Taylor center of gravity, both forward and aft. many car owners, the only time they Could you pass a pre-solo written exam for your look at their owner’s manual is to figure out the stereo aircraft? For about the last 10 years, all student pilots system or set the clock. Besides, if you ever really need to must pass a knowledge test before they solo. The test must WisDOT Maskhead.indd 1 7/20/08 12:22:11 PM study your vehicle’s manual, you can just pull over to the include questions about the regulations, airspace and airport side of the road, grab the manual and do a little studying. procedures, and most importantly, “flight characteristics In the world of aviation, things are different. The Pilot and operating limitations for the make and model of the Operating Handbook (POH) is your comprehensive guide aircraft to be flown.” Where do student pilots find this to your aircraft. There’s no way to simply “pull over” and information? In the POH. study the manual when you’re flying. So it’s imperative to I recently gave a quiz to a group of experienced pilots become familiar with your handbook and understand the with questions taken from a pre-solo test. Like most pilots, operating limitations of your aircraft before you take to the they want to learn and be challenged, but their initial air. reaction was disappointment with the “simple” questions. Unless you are the sole user of an aircraft, it’s a good Their mood soon changed to frustration as they struggled idea to acquire your own personal copy of the POH for the to remember basic information about their aircraft. To me, aircraft you fly. By regulation, a copy must be kept in the it illustrates the importance of reviewing the POH to learn aircraft, so taking the aircraft’s POH home is ill advised. information that can be critical to a safe flight. q

Tami Weaver – Financial Specialist WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics setting up consultant and construction contracts and processing change orders and payments. She also sets up ami Weaver joined the new airport projects, and processes the funding of new Wisconsin Department of federal and state airport development projects. Her other Transportation Bureau of duties include coordinating the Sponsor Workshop. AeronauticsT in October of 1996 as an Tami’s customer service efforts have been seen in LTE to assist with aircraft registration. her efforts to help coordinate the Aviation Maintenance In October 1998, she accepted a Training & IA Renewal Seminar and the Airport Operations permanent full-time position with & Land Use Seminar. From the invitation to the closing of the bureau as an Office Operations the seminar, Tami has been there to assist bureau staff and Associate and recently accepted a attendees, to make sure the seminar is a success. promotion as a Financial Specialist. Tami Weaver Tami and her husband reside in the Madison area and Her role with the bureau involves have two children, Jesse and Cash. q 40 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Airport Construction Update • Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport (DLL) – Reconstruct apron and extend runway to 5,000 feet. by Jeffery Taylor • Cable Union Airport (3CU) – Mill and overlay WisDOT Aviation Consultant runway 16/34. • Crandon Municipal Airport (Y55) – Extend primary t will be another busy construction season this summer runway to 3,550 feet. at Wisconsin airports. The Wisconsin Department • Eagle River Union (EGV) – Reconstruct and expand of Transportation (WisDOT) Bureau of Aeronautics ramp. (BOA)I has plans for over $113 million worth of airport • John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport (ASX) – improvement projects scheduled, using a combination of Reconstruct runway 13/31 intersection with runway 2/20 federal, state and local dollars. and reconstruct taxiways. The airport construction process involves teamwork • Lawrence J. Timmerman Field (MWC) – between WisDOT BOA, the Federal Aviation Reconstruct parking lot and rehabilitate hangar taxiway. Administration (FAA), and the airport owner, from initial • L. O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) – planning to project completion. Construct south side partial parallel Taxiway F, reconstruct The bureau guides airport development through Taxiway K, grade turf runway, pave hangar access road and a process that begins with broad policy planning and entrance road. includes progressively more detailed elements of system • Merril (RRL) – Construct parallel taxiway to runway planning, airport master planning, programming and, 7/25 and general aviation hangar area and install fuel finally, individual airport construction. Through an agency system. agreement with the airport owner, the bureau oversees • New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) – Develop project planning, coordination, design, land acquisition northeast hangar area. and construction, as well as all financial transactions for an • Shawano Municipal Airport (EZS) – Install airport project. perimeter deer fence. Some of this year’s projects at air carrier or “primary” • Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) – airports include: Reconstruct runway 13/31. • Austin Straubel International (GRB) – Reconstruct • Tomahawk Regional Airport (TKV) – Extend and expand the general aviation ramp and reconstruct runway to 4,350 feet. Taxiway M (parallel to runway 18/36). • Wittman Regional (OSH) – Phase 2 of the • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) – Phase 3 reconstruction and strengthening of runway 18/36. of the terminal building development and renovation. Dane County Regional-Truax Field (MSN) – All pilots are reminded to check NOTAMs before every • Omnni 10/8/04 5:12 PM Page 1 Reconstruct south portion Taxiway A. flight. During a construction project the availability of • General Mitchell International (MKE) – Runway runways, NAVAIDS and other facilities required for a safe 7R safety improvements. flight may not always be accessible. q • La Crosse Municipal (LSE) – Phase 3 of the taxiway F relocation. • Outagamie County (ATW) – Construct glycol mix building and bulk storage pad. Replace panels on the OMNNI ASSOCIATES terminal ramp. “Airport Engineering and Design Services” For Additional Information Contact Projects at general aviation airports include: Aaron Stewart At 920-735-6900 • Amery Municipal Airport (AHH) – Reconstruct ONE SYSTEMS DRIVE, APPLETON, WI 54914 parallel taxiway and ramp. APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 A AeronAutics Bulletin www.mndot.gov The STaTe Of MinneSOTa PrOvideS ThiS Technical BulleTin in The inTereST Of aviaTiOn SafeTy and TO PrOMOTe aerOnauTical PrOgreSS in The STaTe and The naTiOn Christopher Roy, Director Dan McDowell, Editor innesot Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 M 651-234-7200 or (toll free) 1-800-657-3922 The Challenge of the Future

by Christopher Roy then conform with international phraseology standards. Director The new phrase still instructs pilots to enter a runway and wait for takeoff clearance. There is some concern among ith the summer flying season aviation groups that implementing this change will require fast approaching, many an “extensive awareness campaign.” Randy Babbitt, FAA pilots are making their final Administrator, feels that the FAA has completed significant Wpreparations to return to the air. This is efforts to reduce runway incursions and in fact, the success the perfect time to review the Airman’s of those efforts is borne out with the current statistics. Out Information Manual/Federal Aviation of 50 million operations in 2009, there were 12 runway Regulations (AIM/FAR) and the Pilot’s incursions. Only two of the 12 involved commercial air Operating Handbook (POH). It is also carriers! a good time to check with the FAA and In his speech given at a Safety Summit, December 3, Christopher Roy see what new things may be coming this 2009, Administrator Babbitt said, “It’s been a tremendous summer. joint effort across all parts of the FAA and the aviation One new thing to come is a change in ATC procedures. industry. It worked.” He continued, saying “While one According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) incursion is one too many, the numbers prove we’ve made Chair Deborah Hersman, if approved by the FAA, it is a dramatic improvement. We’ve revamped our on-line possible that the phrase “position and hold” will be changed courses. We’ve produced public service spots. And we to “line up and wait.” This change could be implemented mailed a half-million runway safety DVDs and brochures to as early as June 1, 2010. The change is being brought about pilots.” by recommendations from NTSB addressing aviation safety Babbitt added, “… there is still work to be done in the and runway incursions. GA community. We can make every protection possible, but By changing the phrase to “line up and wait,” it will the human in the loop is the challenge of the future.” q

Aircraft Registration & A Box of ‘150’ The procedure is really quite simple, and easy. Jana and Karen made sure the entire experience was quite pleasant by Joe Aircraftowner for me. They also took the time to answer questions I have his morning I had the opportunity to register had on my mind for a while about aircraft registration and my aircraft at the Minnesota Department of where the money goes. But before I share what they told Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics. The weather me, I need to tell you a little bit about my friend. wasT great (nearly 42 degrees), and when I pulled into the I hangar with a friend whom we’ll call “Bob,” for this parking lot at Aeronautics, I discovered another plus: free article. Bob owns two airplanes. One of his planes is a parking. “Woo hoo, this is going to be a good day!” And beautiful 1970 Cessna 172. The other is …or was a 1965 then it got even better. Cessna 150… I think. He flys his 172 regularly during I went inside and was very kindly directed to the the spring through fall seasons. He is also a good and Aircraft Registration Section. That’s where I finally had the responsible pilot and makes sure his 172 is mechanically, as opportunity to meet the ladies who are the friendly voices well as visually as perfect as possible. every aircraft owner in the state has probably spoken to On the other side of that coin, a majority of Bob’s 150 at some point in the past few years. Karen Lager and Jana is held in a variety of boxes sitting on the work bench by its Thompson were there and greeted me warmly. After a few left wing. One box marked 150 contains parts that I swear brief introductions, we got down to the business of my aren’t for anything smaller than a C-130 Hercules, but aircraft registration. I’ll get to that later. When I told Bob I was headed out to 42 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE register my aircraft, I asked if he had registered both of his. number or email address. It is easy to do and available 24/7. He said he hadn’t paid the registration on the 172 thus far, That makes it not just easy, but also very convenient. and clearly the 150 was not flyable. One point I am trying to make is that the procedure I told him I thought he still had to register the 150, or at overall can be fast and easy. There are several different least he needed to officially notify Aeronautics that it hasn’t ways to handle your aircraft registration. According to been, and isn’t likely going to be, flyable this year. Bob and Karen and Jana, owners can use the online system (after I weren’t exactly sure about that, so while I was in St. Paul, the initial registration application is completed), or give I brought that and other questions to Aeronautics. them a call, or email them and they will gladly answer your When asked, Karen Lager said “that’s a good question, questions and help guide you. Joe, and the answer is really simple. If the airplane is They also reminded me that there is a great deal of not airworthy, then it is the owner’s responsibility to very useful information on the Aeronautics website about inform us every year. The aircraft needs to be registered Aeronautics, pilot information, downloadable forms, rules by completing the ‘Aircraft Registration Application and and statute information, aviation education, and much Sales/Use Tax Return’, however, the registration tax is not more. due until the aircraft becomes airworthy.” One question that many folks have is “what happens I had to chuckle as I momentarily thought that Bob’s to the money that is paid to Aeronautics for registering 150 probably won’t be ‘airworthy’ for the rest of this aircraft?” That money goes back into the aviation decade…but that’s another story. infrastructure that is used by every aviator in the state! I then asked Jana Thompson about the specific These funds go into navigational aids as well as airport requirements for where the registration certificate should improvements to enhance safety and use. Some of it goes be kept. Jana said, “Joe, you can keep the certificate in for weather systems that pilots can find at more than 100 your safety deposit box or wherever you keep your very airports around Minnesota, as well as the broadcast weather important papers. We don’t require it to be kept in the information on TPT. aircraft, however, it is a good idea to do so in the event Some of the money also helps to provide the great free you need to demonstrate that your aircraft is currently publications we get, like the Airport Directory and the registered. Then you’ll have the certificate to show that you Aeronautical Planning Chart. And yes, a small portion of are “current” with the State for the fiscal year from July 1 it goes into the administration costs of providing some of to June 30.” the best airports, best navigational aids, and best weather Both Karen and Jana reminded me that aircraft owners information systems to be found anywhere! can pay their bill online. All you need is your owner access We are fortunate to own aircraft and fly in a state that code which is located in the upper right corner of your bill has such a strong, dedicated, and lean Aeronautics office. and you can pay using a credit card or electronic funds They do care about us, and after meeting Karen and Jana, I transfer! They advised that once completed, owners will also realized that even though some of the Aeronautics staff receive their aircraft certificates in the mail. Here is the do not fly, their passion and dedication to aviation is just as online address: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/avoffice/ strong and vibrant as it is with those who do fly. ops/acreg/home.html. I also discovered that we (aircraft With all this great information, I can hardly wait to get owners) can update our aircraft registration information if back to the hangar and share it with Bob. Now, about that we have a change of information like a new address, phone box of ‘150’... q

Student Follows Her Dream In Aviation teacher, Paul Lendobeja (formerly of Thief River Falls.) “Then one day, he showed me Northland’s program CD and THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINN. – I was so impressed that I immediately called and made an Michelle Daniels, a native of Crosby, appointment with Lynn McGlynn for a tour of the airport Minn., has wanted to fly planes ever campus,” explained Michelle. since she was a little girl. She recalls Michelle is the only female out of 25 freshmen students watching her dad work on cars and enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. thinking, “If I want to learn how to fly Michelle shared, “I do have one advantage over the guys. planes, maybe I should know how to Being smaller, I can fit easier into the tighter spaces than fix them first.” the guys can. Just last week, I was taking out a hydraulic pump on an aircraft, and with my smaller hands it was Daniels, a 2009 graduate of Crosby– Michelle Daniels Ironton High School, is currently much easier getting into that space with a stubby wrench.” enrolled as a freshman in Northland Michelle plans to graduate in 2011 with an Associate of Community & Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Applied Science degree. She then plans to either work as an Technology program. She recalls talking about Northland’s aircraft mechanic or join the Air Force and become a program in great detail with her high school auto mechanics Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 WATA Difference WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION

President Jeff Baum. “He brings New GM At Wisconsin Aviation-Madison WATA Maskhead CMYK.indd 1 energy, experience, and a great desire 1/24/09 8:05:46 AM MADISON, aviation facility located on the east to wow the customer.” Wisconsin – side at Dane County Regional Airport. Grant Goetsch, Vice President of Wisconsin Aviation Davis had previously been serving Flight Operations, was also General has named Jeffrey as Ground Operations Manager. As Manager, until Davis’ appointment. Davis General General Manager, he will oversee “This move completes a Manager of fueling operations, buildings and companywide restructuring, which Wisconsin Aviation facilities, ground service equipment began in 2008 and will help realize – Madison. Davis, (GSE) operations, customer service, the goal of allowing Goetsch to focus a native of Beaver and tenant relations. his energies on our substantial charter, Jeffrey Davis Dam, is a 10- “Everyone who has worked with aircraft management, and flight year employee of Jeff Davis knows his positive, can-do school activities,” said Baum (www. Wisconsin Aviation, the general attitude,” says Wisconsin Aviation WisconsinAviation.com). q Cessna Citation Service Centers Earn Sixth Consecutive Diamond Award

WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft In 2009, the FAA increased the of the country, providing full Citation Company has announced that all requirements to receive the Award aircraft maintenance and service, eight of its domestic Citation Service of Excellence. To achieve Diamond as well as remote service through Centers have earned the Aviation Award status, 100 percent of each ServiceDirect, a program offering Maintenance Technician (AMT) facility's certified maintenance service options that bring Citation Employer Diamond Award of technicians must receive an individual service directly to the customer Excellence from the Federal Aviation AMT Certificate of Training. location. Cessna Citation Service Administration (FAA). This is the Cessna’s Citation Service Centers Centers in the Midwest are located sixth consecutive year Cessna has operate 24 hours a day, seven days a at Mitchell International Airport in received the award for all its U.S.- week and are located in key regions Milwaukee, and Wichita, Kan. q based service centers. Coyne Applauds Senate On Passage Of FAA Reauthorization Bill ational Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne praised the United States Senate for passing legislation on March 22 to reauthorize the Federal AviationN Administration (FAA). The bill reflects many of the same provisions as U.S. House of Representatives-passed bill H.R. 915 and also includes many new provisions such as aviation safety measures. “I would like to congratulate the U.S. Senate for approving a two-year FAA reauthorization bill that is void of user fees and that provides a fair jet fuel tax increase,” stated Coyne. “The bill also includes several mandates for accelerated implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).” Byron Dorgan (D-ND) was a committee chairman that helped steer the bill to the floor of the Senate and ultimately to final passage. “I don’t think this is Minneapolis, do you?” The Senate bill now moves to a conference committee to reconcile differences with the House version. q 44 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Ed u ca t i o n

Operation Raincheck Next Gen… Behind The Scenes At Chicago Center by Robbie Culver

ast year, I was fortunate also that aircraft maintain a 500-foot sectors (controller positions), 8 enough to attend the first and 2-mile lateral separation from the individual areas of specialization, and “Operation Raincheck Next boundaries of the airspace. 281 airports with instrument approach Gen”L at the Chicago Center (ZAU) Chicago Center has 348 certified procedures. facility in Aurora, Illinois. For over controllers, 100 developmental Each sector has predefined 3 hours, I was privileged to learn not controllers, and about 100 support geographical and altitude borders only about Chicago Center and how personnel. The facility is one of and the sectors are divided into three they operate, but theWATA_DIFF_SponsFeb2010 subtle nuances 21 1/28/10 ARTCCs 7:45(Air RoutePM Page Traffic 1 separate types – low altitude, high of how the National Airspace System Control Center’s) in the U.S. The altitude, and super high altitude. 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When we completed the fit into the traffic flow for O’Hare Chicago Center has 175 radio presentation at TMU and Center arrivals. transmitters and receivers, 150 “land Weather, it was off to the sectors. A I was immediately struck by the lines” (traditional phone lines), 100 controller would walk two of us to a fact that even when traffic flow is microwave radio links, and connects row of sector stations and assign us light, this is a job where attention to 9 long-range radar transmitter/ where to sit, and then sit down with to detail is everything and multi- receiver stations. us while we plugged in. At the sector tasking is a required skill. Craig was The presentation lasted exactly one station, the controller actually working answering my questions at the same hour, and then we toured the TMU that position would greet us, give us time he was getting calls from traffic (Traffic Management Unit – formerly an idea of the sector limits (laterally and never missed a call. Sitting there “Flow Control”) and the Center and vertically), and then give us a watching this and listening was a Weather areas for a first-hand look at “sitrep” – the current situation report. sobering experience. the equipment in use at the facility. My first stop was the Fort Wayne After about 15 minutes or so, I was I should mention here that we were low altitude sector sitting with Craig. moved to the next sector (Looth) and told repeatedly that no photographs He introduced himself, asked if I sat with Steve. Since I had asked to be Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 were allowed of the facility or the air was a pilot and what kind of flying I able to sit with a different sector that traffic control positions. In addition, did, and then we dove right into his overlays my home base of Waukegan we were required to wear a visitor sector and the sitrep. The traffic was (KUGN), my time with Steve was badge prominently displayed at all relatively light, so Craig was able to very short. However, I was struck by times, always have an escort, and spend a lot of time explaining what the difference in personality between he was doing, what he was going to Craig and Steve, and how they do next, what he was watching for, approached the job very differently. and how the equipment worked. Craig It was not that one did things in a BRACKETT also reviewed the traffic flow for the different way, or used different tools TOWBARS O’Hare east arrival in use, basically or words, but it was more of the style showing me where his traffic arrived in involved. CESSNA 150 and departed from his sector, and why. 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46 APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE remains plugged in for 5 minutes to checked in, then give them altitude to get overly excited about things ensure that the new controller has the and heading assignments as required. like this, but friends – I’m telling information and big picture all settled Once they got close to the edge of his you – you have to go to Operation prior to walking away. sector, he passed the flight to the next Raincheck! The Harley sector not only sits sector and informed the flight crew to And you can! Just give Chicago directly over UGN (though well above change frequencies. Center a call for dates, times and the O’Hare Class B), but it also covers Eventually, Brett turned the scheduling. Each session will the section of airspace I happened to position over to Tracy, and my time be limited to a maximum of 16 live under and watch the most from was done. It seemed as if the past hour participants. To find out if you can get my yard. (Like many pilots, I love to had passed far too quickly. in to an Operation Raincheck Next sit in my yard and watch aircraft while Our group moved back to the Gen, go to http://tsgsystems.faa.gov/ listening to my aviation scanner). meeting area for a wrap-up. Operation about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ The traffic flow included aircraft Raincheck Next Gen concluded with ato/artcc/chicago/raincheck/register/ departing O’Hare, transitioning north an interesting scenario playback EDITOR’S NOTE: Robbie Culver is an up the lakeshore, then passing to the from an incident that occurred instrument rated private pilot with 980 northeast over Lake Michigan or in Indianapolis Center’s airspace hours total time. Robbie and his family northwest into Wisconsin. involving hear-back/read-back errors live in Waukegan, Illinois, and are based As I spoke with Brett, and due to very similar call signs, and then at KUGN. Robbie grew up around followed what he was doing with each a short presentation on what happened airplanes in Madison, Wisconsin, and from 1985 to 2002, was an active aircraft, much of what I had heard on 9/11 as ATC was forced to clear skydiving video and still photographer, in the presentation and seen at the the U.S. airspace for the first time in and made 3,000 jumps. Robbie also two previous sectors, suddenly made history. wrote for Skydiving magazine. He and sense. I was able to see what Brett was This was the first Operation his wife, Brenda, were married at the doing with each flight, and anticipate Raincheck since 9/11, and if the Hinckley, Illinois airport in June 1999. for the first time what he may do initial program was any measure of In 2001, Robbie fulfilled his childhood dream of learning to fly at the Stick & next. As aircraft departed O’Hare and long-term success, then Operation Rudder Flying Club in Waukegan, Il- climbed out over the lake, Chicago Raincheck is now officially the new linois. Since then, Robbie has owned a Approach would turn the flight over to “must-do” event for the Midwest Cessna 150F, and is now part owner of Brett and he would greet them as they aviation community. I don’t tend a Piper Cherokee. q

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LSA NorthFeb09_2.indd 1 1/25/09 4:42:09 PM Fl y -In s & Ai r Sh o w s opening day of flying on Monday, straight year Ford Motor Company July 26, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh supported the appearance of a band at 2010, AeroShell Square will feel the AirVenture. power of more than aircraft, as the Led by founding members legendary band “Chicago” takes the Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, stage that evening, courtesy of Ford James Pankow and Walt Parazaider, Motor Company. Chicago’s jazz-infused “rock 'n The performance, free of charge roll band with horns” sound has to all AirVenture guests that day, will created hits in five decades - an EAA AirVenture 2010 Welcomes be held adjacent to the Ford Motor accomplishment matched only by the Band Chicago Opening Day Company Hangar on AeroShell Rolling Stones in pop music history Square, immediately following the (www.chicagotheband.com & www. OSHKOSH, WIS. – After a full afternoon air show. This is the fifth airventure.org). q Grimes Gathering of B-25s Features Flying Tribute To Legendary Doolittle Raiders

URBANA, OHIO – From April the twin-engine bombers will stage the Japanese homeland in World War 15-18, 2010, the snarl of radial out of Grimes Field while practicing II and provided a badly needed morale engines will fill the skies over Ohio formation flights, offering rides and boost for the public. as Urbana’s Grimes Field hosts the standing on static display – but more For information in becoming a largest gathering of privately-owned ground support is needed, organizers Grimes Gathering of B-25s sponsor, airworthy B-25 Mitchell bombers said. On Saturday, April 17, the contact Thomas Casey, Doolittle since World War II. As part of the bombers will depart for a flight to Raider Manager, at (941) 921-7361 or events honoring the 68th anniversary the National Museum of the U.S. Air [email protected]. of the Doolittle Raid – including a Force, where they will take part in For more information on reunion of surviving Doolittle Raiders ceremonies honoring the surviving the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders at the National Museum of the United crewmen of the famed 1942 raid on reunion events, visit http://www. States Air Force (NMUSAF) – at least Japan. nationalmuseum.af.mil/doolittle.asp. 20 B-25s will land at Grimes Field The Doolittle Raid – 16 Army Air For more information beginning April 15 for the “Grimes Force B-25s making an unprecedented on the Grimes Gathering Gathering of B-25s.” combat launch from the USS Hornet of B-25s, visit http://www. For the first two days of their visit, – struck America’s first blows against champaignaviationmuseum.org/. q

Thunder Air Show Is A Go! The show has a major impact on of current military fighter jets. This the local economy, which has been year’s show will be held at the MANITOWOC, WIS. – Those measured at $2 million to $4 million Manitowoc County Airport June 5th military jets will be screaming through in a recent study. It features a mixture and 6th (www.thunderonthelakeshore. the Manitowoc County skies again of civilian aerobatic pilots, WWII- com, 920-482-1650). Fly-in aircraft this June. Thunder on the Lakeshore era aircraft, ground displays, hot-air are welcomed. q has been cleared for takeoff. A fund- balloons, and the climactic appearance raising goal has been reached, and the board of directors of Manitowoc Aviation Resources has approved holding the show again this year. Show producer and chairman, Curt Drumm, said that the fund-raising target of $80,000 set by the board was reached, but the efforts will continue. A total of about $100,000 is required to operate the show and have some leeway to start rebuilding the contingency fund that had been depleted because of unfavorable weather the past two years. APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 Fl y -In s & Ai r Sh o w s

Cessna 170B Pilot Paul Neutkens with Kim and Morgan Wood, and Riley Young Eagles and parents, left to right: William LeMire, Dan LeMire, Mindy Carlson. LeMire, Evelyn Louiosmet, Laniee LeMire, Cathy Cameron, Turbo Beaver DHC-2MK3 pilot Chuck Mosbeck, Chuck Rundquist, Les Stordalen.

Benson EAA 745 Flies 98 Young Eagles On Skis

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINN.– The ice was 3 feet thick on Centerville Lake in Minnesota for EAA Chapter 745’s Young Eagles Skiplane Rally. The February 20, 2010 event was held in conjunction with The Centerville Lions Club’s annual ice fishing contest. Benson EAA Chapter #745 in White Bear Lake had 50 children signed up in advance, but the beautiful day and the sight of aircraft on the lake attracted many walk-ups from the fishing contest. At the end of the day 8 pilots flew 98 children in skiplanes. “I’ve never been up in the sky,” said Riley Carlson with the fearlessness and enthusiasm of a typical Young Eagles flier. Riley took his first ride with Paul Neutkens in his Cessna 170B, along with Kim Wood and her daughter, Morgan. Young Eagles Coordinator, Dan Hammons, said the Dan Hammons, Benson Airport, White Bear Lake EAA Chapter 745 Young Eagles Coordinator, and Lori Bombeck, Centerville Lions, survey the chapter has sponsored Young Eagles on skis at Benson successful combined event. airport in the past, but this is the first time for this event. q

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. –The has five areas of focus: aircraft emissions, industrial Lindbergh Foundation has announced emissions/waste/recycling, recycling consumables, energy that Jack Pelton, Chairman, President conservation and engaging employee participation through and Chief Executive Officer of Cessna communication. Aircraft Company, has been selected to FedEx will be the recipient of the 2010 Corporate Award receive the 2010 “Lindbergh Award.” for Balance, which is given to corporations or organizations The foundation will recognize FedEx whose concern for the environment and dedication to Corp. as the recipient of its “Corporate improving quality of life are demonstrated through their Award for Balance,” and noted that business practices. Jack Pelton both awardees will be honored at the FedEx seeks to connect the world responsibly and 32nd annual Lindbergh Award Celebration to be held at Sun resourcefully, tapping into its innovation roots, to make our 'n Fun on April 14, 2010. business and the world more sustainable and efficient. With Jack Pelton has led the charge to see that the aviation more than 1.3 billion gallons of fuel consumed in 2006 industry focuses appropriate efforts in reducing its alone, FedEx has encouraged research and development environmental impact. In addition, Pelton has established of more fuel-efficient vehicles, as well as alternative fuel the Cessna Environmental Strategy Council, which vehicles (www.lindberghfoundation.org). q Salina Airport’s Swanson Recognized United States and Canada in recognition of Swanson’s SALINA, KAN. - The “Certificate comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of of Achievement for Excellence Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area in Financial Reporting” has been of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and awarded to Michelle R. Swanson, its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by Manager of Administration and government and its management. Finance with the Salina Airport The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association Authority. The award was presented serving approximately 17,500 government finance by the Government Finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Ill., and Washington, Officers Association (GFOA) of the Michelle Swanson D.C. q Priester Executive Receives Congressional Gold Medal Prospect Heights / Wheeling, Illinois – The United States lessons. She participated in the local Civil Air Patrol unit Congress has recognized Ester Noffke of Priester Aviation where her interest in the Women Airforce Service Pilots and Chicago Executive Airport for her service during World began. In 1943, she was accepted as a member of the WASP War II, as a member of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots program and remained actively involved until the end of the

AIRPAC_Ad( W.A.S.P 1/27/05 ). Surviving 12:40 PM W.A.S.P. Page 1 pilots and the families war. Her logbook, at the time, indicated 570 flying hours, 700 of deceased W.A.S.P aviators were recognized during the hours of ground school, and 70 hours in the Link Trainer. WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony March 10, Ester has been an important part of the Midwest aviation 2010 in Washington, D.C. community since the early years of Chicago Executive In 1942, Ester began her aviation career by taking flying Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62

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The technology, currently common programs interface. officials faced tough questions from operating in Salt Lake City, recently The House voted to extend the lawmakers March 18, 2010, when was taken offline to correct numerous agency’s funding until July 3, 2010. they asked for a steep increase in the software and interface problems. “It is difficult to make long-term agency's budget to replace the nation's While following the program's rollout decisions on short-term information,” air traffic control system with more schedule is important, it won’t drive Babbitt said, adding a multiyear advanced technology, a project that the agency to deploy the system authorization would help the agency has fallen behind schedule. before it is deemed safe. clarify its spending priorities. q FAA has requested $1.14 billion Lawmakers also expressed concern for the NextGen program in fiscal that FAA has not provided estimates 2011, a 32 percent increase from for how much it will cost to equip fiscal 2010. NextGen will replace the aircraft with Automatic Dependent No User Fees In Budget! existing radar-based air traffic control Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B), a system with a satellite-based network new data-based position-monitoring ALEXANDRIA, VA. – On February by 2020. The agency estimates the system designed to improve 1, 2010, the Obama Administration program will cost $20 billion, which it communications between pilots and released the details of the president’s began deploying in 2008. air traffic controllers. Without the federal budget priorities for Fiscal “It takes a complex series of projections, panel members said they Year 2011 (FY 11), absent any type programs, a series of inter-related are unsure how much money will be of “user fee” proposal for the general initiatives, not unlike a symphony, to needed to complete the project. aviation community. make a full, robust NextGen,” FAA Babbitt said the equipment for “The general aviation community Administrator Randy Babbitt told the ADS-B can be inexpensively has worked diligently over the last the Transportation and Housing and installed in aircraft, particularly when several years with its supporters on Urban Development subcommittee. compared to the ground equipment Capitol Hill to ensure that any type “Some of the complexities have needed for the current system. of user fee proposal contained in the proven to be bigger obstacles than “Everybody equipped is everybody federal budget is essentially dead on forecasted.” best served,” he said. “If more aircraft arrival,” National Air Transportation Citing a lack of leadership and are equipped, our entire system runs Association (NATA) President James NextGen’s complexity, subcommittee better.” K. Coyne stated. “While general members said they were disappointed Babbitt was reluctant to state how aviation user fees have been offered in in FAA’s progress in deploying much it would cost on a per-aircraft previous budgets, Congress continues numerous NextGen programs, basis, but said the upgrade would be a to oppose these unjustified and including a system that provides multibillion-dollar effort. unnecessary budget proposals.” Winona StateDarkflight information 3/20/05 to terminal1:51 PM control Page 1 FAA also has included NATA and its general aviation facilities and traffic management cybersecurity provisions for NextGen community partners have advocated systems. The En-Route Automation programs in its budget request, said that the current system of aviation Modernization (ERAM) system is Victoria Cox, vice president for excise taxes has proven to be a stable slated for completion in December, operations planning at FAA’s ATO. and efficient source of funding for six months behind schedule. ERAM She added ADS-B carries its own our aviation system. “Imposing a is fundamental to NextGen, which security architecture. In addition, the user fee on aviation would place WINONAWINONA STATESTATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY YOUR PATHWAY TO THE AIRLINESIRLINES WHILE LANDING AN EDUCATION 1-800-DIAL-WSU1-800-DIAL-WSU (An FAA Airway Science University) APRIL/MAY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 55 an undue administrative burden on understand English to get a U.S. pilot Representatives Sam Graves (R- Mo.) system users such as small business certificate, all certificates are being and Len Boswell (R-Iowa) have and general aviation users, without issued with the English language introduced the “Community Airport adequately supplementing the Airport proficiency statement now required Access and Protection Act of 2010.” and Airways Trust Fund,” Coyne to fly internationally (Canada). If you On the other side of the Hill, Senator explained. miss the deadline, there is no penalty Jim Inhofe (R-Ok.) introduced a “While NATA is pleased with the or loss of privileges, but you cannot “companion bill.” Obama administration's choice to legally fly until you have the new The legislation would require FAA omit a user fee proposal in the FY certificate. to allow TTF access as long as off- 11 budget, the industry must remain Temporary, student, and flight airport users pay access charges and vigilant to ensure that any future user instructor certificates are not maintain their properties compatible fee proposals are unsuccessful.” q impacted by this rule. Those with with safe airport operations non-pilot certificates, such as ground (NASAO). q Plastic Pilot Certificates instructors, flight engineers, and Now Required! mechanics, will have until March 31, 2013 to change to a plastic Retiring Sioux Falls certificate. 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Replacing Marnach is Dan will provide a new certificate for obligated airports have convinced Letellier, a veteran airline employee. free. If you are not changing your some members of Congress to Marnach, 57, who suffers from certificate number, there is a $2 fee for try to force the Federal Aviation Multiple Sclerosis, decided it was the new certificate. Administration (FAA) to change time to retire, but his love of aviation Since it is a requirement to its recently published guidance on is as strong as it was when he first be able to read, speak, write and Through The Fence (TTF) access. soloed on his 16th birthday. One thing Marnach does not miss is federal bureaucracy, especially airport security measures, which he feels has gone overboard, with a staff of 14 at the local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) office, which serves as TSA’s state headquarters. Even Marnach had to have his car inspected on a daily basis. 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Eu g e n e An d r e o t t i Fr o m Pa g e 48 warbirds. Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame he joined the Minnesota Air Guard In 2000, Andreotti received the in 2001. Andreotti was the father of and his military duty spanned Charles Taylor Master Mechanic former Minnesota Adjutant General 36 years, but didn’t end with his Award for 50 years of outstanding Eugene R. Andreotti, and while retirement in 1981. He was a founding achievement in aircraft maintenance. outranked by his son, always earned member of the CAF and continued to He was the first non-flying crew the respect of his family and fellow procure and restore the CAF’s WWII member to be inducted into the aviation community members. q

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