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BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The “user fee issue” is not dead, but AOPA Presi- dent Phil Boyer told a group of pilots, and another group of airport managers, that his organization and others are (L/R) Barry Cooper, FAA Great Lakes Region working hard to bury it! Administrator; Marshall Froyd, Bemidji, MN Airport (BJI) Commission Chairperson; Boyer first spoke at an AOPA Pilot Ron Otterstad, Beltrami County Airport Town Meeting at the Marriott Mall of Commissioner; Jack Frost, Beltrami County Airport Commissioner; Harold Vanleeuwen, America in Bloomington, Minn., April Bemidji, MN Airport Manager; and Gary 23, and then again next door, April 24, Workman, Director, MNDOT Office of Aeronautics. at the Ramada Mall of America/Thun- derbird Convention Center. (To p Ri g h t L/R) Jeff Hamiel, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission “Fairness is a big issue,” said (MAC) for the Twin Cities metro area received Boyer. “The airlines say GA is not the “James L. Oberstar Award” for his work in airport development. (L/R) Harold Vanleeuwen, paying its fair share. What they are not Airport Manager, Bemidji, Minn., and newly (Bo tt o m L/R) Barry Cooper, FAA Great Lakes saying is that they want a tax break for elected Chairperson of the Minnesota Council Region Administrator; Phil Boyer, President, of Airports (MCOA), sponsors of the award; Jeff Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA); their passengers.” Hamiel of MAC, award recipient; Joe Harris, and Bill Blake, Representative, AOPA Great Boyer praised Minnesota Congress- Secretary/Treasurer of MCOA and Manager at Lakes Region. Anoka County-Blaine Airport and Flying Cloud man James Oberstar, Chairman of the Airport in the Twin Cities; and Gary Schmidt, House Aviation Subcommittee, who Manager of Reliever Airports, Metropolitan Airports Commission. has long fought for general aviation Congratulations FLIGHTSTAR Illinois Aviation Conference & Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame On Successful Events!

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North Star Av Feb08.indd 1 3/20/08 5:14:41 PM MN Ai r p o r t s Co n f e r e nc e staying with the Boeing 737, but may pilot deviations, 38 percent were due noted that only 4% of the traffic at add to its fleet of model 800s with to “operational errors,” or caused by major airports is attributable to general some smaller models to pick up some controllers, and 15 percent were caused aviation, and the airlines have already business traffic, such as the model 700, by pedestrian vehicles, down from 17 gotten $38 billion in bailouts since or even 500 and 600 models. Depend- percent from 2006, and down 67 per- 9-11. ing on circumstances and the market, cent over the last 3 years. Eighty-two Boyer explained that the FAA is in a Sun Country might consider chang- (82) percent of all incursions involve at “holding pattern” waiting for funding. ing out its entire fleet, and going with least one general aviation aircraft, and At press time, the House and Senate Airbuses. the bulk of all incursions occur at small have reached a compromise, but the “Sun Country is ready to fill the and medium-size airports. White House has threatened to veto any void when Northwest Airlines and Jeff Hamiel, Executive Director of legislation if user fees are not included. others change their capacity,” said the Metropolitan Airports Commission For additional information, refer to Salmen. (MAC), spoke on April 25. He noted www.aviationacrossamerica.com. Sun Country Airlines is building a that since 2001, MAC’s six reliever AOPA Great Lakes Regional Rep- “finishing center” for large aircraft and airports went from 36 million opera- resentative Bill Blake discussed the are looking for engineers and installa- tions to 31 million, but traffic has now proposed Minnesota legislation that tion craftsman. leveled off. He also noted that every would prevent insurance companies Kirk Shaffer, the political appointee legacy airline carrier has gone through from denying a claim, even if the poli- at the Federal Aviation Administra- bankruptcy at least once, except for cyholder lied on an application. AOPA tion in charge of airports, was the American Airlines. was successful in reaching a compro- luncheon speaker. A lawyer, general Hamiel commented on the new mise draft of the legislation, which aviation pilot, and a former U.S. Army flood control wall at St. Paul Down- prevents insurance companies from Airborne Ranger and Eagle Boy Scout, town Airport, which is expected to denying coverage, unless an accident is he opened his presentation by promis- be done this summer, as well as the the direct result of an error or omission ing attendees that there would not be landscaping which is “esthetically on the application. The original legisla- a question he would not answer, but pleasing” to accommodate environ- tion was a result of a major accident in was without words when asked if he mentalists who objected to the flood Minnesota, which severely injured two supported “user fees,” when he eluded wall and airport. children and left their parents dead. to user fees being a source of continu- At Anoka County-Blaine Airport, The insurance company tried to deny ous funding for the FAA. Shaffer is an Rwy 9/27 has been expanded from the claim based on false information AOPA member, and found this ques- 4,000 to 5,000 feet, and the new on the application. Had the original tion difficult to respond to. northwest building area will soon have legislation passed, no insurance com- Shaffer emphasized the relationship a new fixed base operator. Keystone pany would write a policy in Minne- between the FAA and airports, noting Aviation out of Connecticut plans to sota for fear of exposing underwriters that airport managers are his “cus- build a $15 million/65,000 sq. ft. facil- to unreasonable liability. tomers,” but that “safety is first and ity. The president of Petters Aviation foremost.” At Flying Cloud Airport, Hamiel and the CEO of Sun Country Airlines, “This means that we are partners,” scheduled a meeting with the CEOs Jay Salmen, described how his compa- said Shaffer. “I don’t want my inspec- of corporations on the southwest side Subscribenies Special plan to stayIntrod and Feb07grow in 11/25/07Minne- 10:50tors writingAM Page tickets 1 just because they of the Twin Cities to measure their sota as the low-cost carrier in the Twin can. You deliver your part, and we will interest in supporting a new hangar Cities. (Petters also owns Fingerhut deliver our part.” development area. Hamiel also noted Corporation in Minnesota.) 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He said that Northwest 16 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Airlines is important to the Minnesota In 1931, the Bemidji Civic & well maintained for this service in one economy ($10.7 billion per year), Commerce Association purchased of the coldest climates in the country. but only $45 million of a $315 mil- approximately 160 acres of wooded “The Bemidji Regional Airport lion loan has been paid back, and any land northwest of the City of Bemidji Commission has accomplished many major change in operations would for use as an airport. The cost, includ- extraordinary achievements over the require Northwest to pay back the loan ing back taxes and 36 acres of tree past 5 years,” said Gary Workman of immediately. If Northwest pulled out clearing, was $1,625. The association the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics. of MSP, they would also lose revenue presented the property to the city on “During this period, they persevered sharing from terminal concession sales, May 18, 1932, and the airport began with a singular focus, unbounded en- which will amount to $220 million operations of the all-way field that they thusiasm, and a unified strength to take over the next 10 years. named Bemidji Municipal Field. on the difficult tasks associated with Jeff Hamiel received the “James By 1944, the airport had grown sig- local budgeting and zoning require- L. Oberstar Award” from the Minne- nificantly to the northwest, increasing ments to achieve their vision for the sota Council of Airports (MCOA) for the total acreage to nearly 1,600 acres. airport.” his work in airport development. Top The federal government designated Workman continued: “The commis- honors also went to the Bemidji Re- the airport as a “Secondary Defense sion met great challenges and turned gional Airport with the presentation of Airport” and embarked on a series of the tides to correct zoning issues. They the 2008 FAA/Minnesota Governor’s improvements. sought – and secured – allocations of Award. From 1945 to 1951, federal and critical and scarce resources for invest- Barry Cooper, FAA Great Lakes state aid was used to construct three ment, enhancing the development of Regional Administrator, and Gary runways, six T-hangars, an administra- their vision for the airport. Their pro- Workman, Director of the Minnesota tion building and to install a beacon phetic planning was also demonstrated Department of Transportation, Office and runway lighting. The all-way in their active support and advocacy of Aeronautics, presented the 2008 airfield was replaced with a 4,000 ft. of the developments and approval of a FAA/Minnesota Governor’s Award to turf runway and two paved and lighted new and completed airport master plan the Bemidji Regional Airport Com- 5,700 ft. runways with parallel taxi- and airport layout plan.” mission for their vision and airport ways. The total cost of these improve- The former master plan had not management accomplishments. ments was nearly $1 million. The FAA/Governor’s Award re- Commercial air service began in flects the spirit of collaborative work 1952 by North Central Airlines, and between state and federal government, the airport kept growing. and is a tribute to the values and su- In 1980, Runway 13-31 was ex- perior performance they seek to instill tended to 6,598 feet. Passenger service and maintain at Minnesota airports. since 1998 has grown to be the fourth The award has been presented jointly busiest airport in the state. by the Federal Aviation Administration Home to Bemidji Aviation, the air- and the Minnesota Governor’s Office port now features a busy air cargo and at the Minnesota Airports Conference charter operation, as well as a major since 1988. The award recognizes King Air repair facility. Commercial excellence in airport planning, devel- service is currently provided by North- opment, operation, maintenance, and west Airlink with SAAB 340s and public relations. CRJs. Bemidji Regional Airport is very

JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 been successfully updated since 1967, In the past year, the commissioners 7,000 ft., as well as the associated ILS nearly four decades, and was badly have traveled, in some cases with the approach infrastructure. This nearly outdated. Once developed, the com- media, to many other airports across complete replacement of its airside mission facilitated community accep- Minnesota, meeting with airport direc- facilities is a major step in ensuring the tance and adoption of the plan and the tors, managers and fixed base operators airport’s ability to accommodate the associated zoning. The entire process to gain a heightened perspective of next 50 years of operation. of developing the master plan, and the what is needed to improve aviation and Accepting the award on behalf of creation of the acceptable zoning and to further promote aviation’s contribu- the commission were Ron Otterstad, plan adoption was achieved in less tion to the people of Minnesota. Jack Frost, Chairman Marshall Froyd, than a year. Once all the planning was In 2005, the airport’s name was and airport manager, Harold Van Leeu- completed, the commissioners actively changed to “Bemidji Regional Airport” wen. Commissioners Nancy Erickson and successfully advocated for the to more appropriately reflect is role in and Ron Johnson were unable to attend. required funding, the total value of serving the region. The airport contin- This year’s Minnesota Airports which to date is approaching $18 mil- ues to be a joint partnership between Conference was the event’s 25th an- lion. The local share, to date, is over the City of Bemidji and Beltrami niversary, and founding members at $1 million. This was secured at a time County. the conference who were in attendance of reduced local government spending Another change that began at this were duly recognized. and extremely limited local budgets. time was a complete revamping of the The 2009 Minnesota Airports “The commission also did a stellar airport’s airside facilities, starting with Conference will be held April 15-17 in job in highlighting the positive impacts a shift and reconstruction of Runway St. Cloud, Minnesota. For additional airports bring to their communities,” 7/25. In 2007, Runway 13/31 was information, contact John Puckropp at said Workman. shifted, reconstructed, and extended to 218-828-5049 (www.mnairports.org).q

Su n 'n Fu n Fr o m Pa g e 9 Mud and standing water from the mately 17,000 volunteer meals were display; hot air balloon launch on weekend rains forced organizers to made in the onsite volunteer kitchen, Saturday, April 12; evening programs close most of the main auto parking lot some 3,000 people volunteered during that featured CAF President Stephan on Tuesday and prevented aircraft ar- the week, 9,000 ears of corn were Brown discussing the “Air Force You rivals into Wednesday afternoon, when roasted and consumed at Sun 'n Fun’s Never Heard Of”; EAA President Tom dryer ground became available for popular “Corn Roast,” a record 520 Poberezny and Founder Paul Pober- aircraft parking. Although the weather commercial exhibitors showcased their ezny discussing EAA’s history and cooperated for most of the remain- products and services, and almost 100 mission; AOPA President Phil Boyer der of the week (it rained again on seaplanes registered for the Sun 'n hosting a Pilot Town Meeting; and Sunday), overall attendance was down Fun Splash-In, which was held for the retired Air Force General and former approximately 5 percent. first time at Kermit Weeks’ “Fantasy USAF Thunderbird Lloyd “Fig” Annual attendance during the six- of Flight” on nearby Lake Agnes. Sun Newton. day event has averaged approximately 'n Fun’s Media Center credentialed • There were a record 520 com- 160,000 for the past several years, and almost 500 national and international mercial exhibitors, and nearly 450 the economic impact to Lakeland and media representatives from over 19 educational forums, seminars and Polk County has been estimated at countries. workshops, and aircraft of every size more than $27 million annually, based Plans and preparations are already and shape including showplanes com- on a University of South Florida eco- underway for next year’s event, which peting for awards. nomic impact study. will be held April 21-26, 2009 at • The Florida Air Museum was This year, Sun 'n Fun hosted more Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in a draw, as were the family-oriented than 1,300 international visitors from Lakeland, Florida. For more informa- activities throughout the week head- 73 countries, including first-time visi- tion on Sun 'n Fun and its fly-in, access quartered at the Tom Davis Education tors from Tanzania, Botswana, Oman the Sun 'n Fun website www.sun-n-fun. Center. and Singapore. org, or call 863-644-2431. “This year was one of the most More than 8,000 visitors attended The Florida Air Museum, which challenging years we’ve ever faced,” Sun 'n Fun and FAA sponsored forums, is part of the Sun 'n Fun organization, Burton said. “I’m exceedingly proud of more than 9,000 visitors participated is the state’s official aviation museum the way Sun 'n Fun volunteers and staff in Sun 'n Fun’s hands-on workshops, and education center,” which is also performed under less-than-ideal condi- an estimated 140 tons of trash was supported through grants from the tions. We started out slow, but finished removed by volunteers who used seven Division of Historical Resources and strong, including record crowds on tractors and trailers to navigate seven Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Saturday.” routes three times each day, approxi- Department of State. q 18 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Co n f e r e n c e s Thatcher, Airovation, Mesaba & General Dynamics Recognized By FAA Region For Aviation Safety In Minnesota

Airovation Interior Restyling, Inc., located at Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, Minn., was one of three repair stations in Minnesota to receive the FAA’s “Diamond Award of Excellence” for 100% employee participation in recurrent safety training. Mesaba Airlines and General Dynamics also received Diamond Awards. (L/R) Scott Ziemer, Todd Owens and Tom Lindsey of Airovation. Not pictured is Tom Lundquist, training program manager.

Team (FAASTeam) Representative Janese Thatcher, MNDOT Aviation Education, of the Year Award.” FAA FAASTeam Safety & Training Manager, received the FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year Program Managers, Jim Niehoff and Award. Donald Brown, presented the award, in front of nearly 500 conference aviation BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – One technicians and vendors. of the highlights of the Mn/DOT Aero- The award recognized Thatcher for (To p ) Rusty Keagle, Director of Sales at Rapco, Inc., discussed fuel pump operations nautics’ 2008 Aviation Maintenance being a key factor in the significant with aviation maintenance technicians at the Technicians Conference, held March reduction of aviation accidents through Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Conference. (Bo tt o m ) Mark Hartwig of Eagle Fuel Cells, Eagle 24-25 at the Earle Brown Center in her efforts in aviation safety outreach, River, Wis., was also one of the speakers. Brooklyn Center, Minn., is the presen- education and through her initiatives tation of awards by the Minneapolis developing the FAASTeam Represen- FAA Flight Standards District Office. tative Network of volunteers. She also said Donald Brown. “Janese is highly This year Janese Thatcher, MnDOT developed a safety reporting system regarded by all airmen in this state. Aviation Education, Safety & Train- called mnaviationsafety.org. Once they learned about the pro- ing Manager at the Minnesota DOT “Developing an infrastructure of gram and Janese’s involvement, the Office of Aeronautics, was the first safety representatives with the right floodgate of volunteers opened. The personAD-IOW in smlbcsizethe FAA Great 3/12/07 Lakes Region 4:34 PMattitude, Page dedication1 and willingness to significance of her involvement in the to receive the “Minnesota FAA Safety volunteer is not as easy as it sounds,” FAASTeam brought out quality repre-

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JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 sentative candidates with extraordinary safety, a leader in education, and a sented the FAA’s “Diamond Award For backgrounds, degrees of education and promoter of outreach. Brown stated, “I Excellence” to three Minnesota aircraft airman experience. ” believe that she has more than fulfilled repair stations for 100% employee par- The award recognized Janese the qualifications, dedication, volunteer ticipation in recurrent safety training. Thatcher for being exactly the kind work and sustained performance for Recipients included Airovation Interior of airmen the Federal Aviation Ad- this award.” Restyling, Inc., located at Flying Cloud ministration and the aviation industry The FAA Minneapolis Flight Stan- Airport, Eden Prairie, Minn., Mesaba is looking for as a representative of dards District Office (FSDO) also pre- Airlines and General Dynamics. q

Co n f e r e n c e s Iowa Air Service Study Released At Iowa Aviation Conference

Stephanie Ward, Manager of Aviation Services Planning, Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Lansing, Mich., spoke at the Iowa Aviation Conference.

general aviation, military, educational, and economic development activities. Analysis in the economic impact report Chris Blum, Administrator of the FAA Central Region, headed a panel of FAA airport officials. shows the number of jobs, payroll and economic activity associated with WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – The economic impact analysis by examin- each airport. The report also provides a Iowa DOT Office of Aviation released ing the impact general aviation airports breakdown of visitor spending, airport the “Iowa Air Service Study” during and aviation industry like Rockwell operations, and activities involving the Iowa Aviation Conference on April Collins have in the state of Iowa. airlines, general aviation, military, and 24 at the Sheraton West Des Moines Those results are expected to be in cargo operations. Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa, that sometime around the end of the year.” Information in the report is ex- included a full analysis of commercial The study included all commercial pected to assist aviation stakehold- air service issues in Iowa, as well as service airports in Iowa, including ers, including local, state and federal the economic impact of commercial air those in Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Des officials, in making informed decisions service airports. Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Mason related to operations and investments “The economic impact of those City, Sioux City, and Waterloo. The in commercial airports and passenger airports is staggering and truly shows study also looked at the impact of the air service in Iowa. The information they are economic engines to the com- bordering airports in Omaha, Neb., and will also assist in educating the public munities and regions they serve,” said Moline, Ill. on the benefits of commercial service Timothy McClung of the Iowa Office Commercial service airports are airports. of Aviation. “We are just now begin- transportation assets for Iowa that While it is not possible to put a ning the process of completing the support passenger air service, cargo, dollar value on the role commercial 20 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE airports play in contributing to busi- nomic activity or output associated Aviation. Released in conjunction with ness efficiency, major Iowa employers with the airports and their operation. q the Iowa Aviation Conference held in indicate that among factors they con- Des Moines, April 23-24, the study’s sider related to their ability to operate findings show that DSM International effectively in Iowa, proximity to a Des Moines International annually generates $522.4 million commercial service airport ranks in the Economic Impact Measured worth of economic impact. That is in top three. The report also concludes conjunction with the 5,476 jobs sup- that activity at the study airports results DES MOINES, IOWA – “This airport ported by airport activities and their in the following measurable economic is probably the greatest economic $200.6 million in annual payroll. benefits in Iowa: impact generator in central Iowa. That Surveys have shown that the top • 14,209 jobs supported by airport is over a half billion dollars. It is defi- three decision-making criteria for any activities, spending by visitors arriving nitely the best economic development business expansion always include the in Iowa, businesses located on airports, tool central Iowa has,” remarks Des health and vitality of the local commer- and capital improvement projects. Moines International Airport (DSM) cial airport. More community support • $514 million in annual payroll spokesperson, Roy Criss. for its airport results in more economic associated with the 14,209 employees The remark is in response to the impact and more business attraction. whose jobs are linked to the airports. Air Service Study findings released Des Moines International Airport • $1.3 billion in annual total eco- in April by the Iowa DOT’s Office of celebrates its 76th anniversary in 2008.q Iowa Total Economic Impact by Airport Airport Associated City Total Total Total Employment* Payroll Output Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Burlington 114 $3,342,600 $10,417,100 The Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids 2,695 $94,716,000 $223,983,500 Des Moines International Airport Des Moines 5,476 $200,616,200 $522,400,100 Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque 383 $13,272,000 $34,386,200 Fort Dodge Regional Airport Fort Dodge 279 $11,236,000 $36,185,000 Mason City Municipal Airport Mason City 140 $4,668,800 $11,344,600 Sioux Gateway Airport Sioux City 1,570 $64,039,700 $218,603,500 Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo 533 $14,723,100 $64,267,000 IOWA SUBTOTAL 11,190 $406,614,400 $1,121,627,000 Quad City International Airport ** Moline 1,280 $46,546,300 $108,393,800 Eppley Airfield ** Omaha 1,739 $61,809,000 $106,894,000 BORDER AIRPORT SUBTOTAL 3,019 $108,355,300 $215,287,800 TOTALS 14,209 $514,969,700 $1,336,914,800 Sources: Wilbur Smith Associates and IMPLAN multipliers Notes: * Full-time equivalent; ** Includes only the benefits of these airports realized in Iowa The entire economic impact report, as well as the results for each of the studied airports, is available on the Iowa DOT’s Office of Aviation Web site www.iawings.com.

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Iowa Impact Chart 1 5/24/08 9:51:36 AM Aviation La w any other applications for certificates, ratings or authorizations for a period When Is An Airman’s Criminal Plea Deal Not Such A Good Deal? up to one year. The FAA could also by Greg Reigel suspend or revoke any other certificate Attorney At Law held by the airman. Not such a good Reigel & Associates, Ltd./Aero Legal Services deal after all. What could an airman do in this sit- am frequently airman’s ability to keep flying. uation? Aside from the obvious answer contacted by For example, if an airman is facing that the airman should avoid ending airmen regard- a drug-related felony charge and the up in this situation, the first thing the ingI the potential prosecutor offers to allow the airman airman needs to do is to educate his or implications various to enter a guilty plea to a drug-related her criminal defense attorney regarding criminal matters misdemeanor charge, this may be the effects a criminal conviction might may have on their considered a good deal. That is, until have on the airman’s ability to fly. If airman certificates. you consider the impact that plea deal the airman can obtain a plea deal that Not surprisingly, could have on the airman’s operating Greg Reigel “continues” the criminal charge with- most criminal de- privileges. Unfortunately, such a plea out the airman having to plead guilty, fense attorneys would still result in a conviction for a that may be the best “deal” he or she have no idea about the impact certain drug-related offense, albeit a misde- can receive under the circumstances. criminal convictions may have on meanor. The airman would then be re- (This is sometimes referred to as a an airman’s ability to continue to fly. quired to disclose this conviction to the “continuance for dismissal” or a “con- Unfortunately, without this knowledge, FAA on his or her next application for tinuance without prosecution” and does when a criminal defendant is offered medical certificate. Under FAR 61.15, not result in a conviction.). However, a plea deal that would be considered a the FAA could then, and quite likely if the prosecutor isn’t amenable to such “good deal” under normal circumstanc- would, deny the airman’s application a plea and is looking for a conviction, es, that deal could adversely affect the for a medical certificate, as well as the next option would be to try and reach a deal under which the airman enters a plea of guilty to a charge that is not drug-related. Although the con- viction would still be reportable on the airman’s next application for medical certificate, such a conviction would not be addressed by FAR 61.15. Defending yourself in a criminal prosecution is no easy matter. However, in order to do so effectively, you need to have all of the information you need in order to protect your rights. If you can hire a criminal defense attorney who understands aviation, that helps. If you can’t, you may want to hire an aviation attorney to advise/consult with your criminal defense attorney to make sure you have the information you need to properly defend yourself and to protect your ability to fly. q

EDITOR’S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with Reigel & Associates, Ltd./ Aero Legal Services, located in Hopkins, Minnesota. He represents clients in aviation and business law mat- ters and is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin (www.aerolegalservices.com, 952-238-1060, [email protected]).

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Wisconsin Aviation Names New VP Archer Daniels Midland Corpora- tion of Lincoln, Nebraska, and was WATERTOWN, WIS. – Weston F. President/Owner/Partner of Real Veal, Miller of Ixonia, Wisconsin, has been Inc., formerly of Ixonia, where he was named Vice President of Adminis- responsible for day-to-day operations tration for Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. including sales, marketing, and prod- Miller, formerly of Oconomowoc, is uct and plant development. replacing James A. Schumacher, who As Vice President of Administration is retiring later this year. at Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., Miller will Miller comes to Wisconsin Avia- be responsible for all administrative tion, Inc. with a wealth of management departments, marketing, public rela- and administrative experience. He tions, accounting, human resources, holds degrees from the University of and information technology at the Nebraska and is currently President/ Weston Miller company’s fixed-base operations in Owner of Foot-So-Port Shoe Corpo- ness Center in Oconomowoc. Miller Madison, Watertown, and Juneau, ration and the Oconomowoc Busi- has held management positions with Wisconsin. q

Wisconsin Business Aviation Association own aircraft for businesses they own or the businesses that employ them. Names Rehwinkel Executive Director “Collectively, those of us who fly as corporate pilots, fly for business, or own APPLETON, WIS. EAA Chapter 838 in Racine. businesses that use general aviation air- – The Wisconsin “In selecting Steve Rehwinkel as craft, can make a significant contribu- Business Avia- the organization’s first executive direc- tion to the air transportation system in tion Association tor, the board of directors of WBAA Wisconsin as a group, to ensure contin- (WBAA) has named recognized not only his qulifications as ued funding of Wisconsin airports, and Steven A. Rehwin- a professional pilot and corporate flight to lobby for other pro-aviation issues kel of Racine, Wis., manager, but also his commitment to in the state,” said Rehwinkel. “Aircraft executive director. the organization as a volunteer, prior used for business are tools that power Rehwinkel recently to his appointment,” said David Mann, the Wisconsin economy, and we need to Steve Rehwinkel retired with Modine WBAA Chairman. “We are pleased communicate this to lawmakers and our Manufacturing Com- that Steve will now help take WBAA communities.” pany in Racine, after 19 years as chief to the next level.” The Wisconsin Business Aviation pilot, and 34 years in all. He holds an The Wisconsin Business Aviation Association is a non-profit association- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and Association represents the interests of founded in June 2000. In addition to is type rated in Lear Jet and Citation all pilots and aircraft owners that use representing the interests of business 500 series jets; has 18,000 hours flying aircraft for business, including pilots of aviation in the state, WBAA is are- time; and holds a National Business corporations and the corporations them- source to airport commissions, county Aviation Association (NBAA) designa- selves, and individuals who use their Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 27 tion as a Certified Aviation Manager (CAM). He was a member of the first group of corporate aviation profes- sionals ever to be so recognized as a certified aviation manager. Prior to becoming a corporate pilot, Rehwinkel served in Vietnam with the Army’s 1st Calvary Division as a crew chief on Cobra gunship helicopters from 1969 to 1970. In addition to being a founding member of the Wisconsin Business Aviation Association, Rehwinkel serves on the board of directors of JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 would have increased the mandatory aircraft insurance to $250,000 per seat and would have required the insurance companies to provide coverage, once the policy was issued, no matter what GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT false statements may have been made by Bill Blake on the underlying application. AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative AOPA’s research indicated that many pilots would not be able to had the good obtain insurance with $250,000 seat fortune recently limits or if they could, it would be at to travel with substantially increased premiums. The AOPAI President Phil provision creating absolute liability Boyer for his AOPA on the insurance carrier might have Pilot Town Meetings stopped carriers from writing poli- (PTMs) on consecu- cies in Minnesota or writing them at tive nights held in substantially increased premiums. Chicago, Minneapo- Further research indicated that most Bill Blake lis, and Milwaukee. Phil Boyer at the AOPA Pilot Town Meeting, pilots had, or could obtain, seat limits April 23, Bloomington, Minnesota. The attendance at of $100,000. these meetings was very good. During AOPA worked with the bill spon- his presentations, Phil did electronic As most of you probably know, sor and the legislature to amend the surveys of the attendees on various the number of pilots nationwide has bill to set the minimum seat require- aviation topics. dropped to under 600,000. As pilots, ments at $100,000. The legislature then It was interesting to me to see how it is in our own best interests to get appointed a study committee, which close the survey results were for all more people flying. Increasing the was chaired by a state legislator and three meetings. The common concerns pilot population will spread the cost included the bill’s proponent, insurance were the increasing cost of fuel, fol- of maintaining the aviation system, representatives, and AOPA, to recom- lowed by other increasing costs to fly, providing FBO services, and providing mend language in place of the absolute and maintaining our airports. How- insurance coverage over more people, liability requirement. ever, even with these concerns, most thereby helping to reduce costs, or at The AOPA recommended language, of the respondents indicated that they least slowing further cost increases, to eventually agreed to by the committee, expected to be flying as much or more us as individuals. We need to recruit and adopted by the legislature, pro- in the future and nearly 100% would about 5,000 new pilots a year just to vides that an insured’s action or failure highly recommend to others that they cover attrition. We could do that if to act is not a basis for refusing to pay learn to fly. every current pilot found one new pilot a claim, unless the insured’s action AOPA tried something new in the a year and if each of us found 2 pilots or failure to act had a direct causal region. Concurrently with the Pilot a year, we could actually see some connection to the loss upon which the Town Meetings, Project Pilot Invita- growth in the pilot population. claim is based. The bill was signed by tion to Fly sessions for aspiring pilots During this three-day trip, Phil the governor and is effective January were held in other rooms explaining also received a warm welcome when 1, 2009. My advice is to still be very how easy it is to learn to fly. We had he spoke at the Minnesota Airports careful and truthful when completing asked pilots attending the PTMs to Conference in Minneapolis. Many an insurance application. If you don’t bring non-pilot friends and family to Minnesota airport managers are AOPA understand a question, be sure to get the Invitation to Fly sessions. About 10 members. Phil’s remarks focused on a clarification from your insurance percent did. If the enthusiasm shown continuing efforts to save and improve company before you answer it. in these sessions is any indication, we our airports. For more information on these and should get some new student starts. Good news for Minnesota pilots! other aviation issues, please go to the However, you don’t need to wait for Last year, as the result of a tragic AOPA website: www.aopa.org. q one of these sessions to be offered in aircraft accident in which insurance your area. Encourage a friend, family coverage was initially denied based Join Us At AOPA Expo member, or associate to learn to fly! on an alleged misrepresentation on All the tools to be a mentor to an the aircraft owner’s original insurance November 5-8, 2008 aspiring pilot are on the Project Pilot application, a bill was introduced in San Jose, California portion of the AOPA website. the Minnesota legislature. The bill

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FROM PHIL’S DESK Through AOPA staff, a network of 12 regional representatives, and a corps of more than 1,900 Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteers, AOPA is fighting to protect air- ports from coast-to-coast. Dedicated pilots are often general aviation’s first line of defense when it comes to dangers that require monitoring or action, and we are committed to working with these volunteers and keeping you informed of issues affecting your airport. Andy Cebula, AOPA Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, highlights AOPA’s advocacy efforts to protect community airports.

PROTECTING AMERICA’S AIRPORTS By Andy Cebula, Exec. V.P. of Government Affairs AOPA is involved in nuts-and-bolts advocacy at ASN volunteer Paul Rooy and general aviation airports across the country, the Friends of the New and one of the biggest issues on which AOPA Smyrna Beach Airport to edu- is currently working with local pilots is the battle cate city officials about the to save Reid-Hillview Airport in California. potential noise and safety County officials have tried numerous times to problems raised by allowing residential devel- close the airport – this time calling for a study opment so close to the airport. to close the airport so the land could be devel- ASN volunteers like Rooy are instrumental in oped for non-aviation purposes. Recently, the AOPA’s many advocacy efforts. As AOPA fights San Jose Airport Commission passed a resolu- to protect all airports, we want you to stay tion in support of keeping Reid-Hillview open informed of the issues in your area. If your air- and operating, but the airport isn’t safe yet. port doesn’t have an ASN volunteer, get Biddeford Municipal Airport, in Biddeford, involved today by visiting www.aopa.org/asn. Maine, is a valuable transportation asset, which contributes over $3.5 million to the local econ- BECOME AN ASN VOLUNTEER omy each year and provides the city access to When airport closures were hitting record highs in the mid-1990s, AOPA answered the call of con- the rest of the country. The airport also main- cerned members by creating the Airport Support tains “green space” in the community and Network. The ASN mission is to promote, protect helps prevent overdevelopment. Residents will and defend America’s community airports by encouraging and supporting local airport advocacy. vote on the future of the airport in November, AOPA’s goal is to appoint one member-volunteer at and AOPA has kicked-off an all-out campaign public use airports across the country to serve as to educate the public and save the airport. our “eyes and ears” as well as provide “boots on the In New Smyrna Beach, Fla., AOPA is urging ground” support to spur local advocacy and pre- serve our community airports. Without local help, the city officials to reconsider allowing residential future of our airports will remain at risk. Sign up to be development under the traffic pattern at New your airport’s onsite volunteer or contact the current Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport. AOPA’s volunteer by visiting the AOPA ASN website at Government Affairs staff has partnered with www.aopa.org/asn. JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25 Gu e s t Ed i t o r i a l ranted criticism to an airport. In many help do your part. Flying Friendly, cases, politicians, in an effort to an AOPA-produced video, demon- Help Your Airport expand the tax base of local govern- strates pilot techniques that can help Become A Good Neighbor ment, turn their backs on the airport, minimize an airplane's noise footprint. by AOPA President Phil Boyer opting instead for short-term finan- Call 800-USA-AOPA (872-2672) to cial gains. Seldom do these elected get a copy or check out the video at here are many factors that officials have any understanding of your airport's management office or might cause a local airport the airport's economic impact on the FBO. to draw criticism, but it’s community at large. Consider becoming an Airport especiallyT frustrating when an airport Learn what you can do to get Support Network (ASN) volunteer. comes under fire as a result of mis- involved by downloading Participat- AOPA’s goal is to appoint one mem- information. In the very worst cases, ing in the Planning Process: A Guide ber-volunteer at public-use airports these airports close. for Airport Advocates. It’s a great across the country to serve as our But those of us who use and sup- resource that will guide you through “eyes and ears” as well as provide port our local airports know how the steps of the land-use and airport “boots on the ground” support to spur valuable they are. We understand their planning processes, offer examples of local advocacy and preserve our com- economic impact and importance in successful advocacy efforts, and intro- munity airports. Without local help, connecting our communities with the duce you to the buzz words, political the future of our airports will remain rest of the country. groups and industry practices that will at risk. Sign up to be your aiport's on- That’s why it’s so important to help you become an effective airport site volunteer or contact the current convey an airport’s true significance advocate. You can find it by visiting volunteer by visiting www.aopa.org/ to the non-flying public and elected www.aopa.org/asn. asn. officials. You’re not alone in doing Many residents who live near an By being proactive and getting this. AOPA has an array of resources airport complain about aircraft noise, involved in your airport’s role in the available to help guide airport advo- and such concerns can be eliminated community, you can ensure that it re- cates through many issues. with responsible land use planning. mains an integral and viable transpor- Encroachment is one of the most However, as a pilot, there are things tation asset. Visit www.aopa.org/asn common factors that brings unwar- you can do while in the cockpit to for more helpful advocacy resources.q

Ai r p o r t s craft Owners and Pilots Association’s across the country. (AOPA) online airport directory now Aviation fuel pricing is only the AOPA Helps Pilots has the answer. latest in a recent string of enhance- Find Gas For Less! The new "radius search" function ments to AOPA’s Airport Directory of AOPA’s Airport Directory Online Online. The directory, both print and FREDERICK, MD. – You’re plan- allows pilots to find airports within a online, has always listed hotels near ning a six-and-one-half-hour business given distance from an airport and see the airport. But now, through a part- flight and you know that you’re going how much fuel costs at each of them. nership with Orbitz, AOPA members

AIRPAC_Adto have 1/27/05 to stop 12:40 for fuel PM about Page halfway 1 They can even limit their search to can click on the Nearby Hotels link in along the way. You also know that airports that have a specific type of the online directory listing for a par- fuel prices can vary by more than a aviation fuel. ticular airport, select a hotel and book dollar a gallon from airport to airport. AOPA has partnered with a room. How can you figure out the best place www.100LL.com to provide more AOPA’s Airport Directory Online to land and save money? The Air- than 5,600 fuel prices at airports all also provides electronic aeronautical PlanePlane CDCD™ Over 20 aviation databases including U.S. Aircraft Owners, Pilots, New Students, Airport Managers and Aviation Businesses on one CD. Files are CASS Certified to cut mailing costs by up to 13%. Includes Windows software for searching and printing lists, labels, letters and envelopes 1-800-654-2066 www.airpac.com 1231 E. 9th • Edmond • OK • 73034 [email protected]

26 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE charts for each airport listed. While “AOPA’s Airport Directory Online members just about everything they not legal for navigation, they are is truly becoming a one stop shop for need to know.” invaluable preflight preparation tools, pilots planning a flight,” said Boyer. AOPA’s Real Time Flight Planner helping pilots get a better understand- “Coupled with our exclusive Real is powered by Jeppesen (aopa.org). q ing of the area they’ll be flying into. Time Flight Planner, it gives our

Keystone Aviation To Build in the golf business, not the airport tion Services facilities have a country Luxurious Flight Center business. After being asked by Anoka club atmosphere that caters to luxury. At Anoka County-Blaine Airport County to be involved, his group Currently, Keystone is the FBO at determined that they needed a man- Waterbury-Oxford Airport (OXC) agement partner with a financial stake. in Connecticut. They have plans to MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – An agree- The group they found to partner with expand in Florida and Los Angeles as ment between the Metropolitan Air- has three components: Rizvi Traverse well as in Minnesota. ports Commission (MAC) and Anoka is the financial backer-owner; Key- Keystone Aviation’s plans for County in the Twin Cities included the stone Aviation is the FBO; and Key ANE include a 15,000 sq. ft. terminal construction of a runway extension, Air is the aircraft manager. Cavner building. By the time the Republican and installation of an instrument land- concluded that the proposed facilities Convention is held, they expect to ing system (ILS) in 2006 at Anoka will really “relieve” Minneapolis-St. have the terminal building and one County-Blaine Airport (ANE) with Paul International Airport (MSP), and 60,000 sq. ft. storage hangar com- funds provided by Anoka County. MAC will be delighted with the look pleted. Eventually, a 45,000 sq. ft. However, the county’s limited liability of the Northwest Building Area. maintenance hangar and an additional corporation (LLC) did not begin Rizvi Traverse has $300 million 60,000 sq. ft. storage hangar will be construction of a fixed base opera- under management with about a third built. The FBO will be selling jet fuel. tion (FBO) on the 39-acre “Northwest of that in aviation-related invest- They will not handle 100LL av-gas or Building Area” as had been expected. ments. Key Air and Keystone Avia- service piston aircraft. q The vast emptiness of the area was a source of frustration to tenants, MAC, and county officials. Within the WBAA Fr o m Pa g e 23 runway approach protection, land- past year, the membership of the LLC and city development departments use compatibility around airports, changed. Hollis Cavner was asked and land use commissions, and Smart and public and legislative education by Anoka County to get involved. Growth advocates. programs to make communities and Cavner is a principal partner of Pro Important business aviation decision-makers aware of the value of Link Sports, organizer of the 3M issues include user fees, the Wiscon- business aviation to Wisconsin. Championship PGA Golf Tournament, sin airline property tax exemption, For membership information, as well as other tournaments on the alternative revenue options to fund contact Steven (Steve) Rehwinkel at PGA Tour. Cavner and three associ- future airport improvements, state and 262-880-5384 or email ates assumed control of the LLC. federal airport funding, runway safety [email protected]. See They hired Michael Hodges, Aircraft and capacity projects, wildlife man- www.wbaa.aero. WBAA maintains Business Solutions, to help them agement near airports, environmental offices at 3239 N. Green Bay Rd., recruit potential fixed base opera- issues affecting Wisconsin airports, Racine, WI 53404. q tors. Hodges’ work is well known to MAC reliever airport tenants as he was the consultant hired by MAC Become A Professional Pilot In Only 4 Months to conduct two complete studies of Guaranteed Price! reliever airport rates and charges. The One-On-One Instruction LLC determined that they needed to Financial Aid Available have changes made to the original MAC/Anoka County/LLC agreement The Demand For in order to create a viable business Pilots development plan. The motivating Could Not Be Better! deadline to have an FBO built and MN AVIATION, INC. operating is the Republican Conven- Albert Lea, Minnesota tion in September 2008. Cavner told the Metropolitan 800-829-5216 or 507-373-9265 www.mnaviation.info Airports Commission that he was JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27

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Airflair2.indd 1 5/20/08 6:06:34 AM “Reduced for illustrative purposes only.” “Reduced for illustrative purposes only.” keep us advised if you intend to do the reversal as we have Now let’s move down the coast and prepare for a GPS an aircraft following you that we will have to have climb Rwy 8 approach to Camarillo, Calif. Imagine that you are to provide separation.” That is exactly what I heard onWinona one StateDarksouth of HATLI 3/20/05 intersection 1:51 PM when Page Point 1 Mugu approach Project2of 10/12/04my training 10:50 trips. ItAM was Page at that 1 point that I learned two issues the following clearance: “Cessna 1234X, cross important items: HATLI at 3,000. Cleared GPS Rwy 8 approach.” 1) If you don’t need to lose altitude and can maneuver Noting the bold holding pattern, you recall that the AIM easily to be established inbound, notify ATC that you will mentioned something about a hold-in-lieu-of-PT being a be doing a straight-in approach. required maneuver. 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Howard approach course that you will follow This is referred to as the “45-degree then located and purchased 140 acres the AIM and start to turn outbound for type procedure turn.” It is not only of farmland in nearby Middleton and a parallel entry to the hold at HATLI. complex, but requires timing, some- immediately shifted his flight training Just as you are about to complete the thing we all forget to do at crucial operation from the Madison airport to turn you hear, “Cessna 34X, what are points. the newly established “Morey Field.” During the early ‘50s, Field Mo- you doing?” Not a good message! The method I prefer is the rey began working at the airport and Before you can stutter something “80-degree/260-degree” method. acquired his Commercial Pilot Certifi- back about the AIM or something Note that this method along with the cate, and Instrument and Multi-Engine equally stupid like that, ATC follows racetrack and teardrop are discussed Ratings. After college, he returned to with: “The next time you make a turn in 5-4-9 of the AIM. You will also Madison to take over the operation of like that, let us know ahead of time. note in the newer glass cockpit aircraft the airport and pursued his interest in flight training. His list of students now We had an aircraft following you and the software that executes a course total over 1,000, and his training has in- you broke separation.” reversal utilizes the teardrop method. cluded primary and advanced students, The best advice lies in the last sen- As I said, I prefer the 80-260 as well as glider, seaplane, multi-engine tence following 5-4-9 a: “If the pilot method because it requires no and aerobatics. is uncertain whether the ATC clear- timing. As soon as you have com- Aware that many aviation accidents ance intends for a procedure turn to be pleted an 80-degree turn away from result from a deficiency in the traditional methods of pilot training and lack of conducted or to allow for a straight-in the outbound course, you immedi- experience, particularly in hazardous approach, the pilot shall immediately ately reverse direction and finish the weather and mountain flying, Field request clarification from ATC (14 260-degree portion thus putting you Morey created the 10-day instrument CFR Section 91.123). And 91.123 is inbound on the correct heading. With course, “Morey’s West Coast Adven- regulatory! a little practice and knowledge of tures” in 1966. To date, he has trained I have now adopted the policy crosswinds, you will learn to delay the more than 600 pilots from around the world. of always proceeding straight-in if I course reversal if a headwind exists or Field Morey has twice been named don’t need to lose altitude at the Initial pause halfway through the 260-degree by the FAA, “Flight Instructor of the Approach Fix (IAF), as long as I can portion. This method of turning Year;” and recognized for his contribu- maneuver in time to be well estab- around also works well in the case of tions in Aerospace Education by being lished inbound on the final or interme- a holding pattern entry, a topic that I awarded the “Lifetime Service Award” diate leg and I always state that I will will be discussing in a future article. by the Wisconsin Department of Trans- portation. be straight-in. So remember the key item when in q Field Morey holds an Airline Trans- doubt, ask ATC. Fly smart! port Pilot Certificate and has logged HOW? 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APPLETON, WIS. – Helicopter Spe- Jim Freeman. The award is sponsored cialties, located at Southern Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Aviation Trades WATA_DIFF_SponsAug07 5/23/08 11:29 AM Page 1 Regional Airport in Janesville, Wis., Association (WATA), an organization was named the Wisconsin Aviation representing aviation businesses in the Business of the Year for 2008 at the state. (L/R) Jim Freeman of Helicopter Specialties Wisconsin Aviation Conference, May “We all dread the thought that we accepts the “Wisconsin Aviation Business of 6, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel might need the services of a medi- the Year Award” from WATA President Jeff Baum. in Appleton, Wis. Accepting the award cal emergency helicopter, but if we was Helicopter Specialties President do, let’s hope it is properly equipped, maintained and locally serviced so it For Membership Application Call 920-303-0709 is ready when we need it,” said WATA WATA Difference Is Sponsored By These HELPING TO MOVE President Jeff Baum, who presented Members & Affiliates: WISCONSIN BY AIR! the award to Freeman. “Helicopter Specialties has a superb reputation for GOLD Bolduc Aviation National Air equipping and maintaining medical Cessna Aircraft Company Specialized Services Transportation Ass’n. Milwaukee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Alexandria, Va. helicopters and other special purpose helicopters in Wisconsin and through- Rapco Fleet Support, Inc. Brackett Aircraft Co. NewView Technologies out the country.” Hartland, Wis. Kingman, Ariz. Oshkosh, Wis. It all began after the owner of Midwest Flyer Magazine Dawley Aviation Corp. Racine Commercial Airport Omniflight Helicopter, Dan Parker of Oregon, Wis. Burlington, Wis. Racine, Wis. Parker Pen fame of Janesville, Wis- consin, passed away in 1992. SILVER Fond du Lac Skyport Trimcraft Aviation Basler Turbo Fond du Lac, Wis. Genoa City, Wis. Parker’s second wife moved the Conversions, LLC entire operation, including 15 of 125 Oshkosh, Wis. Gran-Aire, Inc. West Bend Air, Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. West Bend, Wis. employees, from Janesville to Dallas, Texas. BRONZE Johnson Aviation Insurance Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Jim Freeman, who worked for Aero Insurance Inc. Madison, Wis. Juneau • Madison the company, felt that it was a wrong Menomonee Falls, Wis. • Watertown, Wis. NationAir Insurance move at the time, but he and other Beaver Aviation, Inc. Agencies wataonline.org staff had no say in the matter. He felt Juneau, Wis. Eden Prairie, Minn. Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 42 32 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE MATA Maskhead 10/13/04 12:58 PM Page 1

Minnesota Aviation Industry News MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION MATA Holds Spring Luncheon Meeting In Duluth Don Monaco and Mike Magni of Monaco Air Duluth were hosts and cosponsors of the luncheon with Christa Restad and Joseph Ko- varik of United States Aviation Underwriters. Following the meeting which included discus- sions on MATA’s up- coming fall conference to be held September 18-19 at the Canterbury Inn in Shakopee, Minn., members toured the Don Monaco MATA members and guests were divided into smaller groups to tour Cir- Cirrus factory. There rus Design. Pictured here (L/R) is Christa Restad (U.S. Aviation Un- derwriters), Kevin Thomas (NationAir Aviation Insurance), Dave Wei- are currently 4,000 Cirrus aircraft flying, and the company man (Midwest Flyer Magazine), Linda Cole (Tanis Aircraft Services), is building four aircraft per day on the company’s four- and Joseph Kovarik (U.S. Aviation Underwriters). day work schedule. In other trade news, MATA DULUTH, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Trades As- Board Member, Mark Plummer, formerly of United States sociation (MATA) had an excellent turnout for its Spring Aviation Underwriters, has been appointed Regional Vice Luncheon Meeting at Cirrus Design in Duluth, May 8. President of Operations with Allianz Aviation Managers.

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Kevin Thomas Arneson. The Award on May 14 has been named company will hold at the Minnesota Branch Manager at a hangar dance on Business Avia- NationAir Aviation Saturday, June 7 tion Association Insurance at Flying from 6-10 p.m. in luncheon at Signa- Cloud Airport celebration of the ture Flight Support in Eden Prairie, company’s 50th at Minneapolis-St. Minn. He joins anniversary, and all Paul International John Weber who MATA members Airport. Kevin Thomas Randy Arneson Sherm Booen is Branch Sales are encouraged to Any aviation Manager. attend and bring a dish to pass. The business owners or managers wishing Randy Arneson has returned to entertainment will feature an “Elvis” to join MATA are encouraged to go to Flying Scotchman at Minneapolis- impersonator, and a 6-piece band. the MATA website at www.mnataon- Crystal Airport to manage the family Sherm Booen, who founded the line.net, or contact Mike Higgins at business which was founded 50 years World of Aviation and Minnesota [email protected] ago by his parents, Roy and Karol Flyer, received the FAA Master Pilot (651-450-6200). q

Author of “Polar Flight,” Jurgen Fohlmeister, Writing by a Minnesotan for 2007 at ceremonies held May 3 in Bloom- Receives Award For Best Writing By A Minnesotan ington, Minn. In 1988, Fohlmeister rented a Piper Arrow (N1641H) from MATA AD BLOOMINGTON,Aug07 9/24/07 8:29 MINN. AM – PageJurgen 1 Fohlmeister, a research physicist at Thunderbird Aviation and flew over the University of Minnesota, received the North Pole and through Europe. an award from the Minnesota Avia- As a result of this trip, he wrote “Polar tion Hall of Fame for Best Aviation Flight,” which takes readers along for the flight as copilots to learn the his- tory of Arctic exploration, geography, geology, and navigation. Born in Germany, Fohlmeister has lived in Minneapolis for 55 years. He studied at the University of Bonn and earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical Phys- ics from the University of Minnesota, MINNESOTA where he is an associate professor. AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION In accepting the award, Fohlmeis- “Working For Minnesota Aviation” MATA PAID Listing 3/23/08 6:32 AM Page 1 ter recognized then manager of Membership Open To All Thunderbird Aviation, Jay Olson, Fixed Base Operations & Support Services for assisting him in specially equip- ping the Piper Arrow with auxiliary

JOIN TODAY! Jurgen Fohlmeister fuel tanks and additional navigation WHY? equipment, and Olson’s wife and • Representation Before Government • State Trades Conference Businesses Interested In Becoming A Cosponsor of “Minnesota Aviation Industry News” • Scholarship Program “Learn To Fly” Call 608-835-7063 or Email [email protected] • Grants up to $1,500 a year. • Minnesota Aviation Industry News Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by • Aviation Directory � Academy College • Website Minneapolis, Minnesota � Regent Aviation, Inc. �Thunderbird Aviation For more information � B2W/Win Air St. Paul, Minnesota Flying Cloud (FCM) Eden Prairie, refer to the MATA website at Winona, Minnesota � Reigel & Associates, Ltd. & Mpls. Crystal (MIC), Minn. www.mnataonline.net � Bolduc Aviation Aero Legal Services � Wright Aero, Inc. or contact Mike Higgins Blaine, Minnesota Hopkins, Minnesota Maple Lake, Minnesota at [email protected] �Trimcraft Aviation, Inc. � Midwest Flyer Magazine � Minn. Aviation Trades Ass’n Geonoa City,Wisconsin 651-450-6200 Oregon,Wisconsin Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

34 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE president of Thunderbird Aviation, venture pilots of the past, you can still Flying Cloud and Crystal Airports in Nancy Grazzini-Olson, for assisting discuss that question with him. Like the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Fohlmeister with the paperwork. He his predecessors, the initial response Minnesota, the full-service fixed base also recognized the producer of the to Fohlmeister’s idea was met by operation provides fuel, maintenance, “World of Aviation” television pro- skepticism. But also like his predeces- flight training, charter and new and gram, Sherm Booen, for putting his sors, he was not swayed by critics of preowned aircraft sales and brokerage. father at ease the day Fohlmeister left his dream. Thunderbird also has one of the largest on his journey. Thunderbird Aviation has been pilot shops in the region, and the com- So what inspires someone to fly a leader in making dreams of flight pany is the exclusive flight training over the North Pole? Unlike Erhardt, possible for people in the Upper provider for Academy College (www. Yeager and the many unheralded ad- Midwest since 1962. With locations at thunderbirdaviation.com). q

Sp e n c e r , Io w a Fr o m Pa g e 28 Avionics. “We have one of the best upgrade dealer in northwest Iowa Airport is the standard in air facilities airports in the greatest country in the primarily working on the Beechcraft within the region, and is a benefit to world.” King Air, the Cessna Conquest, and the quality of life in northwest Iowa. DeGroot says that he and his wife Piper Cheyennes. CAMM Air can also A 6,000 x 100 ft. grooved, three- travel to a lot of airports throughout assist customers with pre-buy aircraft intensity-lit runway, and another 5,100 the country in their 1965 Cherokee inspections, and has a mobile shop for x 75 ft. runway, enables NWIRA to 235, and they find that Spencer is agricultural operators. accommodate most aircraft. NWIRA pretty hard to beat with its long and AirFlair, Inc. is “the new kid on the is a full instrument approach airport wide runways, and “plethora of IFR block” at Northwest Iowa Regional with ILS, GPS, VOR/DME and NDB approaches.” Being in the avionics Airport. As stated by Jon Hengeveld, approaches, a 45,000 sq ft executive business requires good approaches to the manager of the newly formed cor- and maintenance hangar, 8,400 sq test and demonstrate new and used poration established in November of feet of heated open hangar space, and equipment, and NWIRA has those ap- 2007, AirFlair feels privileged to be a features 29 T-hangars. proaches! part of such a great airport with all the Aviation businesses at NWIRA in- This year Spencer Avionics, Inc. successful businesses that are there. clude Leading Edge Aviation, Spencer is moving to its own hangar on the AirFlair is currently located in the Avionics, CAMM Air, and AirFlair. southeast corner of the airport. Includ- south center bay of the large hangar. Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. is both ed in the new, larger facility will be a For additional information call (712) the fixed base operation at NWIRA, new customer waiting area inside, and 580-5537 (www.airflairinteriors.com). and manages the airport for the City a runway observation deck outside. The success of any airport can of Spencer. Leading Edge continues to Spencer Avionics has been busy in- largely be measured by the strength break records in aviation fuel pumped, stalling multifunction display systems, of its airport board or commission. and has an aircraft maintenance repair and will be helping customers meet NWIRA has an active airport board station, charter department, and a the new ELT requirements of the FCC consisting of five members that have flight school in addition to managing and the FAA in the future. DeGroot been very supportive in continually the airport. also wants aircraft owners to be aware improving the airport, and in assisting NWIRA has had a great history of that there will also be new “Automatic aviation and non-aviation businesses hosting an annual fly-in breakfast, and Dependent Surveillance Broadcast” to establish themselves at the airport. for several years has combined the (ADS-B) requirements, which will go The NWIRA airport terminal breakfast with a full-fledged airshow. into effect in 2020 (www.spenceravi- building, which has sat idle since The airport has hosted “Fly Iowa” onics.com). Great Lakes Airlines discontinued in 1997, and again in 2006. The event CAMM Air, Inc. (Corporate service in 2001, is now the location to has been self-supporting from the Aircraft Mobile Maintenance) is the hold community meetings. The build- flight breakfast proceeds and thanks to one-stop provider of turbine engine ing features two conference rooms, the support of “friends” of the airport. maintenance in northwest Iowa, and which are set up with wireless internet Spencer Avionics at NWIRA is is also located in Spencer. Owned and and business equipment to facilitate well established, and continues to operated by Brian and Beth Bright, group meetings. The lobby also show- move forward. CAMM Air is a Standard Aero PT6 cases goods manufactured in Spencer. “I love flying and seeing new Support Center. CAMM Air, Inc. is Pilots are urged to stop in at places, but it is hard to find great faces also a Raisbeck dealer, the American NWIRA and look around, or give (as those found in) Spencer, Iowa,” Aviation – RAM cowl modification unicom a call on 123.0 when passing said Quint DeGroot, owner of Spencer dealer, and the Blackhawk engine through the area. q JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 Ed Leineweber Column LSA 7/19/07 6:52 PM Page 1

LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

World’s First Diesel Powered has been streamlined since it was first Light Sport Aircraft! introduced as a Light Sport Aircraft, including new, efficient nose cowl; LAKELAND, FLA. – IndUS Aviation wingtips; and numerous modifications debuted the world’s first Light Sport firewall forward. Aircraft powered by a diesel engine at The 120 hp WAM 120 engine Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla. in April. is expected to provide significant From IndUS’s headquarters in Dallas, operating cost savings, as well as for Texas, the aircraft flew directly to overhauls: the time between overhaul Lakeland for Sun ‘n Fun. The Thorpe- Thorpedo DP (TBO) is projected to be ultimately do DP uses the innovative WAM 120 at 3,000 hours. After unveiling and turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that flying its proof-of-concept airplane burns 3 gallons of Jet A per hour! mance even at altitude. At 14,000 ft., at Sun ‘N Fun 2008, IndUS plans to Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 “This engine has been flying in a it’s still climbing at 500 fpm!” certify its diesel-powered Thorpedo Thorp for almost four years now,” said The Thorpedo is a derivative of the by Oshkosh in July. a smiling Dr. Ram Pattisapu, president Thorp T211 Sky Skooter. The aircraft IndUS Aviation, Inc., is an Ameri- and CEO of IndUS Aircraft. “It’s quiet was originally FAA type-certified by can company headquartered at Dallas and has unbelievable climb perfor- its designer John Thorp, who also de- Executive Airport (KRBD) in Dallas, signed the Piper Cherokee. The IndUS Texas. For more information call Thorpedo S-LSA is powered by a 1-877-GO INDUS, or visit the com- BRACKETT 6-cylinder Jabiru 3300. The design pany’s website, www.indusav.com. q TOWBARS An Early Look At Sport Pilot-Light Sport Aircraft Safety CESSNA 150 THRU & Availability of SP-LSA Insurance GULFSTREAM V by Ed Leineweber

ack when up. the Sport In this article, we will look at the Pilot-Light emerging safety record of pilots ex- plus SportB Aircraft rules ercising Sport Pilot privileges and at HELICOPTER were first adopted, the early claims experience of aviation a lot of concern insurers with “Sport Pilot-eligible” was expressed aircraft, defined to include standard about whether category and Experimental Amateur- pilots trained and built category aircraft that meet the Ed Leineweber operating under Light Sport Aircraft operational stan- these rules would be safe, and whether dards, and those in the new Special- insurance would be available to allow Light Sport Aircraft category. the benefits of the initiative to be real- (928) 757-4005 ized. While we only have a few years Are They Safe? Yes, but . . . FAX: (928) 757-1948 of experience from which to draw, it E-Mail: [email protected] is not too early to take a look at what “Pilots exercising Sport Pilot (SP) Website: www.brackettaircraft.com we have. On balance, the data appears privileges” include pilots without BRACKETT AIRCRAFT CO., INC. to be favorable and encouraging, with prior certificates who trained from the 7045 Flightline Dr. • Kingman, AZ 86401 a couple of areas of concern cropping start under the new Sport Pilot 36 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Your full-service aviation consultant . . .

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Call 1-888-273-8555 or visit www.meadhunt.com Construction management for more information. JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37 Certificate rules (ab initio training), The good news is that ab initio that he added power to avoid a stall; and pilots with higher certificates who Sport Pilot training does not appear to however the aircraft “tracked left” are exercising Sport Pilot privileges, be raising any safety concerns. Based and headed for some hangars. The including those operating with their on interviews with flight instructors, pilot stated that in order to avoid the driver’s licenses in lieu of FAA-issued insurance industry officials, EAA hangars he executed a “hard left turn” medical certificates. personnel and a limited review of and subsequently stalled the airplane. This latter group (pilots with National Transportation Safety Board It impacted on its left wing, then hit higher certificates operating under SP (NTSB) accident data, the Sport Pilot the ground nose first, on the right side. rules) includes returning pilots who Practical Test Standards appear to be Thankfully, the pilot was not injured. came back into aviation after a period adequate to produce safe, competent Time in make and model: 1 hour. of inactivity, and it includes pilots pilots, and there are no early indica- The wing-loading of Sport Pilot- without relevant prior experience in tions that these newly-minted Sport eligible aircraft might be half that of a Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft, such as Pilots are getting into trouble by standard category aircraft in which the those with very light wing-loading, exceeding the limits of their training typical Private Pilot has accumulated tailwheel landing gear, or new engine or the operational limits of their cer- most of his or her flight time, such and control configurations, who have tificates. Early loss experience in the as a Cessna 172 or a Piper Cherokee, transitioned into aircraft with one or aviation insurance industry appears to each of which have a wing-loading of more of these features. For simplic- be favorable. about 13 lbs/ sq ft. A Piper J-3 Cub ity, if not for accuracy, we will refer Another area of good news con- has a wing-loading of 6.2 lbs/sq ft, to this group generally as “returning cerns the “driver’s license medical.” and a Champ, 8 lbs/sq ft. Even the Sport Pilots.” (It just sounds better Although some worried that allowing venerable Cessna 150 has a wing- NewView than 5/23/05 “old pilots 4:21 exercising PM Page Sport 1 Pilot pilots to fly without FAA-sanctioned loading of 10.5 lbs/sq ft. Most of the privileges.) Think of it as returning to medical examinations would lead to Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft have wing- our aviation roots. trouble, problems in this area are not loadings of 8 lbs/sq ft, or less. No surprise, there is both good showing up in accident statistics. Pilots news and bad news. It’s mostly good appear to be taking their self-certifica- Transition Training A Must news, so let’s start there. tion responsibilities seriously; medical incapacity while in flight is no more an And the accident data bases are issue with these pilots than it is with rife with reports of low-time tailwheel those with current medical certificates. pilots getting into trouble on take-off (It is a virtually insignificant cause of or landing. This is no surprise since accidents with any pilot group.) these aircraft are often lightly wing- loaded, AND they have that third Give Your Aircraft Here’s the “but . . .” wheel in the back, making directional control considerably more challeng- A New View With The not-so-good news (let’s not ing. While it is true that, in a bygone call it bad news) concerns returning era, everyone trained on these “con- pilots without relevant experience in ventional gear” aircraft, the old-timers the Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft they flew from grass strips, often nothing are now flying. And this boils down to more than an open field with a wind Wittman Regional Airport lack of adequate transition training to sock in the middle, allowing almost Oshkosh, Wisconsin these very good, but often consider- all take-offs and landings to be made ably different, aircraft. Consider this into the wind. And they suspended Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? example: training operations in wind conditions NEWVIEW will restore or replace A Private Pilot with hundreds of we now find routine in nose wheel your windshield and/or cabin windows. hours of flight time was practicing airplanes. Operating tailwheel aircraft OTHER SERVICES: high-speed taxi operations in a very from relatively narrow, paved run- • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing lightly wing-loaded aircraft when ways, with ditches on each side, and • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials it “took off unexpectedly.” The bristling with lights and signs along • Authorized Diamond Service Center pilot stated he had gained too much the way, puts us in a more difficult altitude to land safely on the remain- and unforgiving environment than the FOR APPOINTMENT CALL ing runway, so he elected to fly the old timers ever faced. We need better 1-877-303-0709 traffic pattern and return for landing. crosswind skills than they did! E-Mail: [email protected] The pilot stated that upon touchdown The operational differences Web Site: www.newviewtech.com the aircraft “bounced.” He reported between many Sport Pilot-eligible 38 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE aircraft, and those in which returning independent broker/agents who are ample, he says a premium quote for an Sport Pilots gained their experience, in a position to shop the market and Ercoupe valued at $20,000 would be aren’t limited to aircraft with light place business with many different roughly $1,025 for a Sport Pilot and wing-loading and tailwheel landing insurance companies. Depending on about $950 for a Private Pilot. gear. Many of the newer airplanes the nature of the insurance risk for sport engine and control configura- which you are seeking coverage, this You’re Flying A What? tions, which are totally unfamiliar approach might yield the best results. to pilots who received their training According to Jeff Rasmussen of But now the bad news on the years ago. All of this takes getting Johnson Aviation Insurance, in- insurance front: When a claim does used to, making adequate dual transi- dependent agents have developed occur with a new S-LSA, the hull tion training a must. relationships with the underwriters repair bill is going to be expensive, at the various insurance companies, maybe as much as twice the cost of Got Insurance? and know what type of business the other aircraft categories, according to companies are focusing on from time Jim Lauerman (Avemco). This is due, Which brings us to our second to time. This enables them to direct he says, to the high cost (hull value) topic: availability of insurance for applications to companies that are of these airplanes, the lack of salvage SP-LSA. There’s good news and bad most likely to quote favorably on a history at this point, and the scarcity news here to; and again, it’s mostly given application. It also positions of qualified repair shops and replace- good news. the agent to advocate for an appli- ment parts. Bob Mackey (Falcon) The good news is that aviation cant based on the agent’s past history agrees, and points out that a 1967 insurance capacity is in the expansion with the applicant, and in light of the Piper Cherokee valued at $35,000 will phase of its perennial boom-bust cycle. underwriter’s past experience with the generate a $600 premium for liability More companies are coming into the agent. In many cases, this can result in and physical damage coverage, while market, competition for business is insurance being obtained with fewer the same pilot will get at quote for up, and premium rates are softening, conditions, or at a better price, or $2,200 to $2,500 on a new $125,000 and actually coming down in some where it might not have been obtain- S-LSA. He notes that the hull rate for instances. However, the insurance able at all under other circumstances. the much older Cherokee will actually companies are most interested in the be lower per thousand than the new larger accounts, such as airlines, cor- Hey, This Is Better Than Last Year! S-LSA, opposite of what you might porate flight departments and FBOs, expect, but due to the factors men- where they find the greatest potential Bob Mackey, lead broker/agent in tioned by Jim Lauerman (Avemco). for profit. Small policies on Sport charge of EAA-sponsored insurance Pilot-eligible aircraft offer much less programs through Falcon Insurance Rental & Instruction Coverage opportunity for profit, unless the insur- Agency, agrees with Jeff (Johnson Can Be Tough ance company focuses on this segment Ins.) and Jim (Avemco) that the avia- of the aviation insurance market. tion insurance market is expanding at There are other problem areas for Fortunately for us, several avia- this time, offering improving oppor- SP-LSA insurance as well. Jeff Ras- tion insurance companies are doing tunities for pilots wanting to obtain mussen (Johnson Ins.) points out that just that. According to Jim Lauerman, coverage on their Sport Pilot-eligible coverage for rental and instruction President of Avemco Insurance Com- aircraft. He notes that several compa- remains scarce and expensive. The pany, their business model of on-line nies have focused on this segment of premium depends upon the number direct operations without agents in the the market, which results, he says, not of seats and hull value, but as an field is ideally suited to the Sport Pilot- so much in lower premiums, but in example, a newer Cessna 172 valued Light Sport Aircraft world, and enables the companies’ willingness to take on at $100,000 will generate a rental and them to accumulate a sufficiently large risks they might not have assumed a instruction premium of $8-10,000 per book of business in this area to be prof- year or two ago, such as a student in a year, adding about $30 per hour to a itable and responsive to this segment homebuilt, a low-time tailwheel pilot, line aircraft flying 300 hours per year. of the market. If your application fits or a short grass strip. That’s a lot of flying for even a rental the Avemco profile, which is limited to Jeff Rasmussen (Johnson Ins.) aircraft, and when you add another privately-owned, personally-flown air- notes that there does not appear to be $30 or more per hour for fuel, the craft and non-commercial flying clubs, much of a difference in quoted pre- hourly rental cost soars beyond the you should consider going on line and miums for Sport Pilots versus Private reach of many renters. getting a quote. Pilots, or between pilots operating Most insurers will not be interested The other business model in the with medical certificates versus the in a small or part-time flight instruc- aviation insurance industry includes driver’s license “medical.” For ex- Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 43 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 WISDOT_PageHead 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 1

Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics David M. Greene, Director P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914 (608) 266-3351 www.dot.wisconsin.gov

the entire state is available all on one side. We also wanted to respond to a common complaint about previous charts that they were cluttered with too much information, and that they were hard to read. Starting with a clean slate, we decided to not depict obstructions less than 500 feet above ground level. This removed a great deal of the clutter. After we made this decision, the FAA decided that it will remove these ob- stacles from their World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) for the same reason. Another way we simplified the chart was to remove transition areas (magenta rings or keyholes that depicted areas where Class E airspace begins at 700 AGL) around airports with instrument approaches. This “de- cluttered” the chart a great deal and aligned us with WAC charts that are on the same 1:100,000 scale. While we kept VORs on the chart, we do not show Victor airways. Many Wisconsin Publishes 2008-09 Aeronautical Chart pilots commented favorably on this change after seeing a draft of the by Jeffery Taylor chart. They noted that with the wide- Aviation Consultant spread use of GPS, the Victor airways or over 40 In the spring of 2007, we committed are of little use to them on this chart. years, the to the goal of creating the chart in- At airports, we show the general Wisconsin house using Computer-Aided-Design direction of the runways, along with DOTF Bureau of (CAD) software currently used for the airport identifier. We removed the Aeronautics has airport construction design drawings CTAF and runway lengths since they published an aero- and the talent of bureau staff. This are available in the Airport Facility Di- nautical chart of was a unique opportunity to revise the rectory and Sectional Charts. Speaking the state of Wis- chart giving us total control over what of airports, we now only show private- consin. Carl Guell, data is included on the chart while use airports that have paved runways Jeffery Taylor Chief of Aviation saving a significant amount of money at least 3,000 feet long. Education and Safety, was instrumen- in development cost. In addition to the cost savings, tal in creating the first chart in 1967. The chart’s primary purpose is for creating a new aeronautical chart in- The goal of the original chart was to flight planning, and not to be used in house will reap several other benefits. simplify navigational planning, and in flight. With that in mind, we wanted One is that we now have total control that spirit we have revised and simpli- to capitalize on the chart’s unique over updates we receive from the fied the 2008-09 edition. layout as a wall planning chart, where chart bulletins in the AF/D. We also 40 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE envision creating the large wall-planning chart on the Sectional scale, which we have not produced since 2000. Another benefit is that we will be able to create an on-line version on our website, where each public-use airport will have a “hot spot” link to our airport directory page. The cover of this chart is also significant in that it depicts the winning entries from this year’s Wisconsin Aviation Art Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “Postage Stamp,” and is represented by the borders around each entry. Three age groups are represented, 6 to 9 years old, 10 to 13, and 14 to 17. The bureau is excited to foster and recognize youth participation in aviation. The original artwork will be on display in the Capitol (L/R) Jeffery Taylor of the WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics, and q FAASTeam volunteer, Richard Morey (CFII) of Morey Airplane Rotunda in late June this year. Company, at a pilot safety seminar, which Morey hosted April 19 at Middleton Municipal Airport-Morey Field (C29), Middleton, Wis.

Radar Coverage In Central, Western & Northwestern Wisconsin Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center’s (ARTCC) radar coverage, CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – Radar allowing them to provide much better coverage in central, western, and low altitude service. Although this northwestern Wisconsin is not as doesn’t completely solve all radar good as it could potentially be. This issues, it does address concerns in shortfall has caused delays and limited western and central Wisconsin. Once service to aircraft operating at airports implemented, aircraft operating within in this part of the state. Recently, the 60 nautical miles of Volk Field will Wisconsin Department of Transpor- benefit from radar coverage up to tation initiated a series of meetings 6,000 feet lower than that associated between the Federal Aviation Ad- with current FAA capabilities. This ministration, Department of Defense process still has a ways to go, though. (Volk Field), and airport managers Control Tower at Volk Field, Camp Douglas, Dedicated communications lines to of the affected airports to find solu- Wisconsin give Volk Field’s digital radar data to tions to this dilemma. As a result of Minneapolis ARTCC must still be in- these meetings, it was decided that the (DACR) at Volk Field Air National stalled, and this project isn’t expected new Digital Approach Control Radar Guard Base (KVOK) could augment to be completed until late 2009. q

Aviation Weather Safety… A Priority In Wisconsin (WisDOT) continues their commit- ment to airfield weather safety with the use of many programs and sys- MADISON, WIS. – Most avia- tems. One system that improves the tion experts trace efforts to improve overall safety of runways and airfields runway safety back to one of the most is an Automated Weather Observing catastrophic events in airport his- System (AWOS). tory, which took place in the Canary Wisconsin airports use AWOS to Islands on March 27, 1977. Two 747 help pilots and airport officials make planes collided, leaving 583 people informed decisions about safety. dead. Since then, airfield safety These systems provide continuous, continues to be emphasized among real-time weather reports, without airports throughout the United States human involvement, for users of and several of the FAA’s runway aviation facilities. A new report is safety programs have yielded positive generated every minute from sensors results. located near the touchdown zone of There are many factors that con- the runway. The weather reports gen- tribute to runway safety issues, one of erated by the AWOS are made avail- which is extreme weather. The Wis- able to airport personnel via operator consin Department of Transportation terminals and to pilots via high qual- JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 ity, digitized voice transmissions over program was designed to be easily ex- four airports across the state – Sha- a VHF transmitter or navigational aid. panded to include additional airports, wano Municipal, Platteville Munici- The information is also available by while ensuring consistent pricing and pal, Viroqua Municipal and Middleton telephone for flight planning. service over the life of the program. Municipal. The Vaisala AWOS provides each As new technology such as present The contract provides for new airport with connection to the Nation- weather and thunderstorm sensors AWOS III models to be installed at all al Airspace Data Interchange Net- became available, they were added four airports. Vaisala will also provide work (NADIN) through its AviMet™ to each new AWOS, giving WisDOT siting, 7460 submittal and Federal Datalink service. This makes the air- the flexibility to adapt their AWOS Communications Commission (FCC) port’s AWOS observations available program to advances in technology licensing for each AWOS, as well as for preflight briefing from anywhere and changes in the aviation weather complete installation and one year of in the nation, and puts the community community. maintenance. The airports will also re- on the official “weather map.” In ad- On-site AWOS have been reported ceive AviMet® Display and AviMet® dition, AviMet Data Link ensures that to increase airport utilization and Datalink service to the National AWOS observations are available to safety by providing pilots with accu- Aerospace Data Interchange Network the local community through weather- rate and reliable weather information. (NADIN) for one year. Installations related internet sites, the Weather Eliminating remote altimeter penalties will be completed in 2008 and 2009. Channel, and in National Weather allows use of the lowest published “The AWOS are much sought after Service forecasts. minimum descent altitude during pieces of equipment by the airports. For more than 15 years, the State instrument approaches. They know that having an AWOS will of Wisconsin has partnered with Vais- For the communities surrounding lead to increased aviation traffic and ala to enhance aviation weather safety the airports with the new or updated commerce in their communities, even throughout the state. The relationship AWOS, these additions equate to more under adverse weather conditions,” began in 1992, with the first AWOS than increased safety on the airfield. said Craig Butler, WisDOT Airport En- installation at Central Wisconsin Air- These communities will finally find gineer Specialist and Project Manager. port. At that time, Wisconsin looked themselves on the weather map, so to Also under the new contract, two to Vaisala to deliver a contract that speak, which will lead to increased air airports, Central Wisconsin and Rice would include all aspects of an AWOS traffic. This increase ultimately leads Lake Regional, received upgrades to program, from siting and installation, to financial stimulus and growth in the the most recent AWOS models. These through ongoing maintenance and local economy. airports had some of the oldest AWOS communication services. It was also In November 2007, the State of in the state and will benefit from a crucial that the contract provide for Wisconsin awarded a half-million-dol- higher degree of reliability with their the addition of new sites over the life lar contract to Vaisala Inc., a Finland- new systems. When all of the instal- of the program. based technology company that lations are completed later this year, Vaisala developed a complete develops and manufactures electronic the total number of AWOS sites in AWOS program that consolidated the measurement products, solutions and Wisconsin will stand at 36, giving the state’s airport weather needs under a related services. This contract pro- state an extensive aviation weather single point-of-contact. The AWOS vides for the installation of AWOS at safety network. q

He l i c o p t e r Sp e c i a l t i e s Fr o m Pa g e 32 program director asked him if he ter who helped him write a business the move created a large void in the would be interested in completing start-up plan. region for a full-service helicopter their new helicopter with medical After completing their first aircraft operation. equipment, state-of-the-art navigation- in 6 months and 4,000 man-hours, After Omniflight’s move, a few al equipment, interior/exterior light- “Flight for Life” was so pleased with employees worked for the company ing, and paint. After recruiting some their work that they immediately gave out of their homes in various sup- of his friends that had worked for Freeman and his crew their second port roles, and tried to convince Mrs. Omniflight, Freeman took the contract helicopter. Those two aircraft resulted Parker of the need for a satellite in 2000. in 10 months worth of work, and Free- facility in the region. Once they real- Freeman started Helicopter Spe- man has not looked back since. ized that this would not happen, these cialties with a rented hangar, his home Helicopter Specialties currently employees – including Freeman – quit computer, a fax machine, his wire receives work from four different in 1998. stamping machine, personal tools, lots operators with over 500 helicop- While Jim Freeman was doing of caffeine, and assistance from the ters between them, and many other contract maintenance service for University of Wisconsin Small Busi- owners/operators throughout the “Flight for Life” in Milwaukee, the ness Development Center in Whitewa- United States. 42 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Helicopter Specialties currently certificates. copter. Most recently, they have added employs a staff of 15 technicians, two Helicopter Specialties’ FAA repair a Sagem avionics dealership and they logistics people, a chief inspector, station certificate covers 21 models of are finalizing their Turbomeca engine business manager and Jim Freeman helicopters for maintenance, compo- service center. as president. In addition, Freeman is nents, avionics/airframe electrical in- Helicopter Specialties has been an avionics, airframe and powerplant stallations, and pitot/static/transponder recognized by the Federal Avia- technician with inspection authoriza- certifications. The company has four tion Administration for 100 percent tion, a certified flight instructor for manufacturer service center contracts employee participation in training fixed-wing aircraft, and holds com- covering 18 models with Bell, Euro- programs resulting in two diamond mercial fixed and rotorwing pilot copter, Enstrom and Robinson Heli- awards. q

SP-LSA Ai r c r a f t Fr o m Pa g e 39 ficult to insure, requiring close coop- ing for the Sport Pilot-Light Sport tion operation at any cost, nor could eration and communication between Aircraft movement, despite some such an operation ever earn back the the aircraft vendors and the underwrit- initial and continuing challenges. The premium, even if the coverage was ers to get over the initial hurdles. Experimental Aircraft Association made available. Perhaps Avemco’s (EAA) in its third annual evaluation promised introduction of a rental/ The Future Looks Bright... of this new segment of recreational instruction policy for part-time flight Get Some Dual & Be Happy aviation released last August (2007), instructors later this year will change concurs. EAA predicts that the entry that, although the premiums would All three aviation profession- of Cessna and Cirrus into this market need to be dramatically lower to make als interviewed for this article agree will cause insurance availability to it feasible for most part-time CFIs on many things, most notably that “improve dramatically.” It certainly intending to utilize their own light adequate dual transition training is can’t hurt! aircraft. critical to the successful operation of Bottom Line: The picture is posi- Other aviation insurance problem Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft for those tive. Sport Pilot training appears ad- areas include converting Experimen- pilots who have not received their ini- equate with few problems showing up, tal-Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSAs), tial flight training in these aircraft. It except in the area of transition training some of which are virtually impos- appears that insurers will increasingly of returning pilots, which can easily sible to cover, while others are be pushing aircraft vendors to offer be addressed by the CFI community. experiencing few problems. Powered transition training programs, and that Availability and cost of SP-LSA insur- parachutes and weight-shift aircraft these vendors will do so in order to ance is good and getting better as the have had little luck obtaining cover- better enable their customers to obtain insurance industry cycles to expand- age, but the introduction of a new coverage at favorable rates. This is a ing capacity and increased competi- EAA-sponsored program for these good and sensible development. tion, and as insurers become more aircraft might be changing that in the Rasmussen, Mackey and Lauerman comfortable and experienced with future. New aircraft designs without a also agree that, all in all, the aviation new categories of pilots and aircraft. proven track record are also more dif- insurance picture is steadily improv- Life is good. q Omnni 10/8/04 5:12 PM Page 1 4*/(-&4
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Untitled-1 1 1/11/08 5:00:49 PM The Summer Season by Gary Workman, Director A number of our airports have his- Minnesota is to consistently practice MnDOT Office of Aeronautics torical information readily available, solid planning, preparation, and safety and you can just about count on the techniques. Be a good role model he summer fact that there will be someone around when you fly. Make sure that you are season often that will happily share the history and prepared and proficient before you appears to be impact of that airport. What an excit- take off. Please take the time to get tooT short to most of ing adventure that can be! a thorough weather briefing before us. But it is a great Take advantage of the season to you fly. We all know how quickly the time to fly to Min- upgrade your skills and practice them weather can change. nesota’s many great as often as you can. Then you will feel We want you to have the opportu- airports and see more confident and prepared to visit nity to visit many airports around the what they and their the variety of airports we have here in state this summer and have the chance communities have to Minnesota. to truly enjoy the beauty that IS offer. It is also a great way to explore The most important thing you can Minnesota, especially in the summer the aviation history of Minnesota. do for yourself and for aviation in season. q

Illusions In Flight much time doing. That is night flying. approach lights and/or runway lights Now is a great time to ask yourself if may cause the illusion of being at by Dan McDowell you are prepared for flight when the a shorter distance from the runway. Public Affairs Coordinator sun goes down. Do you recall the illu- Over-flying terrain which has few Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics sions of flight that can seriously affect lights to provide height cues may your night flying abilities and vision? cause the pilot to fly a lower than lying for most aviators is more They are the Coriolis Illusion, normal approach. than just fun. It is their passion. Graveyard Spiral, Somatogravic Il- Lights along the ground such as It is what many truly live for. lusion, False Horizon, Autokinesis, roadway lights, can give the pilot the ItF carries the weight of importance Elevator Illusion, Inversion Illusion, illusion of a runway. Strip malls and of breath to many. But, whatever the Ground Lighting Illusion, and Vection even parking ramps can have night case, at a basic level, those who fly Illusion. Some of these illusions may lighting that can be easily mistaken generally do so for the love of flying. lead to spatial disorientation with a for a runway or taxiway. In areas of Now, after what seemed like an potential result of loss of aircraft con- the country where there is little or no interminable long winter, we are trol, while others may lead to signifi- terrain lighting, a moving passenger moving deeply into the most active cant landing errors. All these are well train can give the illusion of a runway. flying season in Minnesota. Summer, explained in the Airman’s Information Even very (long) driveways that are even with all its beauty, can easily Manual (AIM), Chapter 8, but let’s relatively straight can appear (from present pilots with rapidly changing take a quick look at two that aren’t the air) like runways in sparsely popu- weather scenarios that can quickly frequently discussed. lated areas. Their length can also add become dangerous. Most experienced One illusion that is probably more to the illusion of excessive altitude. pilots are well aware of the trials and common than most people realize is One way to avoid falling into the tribulations of thunderstorms and the Ground Lighting Illusion. With frightening grip of this illusion is by rapidly moving fronts and prepare for the prevalence of urban and suburban using your VOR or ADF if available. that with proper review and prepara- sprawl nearly everywhere it seems, Also, look for the airport beacon. tions. this illusion can be a growing problem The second illusion for this discus- But there is another part of flying for aviators. When few lights illumi- sion is called the Vection Illusion. The that many VFR pilots may not spend nate the surrounding terrain, bright Vection Illusion is the sensation of 44 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE self-motion induced by relative move- diate response to jam on the brakes turn can cause an unaware pilot to im- ment of viewed objects. Most people because the motion was assumed to mediately reduce power, placing them have experienced this illusion on be your vehicle and not the vehicle in a position (incorrectly) that could the ground at a stop light. It happens beside yours. lead to possible stall conditions, or to when the vehicle beside yours starts One can experience a similar illu- make a dangerously low approach. a slow movement forward. Your re- sion when decending at night through Be sure you understand the various sponse is to jam on the brakes harder a layer of clouds. The forward motion illusions that can occur. Make sure than normal, thinking that you’re and angle of decent of the aircraft in you are current with night flying and moving backward. This illusion is reference to the cloud material im- ground operations of your aircraft. If caused by motion detection in your mediately outside the aircraft with the you don’t have an instrument rating, peripheral vision. The brain detects a reflection of the strobes, wingtip lights take the time to upgrade to an instru- difference in relative motion at a rate and landing lights, can give a pilot the ment rating this summer. The invest- differential greater than that assumed impression they are moving at a much ment can quickly pay for itself when by the brain. That triggers the imme- greater speed than desired. This in you experience an illusion in flight. q

The Value of A Really “Next morning (Sunday), I opened dropped a screw, which he was unable up the hangar and stood there trying to find, so he installed a replacement Good Preflight to decide whether or not a preflight screw. It did not occur to him that the by Dan McDowell inspection was really necessary. After- screw had chosen to lodge in the gap all, I had worked on it all the previous between my tail wheel and elevator. he following bit of wisdom day, so what could possibly be wrong? “Never again did I have to debate was provided to this author to Discretion being the better part, etc., I whether or not to preflight. Failure to be shared with all. This was started my ‘walk around.’ do the check at that point could have doneT in an effort to remind every- “Arriving at the elevator, I tenta- cost me my life and possibly the lives one how important and necessary a tively lifted it and was met by a grind- of innocent people on the ground.” thorough preflight inspection is for ing noise.... and a surface that jammed The point is quite clear! Never fail any aircraft. In the following story, in the ‘up’ position. My flashlight and to do a thorough preflight. When you only the names have been changed for a fine screwdriver revealed all. I found do a preflight inspection, do it as if obvious reasons. one small screw about #4 size where it your life depends on it because, as we A little tale about that tenant and shouldn’t be. have seen, it does! q his Beech! “The tail group of the Beech hung “On Saturday, I had worked all day over the rear of the RF4 and it turned EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to Jim on the RF4, changed the oil, cleaned out that the evening before, after I N and Bob R for providing this info to and polished, etc., then buttoned it up, had left, my neighbor came in and share. Bob was a B52 pilot for the U.S. shutting the hangar doors about 7:30 climbed up to replace the broken red Air Force, and Jim was a Royal Air pm. lens on the beacon atop the fin. He Force pilot and flew whatever they had. Thomas K. Sorel Appointed Commissioner of Business Administration Degree Of Minnesota Department of Transportation from Thomas College in Maine; and experience in executive management, ST. PAUL, MINN. sota Division Office of the FHWA in project management and conflict man- – Tom Sorel, 51, St. Paul; as a member of the steward- agement. of Woodbury, ship/oversight group and team leader Sorel was in Washington when he Minn., began of major projects in the Washington, got the call August 1, 2007, that the his position as D.C. FHWA Office of Infrastructure; I-35W bridge over the Mississippi the Minnesota as U.S. Department of Transporta- River had collapsed. Hours later, he Commissioner of tion intermodal liaison for the 2002 was on a flight to Minnesota, along- Transportation in Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake side other transportation officials and April 2008. He has City; and as director of planning and Minnesota lawmakers. At the time, no Tom Sorel 30 years of experi- program development in FHWA’s one knew what caused the collapse, so ence with the U.S. regional office in Albany, New York. Sorel began searching for answers as Department of Transportation Federal Sorel has a Bachelor’s Degree in he found himself in a key role manag- Highway Administration (FHWA), as Civil Engineering from the State Uni- ing the federal response to the division administrator with the Minne- versity of New York, Buffalo; Master Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 52 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 fast & Fly-In. 7am-Noon. 269-945-6306. Barnstormers Tour. 712-322-2287. 15 re d w o o d Fa l l s (RWF), Mi nn . - Fly-In 19-21 Ne w Lo n d o n , Wis. - Powered Parachute CALENDAR Breakfast 8am-Noon. 507-641-2999. Association Fly-In 8am-Dark Each Day. Send the date, times, location 15 Ea g l e Ri v e r (EGV), Wis. - Pancake 608-314-1657. (INCLUDE CITY, STATE & AIRPORT I.D.), Breakfast & Brat Lunch 7am-3pm. 20-22 Ben t o n Ha r b o r (BEH), Mi c h . - WWII and contact person’s telephone number, 715-479-7442. Aircraft On Display & Reenactments. address & email address for reference. 15 Mi ne r a l Po i n t (MRJ), Wis. - Breakfast 269-927-3194 x11. www.swmiairport.com First 15 words FREE! 7am-1pm at Iowa County Airport. 20-22* gr a n d Ma r a i s (Y98), Mi c h . - Splash-In For larger listing, 608-987-9931. 2008 at Noon. Floatplane land on the bay Refer To Classified Ad Section 15 Pa l m y r a (88C), Wis. - Fathers Day Fly-In and conventional gear planes at Y98. On Page 60. 7am-Noon. 262-495-4342. See www.grandmaraismichigancom. Email: info@midwestflyer.com 15 hu t c h i n s o n (HCD), Mi nn . - Breakfast 906-494-2700. – or Mail To – 8am-Noon & Pork Chop Dinner 4-7pm. 21 ga y l o r (GLR), Mi c h . - Gaylor Airfair Midwest Flyer Magazine 320-587-3802. 10am-5pm. 989-732-4218. www.gaylor- P.O. 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(Rain Date 29th) 7am-1pm. 608-522-4450 / 393-9014. 18-22 os a g e Be a c h (K15), Mo. - Annual 701-952-1515. 15 ca nb y (CNB), Mi nn . - Canby Airshow National Cherokee Convention & Fly-In. 28* os h k o s h (S17), Wis. - Planes, Manes & (Noon) & Fly-In Belgium Waffle Breakfast Details @ cherokeeflyin.com. Automobiles 7am-3pm. P51 “Mustang” & 6am-2pm. 507-829-9608. 19-20 co un c i l Bl u f f s (CBF), Io w a - American Ford Mustang Sports Car. 920-426-6135. 15 ha s t i n g s (9D9), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- 46 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 28* Mi d l a n d (3BS), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- lon.715-339-3701/2626. AFB Air Show featuring the USAF Thun- fast at Jack Barstow Airport 7-11am. 5* ch e t e k (Y23), Wis. - Hosting a Street derbirds. http://public.grandforks.amc. 989-274-1683. Rod/Collector Car Show 9am. Adjacent af.mil 28-29* ho w e l l (OZW), Mi c h . - Michigan Chal- to airport craft fair & horse pull. No fuel 19 wa s h i n g t o n Is l a n d (2P2), Wis. - Washing- lenge Balloonfest (offsite) Livingston sales (8am-4pm). 715-456-8415. ton Island Whitefish Boil Fly-In 11am- County Airport 7am-4pm (Breakfast & 5* le e ’s Summ i t (LXT), Mo. - Breakfast & 1pm. 920-847-2770.. Lunch). 517-223-8735. Lunch 7:30am-2pm. B-17. 816-550-3413. 19* ke n t l a n d , In d . - Hog Roast & 28-29* Ba r a b o o , Wis. - Airshow at Baraboo-Dells 5-6 Tr a v e r s e Ci ty (TVC), Mi c h . - 2008 Na- Home Made Ice Cream 10am-3pm. Airport. www.baraboodellsairshow.com tional Cherry Festival Air Show at Cherry 219-474-9080. 29 ca l e d o n i a (CHU), Mi n n . - Fly-In Break- Capital Airport Featuring the Blue Angels 19-20 du l ut h (DLH), Mi n n . - The Duluth fast. 507-450-2095. (1pm). www.cherryfestival.org/ Airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue 29 Ti p t o n (8C4), Io w a - Fly-In & Open 5-6 wa t e r v l i e t (40C), Mi c h . - Steak Fry Angels and Canadian Forces Snowbirds. House - Lion’s Lunch 9am-3pm. www. (5th 11am-4pm) & Pancake Break- www.duluthairshow.com/2008/ (Check tiptoniowa.org/airport.htm fast (6th 7-Noon) Fly-In & Camp-In. NOTAMS). 29 St. Cl o u d , Mi n n . - Granite City Festival 269-463-5532. 19-20 Sh i o c t o n (W34), Wis. - Eagle Wing Fly-In Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 8am-1pm. 6 aust i n (AUM), Mi n n . - Pancake Breakfast & Fly-Mart. 434-585-2727. 320-255-7292. 7am-1pm. 507-433-7115. 20 pr e st o n (FKA), Mi n n . - Fillmore County 29 Sp r i n g f i e l d , Mi n n . - Breakfast 7am-Noon 6* wi n o n a (ONA), Mi n n . - Breakfast Airport Fly-In Omelet Breakfast. 7:30am- in Conjunction with Riverside Days. 7:30-11:30am & Free Airshow 10:30am 12:30pm. 507-765-2582. 507-723-6343. (field will be closed during airshow) 20 Ta y l o r v i l l e (TAZ), Il l . - Fly-In Break- 29 rio (94C), Wis. - Pancake Breakfast 507-452-2220. fast 7-11am at the B&L Hangar. at Gilbert Field Airport 7am-Noon. 6-11* po i n t Lo o k o ut (PLK), Mo. - Annual 217-226-4005. 920-992-3038. Cessna 170 Ass’n Convention. 20* ca ss e l t o n (5N8), N.D. - Planes on the 29 aitkin (AIT), Mi n n . - Fly-In & Clas- www.cessna170.org. Plaines Pancake Breakfast. 9am-2pm. sic Car Show - Wild Rice & Pancake 7-10* Bu r l i n g t o n (BRL), Io w a - American 701-347-0201. 7-11am. Brats & Burgers 11am-3pm. Yankee Ass’n Convention. www.aya.org 20* fo r e st Ci ty (FXY), Io w a - Pancake 218-927-4104. 12 ka n k a k e e (IKK), Il l . - Fly-In Pig Roast Breakfast 7am-Noon. 641-581-2880. 29 we l l s (68Y), Mi n n . - Harry’s Hawk Fly-In at Greater Kankakee Airport. 6am-9pm. 23-26* wa us a u (AUW), Wis. - Ercoupe Owners Breakfast 7am-Noon. 507-553-5028. 815-529-3000. Club Annual Convention. 715-573-7063. 29 Mi d l a n d (3BS), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- 12 Su p e r i o r (SVW), Wis. - Pancake 23-27* cl i n t o n (CWI), Io w a - Cessna 150-152 fast 7-11am at Jack Barstow Airport. Breakfast at Superior Bong Field 8-11am. Annual Int’l Fly-In. 805-461-1958. 989-274-1683. 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org 24-26 ke o k u k , Io w a - ILPA - IBDA. L-Birds 29* hi l l s d a l e (JYM), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- 12 la r c h w o o d (7IA2), Io w a - Annual Zang- Fly-In. Formation school, many activities. fast 7am-Noon. 517-437-4755. ger Fly-In at the Zangger Airport. Pilot All Warbirds are welcome. Contact Irv 29* rio (94C), Wis. - Pancake Breakfast Poker Run & Flour Bombing 2-3pm. Lindner 319-524-6378 or 6203. 7am-Noon. 920-992-3038. BBQ Pork Supper 5-7pm. 605-370-1139. 25-27 Br o d h e a d (C37), Wis. - Hatz/Pietenpol 29* Sa n d us k y (Y83), Mi c h . - Thumbest Fly-In 12* ea st Ta w a s (6D9), Mi c h . - Pancake Fly-In. www.eaa431.org Breakfast 8am-Noon. 810-837-0850. Breakfast & Brat Lunch 7am-Noon at 25-27 deKa l b (DKB), Il l . - Breakfast Fly-In Iosco County Airport. Car Show & (26 & 27), Pig Roast (27), Dance (27) & JULY 2008 Summerfest. 989-362-5832. Camping at Airport. [email protected] 2-6 Ba tt l e Cr e e k (BTL), Mi c h . - 2008 Battle 12* Me n o m o n i e (LUM), Wis. - Pancake Break- 26 no r t h w o o d (4V4), N.D. - Old Fashioned Creek’s Field of Flight Air Show & Bal- fast 7am-Noon. 715-233-5636. Saturday Fly-In. 218-779-2928. loon Festival at the W. K. Kellogg Airport. 12* Mo u n t Ve r n o n (MVN), Il l . - Breakfast 26 Si r e n (RZN), Wis. - Pancake Breakfast Featuring the Thunderbirds and Etc. 8-11am. 618-244-7746. Late Morning - Early Afternoon Grilled www.bcballoons.com/ 13 Mi d d l e t o n (C29), Wis. - Fly-In Breakfast Hamburger & Brat Lunch 8:30am- 3-6 le e ’s Summ i t (LXT), Mo. - B-17 Alumi- 7:30am-Noon at Middleton Municipal- 2:30pm. at Burnett County Airport. num Overcast & Pancake Breakfast. Morey Field Airport. 608-836-1711. 715-529-5260. 816-358-1458. 13 Tw o Ha r b o r s (TWM), Mi n n . - Pancake 26-27 Sh i o c t o n (W34), Wis. - Pancake 4 Mo u n t Mo r r i s (C55), Il l . - Breakfast Breakfast at the Richard B. Helgeson Breakfast. Live Band on Saturday Night. at the Ogle County Airport 7-11am. Airport 7am-1pm. 218-834-4392. www.shioctonairport.com 815-732-7268. 13 al p e n a (APN), Mi c h . - Fly-In Lunch 28-8/3 os h k o s h , Wis. - EAA AirVenture. 4 Big Ra p i d s (RQB), Mi c h . - Freedom 10:30am-1:30pm. 989-354-5465. www.airventure.org Airfest 2008 7am-3pm at Roben-Hood 13 ch e s a n i n g (50G), Mi c h . - Pancake Airport. Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. Hot Breakfast 6:30-11am at Howard Nixon AUGUST 2008 Dogs 11:30am-3pm. Etc. www.freedo- Memorial Airport. 810-513-4255. 7/28-8/3Os h k o s h , Wis. - EAA AirVenture. mairfest.com 13* gr e e n w o o d /Wo n d e r La k e (10C), Il l . - www.airventure.org 4* Ma tt o o n (MTO), Il l . -Airshow 08 at Coles FlapJack Breakfast 8am-Noon at Galt 2* Sh a w a n o (3WO), Wis. - Community Fly County Airport. www.colescountyairport. Field Airport. Airplane Wash 9am-Noon. Out 8am-Noon. 800-235-8528. com. 217-234-7120. 815-444-7784. 2-3* humb o l d t (OK7), Io w a - Breakfast (7am- 5 ph i l l i p s , Wis. - Float-In/Fly-In at Price 13* gr a n tsbu r g (GTG), Wis. - Breakfast. Noon on 3rd Only) & River Fest Celebra- County Airport & Long Lake. Breakfast 715-653-2619. tion. 515-332-1863. 8-11am & Lunch 11am-1pm. Served At 18-19 da yt o n , Oh i o - National Aviation Hall of 3* lo n g v i l l e (XVG), Mi n n . - Pancake Break- Airport. Airshow 11am & 2pm. Events Fame. www.nationalaviation.org fast Fly-In 8am-Noon. 218-363-3267. All Day. Being held in conjunction 19 gr a n d Fo r k s (RDR), N.D.. - Thunder 3* ha r t f o r d (HXF), Wis. - Hootie’s Fly-In. with the Chains of Lakes Triath- Over The Red River - 2008 Grand Forks Pancake Breakfast & Brat Lunch 7am- JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47 3pm. Field Open House & Fly-In 0800-1600. 24 co t t a g e Gr o v e (87Y), Wis. - Brat-N-Bean 8* Hu t c h i n s o n (KHUT), Ka n . - Fly, Golf, & GA Fly-In (Pre-registration Required Feed. 11am-3pm. [email protected] Dine. Come golf Prairie Dunes, site of 1-800-972-8673). WisDOT VFR-IFR 24 cu m b e r l a n d (UBE), Wis. - Pancake the 2006 Sr. Open Championship! This Seminars, Static Military Aircraft Breakfast 7-11am. Aerobatic Demon- private course is ranked 24th national Display Etc. www.volkfield.ang.af.mil stration 11-Noon (Field Will Be Closed) & 25th worldwide. In addition, the 8th 16 Fo r e s t La k e (25D), Mi n n . - Fly-In & Open Camping on Field. hole is considered the best hole in the House 10am-4pm. Brats, Burgers & Ice 24 Bu r l i n g t o n (BUU), Wis. - Lions Breakfast country. We’ve arranged for a special Cream. Grass Runway. 651-776-1717. & Fire Dept. Lunch. Display of antique afternoon tournament open to the first 16* La p e e r (D95), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- tractors & cars. 262-945-5920. 12 people who sign up. A steak dinner fast 7am-? & Lapeer Days Festival. 24* ro c h e ll e , Ill . - Pork Chop Lunch 11am- will be provided following the tourna- 810-664-6966. 3pm. 815-562-8619. ment. August 15th is the rain date. Call 16* no r t hp o r t (5D5), Mi c h . - Pancake Break- 27 Bl a k e s b u r g (IA27), Io w a - Antique Air- for fee information and sign up. Ami fast 8am-Noon at the Woolsey Memorial plane Association Fly-In. www.antiqueair- 620-694-2692. Airport. 231-386-5762. field.com/ 8-10 st o r m La k e (SLB), Io w a - Fly Iowa 16* Ho ll a n d (HLM), Mi c h . - AirAffair at Park 30* sh e ll La k e (SSQ), Wis. - Pancake Break- 2008 Wings, Wheels and Water. Township Airport 7am-3:30pm. fast 7-11:30am. 715-635-8695. 515-964-1398. www.flyiowa.org or 17 Br o o kf i e ld (02C), Wis. - Ice Cream 30-31 re d Wi n g (RGK), Mi n n . - Wings of Free- contact Chuck McDonald 515-964-1398. Social & Chicken & Corn Roast Lunch dom/Salute to Veterans Airsho at Red 9 ri c e La k e , Wis. - Fly-In at Rice Lake Noon-5pm. 262-781-4213. Wing Regional Airport located in Pierce Regional Airport - Carl’s Field. Pancake 17 ma n k a t o (MKT), Mi n n . - Pancake Break- County, Wisconsin Breakfast 7-10am. Lunch 11am-1pm. fast. 507-345-1510. 30-9/1 cl e v e l e a n d , Oh i o - Cleveland National Air Aerobatic Flying 11-11:30am. www. 17 mo n o n a (7C3), Io w a - Pancake Breakfast Show featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels & ricelakeairport.com 7am-Noon. 563-539-2640. etc. www.clevelandairshow.com 9 ne w Ho l s t e i n (8D1), Wis. - Wheels & 17 to m a h a w k (TKV), Wis. - Pancake 31 mo n d o v i (W269), Wis. - Log Cabin Airport Wings 2008. Breakfast & Lunch Served. Breakfast, Live Music, Skydivers & more. Annual Fly-In 10am. Lunch @ Noon. 7am-3pm. www.atoztradin.com/8d1.html 7:30am-6pm. 715-499-3315. Grass Strip. 715-287-4205. 9 Br i g h t o n (45G), Mi c h . - Fly-In/Cruise-In. 17 Pal y n e s v i l e , Wis. - Breakfast & Air Show Great Family Fun with good food. www. (10:30am & 12:30pm) 7:30am-1pm. SEPTEMBER 2008 brightonairport.org 320-243-3714. 1 sh e ld o n (SHL), Io w a - Sky-Hi Fly- 9* ma d i s o n , Wis. - Wisconsin Aviation 17 Jo l i e t (JOT), Ill . - EAA Warbirds of ers Flight Breakfast 6:30-11am. Hangar Dance 7-10pm. The orchestra America Squadron 4 BBQ. 847-356-9056 712-261-3320. is “Ladies Must Swing.” Costume www.warbirdsquadron4.org 1-7 ga l e s b u r g (GBG), Ill . - National Stear- Judging depicting WWII. Dance at 17* He r m a n (O6Y), Mi n n . - Pancake Breakfast man Fly-In. www.stearmanflyin.com Common Hangar - Wisconsin Aviation 7:30am-Noon. 320-677-2746. 7* ne w Ul m , Mi n n . Lions Fly-In Breakfast Executive Terminal. Tickets can be 17* ma s o n (TEW), Mi c h . - Mason Aviation 7:15am-12:15pm. 507-276-0233. purchased in advance “Ladies Must Days. Pancake Breakfast 7-11:30am. 6 su p e r i o r (SVW), Wis. - Pancake Swing”, PO Box 6161, Monona WI Lunch Noon-4pm. 517-351-0448. Breakfast at Superior Bong Field 8-11am. 53716-0161 - $10.00 in advance or 17* Bo y c e v i ll e (3T3), Wis. - Pancake & Sau- 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org $12.00 at the door. sage Breakfast 7-11am. 715-643-6100. 6 ma r s h a ll (RMY), Mi c h . - Full Breakfast 9* all e g a n (K35D), Mi c h . - West Michigan 20-24 miminiska Lo d g e , On t a r i o - Midwest Flyer 8am-Noon at the Brooks Field Airport. Fly-In. www.WestMichiganFlyIn.com for Canadian Fishing Fly-Out. For details 6 De c a t u r (DEC), Ill . - Fly-In Breakfast details. 269-673-4157. email [email protected] or call 8-11am. 217-795-2393. 9-10 De t r o i t (YIP), Mi c h . - Thunder Over 608-835-7063. Limited to first 20 people! 6 os c e o l a (OEO), Wis. - Wheels & Michigan. A Warbird Show. yankeeairmu- 22-24 ed i n b u r g (9ll 5), Ill . - Midwest Ultralight/ Wings Pancake Breakfast & Lunch. seum.org/airshow/ Light Aircraft Rendezvous. Sunrise- 715-294-2618. 10 ch e t e k (Y23), Wis. - Annual BBQ Charity Sunset. 217-623-5772. Monitor 122.9 6 tr a v e r s e Ci t y (TVC), Mi c h . - Wings Fly-In 10:30-3:30pm. Water Ski Show 22-24* DeKa lb (DKB), Ill . - Cornfest on the of Mercy CareAffaire TVC Pancake adjacent to fly-in. 715-456-8415. Airport (Runway 2/20 Only Open). Breakfast 7:30am-Noon at Cherry Capital 10 st. Pa u l (21D), Mi n n . - Pancake Bre 22nd (Noon-11pm), 23rd (9am-11pm) & Airport. 231-941-9764. akfast at Lake Elmo Airport 7am-Noon. 24th (9am-6pm). 815-748-2020. 6 wo r t h i n g t o n , Mi n n . - Fly-In & Air Show. www.eaa54.org 23 gu t t e n b e g , Io w a - Annual Abel Island Fly- 7 mi dl a n d (3BS), Mi c h . - Barstow Fall Fly- 10 Di c k i n s o n (DIK), N.D. - Planes on the In, Float-In, Potluck & BBQ at Abel Island In Pancake Breakfast at Jack Barstow Prairie. 701-483-1062. Airpark Noon-3pm. www.abelisland.com. Airport 7-11am. 989-274-1683. 10 apl e n a (APN), Mi c h . - Fly-In Lunch 319-480-0913. 7 ma pl e La k e , Mi n n . - Pork Chop Dinner 10:30am-1:30pm. www.gaasch.net/eaa 23 alp e n a (APN), Mi c h . - Wings Over Fly-In 11:30-2pm. 763-477-6021. 10 Qu e e n Ci t y (15MO), Mo. - Watermelon Alpena Air Show. www.wingsoveralpena. 10 os hk o s h (1WI1), Wis. - Chapter 252 Corn Fly-In & BBQ 2pm-?. 660-766-2644. com/woa2008.htm Roast at Williams Airport. Bring a dish to 10* me n d o t a (0C7), Ill . - Breakfast 7am- 23* ch i ll i c o t h e (CHT), Mo. - Breakfast 7am- pass. 5:30pm. 920-426-1854. Noon at Grandpa’s Farm Mendota Noon. 660-359-5396. 13 Fa r i i b a u l t , Mi n n . - Pancake Breakfast Airport. 815-453-2336. 23* gl e n c o e (GYL), Mi n n . - Sweet Corn 7am-Noon 15-17 ch i c a g o , Ill . - 50th Annual Chicago Air & Bratwurst Feed Fly-In 10am-2pm. 13-14 ea u Cl a i r e (EAU), Wis. - “2008 Chip- & Water Show. 15th - Aerobatic Flying, 320-238-2376. pewa Valley Airshow” at Chippewa Valley Beach Concert, Night Show & Fireworks 23-24 Ka n s a s Ci t y (MKC), Mo. - KC Aviation Regional Airport. Gates open at 8:30. Display. Expo & Air Show featuring the Thunder- Featuring Blue Angels & Golden Knights 16 ca m p Do u g l a s , Wis. - Biennial Volk birds. www.kcairshow.com/index.html plus many others. 888-523-FUNN. 48 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE www.chippewavalleyairshow.com 11 os h k o s h (OSH), Wis. - Chili Bash - bring 14 Mo u n t Mo r r i s (C55), Il l . - Fly-In your favorite batch of chili and/or a dish DECEMBER 2008 Breakfast 7am-Noon at the Ogle County to pass 3pm. www.eaa252.org 6 Co t t a g e Gr o v e (87Y), Wis. - Chili Fly-In Airport. 815-732-7268. 12 al p e n a (APN), Mi c h . - Fly-In Lunch 11am-2pm. [email protected] 20 ni l e s (3TR), Mi c h . - Fall Fly-In Breakfast 10:30am-1:30pm. www.gaascho.net/eaa 7am-Noon at the Jerry Tyler Memorial 12-16 Me m p h i s , Te n n . - Illuminating Engineer- MAY 2009 P Airport. 269-684-0972. ing Society (IES) Aviation Lighting Map to Miminiska4-6 ea u C2008l a i r e , W is3/19/08. - Wisconsin 2:59 Aviation PM Page 1 18-19* sh a k o p e e , Mi n n . - Minnesota Aviation Seminar at Peaboy Memphis Hotel. Conference at the Ramada Convention Trades Association Conference at the 662-869-8655. www.iesalc.org/ Center. 715-387-2211. Canterbury Inn. General Aviation Busi- 19 wa t e r v l i e t (40C), Mi c h . - Chili-Hop www.wiama.org/conference.htm ness Event of the Year! 651-450-6200. Fly-In 11am-4pm. Fall Color Hayrides. www.mnataonline.net 269-463-5532. 20-21 Be l l e v i l l e / Sc o t t Air Fo r c e Ba s e / 19 ta y l o r v i l l e (TAZ), Il l . - Fly-In Breakfast MidAm e r i c a Ai r p o r t (BLV), Il l . - Air Show 7-11am at B&L Hangar. www.eaa1315. Featuring the Thunderbirds. www.scot- com tairshow.com/ 25 de c a t u r (DEC), Il l . - Chili Day Fly-In 21 ow o s s o (RNP), Mi c h . - Fall Fly-In Pan- 11am-2pm. 217-795-2393. cake Breakfast. 989-743-4519. 21 hi n c k l e y (0C2), Il l . - Breakfast On The NOVEMBER 2008 Miminiska Grass 7am-Noon. 815-758-6948. 5-8 sa n Jo s e , Ca l i f . - AOPA Expo. www. 21 tu r t l e La k e (91N), N.D. - Fly-In Break- aopa.org fast. 701-448-2253. 21 ta y l o r v i l l e (TAZ), Il l . - Fly-In Break- fast 7-11am at the B&L Hangar. Fly-In / Float-In 217-226-4005. 27 ha n o v e r (64I), In d . - Wood, Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In at Bottom Flying Field. 812-866-3211. www.LeeBottom.com 28 Be r r i e n Sp r i n g (C20), Mi c h . - Break- fast 7-11am. 269-471-3120. airinfo@ Breakfast andrews.edu & Air Show - July 5, 2008 28 po r t Hu r o n (PHN), Mi c h . - Wings, Wheels & Watercraft Pancake Breakfast Price County Airport & Long Lake & Lunch 7am-? at the St. Clair County Phillips, Wisconsin (PBH) Thunder Bay Intl Airport. 810-364-6890. Breakfast & Lunch Served At Airport! BREAKFAST: 8-11 A.M. LUNCH: 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. OCTOBER 2008 AIR SHOW: 11 A.M. & 2 P.M. Grand Marais 3-5 pe o r i a (PIA), Il l . - Mooney Pilot s24/7 Self-Service Fuel (100LL & MOGAS) JOIN US Proficiency Program at Greater Peoria sFull-Service Jet A (Best Fuel Prices In The Area!) Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-Out Regional Airport. 210-525-8008. sFloatplanes Welcomed On Long Lake August 20-24, 2008 (Call Ahead For Fuel) 11 Mo u n t Mo r r i s (C55), Il l . - Pig Roast Miminiska Lodge, Ontario sAircraft Maintenance On Field For Details “Pork & Pie” Feast Noon-4pm at Ogle 715-339-3701 County Airport. 815-732-6930. Email: [email protected]

Pe o p l e In Th e Ne w s Price Countytrainer. June08.indd In his1 teens, Doyle owned5/20/08 a 12:06:27 PM At the airport, Doyle earned a Airline Pilot/Stunt Pilot/ Harley Davidson motorcycle and cut living working on airplanes, selling classes at Washburn High School to tickets for barnstormers, and perform- Aircraft Collector, ride to the airport and hang out. In ing daredevil stunts. In 1935, Doyle Charles P. Doyle Heads West! the summer after his junior year, he made his first parachute jump at the offered to trade the motorcycle for Minnesota State Fair and towed his ST. CLOUD, MINN. – Charles Peter flying lessons, but instead was given first aerial banner for Griffith Shoe “Chuck” Doyle was born May 26, work helping to rebuild airplanes. Polish. He had learned the fine art of 1916 in St. Louis Park, Minn. to be He soloed in an airplane that summer skywriting from local veterans and a pilot and stuntman, and died April and borrowed money to purchase his rigged his plane to fulfill local Pepsi 25, 2008 in St. Cloud, Minn. having own Travel Air biplane. During the Cola assignments. In addition to the logged 30,000-plus flight hours. 1933 fall homecoming football game flying, Doyle also began to take part Impressed with Charles Lind- at the high school, Doyle buzzed the in other thrill show events at fairs bergh’s 1927 solo flight to Europe, field and was promptly dismissed and celebrations across the country, Doyle talked his father into taking from school. He would finally gradu- performing such stunts as driving his him to the Minneapolis airport ate from Washburn in a colorful 2002 motorcycle through burning board where he was given a ride in a Navy ceremony. Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 EAA Geoff S Pictures 07 5/21/08 5:05 PM Page 1

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50 JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 Le n s s Fr o m Pa g e 29 as the Assistant Airport Manager tion and Business Management. In and the day-to-day operations of the for the Cheyenne, Wyoming airport. addition, Lenss completed the Council airport. He also served as the Senior Airport on Law Enforcement Education and A 14-year veteran of the com- Safety Officer for the Tulsa Airport Training (CLEET) where he became a mercial airport industry, Lenss most Authority in Tulsa, Oklahoma. State Certified Peace Officer in 1994. recently served as Director Opera- A native of Minnesota, Lenss is a Lenss is married and has two chil- tions/Public Safety at Dane County graduate of the University of North dren. In his spare time, he volunteers Regional Airport (MSN), Madison, Dakota, where he received a bach- as a coach for his sons’ youth soccer Wisconsin. Previously, Lenss worked elor’s degree in Airport Administra- team. q

MnDOT Commissioner Fr o m Pa g e 45 then selected Sorel as her replacement Sorel who believes in public service. disaster, helping investigators make effective April 28. He is now trying Rep. Oberstar heads up the House contacts with state transportation offi- to get up to speed on all aspects of Transportation Committee, and al- cials and expediting funding requests. transportation in Minnesota, including though not a pilot, the senior con- At the state level in Minnesota, aviation. gressman has worked hard to protect Transportation Commissioner Carol Sorel led the federal highway aviation interests. Molnau was under political fire, department’s Minnesota office since Sorel lives in Woodbury, Minn., and the Minnesota Senate voted to 2005. U.S. Rep. James Oberstar’s with his wife and son. q terminate her. Governor Tim Pawlenty office (D-MN) speaks very highly of

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software, “look inside” the wing under the aluminum skin to determine if the bond between the skin and underly- ing structure is acceptable. Upon inspection of one of the bonded wing assemblies, the PiperJet team was pleased to find that sufficient bonding throughout most of the structure had occurred as expected. The assembly tools for the vertical fin and rudder have been completed and parts are being assembled into the tools. These assemblies, along with the horizontal stabilizer and pylon, will be assembled off of the aircraft and then mated within the coming Progress Being Made On “PiperJet” months. Additionally, the FJ44-3A jet engine from Williams is expected to VERO BEACH, FLA. – During the used. This results in an exceptionally arrive at Piper shortly. past several months, the “PiperJet” smooth wing surface and consistent Also of notable progress was an team has been at work on the Proof of loft. The bonding process significantly initial wing join to the POC fuselage. Concept (POC) major assemblies for reduces the time required to manufac- A fit check of the spar carry-through the very light jet (VLJ), including the ture and assemble the wing while it under the fuselage was a success. The left and right wings, the horizontal tail also reduces manufacturing variabil- initial join validated that all of the structure, and the vertical tail struc- ity. attach fittings were correctly placed ture. As with new manufacturing and there were no interference prob- Both the left and right wing as- processes, new inspection procedures lems. semblies, and the left and right wing must be followed. To that end, the Des Moines Flying Service and flaps have been completed using PiperJet team has developed auto- Chicago Piper are the authorized Piper Piper’s proprietary bonding process mated ultrasonic testing equipment factory sales and service centers for and the results have been outstanding. to inspect the bonded assemblies. the Midwest. 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Those abso- ering any treatment, you may want to ing what the lute risk reductions don’t quite knock check with your “doc,” and find out heck I could your socks off.) what the absolute risk reduction is. writeI about this So, now we start talking about This can get complicated, however, month, and it was the “number needed to treat” (NNT), and it may take her or him some time USA Today to my which is the number of people who to figure this out. Why not Google it rescue. December we would have to treat to avert one yourself? Use “NNT” and the drug 11, page 7a, in heart attack. For our hypothetical name. You’ll probably get something BIG PRINT. “Lip- 50-year-old man, we would have to relevant. John Beasley itor reduces risk treat (round numbers) 66 people for Finally, let’s go back to that first of heart attack by 10 years to prevent one heart attack – scenario. If the 50-year-old tells me 36%.” A 36% risk reduction for these and two (2) to three (3) people would where I can stick my pills and instead high risk men sounds pretty good, but have heart attacks anyway, despite gets into really good physical shape, look at the fine print “3% of patients taking the pills. The NNT is about the relative risk reduction is better taking placebo had a heart attack, but 66. Is it worth it? The cost alone is than with the pills – it’s about 50%... only 2% of patients on Lipitor did.” in the range of $110 x 120 months or lots cheaper, and many other benefits! Wait just a dang minute! This $13,200 per patient – or $871,200 for (*The generic name for Lipitor is “36%” is the “relative risk reduction” all of the 66 men to avoid one heart “atorvastatin,” and it should be avail- you’ll get by using Lipitor if you attack. I don’t know if it is worth it to able as a generic reasonably soon. 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Knievel was born. Despite the spec- Chuck Doyle tion for the love of aviation. Doyle’s tacular lifestyle, Doyle was never daughter, Shannon, flew with her injured. father, but is not a certificated pilot During WWII, Doyle worked Airlines in January of 1942 after Pearl herself. briefly for Northwestern Aeronautical Harbor as a training instructor and In 1992, Chuck Doyle was in- Corporation in St. Paul, Minn. build- taught at Rochester, Minnesota. ducted into the Minnesota Aviation ing gliders that were used by the Army Doyle’s airline career with North- Hall of Fame. In 1996, Doyle was to land troops behind enemy lines. west continued until his retirement at inducted into the OX-5 Hall of Fame, In 1942, despite having no college age 60 in 1976. When the City of and in 2003, he was inducted into the education, he was hired by Northwest Apple Valley condemned his prop- Warbird Hall of Fame. q

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