Fall 2002 Aviation Bulletin

Youth Aviation/Aerospace Camp a big success Steve Truby Forty-two young people, ages 9–12, from around the state of Iowa took part in a four-day, three-night Aviation/Aerospace Camp at the 4-H Education and Natural Resource Center near Madrid June 9–12. The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group made arrangements for the camp, which was sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation, Iowa Space Grant Consortium, and Iowa State University Extension-Science, Engineering & Technology. The youth were introduced to the theory of flight by con- structing paper airplanes and building models of airplane ribs. They were taught principles of navigation and flying from commercial pilots using flight simulators. Camp participants toured the Iowa Army National Guard and CY Aviation at the Boone Airport. Several commercial airplanes were flown in for the kids to see. A Piper Cheyenne II, a T-28 Trainer, a Beech–18, Piper Twin Comanche, and several Blackhawk and Bell Huey helicopters were on display and explained as the kids were allowed to see and touch them up close. The aviation/aerospace campers also were given hands-on experience with robotics, global positioning systems, water/air- powered rockets, space food and astronomy during the camp. Iowa State University-Extension 4-H, Ames Area Astrono- mers, Aerospace Education Council of Iowa, and NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center facilitated the camp activities.

Camp attendees build planes and rockets, and see a helicopter up close Director’s Corner

I can’t believe that summer is already the Iowa DOT’s draft positions on page 3. directory more pilot-friendly. There will over. Where does the time go! The Office Please take some time and review this be a listing on each airport page showing of Aviation staff is quite busy providing document and offer us your opinions. surrounding eating establishments, services, being an advocate at the The public input period is still open. lodging and entertainment. The same national and state level, and educating As has always been our theme, we information will be loaded onto our web Iowans on the importance and value of continue to strengthen our existing site. We will not produce a new Aeronau- aviation to our state economy and quality partnerships and look for new partners. tical Chart this year, as we still have a of life. We were able to visit many These partners are even more important to large supply of the 2001-2002 chart. airports this summer to see aviation at its us now, as in some cases without their We have a new initiative examining finest. support new initiatives couldn’t happen. the potential for helping airports create an We are monitoring, advocating and Roy is working with Bill Byrd, Director insurance pool. We are all painfully supporting both state and federal legisla- of the Iowa Space Grant Consortium aware of the rising airport-related insur- tion that benefits aviation in our state. As (ISGC), on the possibility of ISGC ance costs and their impact on airport you know, AIR 21 is up for reauthoriza- funding an internship program for operations, and in some cases the survival tion at the end of 2003. This important students interested in exploring a career of fixed-based operators. All the airports piece of federal legislation will have a in aviation by working at an airport. If we in Iowa should have received a letter from huge impact on the aviation community get the grant for the internship, airport me explaining the idea and requesting in the future years. We have drafted a administrators will be hearing from us on important airport insurance information. document that outlines the issues of how best to structure the program and Of the113 airports, we received over 70 importance to the state aviation system who wants to participate in it. responses. Way to go airports! The for AIR 21. You will find an outline of We are also discussing with ISGC an insurance representative assisting with aviation educational gap analysis survey development of a proposal was extremely to determine what aviation-related impressed by the level of response and curricula exists in the public school interest expressed by Iowa airports. The system to discover where greater empha- insurance rep is meeting with at least four sis should be placed. Once the educa- aviation insurance carriers to discuss the Quotable Quotes tional survey is done, we will work with idea to see if there would be interest in our partner groups to “fill the gap” where bidding on an Iowa aviation insurance educational opportunities are needed. pool request for proposal. We will keep “The airplane stays up We are looking forward to new you posted as the process continues. We partnerships as well. Our office receives may need additional information from because it doesn’t have quite a few requests from out-of-state airports if we decide to move forward on pilots each year wanting information on this project. the time to fall.” Iowa airports and the communities in We have also been busy working with which they are located. We learned that a the Iowa Public Airport Association to Orville Wright portion of the general aviation activity in put together the annual Iowa Aviation the state is actually tourist in nature. It Conference. This year is looking to be • only made sense that we should explore even better than last year’s conference. I “Man’s flight through life is the possibility of a partnership opportu- hope to see many of you there on October nity with the state Office of Tourism. We 8 and 9 at the Gateway Center in Ames. sustained by the power of have met with representatives from that office and discussed the possibility of his knowledge.” using their state tour guide book, and other publications, to further advance Austin “Dusty” Miller aviation in Iowa by providing airport The quote on the Eagle and location and information in their guide Fledgling statue at the and highlighting aviation-related points U.S. Air Force Academy. of interest and activities. Donated by personnel from We are also in the process of putting Air Training Command in 1952. together the new Airport Directory. Mike Marr, our airport inspector, is in charge of the project and we anticipate distribution shortly after the first of the year. We are adding expanded information to make the

2 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Reauthorization Kay Thede

From “Interstate Maintenance” to the • Change the Airport Improvement “Airport Improvement Program,” all Program and Passenger Facility federal transportation programs must be Now is the time for Charge rules to allow flexibility in renewed or “reauthorized” by Congress eligibility of funding for terminals, periodically to continue. On Sept. 30, public input about the fuel facilities, and maintenance 2003, the bill that authorizes aviation equipment for commercial service and programs will expire. Now is the time for AIR 21 reauthorization general aviation airports. Because of public input about what should be new security requirements, all of the included in its replacement. issues important to terminals are now obsolete. Change Aviation programs were last reautho- the formula for terminal improve- rized under the Wendell J. Ford Aviation aviation in Iowa. ments to 90/10 match. Clarify Investment and Reform Act for the 21st eligibility rules so that all FAA Century (AIR 21), which took effect in regions administer the program April 2000. AIR 21 was notable for consistently. increasing overall aviation funding and The Iowa Department of Transporta- • Appropriate additional funding to guaranteeing that the amount budgeted tion supports the overall funding ap- continue the Small Community Air for aviation programs must be equal to proach found in AIR 21 and recommends Service Development Pilot program. the level of receipts and interest credited that the new legislation maintain these This program provides federal to the Aviation Trust Fund. principles. In regard to specific provi- assistance to help communities help The aviation transportation network is sions and programs, the department offers themselves. Only $20 million was an essential asset for economic growth the following recommendations to serve granted in FY 2002, compared to and enhancing the quality of life for as a framework for discussion: $142 million in grant applications. Iowans. Therefore, a strong federal • Increase funding to the Airport Only one Iowa airport received commitment to both the infrastructure Improvement Program and prevent the funding, although all could benefit and security of the aviation system is use of AIP funds for security, FAA from the program. essential. The Iowa DOT is a committed operations and other purposes not • Ensure that any discussion of partner with the federal government, and related to airport infrastructure. capacity at slot-controlled airports with local governments and interest • Since airport security is a national includes provisions to increase and groups to maximize funding for infra- issue, security should be funded from protect access from small or non-hub structure improvements at both commer- sources other than the Aviation Trust airports. Encourage use of small and cial service and general aviation airports. Fund. Any additional security medium hub airports to discourage The state of Iowa is prepared to work requirements for commercial service capacity issues at airline hub airports. cooperatively with the federal govern- or general aviation airports should • Discourage the use of market pricing ment to ensure security issues are dealt include a funding source for imple- for slot control at capacity con- with reasonably, with cost effectiveness mentation. strained airports that would use higher and potential benefits measured. We urge • Provide adequate funding for the fees to control slots. This approach that any additional security requirements Essential Air Service program to would put Iowa airports at a disadvan- for general aviation airports only be done maintain air service at smaller tage. with industry input and a reasonable communities. Allow communities not The Iowa DOT would like to hear your funding source. eligible under original EAS rules to thoughts and ideas on the upcoming become an EAS community under the reauthorization of AIR 21. Visit the expanded program established by the department’s interactive reauthorization Airport and Airway Safety and Web site at http://www.dot.state.ia.us/ Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 if reauthorization/index.htm, or send your the community provides half of the comments to Michelle McEnany, Office funding. of Aviation, at • Eliminate general aviation entitle- [email protected] ment funds that direct specific dollars to certain airports, and redirect those funds to increase the overall state apportionment to be used where most needed. Provide flexibility for the state in determining how the funding should be used.

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 3 /Bud Day Field dedicated On May 25, 2002, Sioux City officials paid tribute to their hometown hero, officially dedicating the renamed city airport “Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field.” The retired colonel said he was “astonished, and certainly very humbled” when he learned of the efforts to attach his name to the airport, which is home to the 185th Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard. Also attending the May 25 ceremony was Ross Perot, a longtime Day friend and POW advocate, and several other former POWs. The dedica- tion ceremony included aircraft flyovers from a B-1 bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., an F-100, flown by Dean Cutshell of Indiana, that was similar to the one Day flew on the mission in which he was shot down over North Vietnam, and a squadron of the 185th Fighter Wing F-16s in “Missing Man” formation. Aviation Awareness Opportunity Col. Day is Sioux City’s only Con- The Office of Aviation uses a variety of methods to provide educational opportu- gressional Medal of Honor recipient. Col. nities to help more Iowans understand the importance of local airports. The following Day, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, article relating to general aviation airports in rural areas was prepared for another was captured by the Viet Cong in 1967 publication and may be useful to you in efforts to promote aviation in your area. when his plane was shot down over North Vietnam. He was held prisoner for 67 RURAL IOWA NEEDS GA AIRPORTS months, suffering interrogations and An economic impact study commis- Many other quality of life benefits severe torture, while providing maximum sioned by the Iowa Department of come to communities with GA airports. resistance. Day defied his captors by Transportation calculates general Educational opportunities exist for singing a patriotic song after some POWs aviation (GA) airports deliver $176 hands-on experiences to supplement who had led a prison church service were million worth of economic value to classroom instruction. Air shows, swap taken away by the guards. In recognition rural Iowa. The study, conducted by meets and concerts provide affordable that his personal bravery in the face of David Swenson of Iowa State Univer- entertainment. During the summer of deadly enemy pressure was significant in sity, also shows that these airports 2002, Iowa airports hosted some 50 fly- saving the lives of fellow aviators who support 2,250 jobs, directly or indi- ins, seminars and other community were still flying against the enemy, Col. rectly. The study calculates total events. Agricultural services, such as Day was awarded the Medal of Honor. economic impact on a community by crop spraying (93 individuals are Col. Day flew 15 different military aircraft using a “multiplier factor” that illus- certified in Iowa to aerially apply during his 34-year career with the U.S. Air trates a dollar’s impact through circula- pesticides) and aerial photography, are Force. Col. Day is the nation’s most tion. usually centered at a GA airport. highly decorated officer, holding nearly Earlier this year, the state of Wash- Lastly, but possibly most importantly, 70 military decorations and awards. ington produced a White Paper Report GA airports are imperative for the Texas businessman Ross Perot is that revealed when a corporation is delivery of critical emergency and arranging the sculpture of a nine-foot-tall looking to locate to a new community, medical services to rural areas. Iowa bronze statue of a Vietnam-era Day in his advance researchers for the company Methodist and Mercy Hospital helicop- flight suit. The statue will be mounted on will not even consider a community ters will perform a combined 1,400 granite pedestal that will be a four and unless “the airport box is checked.” In emergency responses each year, 95 one-half feet tall, and may be installed Iowa, companies such as Featherlite percent of them to rural areas. near the main entrance of the terminal. Industries, Winnebago and Manley Toy Everyone should take the opportu- Direct, have positioned their facilities nity to visit the local airport and see near small community GA airports. This first-hand the services it provides to the evidence, plus testimonials from community. For more information on businesspeople from all industries, the Web regarding Iowa airports, visit provides compelling proof that a www.iawings.com. healthy local airport can be a rural community’s best economic engine.

4 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Commission approves programs Aircraft Alan Beddow The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the General Aviation Vertical insurance plan Infrastructure (GAVI) and the Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) Grant Program for FY 2003. The approval of this funding shows the importance of aviation activities to Iowa’s economic viability. Iowa’s air transportation system contributes $834 million to Iowa’s economy and supports 10,000 jobs. Following are the grant recipients, their projects and grant amounts: GAVI Grant Program Airport Project Description Grant Amount Ames Replace 3 overhead doors. $15,960 Audubon Construct new terminal/welcome center. $50,000 Clinton Construct new maintenance shed. $39,740 Council Bluffs Replace hangar one roof. $50,000 Davenport Install bi-fold doors in 2 T-hangars. $17,500 Experimental Aircraft Association Forest City Renovate terminal building. $13,796 (EAA) and Falcon Insurance Agency have Independence Construct new 4 unit T-hangar. $50,000 signed an agreement under which Falcon Iowa City Replace roof and install concrete floors $50,000 will administer the EAA Aircraft Insur- in two 10 unit T-hangars. ance Plan. This new agreement will Newton Construct new 12 unit T-hangar. $50,000 provide insurance for the largest possible Osceola Construct new 5 unit hangar. $50,000 number and variety of aircraft owned by Pella Upgrade existing fuel facility. $18,900 EAA members. Rock Rapids Construct new 6 unit T-hangar. $50,000 This new arrangement also encom- Shenandoah Upgrade fuel facility to jet fuel. $42,000 passes insurance for homebuilt aircraft, Storm Lake Repair roof of existing hangar. $17,500 including construction and first-flight Vinton Upgrade fuel facility to credit card reader. $37,800 coverage. The partnership with Falcon is Waverly Construct 2 new hangars. $50,000 designed to serve the entire range of Total $581,400 general-aviation aircraft, from standard category to experimental airplanes and CSVI Grant Program ultralights. Airport Project Description Grant Amount “If an EAA member’s aircraft is Des Moines Airport terminal modifications for security $391,532 insurable, this plan will cover it at highly improvements. Expand south cargo building. competitive rates,” EAA President Tom Construct new field maintenance storage and trades Poberezny said. “The primary mission is building and sand/chemical storage building. serving EAA members with the best Dubuque Design and rehabilitation of existing hangars and $85,099 coverage at competitive rates and terminal building. Design and land acquisition for a outstanding customer service.” new terminal building. Falcon Insurance, based in Austin, Eastern Iowa Renovate terminal building to install bomb detection $228,682 Texas, is one of the largest independent equipment. Replace cargo building overhead doors aviation insurance specialists in the and soffits. Construct sanitary disposal shelter. country. For more than 20 years, they Construct administrative building addition. have served the insurance needs of the Fort Dodge Renovate terminal and terminal security area. $72,027 aviation community, including general Construct addition to ARFF/Maintenance building. aviation, instruction and commercial Renovate entrance sign and T-hangars. operations. Mason City Construct passenger screening area. Install $72,468 The EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan emergency generators. Relocate buildings. Make features Global Aerospace and numerous upgrades to existing buildings in terminal area. other underwriters within the insurance Demolish open shelter hangars. industry to meet EAA members’ needs. Sioux City Upgrade maintenance facilities phase II $92,853 More information on the EAA Aircraft Southeast Iowa Construct commercial hangar. Construct $73,358 Insurance Plan is available by calling GA hangar. Renovate terminal exterior. 866-647-4EAA (4322). Install passenger lift for airport operations. Waterloo Replace / reroof terminal building. $83,981 Total $1,100,000

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 5 October commission tour Statewide marketing The Iowa Transportation Commission will tour the northeast corner of the state Roy Criss Oct. 7. The commission meeting, open to Production of the 30-second commer- Aviation – 24% of 300, Business – 41% the public, will take place Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. cial, Choose to Use Iowa Airports, is of 250 and General Public – 27% of 1000. at the Manchester Golf Club. The club is complete. It is actually two 15-second We asked the respondents if they had located at 18175 222nd Street, Manches- spots. The first 15-second spot is for seen or heard the following facts about ter. general aviation, and the second spot is aviation or slogans we have used: “Iowa The tour will include the following for commercial airports. This gives greater airports generate $834 million annu- cities with airports: Manchester, flexibility for airing. Depending on the ally,” “Helping Business Soar,” “Iowa Dubuque, Waukon and Decorah. Airport market, it can be aired as either 15-second airports support nearly 10,000 jobs,” representatives are encouraged to attend spot or the full 30 seconds. “An airport is a community’s best the meeting and present issues that are The commercial is available to any economic engine,” and “Iowa has 113 important to their airports. airport, association (or other interested public owned/public use airports.” We Contact Jon Ranney at 515-239-1500 parties) to air at their expense. I have also asked to identify, if possible, the or [email protected] to sched- some VHS copies I can send out for medium through which they became ule your appearance. viewing. Contact me if you want to see aware of these messages. one. If you would like to show it in your Here are the averaged percentages of market, just let me know what kind of “Yes” responses (they had heard or seen tape your local station will need (Beta or the message) for each: Community – 1-inch). The producer will make a master 34%, Aviation – 50%, Business – 12%, tape based on your needs. There is ample and General Public – 14%. As with any time and space during the closing scene survey, there are margins of error to for you to insert your logo and/or name. consider. Also, because mailings are done IPAA president’s I recently completed a mail-in survey randomly, you run the risk of “getting to determine the effectiveness of our those you didn’t hit.” Lastly, you can invitation marketing initiatives during the last 18 make certain assumptions with marketing I would like to take this opportunity months. Results are available to anyone surveys. If we “assume” that the knowl- to invite all airport FBOs, managers, wishing to fine tune local marketing edge level was nil 18 months ago, then assistants, commission and board mem- efforts. we did pretty well. If we “assume” bers, as well as mayors, city administra- Without getting into all the gory otherwise, well….. tors, city managers and council members details, I’ll try to give a snapshot of what We also asked for comments. As who may have any questions or concerns we found. We targeted four groups for anticipated, some were very candid. Let about their airport to attend the 2002 response: Community Leaders, Aviation me know if you think the details of this Iowa Aviation Conference Oct. 8-9 at the Community, Business Community and survey will be helpful to you. Hotel at Gateway Center in Ames. the General Public. A total of 1700 Some very important issues will be surveys were mailed. Response percent- Statewide marketing, presented. Iowa homeland security, grant ages were: Community – 47% of 150, go to page 11 assurances, airport insurance, aviation and economic development, FBO survival and airport management, airport funding, Aviation Knowledge Survey 2002 AWOS, runway incursions and many more Return Rate by Group topics are on the agenda. Roger Clark will also conduct a safety seminar during 60 the conference. This is a great opportunity for net- 50 46.7% working and gaining insight into the 41.2% aviation profession and the challenges 40 facing all of us today. Now, more than 26.6% ever, we need to come together to meet 30 24.3%24 3% those challenges. All airports in the state of Iowa are 20

members of the Iowa Public Airports Return Rate (Percent) Association, co-sponsor of this event with 10 the Iowa DOT. We encourage you to be a faithful member and attend. 0 Karen Connell, President Community Businesses Aviation General Public Iowa Public Airports Association Leaders

6 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Federal Legislation Update Kay Thede New FAA Congress continues to focus on homeland security and funding the necessary Iowa airport security enhancements, but attention is also returning to capacity issues. planning engineer Appropriations - A supplemental FY Dubuque will be managed by the Quad By Gary Harris, P.E. 2002 appropriations bill (HR 4775) was Cities security director. Sioux City will We want to welcome signed into law in August providing be covered by the security director at Todd Madison, P.E., as $3.85 billion in additional funding for Omaha. the new FAA Iowa the Transportation Security Administra- Congress is also discussing the airport planning engi- tion (TSA). The costs of implementing proposal by President Bush to create a neer. However, he is not the provisions of the Aviation and new Department of Homeland Security new to the FAA as you can Transportation Security Act passed in that would centralize the federal see from his background November 2001 are higher than origi- government’s security and domestic below. He replaces Doug nally appropriated. The supplemental defense agencies under one agency. The bill will provide $150 million in addi- House passed HR 5005 creating the new Johnson, who is now the tional funding to reimburse airports for agency. The TSA would become part of paving engineer for the security costs, $738 million for physical this new department rather than be part of FAA Central Region. modifications at terminals to support the the U.S. DOT. Todd Madison Todd received his installations of baggage screening Capacity - Attention has returned to B.S. degree in civil devices, $23 million additional funds to capacity issues. Action is expected on engineering from Kansas State University update passenger screening equipment, the National Aviation Capacity Expan- in 1989. Todd has been employed by the and $15 million for air marshals. The sions Act (HR 3479 and S.2039) that Federal Aviation Administration for the FAA also received an additional $42 addresses aviation capacity in the past 12 years. During the past four years, million for security operations. The bill Chicago area. The bills seek a redesign of he has been working in the FAA’s capped the number of employees for TSA Chicago O’Hare; support construction of Airports Division as the state airport at 45,000. a new airport at Peotone, Ill.; and protect planner for Nebraska. As a planner, Todd The Senate version of the FY 2003 Meigs Field for a number of years. is responsible for the review and approval Transportation Appropriations Bill Senators Harkin and Grassley, as well as of airport master plans, airport layout (S. 2808) was reported out of committee Congressmen Boswell, Ganske, and plans, and the capital improvement in late July. No action will take place on Latham, have cosponsored these bills. program for airports within the state of the bill until September. The bill in- The House passed HR 3479 on July 23, Nebraska. Todd is also designated as the cludes $3.4 billion for the Airport 2002. backup environmental specialist for Improvement Program (AIP), $115 million Environmental streamlining is Central Region Airports Division. Todd’s for essential air service, and $20 million addressed in HR 4481, Airport Streamlin- previous experience with the FAA for the small community air service ing Approval Process Act of 2002, and includes the design and construction of development program. In addition, was passed by the House July 9. This bill facilities for radar, navigational aids, and several Iowa airports were priority listed looks at the process for environmental airport traffic control towers with the for discretionary funding: Ankeny, the reviews and determines an expedited Facilities and Equipment Branch of Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids), process at congested airports. Clinton, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Air traffic control towers and expan- Airway Facilities. Prior to his arrival at Fairfield, Mason City, Newton and sion of the contract tower program is the FAA, Todd was employed with the Ottumwa. Keokuk was listed to receive addressed in the Small Airport Safety, Missouri Highway and Transportation $250,000 for a remote communications Security, and Air Service Development Department as a construction inspector. outlet. No dollars were specified for the Act of 2002 (HR 1979). This bill passed He also worked as a construction inspec- priority projects in the Senate version. the House in late June and would allow tor and a surveyor’s assistant with B&G Security - Implementation of the AIP funds to be used under certain Consultants. Todd has been a licensed Aviation and Transportation Security Act circumstances. No action has been taken professional engineer in the state of enacted in November 2001 continues. By by the Senate. Kansas since 1994. November 19, 2002, all passenger General Aviation Relief - Relief for On a personal note, Todd is married screeners are required to be federal general aviation business disrupted by and has two sons, ages 8 and 5. Todd is employees. By December 31, 2002, September 11 continues to be debated in an Eagle Scout, and his family is in- explosive detection system (EDS) or Congress. The General Aviation Repara- volved with the Boy Scouts of America. explosive trace detection (ETD) units are tions Act (HR 3347 and S. 2007) saw Todd enjoys the great outdoors, and in required to be installed at all airports. A some action in Congress. However, the his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, federal security director has been as- total funding needed to implement the golfing, biking, hiking, camping and signed responsibility for each of Iowa’s bill was estimated at $5 billion, which put practically any other excuse to get out of airports. The Des Moines security the bills in disfavor with the administra- the house. director will also oversee security at Fort tion. A scaled down version of the bill is Dodge, Mason City, and Waterloo. expected to be introduced. Security at Cedar Rapids, Burlington, and

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 7 Commercial Service Airport Update

Des Moines International Dubuque Regional (EAS) Program, whereby the DOT pays Runway 13r/31l enviromental assessment A breakfast and ribbon cutting direct subsidies to airlines to operate into The consultant is continuing the study ceremony will be held for Runway 18/36 communities which without subsidies, of mitigation issues and alternatives Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. The guest speaker will would not be able to sustain air service. associated with the Great Western Bike be Congressman Jim Nussle, staff mem- Trail that needs to be relocated around bers of Senators Grassley and Harkin’s Airport Land Acquisition Project the new runway. The consultant antici- office will also attend. The airport is underway with a $2 pates having the mitigation alternatives The airport held its travel agent million project to acquire land on the finalized by July or August. By Septem- appreciation picnic July 23 at Murphy approaches to each runway end. Land is ber the consultant hopes to have the Park. The event was well attended and being purchased, along with a few preliminary draft environmental assess- enjoyed by all. This is an important part aviation easements, within the runway ment ready and will be scheduling public of the airport’s marketing program. protection zones (RPZs) to protect the hearings. The Airport will host a Business P.M. runway approaches from encroachment of to promote the airport to the business incompatible land uses and obstructions. Runway 23/taxiway R & P construction community Sept. 17, 2002. The first offers to purchase properties are The contractor, Flynn Company, Other items: now being sent to property owners. The began the grading work for Taxiway R • Work on the reconstruction of project should be completed by early June 10. This is the first phase of the Taxiway Charlie and Delta Lighting 2003. ACSG, Naperville, Ill., is doing the project, which is scheduled to be com- will begin Aug. 14. acquisitions on behalf of the airport pleted in 210 calendar days. • TSA will have offices located at the commission. . South air cargo apron expansion • Dubuque has updated the airport Runway Reconstruction Project This project will expand the South Air logo, which is now appearing in all Mead & Hunt, Inc.’s Eden Prairie, Cargo Apron and add an additional ads. Minn., office is preparing plans and taxiway entrance to the apron from Oshkosh traffic was very good for specifications for reconstruction of Taxiway P. Up to six additional aircraft Dubuque Air Service, with many planes Runway 17/35, the airport’s main 6,500- parking positions and an expanded stopping in from all over the country. foot runway. The Mason City Airport ground support equipment area will be Commission recently approved the constructed. Mason City Municipal Airport preliminary plans for the $5.8 million The contract for the South Air Cargo Air Service Development Grant project. Bids will be let this fall and Apron expansion was approved by the The Mason City Municipal Airport construction is scheduled to begin in Airport Board May 7, 2002. The contrac- was recently awarded a $600,000 grant early spring 2003. tor, Flynn Company, has started the under the U.S. Department of grading work and the initial utility Transportation’s Small Community Air Airport Manager to Leave Post installation. Service Development Pilot Program. Duane Haataja, manager of the Mason Mason City’s grant is one of 40 awarded City Municipal Airport since June 1998, Continental Express Airlines inaugu- nationwide to communities in 38 states. is leaving to manage the Yellowstone rated its new nonstop jet service between The DOT received 179 applications. Regional Airport, Cody, Wyo. He began Des Moines and Newark, and Des Moines Mason City is the only airport in Iowa his new duties August 15. He wishes to and Houston with a ribbon-cutting event to receive one of the grants. The DOT extend his appreciation to all who have at the Des Moines International Airport awarded the grants to small communities worked with him the past four years. July 8, 2002. to improve commercial air service in various ways to be determined by each Parking garage entrance plaza community. Mason City will use the The Eastern Iowa Airport continues to This project provides for modifica- grant funds, combined with another be a bustling facility with construction tions to the garage entry plaza. Airport $400,000 in local cash and in-kind projects, security changes, and a new field maintenance crews are installing a contributions, to negotiate directly with airline starting service in August. “turn-around” to allow vehicles to exit Northwest Airlines for air service im- Chicago Express Airlines/dba ATA the plaza area if they choose not to have provements. The plan is to add addi- Connection begins service Aug. 15 with their vehicles inspected. The booth used tional flights and obtain better flight four daily flights to Chicago Midway by inspection personnel will be relocated times to the Mason City market. Airport. The introduction of ATA connec- to the south to provide better vehicle Mason City intends to pursue a tion to The Eastern Iowa Airport marks queuing. “market-based” strategy to improve air the first time a low-fare carrier has service in order to avoid having to enroll in the U.S. DOT’s Essential Air Service CSA Update, go to next page

8 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN CSA Update, from previous page month that enplanement figures have Alpha, construction of a new portion of provided service to this airport. The reached pre-9/11 levels. They cite the Taxiway Alpha, pavement of the Guard’s airport’s marketing program attracted addition of ATA airlines, service by fuel farm access road, and building officials from Chicago Express and ATA Northwest to three of its hubs, and large removal/site restoration of the former Mid to talk about starting the service out of jets (such as the six MD-80 departures on America Air Museum site. The building Cedar Rapids. In addition, the City of American Airlines) as contributing to the removal/site restoration portion was bid Cedar Rapids, under Mayor Paul D. Pate rising enplanements. earlier this year and removal/reconstruc- and the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of tion work was completed in May. Bids for Commerce, contributed to the marketing Waterloo Regional Airport the project will be received this year, with fund, providing more incentive for the The Waterloo Regional Airport plans construction starting next spring. The airline to bring the service to the Cedar to begin the terminal renovation con- project will be completed with Air Rapids area. struction project as early as August 2002. National Guard funds. Community response to the announce- Proposals were received from four firms ment of the low-fare carrier has been and the city of Waterloo approved Fort Dodge extremely positive and airport officials awarding a contract to Peters Construc- The Fort Dodge Regional Airport is expect that ATA Connection will help tion, Waterloo, in the amount of proactively working with public and boost passenger numbers. $4,514,820, subject to FAA approval. elected state officials to provide a better Construction of Wright Brothers This project is expected to take 15 understanding of the taxes that were Boulevard is nearing an end and officials months and will give the terminal imposed on aviation to use as a funding expect the road project and new airport building an entire facelift inside and out. source for Iowa’s aviation industry. A entrance will be completed by September. published letter to the editor, regarding The project, which has spanned almost Sioux Gateway the origin of aviation taxes and their five years, has been an extraordinary Airport Entrance/Discovery Boulevard intended use, along with the fact that example of cooperation between the Airport officials opened bids May 14 for none of these taxes are being returned to airport commission, City of Cedar Rapids, the construction of a new entrance road Iowa’s aviation industry in FY 02-03, State of Iowa, and Federal Aviation that will start at the intersection of sparked the attention of many local Administration. Discovery Boulevard and the new airport legislators and past legislators who recall Work on the expanded parking lot interchange, and will end at the terminal when the Aviation Trust Fund was also continues and will be completed and building parking lot roadway loop. The initiated. It appears by the response to ready for use prior to the Airport’s busy project also includes reconstruction of a this letter, most people do not understand holiday season. Other construction two-block portion of Discovery Boule- that the aviation industry is taxed projects on tap include security enhance- vard from the new intersection going separately to fund Iowa’s aviation ments to the exterior of the airport’s lower north. Construction for both phases of the programs. The newspaper also wrote its level entrance. The airport received a $1 project will cost approximately own editorial supporting the idea that million federal grant to pay for these $1,215,000. The new airport entrance taxes imposed on aviation should be used enhancements. road/Discovery Boulevard work started in to improve that industry, and not for other July and will be completed by Oct. 6. purposes. Iowa’s aviation voice must be The Quad City International Airport loud and clear this coming year to The Quad City International Airport is I-29/Airport/Sergeant Bluff Interchange educate our state legislature and the celebrating a record-breaking month for The state started work in May on the I- public to return the taxes imposed on passenger enplanements (boardings). June 29/Airport/Sergeant Bluff interchange aviation users to improve the industry. 2002, like June of last year, saw passen- project, which will reconstruct the current Please take the initiative to contact your gers boardings at all-time high levels. interchange and change the alignment local legislators and your community to June 2002 had 69,777 enplanements, 487 heading into the airport. One important support the DOT’s Office of Aviation and more than 2001. improvement of the approximately $12.3 return funding to Iowa’s aviation pro- “I have been waiting patiently for million dollar project will involve grams. travelers to gain back their confidence in spanning the Union Pacific railroad tracks flying. The competitive airfares being from the interchange, thus eliminating Southeast Iowa Regional offered have brought travel up to the passengers being stuck behind trains as The months of June and July were levels that we are used to seeing,” says they come into and out of the airport. The very busy at the Southeast Iowa Regional Director of Aviation Bruce Carter. Carter interchange should be completed by the Airport. Construction continues on Phase adds, “I think this proves that the QCIA end of 2003. II of the relocation of Taxiway A, extend- has the right mix of airfares, flight ing it south to a new connector to availability, and connection opportuni- Taxiway Alpha Construction/Reconstruc- Runway 18/36. With weather cooperat- ties, and these record numbers prove tion and POL Road Construction ing, the Phase II work is scheduled for that.” In May the airport completed design work completion in September. The airport reports this is the first for the Iowa Air National Guard conver- Enplanements continue to remain sion from F-16 to KC-135 air refuelers. The $4.4 million dollar project includes CSA Update, go to page 14 reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 9 Aviation Advisory Council Meeting Notes

John O. Balsiger, NBAA Midwest Regional Representative Federal Legislation – Kay Thede I was delighted when asked to serve on the Office of Kay distributed a listing of some of the federal bills currently Aviation’s Advisory Council. I believe we make a real contribu- in Congress. The supplemental appropriations bill is currently in tion to the aviation community and the issues it is facing. I conference committee and includes additional funding for the would like to tell you about my organization, the National Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and reimburse- Business Aviation Association. Then I’ll give you an update on ment to commercial airports for law enforcement costs. Addi- the last Advisory Council meeting. tional bills continue to address concerns of general aviation The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), compensation and security. established in 1947, has served the business aviation community for more than 50 years and is dedicated to enhancing the safety, Reauthorization of Air-21 – Kay Thede efficiency and acceptance of business aviation. The association Kay discussed the process the DOT is using in determining fosters an environment in which general aviation aircraft, flown positions on the highway and aviation reauthorization bills and a in support of commerce, are recognized as important business brief review of AIR-21 impacts on Iowa. A subcommittee of tools that contribute to economic growth. aviation advisory council members (Bill Flannery, Karen NBAA represents the interests of more than 7,100 member Connell, Dick Blum, Mike Roe) had previously met to discuss companies that own, operate, or support over 9,100 general the DOT draft recommendations. A revised list of recommenda- aviation aircraft used as an aid to the conduct of business. NBAA tions was discussed with the council. member companies employ 19 million people worldwide and earn annual revenues of approximately $5 trillion – a figure that Airport Security Update – Bill Flannery is more than half of the U.S. gross domestic product. Bill provided information on the implementation of the As the midwest regional representative, I serve as a liaison Transportation and Aviation Security Act. The federal security between our members in the Midwest and the staff in Washington director for Des Moines will be officially named soon. Des on all types of issues, including noise abatement, airport access, Moines’ security director will also cover Fort Dodge, Mason City tax issues, user fees, etc. The regional representative tries to and Waterloo. The Quad Cities Security director will cover bridge the communication gap between what goes on in Wash- Burlington, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids. Sioux City will be ington and the world of business aviation. covered by the director in Omaha. Des Moines is expecting at Serving on the advisory council is very rewarding, as it is an least 200 federal employees based out of Des Moines. effective tool to create awareness of the importance of general Bill also showed a 10-minute video produced by TSA on aviation to local communities and to be able to have a part in airport security. forming aviation policy, which effects all of Iowa’s aviation future. The July 11, 2002, advisory council meeting was held at Office of Aviation Goals for FY 2003 – Michelle McEnany the Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa. The attendees Michelle discussed the six goals of the office and outlined a were as follows: list of possible activities to meet the goals (without funding). Ron Duer, Bill Flannery, Bob Dickens, Ralph Heninger, Marty Dougherty, Barbara Sloniker, Harry Rasdal, John Balsiger, Aviation System Plan Update – Gary Harris Michelle McEnany, Roy Criss, Alan Beddow, Gary Harris, Kay Gary reported that the commission has delayed action on the Thede, Ed Whiting (The Principle Group), Steve Geifman (Quad aviation system plan update until next year. Cities Chamber of Commerce), Bruce Carter (Quad Cities Airport), Glenn Januska (Sioux Gateway airport) and Dave Marketing Update – Roy Criss McWilliams (Sioux Gateway Airport). Roy provided the marketing plan for FY 2003 that empha- sizes free promotions through the media, industry publications, Tour of the 185th Fighter Wing and Sioux Gateway Airport live presentations and displays. He will also be looking at best Glenn Januska and Colonel Dennis Menefee, 185th Fighter practices from other states and working with other aviation Wing, conducted an informative bus tour of the grounds and associations. explained upcoming changes and improvements. Aviation Conference – Roy Criss State Legislation – Michelle McEnany Roy distributed a draft copy of the conference schedule for Michelle summarized the different sources of state funding. council member comments. The committee is working to The DOT is beginning to develop its legislative package for next provide a conference with a variety of interest areas. year. Next Advisory Council meeting: Sept. 12, 2002, in Washington, Iowa

10 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Association Update Iowans win Oshkosh awards “Discover your universe” first ever Iowa Aviation Promotion Group youth aerospace camp and its affiliate, the Aerospace Forty-two youths, ages 9 through 12, Education Council: from all over Iowa took part in a four-day, three-night program held at the 4-H Three recent programs a success! Education and Natural Resource Center The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group near Madrid Iowa on June 9 - 12. The (IAPG) and its affiliate, the Aerospace program, sponsored by the Iowa DOT Education Council, are delighted with the Office of Aviation, the Iowa State Univer- results of three recently completed sity Extension Services, the Iowa Space programs which had IAPG sponsorship Grant Consortium, and the Aerospace The Experimental Aircraft and backing. The recent experiences Education Council featured a field trip to Association’s (EAA) prestigious bode well for more good things to come. the Boone Airport, as well as projects “Lindy” trophies, which signify which demonstrated theory of flight, excellence in construction and Fly Iowa 2002, Le Mars, Iowa navigation, water/air powered rockets, restoration, were awarded during Fly Iowa, held at the Le Mars Airport and robotics. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on on July 6 and 7, drew 6000 attendees and Participant feedback was very enthusi- July 28. 165 fly-in aircraft. The program featured astic and we look to make this camp an an excellent airshow, a flight breakfast, annual event. The camp was judged to be Iowans receiving the award and a number of educational and informa- a big success! Jim Jones tional displays. The crowds were wowed Newton by an amazing competition between the Thirty-two teachers complete aero- Outstanding Open flying capabilities of Otto the Helicopter Cockpit Biplane space workshop and Jim Peitz and his aerobatic Extra 100. The Fly Iowa celebration was held in The Aerospace Education Council, in Lee Bowden conjunction with Le Mars Ice Cream conjunction with Iowa State University Independence Days, an annual community event. Extension, the Iowa Space Grant Consor- Best Taylorcraft In the meantime, planning is proceed- tium, Iowa DOT Office of Aviation and ing with Fly Iowa 2003 to be held July 5 the Iowa NASA Educators Resource Patrick Allender and 6 at Eastern Iowa Regional Airport, Center facilitated a two-day teacher Iowa City Cedar Rapids. workshop at Sioux City on July 1 and 2. Custom Built Kit The event complimented Fly Iowa which was also held in western Iowa at Le Mars Major Achievement Award Statewide marketing, from page 6 on July 6 and 7. Marv Hoppenworth The goal of the workshop was to EAA Chapter 33 We took the traveling booth, stimulate teachers to incorporate aero- Cedar Rapids with all of our materials and space in the classroom particularly in giveaways, to Davenport (QC Air teaching math and science. The first day Web Editor Awards Show), Ankeny (Fly-in/Open of the workshop was devoted to class- Penny Dunham House), Keokuk (annual L-Bird room materials and projects involving EAA Chapter 227 Convention) and Le Mars (Fly rocketry, robotics, and use of the global Waterloo Iowa). positioning system technology. The plan for the rest of this Field trips made up the second day calendar year is to hit the road with with visits to the the 185th Fighter Wing, a new PowerPoint presentation. We Iowa Air Guard, Sioux City Airport will concentrate on League of operations, the control tower, and Jet Sun Cities events, Chambers of Aviation, the Sioux City fixed-base Commerce, City Councils, operator. Career opportunities in aviation business groups and anybody else were observed first hand. who will give us stage time. Teachers were very positive in their evaluations of the workshop and the continuation of the program is planned for future years.

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 11 Teacher workshop Extension-Science, Engineering, and Technology (E-SET), Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC), and the Iowa NASA Educators Resource Center, in conjunction with the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group’s (IAPG) Aerospace Education Council (AEC) and the Office of Aviation, facilitated a two-day summer workshop for educators. The workshop was held in Sioux City, Iowa. Area education agencies 4 and 12 hosted the workshop where 32 teachers from five states attended. Of those teachers, 22 Iowa teachers represented 11 different school districts. The goal of the workshop was to provide educators with an opportunity to explore aviation as a classroom learning experi- ence. The teachers worked with hands-on activities and educa- tional resources in order to evaluate their effectiveness. The goal was ultimately to improve the science, technology, engineering and math skills of students using learning activities that are linked to aviation and aerospace. On the first day the educators were able to work with E-SET kits and curriculum. They were able to participate in the activi- ties of the new E-SET Global Positioning System (GPS) kit using the GPS receivers. The GPS kit will be released for the 2002- 2003 school year and will be available to teachers who have been trained. The other topics that teachers explored with hands- on activities were rocketry, robotics and engineering. Teacher workshop, go to next page

2002 FLY IOWA LeMars hosted this year’s Fly Iowa July 6-7. It was held in conjunction with the city’s Wells’ Blue Bunny Days. It was LeMars’ first time hosting the event and it was a huge success. Congratulations to all who were involved! The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group (IAPG) is the overseeing authority of the event. IAPG officials report the estimated 6,000 in attendance enjoyed a great air show and many wonderful static displays. Several vendors took advantage of the opportunity to reach the aviation community, and there were many activities for young people. Next year’s Fly Iowa will be held in Cedar Rapids and will commemorate the centennial of powered flight.

12 FALL 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Ribbon-cutting at Ottumwa Industrial Airport A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday, July 27, to showcase the new terminal building to Ottumwa’s community. The new terminal is a great addition as airport officials continue to improve service. Several people of the aviation community at- tended, along with legislators and representatives. Alan Beddow represented the Office of Aviation.

Teacher workshop, from previous page Day two was spent at the Sioux City Airport. The 185th Fighter Wing of the Iowa Air Guard hosted the teachers in the morning. The teachers toured the base and talked with personnel about aviation careers. In the afternoon, the teachers crossed over to the civilian operations at the airport and toured the terminal, tower and the Jet Sun fixed based operator. Career opportunities in civilian aviation were explored during the tour. Grants that are available to educators were also discussed during the workshop. These grants are designed to support teachers in their efforts to strengthen science, engineering, technology, and math learning. Grants from AEC and ISGC were highlighted and past grant CONGRATULATIONS! awards were shared as examples. Drew Pelc, Oelwein, celebrated his 16th birthday June 15, 2001, by soloing Teachers were very positive in their for the first time in a Cessna Skyhawk 172. On June 15, 2002, his 17th birthday, evaluations of the workshop. They found he tested for and received his private pilot’s license. the activities to be relevant and plan on Drew started flying at the Independence Municipal Airport in August 1999. implementing some or all of them in their His instructor (pictured with Drew, below) is Jim Connell of Connell Aviation curriculum. Awareness of science career II, located at the Independence Airport. opportunities that relate to aviation will help direct students in their planning for the future. Teachers were also excited about the materials and support that Iowa State University Extension provides and plan on taking advantage of these to improve their learning environment. Several teachers were able to make cross- curricular connections with the science concepts of the workshop. History and geography were specifically mentioned as areas that can be used with workshop content. The workshop provided direct support that met the needs the participating teachers face. All attending benefited in a manner they felt will directly help their students learning.

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN FALL 2002 13 DOT employee wins plane FAA updates Airports and consultants will be eager John Baty, an attorney for the Iowa to know there are new and revised DOT, placed a personal order of $6 for a Advisory Circulars (AC) presently Global Navigation and Planning Chart available on the FAA’s Central Region from Sporty’s. After placing the order, his Web site. Check out the revised AC 150/ name was automatically entered into a 5370-2D, Operational Safety on Air- contest (which they hold every year) to ports During Construction and the new win an airplane. AC 150/5210-20, Ground Vehicle While John was on vacation in the Operations on Airports. London area (Manchester) visiting his son, he received a call that he had won the plane and was given five days to respond and to show proof that he was a licensed pilot. John already owns a plane and has CSA Update, from page 9 decided to take the cash value instead. John said that most of the money will be good this summer, as we work on used to pay the taxes. Then, he will get the reinstatement of the fourth the plane he already owns overhauled. flight lost after Sept. 11, 2001. We Check out Sporty’s website to see experienced an increase in traffic in John’s picture. He has never won any- commercial and charter flights thing like this before in his life. during June and July, much of which was due to the dedication of the new temple in Nauvoo, Ill. The Airport Authority bade farewell June 21 to two of its Annual Aviation charter trustees: Chairman Pete Conference Annual FAA Richardson and Secretary Art Conference Engle. Serving respectively as Burlington and West Burlington representatives since the authority’s inception July 1, 1996, the two were honored at a reception for providing “vision and judgment which have been great assets toward the achievements the airport has realized.” Steve Lewis contin- The annual Aviation Conference will ues as the third authority trustee; be held Oct. 8-9 at the Hotel at the new members will be Charles E. Gateway in Ames. This year’s conference Walsh, Burlington, and Gregg promises to be the best yet! Mandsager, interim representative Already confirmed to speak at the for West Burlington. conference are: Ellen Gordon, Iowa There has not been an air show homeland security advisor; Dick Layman, in Burlington for several years. A WHO Radio news director; Greg group of volunteers, the Burlington McDermott, UNI head basketball coach; Regional Airshow, Inc., is planning Kathie Obradovich, Des Moines bureau an event at the airport Sept. 7, chief of Lee Enterprises newspapers; and 2002. Their goal is to create more Kenny Schrader, NASCAR Winston Cup Woody Woodard, Associate Administrator, interest in aviation and provide a driver. Kenny will also address the public FAA Central Office, addresses the FAA family day for everyone. A full and sign autographs. Conference attendees. agenda of activities includes a This is one conference you DO NOT pancake breakfast, model airplane Several members of Iowa’s want to miss! demonstrations, parachute jumps, aviation community attended the experimental aircraft association annual FAA Conference in Kansas demonstrations, civil air patrol City June 11-12. Many of the demonstrations and static displays. general and breakout sessions were very helpful to the Iowa delegation.

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Sept. 13-15 Sept. 25 Oct. 18-20 Mid States Fly-in FAA Safety Seminar EAA/Van’s Aircraft Builders Workshop Host: EAA Chapter #1143 7 p.m. Build RV aircraft the right way Osceola Municipal Airport Keokuk Municipal Airport Oshkosh, Wis. Info: 641-342-4230 Info: 800-967-5746 Sept. 28 Sept. 15 Flight soup supper & dance Oct. 19 Fly-in breakfast 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Open House 7:00 a.m.- Noon Pilots in command eat free Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum Rides, displays Rain or shine! 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Decorah Airport Washington Airport Food & dance Info: 563-382-0445 Info: 319-653-4206 Proceeds to museum Ankeny Airport Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Info: 515-964-2629 Airport breakfast Fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 7 a.m. - Noon Oct. 20 Pilots in command free Free to fly-in pilots Flight breakfast Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Elkader Airport 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Yankton, S.D. Sponsor: EAA Chapter #368 Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum Info: 605-665-9217 Proceeds to museum Oct. 6-8 Ankeny Airport Sept. 18 AAAE/ABA Basics of Airport Info: 515-964-2629 Tommy Martin Memorial Pancake Law Workshop Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In Overview of Statutes Oct. 20-22 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Wyndham Chicago Annual Wireless Airport Conference Martin Airport, South Sioux City, Neb. Chicago, Ill. Wireless technology at airports Sponsored by: EAA Siouxland Info: 703-824-0500 ext. 152 Loews L’Enfant Plaza Hotel Chapter 291 Washington, D.C. Info: 712-490-0324 or Oct. 8-9 Info: 703-824-0504 E-mail: [email protected] Annual Aviation Conference Hotel at the Gateway Center Oct. 30 Sept. 18 Ames, Iowa FAA Safety Seminar FAA Runway Safety Seminar Info: 515-256-5180 Waterloo, Iowa 7 p.m. Info: 319-234-1783 Kirkwood Community College Oct. 14-15 Cedar Rapids, Iowa AAAE Airfield Construction Feb. 7-8, 2003 Management Workshop Professional Aviation Maintenance Sept. 22-24 Industry leaders present case studies Association’s Annual Symposium AAAE Russell Hoyt National Wilshire Grand Gateway Center Airports Conference Los Angeles, Calif. Ames, Iowa Challenge of Change: Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 176 Info: 319-295-5221 Future of Airport Security [email protected] Saddlebrook Resort Oct. 16 [email protected] Tampa, Fla. AAAE Airport Pavement Info: 703-824-0504 Maintenance/Evaluation Design, safety & management Sept. 22-25 Wilshire Grand NASAO Convention & Trade Show Los Angeles, Calif. Burlington, Vt. Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 176 Info: 301-588-0587

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