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Regardless of the type of aircraft you http://www.aopa.org/asf/. Dialogue own or fly, there’s no excuse for not taking Learn more about the challenges of Getting The Most a long cross-country flight. high-density-altitude operations, flight Several years ago some pilots I planning and performance considerations, Out Of Your Airplane know flew their ultralights from Madison, mountain weather, and more by taking by Dave Weiman Wisconsin to Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, AOPA’s online interactive course. Florida. They made a lot of fuel stops Go to the website, then click “Air hether along the way, but in three days, they Safety Foundation Safety Subjects” in the you use arrived. Just imagine the experience of lefthand column. There you will see a list Wyour flying low and slow that far. While flying of topics including “Mountain Flying.” The airplane for an ultralight 1,000 miles or more may course will take between 45-60 minutes to business, not appeal to all pilots, certainly flying complete. pleasure or both, most conventional fixed-wing aircraft on Additional assistance should be sought you need to fly to an extended cross-country can be very by flight instructors who have experience get the most out enjoyable. in mountain flying, but flying to the West of it. And the more EAA AirVenture is behind us for 2008, Coast is very doable in most GA aircraft. you fly, the lower but AOPA Expo is coming up, November In 2009, consider flying to Sun 'n your operating costs will be per hour. 6-8 in San Jose, Calif. This event would be Fun in Lakeland, Fla., April 21-26 (www. In this issue, there are articles on EAA a perfect opportunity for you to fly cross- sun-n-fun.org), and joining us on the AirVenture, AOPA Expo, the Midwest country and gain valuable mountain flying “Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-Out Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-Out, National experience. To Miminiska Lodge” in Ontario, August Championship Air Races, and Air Race As with any long distance cross- 19-23. If you have never flown in Canada, Classic. country, you will need to plan the flight, we will help simplify the trip for you. (See Participating in these events and and flying through the Rocky Mountains article beginning on page 6.) Regardless others which are away from your home requires even greater planning and skill. of where you go, the main thing is don’t base gives you an opportunity to use your A good place to start planning is at the let your airplane become a hangar queen. airplane and exercise your piloting skills. AOPA Air Safety Foundation website Go flying! q 4 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Pilots Experience Flying In Canadian Wilderness On Midwest Flyer Fishing Fly-Out

One by one, pilots participating in the “Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing Fly-out” landed at Miminiska Lodge after a 600-mile flight from southern Wisconsin. Photos by Dave Maliszewski.

by Dave Weiman of time to load the airplane the next In support of the fly-out, Rodney day, as fog blanketed the region, and Roy of Roy Aero Services, hosted o stand next to the runway five of the six airplanes in our group a barbecue luncheon for the group. and watch all six planes land opted to wait until the fog burned off After topping off our tanks, we filed safely, and see the smiles later that morning before departing. our flight plans with Princeton Flight onT the faces of the pilots, most of When we took off at 10:30 am, Service to Thunder Bay, Ontario who have never before flown across low-level clouds were breaking up (CYQT), a scant 52 nm northeast, Canadian wilderness, was personally around Middleton, and fog continued where we cleared Canadian Customs. rewarding. The second annual fly- towards the west and elsewhere in the We continued to have a good tailwind out to Miminiska Lodge, August area, but Grand Marais, Minnesota to Thunder Bay, and all the way to 20-24, was an opportunity to share (KCKC), was reporting clear skies, Miminiska Lodge, 196 nm further my experience flying in Canada over and that was our first stop. A tailwind north. the past two decades. It made the trip out of the southeast helped us get back The night before our departure, more enjoyable and educational for on schedule. I contacted Canadian Customs with all, and nearly winkle free. Our route took us northwest direct our ETA into Thunder Bay using The night before our departure, to Duluth, then northeast up the North 1-888-CAN-PASS (226-7277), and August 19, my passenger for the past Shore to Grand Marais. Once we got when we were delayed due to fog, three years, Dick Doerfer of Verona, 50 miles north of Duluth, we lost I called them back to give them a Wis., and I drove to Middleton traffic advisories with Minneapolis revised ETA. (You can call CANPASS Municipal Airport-Morey Field (C29), Center, and about 30 miles from up to 48 hours in advance, but no later Middleton, Wis., to load the plane Grand Marais, we lost radio contact, than 2 hours prior to your ETA, and so all we would need to do the next and had to close our flight plan update your ETA as needed thereafter. morning was preflight and go! As it with Princeton Flight Service upon U.S. Customs requires a minimum of turned out, we would have had plenty landing. 1 hour advance notice, and both 6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Canada Fishing Page 1.indd 1 9/11/08 7:51:13 AM OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 7 Canada Fishing Page.indd 1 9/9/08 7:22:27 PM (Op p o s i n g Pa g e Ph o t o s , L/R, To p /Bo t t o m ): 1) A 1957 de Havilland Otter at Miminiska Lodge, Ontario. 2) Twin Falls on the Keezhik River. 3) Pat O’Malley, owner of “Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room Restaurant” in Madison, Wis. 4) Pilots and their guests seen on the lake, following dinner in the MIDWEST FLYER lodge, and enjoying shore lunch. 5) Dave Maliszewski of McFarland, Wis. with a trophy Northern OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MAGAZINE Pike. 6) Pat O’Malley with his catch of Walleyes. 7) Pilots pack up to head home. Serving The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978

EDITOR/PUBLISHER Dave Weiman Ca n a d i a n Fl y -Ou t Co n t i n u e d Upon our arrival at Thunder countries will allow a 15-minute Bay, Ontario (CYQT), we were PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Peggy Weiman window, plus or minus, to your ETA.) instructed by Ground Control to taxi Usually there is no problem to the general aviation ramp to clear PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Jenifer Weiman contacting Princeton Flight Service Canadian Customs. If a Customs Stacy Wilk by radio in the air or on the ground, officer doesn’t meet the aircraft, PHOTO JOURNALISTS but due to a recent change in which all the pilot-in-command can leave the Don Winkler radio transmissions to Princeton are aircraft to call 1-888-CAN-PASS to Geoff Sobering handled through Ft. Worth, Texas, no obtain a “visitor number.” In the 20 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS one responded on 122.3. Fortunately, years I have been flying to Canada, Randy Arneson Field Morey Green Bay FSS picked up our call Canadian Customs officers have Dr. John Beasley Allen Penticoff Jim Bildilli Judy Peterson when we went to activate our flight only met our aircraft twice – once Bill Blake Greg Reigel plan, but others in our group had in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and once at Phil Boyer Pete Schoeninger to call Grand Marais Unicom after Kenora, Ontario. You are required to Jim LaMalfa Geoff Sobering departure and the airport relayed retain your assigned visitor number George Larson Jeffery Taylor Ed Leineweber Tom Thomas messages by telephone. We not only until you are back in the United Dan McDowell Gary Workman needed to activate our flight plans, but States. Myrna Mibus Karen Workman also obtain a transponder code to cross At Grand Marais and Thunder Bay, ADVERTISING the U.S. and Canadian border. Since it was great to finally meet all of the PHONE: (608) 835-7063 Minneapolis Center cannot be reached pilots who I had been emailing and FAX: (608) 835-7063 at low altitudes in this region, Flight speaking with over the telephone for E-MAIL: dave@midwestflyer.com Service must call Center and get the past several months, and to meet WEBSITE: www.midwestflyer.com transponder codes by telephone. Once their passengers for the first time. ISSUE CLOSING DATES assigned a transponder code, you must The weather was excellent and the DEADLINE ISSUE cross the border within 1 hour, which enthusiasm was high. November 1 December - January is very doable, so long as you keep After clearing Customs, topping January 1 February - March moving. The FAA also requires that off our tanks one last time, filing our March 1 April - May the pilot is in communication with flight plans, and answering a few last May 1 June - July either Air Traffic Control or Flight minute questions, we took off from July 1 August - September September 1 October - November Service when crossing the border, Thunder Bay for the 196 nm flight to which can be challenging under such Miminiska Lodge. I also called the COPYRIGHTS MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE is published bimonthly by circumstances. As a last resort, we lodge with our ETA as an added safety Flyer Publications, Inc. with offices in Oregon, Wis. and could contact Thunder Bay Approach. measure, but also to give the head Bloomington, Minn. Copyright 2008 by Flyer Publications, Once over the border, VFR aircraft are chef a heads up that we would not be Inc. All rights reserved. Nothing in whole or in part may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. required to change their transponder late for dinner! Miminiska Lodge is code to squawk 1200. an all-inclusive lodge, so meals are SUBSCRIPTIONS I was flying a Cessna 182 Skylane. prepared for you, and housekeeping is $15 per year, or $25 for two years. Other aircraft in our group included provided. Bill and his friend, Jim, in another Departing towards the northeast, DISTRIBUTION Readership consists principally of aircraft owners, fixed base Skylane; Larry and his passenger, we saw majestic Mount McKay (a operators, and airport management in Wisconsin, Minnesota, John, in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk; mafic sill formed 11 million years North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, David and his brother, Brian, and ago by the mid-continent rift system) Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. brother-in-law, Brian, in a Cessna 210 towering the city at 1585 feet MSL MAIL ALL ORDERS Centurion; Phil and his son, Mark, in east of Thunder Bay, and soon found & CORRESPONDENCE TO: Phil’s Piper Archer, and Pat and his ourselves in “the middle of nowhere!” MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE P.O. BOX 199 copilot, John, in Pat’s Cherokee 180. It is no-man’s land, but thanks OREGON, WI 53575-0199 USA A Piper Seneca joined our group a day to the gift of flight, those of us who later, making seven the total number fly and ride in small aircraft get to EXPRESS SHIPMENTS TO: of aircraft participating in the fly-out MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE experience it from a unique and safe 6031 LAWRY COURT this year. vantage point. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 9

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12 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Foundation (www.aopa.org/asf) and to on the flight plan as “SAR Time.” Miminiska. You know you have the Federal Aviation Administration It is always good to allow ample time reached tranquility when you are (www.faa.gov) for specific emergency to cancel your flight plan, but not so away from the hustle and bustle of landing procedures and information. much time that you delay search and civilization, watching the sun set over Canada’s search and rescue rescue in the event you really need it. crystal clear lakes and green forests procedures and personnel are among The key is to remember to close your and hear the call of a Loon! the best, and thanks to emergency flight plan, and to have access to good A pool table and satellite television locator transmitters (ELTs), communications at your destination. were among the recreational amenities Canada’s flight plan and notification Otherwise, it is probably best to notify available to guests, but most preferred requirements and procedures, your destination airport of your ETA, to fish after the evening meal, or and pilots monitoring common rather than file a flight plan, which socialize. Our group meshed very frequencies, if an aircraft goes down, is permitted in Canada. Refer to the well together, and the common the pilot and passengers will likely Canadian Flight Supplement for denominators seemed to be flying, be picked up and back in civilization additional information. farming, and business. within 24 hours. Miminiska Lodge is one of few Everyone was more than pleased As we approached Miminiska, I Canadian lodges that has its own with the great abundance of fish, requested that the pilot of the first airstrip (CPS5). The airstrip has a both in Walleyes and Northerns, with plane to land to radio to the next plane grass runway (9/27), which is 50 feet many trophy size fish caught and as soon as his aircraft was parked and wide by 2400 feet long. It handled the released as part of Canada’s good the runway was clear. Lodge manager singles and light twin in our group just sportsman policy. The largest fish and chief pilot, Fred White, was on fine. Most remote airstrips in Canada taken was a 37-inch Northern Pike hand to greet and assist us in parking are made of compacted gravel, and by David Maliszewski of McFarland, our planes. you have to be careful not to nick your Wis. Pat O’Malley of Sauk City, For the remaining 30 miles, I propeller. So seeing “green turf” was Wis., caught the largest Walleye at 21 throttled back a bit and watched Phil good! inches. Besides the fish we ate each fly his Piper Archer a few miles ahead Alan and Krista Cheeseman own day for shore lunch, each of us were of us, wishing I had a digital recorder Wilderness North, which includes allowed to take home two Walleyes mounted somewhere on my plane Miminiska and four other lodges and and two Northerns to share with our recording his flight. It was a sight to 10 outposts in northern Ontario. Only families. behold with the Archer gracing the Miminiska Lodge has an airstrip, Probably the most popular lures for wilderness background of lakes and which to us pilots, is our passport to Walleyes were yellow, white and tan forests. As Phil descended from 5500 adventure! All of the other lodges double tailed twisters or swirl tails on feet MSL, so would I, as did each depend on floatplanes to transport the end of a yellow jig with a black plane behind us. The second best guests. A Pilatus single-engine Berkley “Gulp.” Live minnows work perspective of our approach would be turboprop aircraft on wheels is also well, too. For Northerns, most used from the ground, looking upwards, as used to fly guests from Thunder Bay weedless Dare Devils. each plane passed in succession. to Miminiska Lodge. There are a lot of interesting Once all six planes were safely Among Wilderness North’s aircraft fishing spots on Lake Miminiska, on the ground, I had a great sense of are three turbine de Havilland Otters but the “Walleye Mine” is definitely relief and satisfaction knowing that on straight floats (one of which is one of my favorites. The lodge all pilots had properly planned and based at Miminiska Lodge), a Beaver provides guests with a map showing executed their flight plans. also on straight floats, as well as where the best fishing spots are, and We securely tied down our aircraft, several cargo aircraft and corporate guide service is available. The lodge and loaded our gear on a cart, which jets used to shuttle people and had new boats and motors, a new was towed behind an ATV, then supplies. dock, and staff to assist us when we walked about a block to the main Miminiska Lodge has an launched in the morning and returned lodge where we used a satellite assortment of rustic, yet modern in the afternoon. All fish cleaning was telephone to call Winnipeg FSS to log and cedar sided cabins of left to the experts at the lodge. When cancel our flight plans. varying sizes, as well as rooms we docked at 5:00 pm, our work was Included in the Canadian flight immediately adjoining the main finished, unless we went out in the plan form is a section to note time en lodge. After settling into our cabins, evening. route or “estimated elapse time,” and we all got together in the main The weather was picture perfect a section to note how much time to lodge for refreshments and dinner, all but the third day of the trip when allow before Canadian Air Transport followed by beverages on the deck winds picked up to 50 knots out of the initiates search and rescue, referred outside, overlooking beautiful Lake Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 23 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13 But I’ve got this competitive streak Race Across America – The Chronicles of Classic Six which surfaces when I least expect it and sometimes it gets the best of me. by Karen Workman A small fire inside was lit when I first heard of the annual all-womenʼs transcontinental “Air Race Classic,” June 24-27, from Bozeman, Montana (BZN) to Mansfield, Massachusetts (1B9). The race challenged me to do something totally outside my comfort zone. I was intrigued. It took three years for me to find the courage to throw my name in the hat. Once I made the decision to enter the air race, the first challenge I faced was finding a partner. The Air Race Classic was for women only and required two pilots in the plane. I knew several men who’d sell their dog for a chance to fly the race with me, but I couldnʼt find even one woman in the (L/R) Judy Snow and Karen Workman with their Cherokee 140 in Bozeman, Montana. Western Petroleum August07 7/11/07 2:52 PM Page 1 state of Minnesota or the three states surrounding it. The race organizers hat kind of a woman flies Me? Iʼm not a brave person. dealt with that problem frequently and in an air race? Especially a Spiders scare me, so do people with helped match up partners. four-day air race across the unusual body piercing. I even canʼt I was introduced by e-mail to Wcountry? watch high-diving without cringing. Judy, a pilot in Massachusetts. She

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North Star Av Feb08.indd 1 3/20/08 5:14:41 PM had a plane we could use, and I had were. We had the dang thing in three of the race had begun. The pace never an instrument rating. Between us, two different maintenance shops before the slowed from that moment on. important race requirements were met. race even started, once to repair the Although we had never met, we had a right seat, and twice to make electrical Trouble Already lot in common. We thought weʼd make repairs when the engine wouldnʼt start. a good team and decided to go for it. We reached Bozeman on a clear, That was Friday afternoon. On Communicating through e-mail blue Friday afternoon. Seeing that Friday evening, I came back to our and phone calls, we completed our airport laid out in front of me as we shared hotel room to find my partner entry forms before the end of January. came over the pass was awesome. in tears. While I was out washing a We were committing to flying 2,000 We did it! Classic Six had arrived. load of laundry, she was informed that miles across country weʼd never Landing at BZN was the first of many we may be disqualified from the race. seen before, with a partner we didnʼt such incredible “YAHOO!!” moments Weʼd had trouble with our transponder know. Yikes! Someday, I thought, ahead of us in the coming days. on the way out, but didnʼt consider my alligator mouth would get my After landing, I taxied to Classic it a critical problem. Judy was told hummingbird butt into trouble. A Sixʼs assigned spot in a special that the pre-race inspection was very few weeks after submitting our entry impound lot for the race planes. thorough and all equipment on board form, we were assigned the number There were 33 single-engine airplanes had to be in good working order. If “Six” for our plane, a Cherokee 140, entered in the race. Most were Cessna the plane did not pass its pre-race and received the team name, “Classic Skyhawks or Skylanes, but there were inspection, it would be disqualified. Six.” We were officially in the race others, such as a Bonanza, Mooney, After all the preparation, planning and and would prepare for one of the Grumman Tiger, Navion, Cirrus, anxiety we had been through over the biggest adventures of our lives. Piper Cherokees and Archers. Many past six months, as well as the week had already arrived… the rest would of flying to get there, we might not be Getting There trickle in by noon the next day. able to race. We were devastated. There were people everywhere We wouldnʼt know until the next The first time my race partner and I in that corner of the airport. Still a day whether or not we would be flew together was six months later, in little fuzzy from the seven hours weʼd disqualified. We didnʼt have time to June. We spent four days flying from flown that day, we found the race find an avionics shop. We did the her home near Boston, Massachusetts registration desk and checked in. I was only thing we could think to do, then: to the race start in Bozeman, Montana thrilled to finally meet a couple ladies complete our flight plan. in her Cherokee. We alternated flying who had helped me as I planned for Saturday morning dawned and navigating duties with each leg as the race, including our team’s “mama gloriously. Most of the pilots at the we found our way across the country. bird,” an experienced racer who airport were bustling around in high We had a blast; two chicks wandering was assigned to guide “baby birds” spirits, but I was tense, not knowing the skies on vacation. We learned that like Judy and me as we prepared for if “Classic Six” would be in the race. Aero Insurance_Redowe worked well 5/21/05together, too,3:52 which PM Page 1our first air race. Through all the Since there was still a possibility would be important in a busy race commotion, a group of us gathered up, that we would race, we had the plane environment. We overlooked clues, crammed into a rental car and went washed by a group of local Girl though, that our little plane might not into town for lunch, laughing and Scouts. We applied our number “6” be as giddy about the journey as we talking the entire time. The whirlwind decals on the cowling and under the wings, and applied the logo decals of our most generous sponsors on the AIRCRAFT FBO AIRPORT door and fuselage with a smile, even though I was sweating like a roofer by early afternoon. Aero Insurance The mechanic waved Judy over. SERVING MIDWEST AVIATION SINCE 1968 It was time to perform the pre-race Representing All Major Companies inspection and we would find out & Lloyd’s of London whether or not we would be in the “Give Us A Call Before You Renew race. Your Current Policy!” I held my breath for most of (262) 251-9460 the hour while the plane was in the hangar. Somehow, I survived or FAX (262) 251-7769 [email protected] Tom & Renee Watry without losing consciousness. And the Aero Insurance, Inc. • N94 W15652 Ridgeview Drive • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 plane PASSED INSPECTION. The 16 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE announcement was another YAHOO!! all these people as it was to me. We mountainous terrain. Spotting a moment: we really would be in were happy to share the excitement. mountain pass is more difficult the race! The world was suddenly The airplanes were pulled into a than you’d think when there are so brighter. slightly angled position off the grass many peaks and ridges like those by red-shirted volunteers. We were surrounding the Bozeman valley. We Race Day formed into groups of four to six were briefed by a local pilot to depart planes that would act as a unit. Classic the area by flying south of the large Tuesday morning of Race Day Six was in the first unit to depart. At white “M” engraved on the mountain, arrived much too soon. The days prior 0820, we were given the signal and but turn east before the cell towers, had been filled with briefings, social Classic One started her engine, then then we would see the saddle in the events and last minute preparation. Classic Two started hers and on down mountains where we could cross Some of the pilots had raced before, the line. As soon as we had the current at the lowest possible altitude. The but almost half of us had not. I could ATIS, we signaled with a thumbs up elevation would fall from that point not guess how many of us slept well to the team on our left that we were eastward and we could continue on Monday night, though the energy field ready. When the thumbs up signal course. But somehow, following those around everyone on race day was reached Classic One, she contacted instructions, we ended up approaching almost visible. Ground Control to announce the unit a saddle ridge that we could not Take-off was scheduled for 0800. was ready to taxi for departure. When climb above with our 140 horsepower The 33 single-engine airplanes with taxi clearance was received, Classic engine on that hot morning. Realizing large, black race numbers on their One led the unit to the run-up area. that we were in the wrong place, we cowlings were lined up neatly, wing The excitement and pride we executed a 45-degree climbing turn to wing, silently waiting for their felt was almost overwhelming and quickly got out of there. We still jockeys. The snow capped mountains as we taxied past all of the other didn’t know exactly where we were, in the background made for a race planes and spectators waving but did eventually confirm some memorable sight. By 0730, all the enthusiastically, being among the first visual landmarks that we used to get racers were at their planes removing to depart on a four-day odyssey across into Bozeman. We stumbled out of the tie down ropes, performing very the country. Like managing a horse valley with just a little loss of dignity. thorough preflight inspections, going anxious to reach the race track, we Once we were on course and at over everything one last time. The had a hard time slowing the planes as altitude, we made a ground speed of racers all dressed as teams, some with we taxied. Upon reaching the run-up 145 knots, a number I never saw on brightly colored matching tee shirts; area, the six planes lined up beside the GPS during our flight to Bozeman. some with matching polo shirts with each other to perform their engine The handicap speed for our Cherokee their sponsorʼs logo on them. One checks. When Classic One completed 140 was 100.8 knots. If we hadn’t team of experienced racers wore nice its run-ups, its pilots contacted Tower wasted so much time wandering denim skirts with pretty flowered to announce their readiness and were around in the mountains, we would blouses for the first day of the race. cleared for take off. The take-offs have made incredible time on that leg They ranged in age from 19 to 90, were completed quickly, with the next of the race. and all were clearly excited about the plane cleared as soon as the previous adventure ahead of them. plane’s wheels were off the runway. Race + Cherokee = Oxymoron? There were several volunteers in Putting in the power after confirming, bright red tee shirts and baseball caps “Classic Six, cleared for take off on Even flying at full throttle, it scurrying around, helping wherever one two,” was another one of those took about three hours to go from they could. There were newspaper incredible “YAHOO!” moments. We Bozeman to Miles City, Montana after reporters and photographers, too, were on our way! our little excursion. It doesn’t seem and a TV crew complete with the so much like “racing” when there huge camera and beautiful-person- Flying The Race aren’t any competitors near you. The with-perfect-hair interviewing race landscape changed ever so slowly as officials. There were also many The first thing we did was to get the mountains became plains. Still, well-wishers who came to the airport lost. Judy and I swore weʼd never tell the crystal blue skies kept our spirits to see us off, camped in their folding a soul, but when we heard that several high. Approaching Miles City, the first chairs along the pavement, smiling other racers did the same thing, it required checkpoint in the race, the and waving. Included among the well- didnʼt seem so awful. Embarrassing, excitement kicked back in. wishers was the mayor of Bozeman. yes, but a good learning experience. We had some anxiety about how We were honored. I was surprised that Many of us from flat parts of the the approach and landing would go. our race seemed to be as important to country havenʼt ever flown in We would do our first fly-by ever as OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 a team. My partner was flying that To say the airport was overwhelmed plane was getting behind the pack leg so her eyes would be outside the would be an understatement. The by now; very few planes were in plane while flying fast and low for the sweet man running the fuel truck from the air when we arrived. The tarmac timing fly-by, and I would be paying plane to plane surely had his patience was busy with people and planes more attention to the instruments tested as 60 women, all in “race though; a real party atmosphere, like inside, watching especially the mode,” frantically told him that their a good summer airshow. The nice altimeter, tachometer and engine plane was next to be fueled. “Never folks at Aberdeen had fresh cold cut temperature gauge. We were told that mind what those other pilots told you!” sandwiches and ice-cold soft drinks the first airport would be the busiest, While waiting for our turn to be in the cool lobby for us; a much too, since the racers would not have fueled, we walked across the hot appreciated and quickly devoured had much time to gain separation. ramp into the small, air conditioned lunch. Many of the 33 race airplanes would FBO where several large boxes with The weather computers were be there at the same time in addition sweet sticky donuts were laid out for getting a workout as pilots leaned to any other traffic that didn’t see the us. It was fun to meet up with the over other pilots’ shoulders to see. NOTAMS. women with whom we had spent so It wasn’t a clear go/no-go decision We reviewed the fly-by procedure much time over the past weekend. with a forecast possibility of isolated when we were 25 miles out, and But after the sincere, “Glad you made thunderstorms. Most of the racers announced our position when 10 it!” greetings, there didn’t seem to be opted to stay the night in Aberdeen, miles out: “Miles City, Classic Six, much to say. The experienced racers at America’s first Super 8 Hotel, no 10 miles out for fly-by to land,” again were tight-lipped about revealing any less. Judy and I combined the briefer’s at five miles and then at one mile, at strategy they might use for the race, forecast with the Canadian method which time we descended to 400 feet whether it was their altitude, route, or (“Open yer eyes, ay?,” according to AGL and flew, still at full throttle, whatever, and of course, Judy and I a bush pilot I know) and decided to alongside Runway 30. The time for werenʼt talking about the sightseeing push on to the next airport, Mason that leg would stop when we crossed we did out of Bozeman. We all just City, Iowa. the runway intersection, but we were smiled at each other and ate our Foiled again: the fuel truck ran to continue at 400 feet until reaching donuts. out of fuel before filling our plane. the end of the runway, then climb to After completing our business in We spent another hour waiting for pattern altitude of 3428 MSL, turn Miles City, Judy and I traded duties the truck to get refueled and catch up left and enter a downwind for the and it was my turn to fly. We departed on the other planes before getting to landing runway in use. Even in a Runway 22, climbed to 400 feet AGL ours. We finally got our load of 100LL Cherokee 140, that was quite a thrill. and lined up with the fly-by course and took off, did our departure fly-by My partner, a rather reserved New alongside Runway 30, maintaining and headed southeast. The scattered Englander, loudly exclaimed, “Yee full power. The timing for this leg cumulus clouds had lifted and the Haw!!” as she completed the fly-by started at the same point it ended mid afternoon turbulence subsided. and pulled up to pattern altitude. Yup, when we arrived. Upon reaching the It was quite a pleasant flight. We another “YAHOO!!” moment on this end of Runway 30, I climbed and had gotten used to flying at full journey. turned on course. power and the mystery of the fly-bys The airport was crowded with Three hours later, we did our had been solved, so by the time we Subscribeairplanes Special and Introd people whenFeb07 we 11/25/07 landed. 10:50fly-by AM and Page landed 1 at Aberdeen, South reached Mason City, Iowa, we felt like According to AirNav.com, Miles City Dakota. 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MF Magazine OctNov08 .indd 18 9/14/08 1:46:56 PM mechanic was unable to detect during along and beside Runway 30, but the loud. We were in the middle of the pre-race inspection, must be in tower would direct us once we passed a thunderstorm, according to the complete working order at the post the timing line. I made my “fly-by Canadian method of weather analysis. race inspection or we would have to land” calls at 10 and 5 miles, but Talking to the weather briefer and been disqualified then and there. when we were one and a half miles reviewing our favorite computer My partner made a few phone calls from the airport, screaming in as fast websites, we determined the storm the next morning, Wednesday, and as a Cherokee 140 will scream, the would pass through quickly, then found an avionics shop in Mankato, tower asked me to make a 360 degree there would be a break before low Minnesota that would drop everything turn to the left for spacing to allow an overcast and rain moved in for the and work on the plane. inbound jet to land. Grrrrr! I wanted to day. We packed our stuff, grabbed a The visibility was really poor shoot back, “I’m on the clock here!” quick breakfast and headed back to that morning and worse to the south but instead confirmed that I would the airport. The other two teams that along the race route to Decatur, comply. That hurt our time. had stayed the night did the same Illinois. Mankato was 60 miles to the Since we had such a late departure thing and met us at the airport. We north, though, and in better weather from Mason City, it was about 5:30 flew out at the first opportunity and conditions. The other dozen racers p.m. when we landed at Decatur. slid through that window between the who had spent the night with us in There were only three other race passing storm and inbound rain. Mason City were crowded in the FBO, planes there, and one of them departed most of them either at computers or while we were refueling. After paying Hard Flying on their cell phones, anxiously trying for the fuel and checking the weather, to determine when they would be able Judy and I decided we would be The flight between Decatur, to continue the race. They watched cutting it too close to make it to the Illinois and Frankfort, Kentucky suspiciously as we preflighted our next airport, Frankfort, Kentucky, was difficult. The air was thick with plane and took off to the north. before the official end of day. The moisture making visibility poor, and Several hours later when we race was strictly daylight VFR and it was worse because we were flying returned to Mason City with a the race officials published the precise into the morning sun as we headed sparkling new transponder part, there time they considered start and end of southeast. We confirmed we had the were only two race planes left at the day at each stop. Teams who were in minimum 3 miles of visibility by airport. Everyone was able to clear out the air outside of those times would estimating the number of runway while we were having our Cherokee be disqualified. We spent the night lengths that would fit between us and fixed. Even those who had spent the in Decatur. I was disappointed that the solid haze. A few hours of that was night in Aberdeen had come and gone, we only flew one leg and were the exhausting. leaving only those two teams. They trailing edge of the racers, but at least Most of the racers had spent the both had their engines running and we had a dependable transponder and night in Frankfort. The skies were were ready to depart. A quick check wouldn’t get disqualified for that at busy with departing planes when of the weather while refueling and the end of the race. we arrived. On the heels of the hard Classic Six was ready to go. We had an aggressive plan to finish flying we had done to get there, it As I was settling myself in the left the final four legs on Thursday, so we took a lot of concentration to perform seat, Judy climbed in and whack! The set the alarm clocks for 0530. When the fly-by at 200 feet AGL. It wasn’t right seat back laid all the way back the bells went off in the morning, pretty as my partner became fixated to the seat behind it. The latching the sky was dark, then bright, then and pushed the engine rpm’s well bolt had sheared right off. We made a quick fix and were off!

Day Two: One Leg

The afternoon flight southeast from Mason City, Iowa to Decatur, Illinois was spent mostly above scattered white clouds with excellent visibility. Our procedures at Decatur would be slightly different than the others since it was the only towered airport on the route. The timing fly-by was standard, this one 300 feet AGL OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 beyond red line in the descent, busting was actually pretty excited that we fly-by, with an awesome contrail off the altitude by 50 feet. It wasn’t until were stuck on the ground for awhile. the left wing. Others in the group were I raised my voice to a certain pitch I had read about the excellent Italian watching as well and we chattered that she broke free and corrected. She restaurant on the field at Franklin and about how cool it was. Then we saw recovered nicely and landed without hoped the timing would work that we that same plane on short final to land damage to anything but our nerves. could eat there. It was my lucky day! on the crosswind runway. The contrail It was sticky hot on the ground. I My partner and I had a meal that we witnessed was 17 gallons of avgas almost kissed the man who greeted was every bit as good as I’d hoped, being sucked out of the wing because us with an ice-cold bottle of locally then checked the weather again. The the pilot had neglected to replace brewed root beer. I chugged most of it conditions were forecast to improve the fuel cap during her preflight. down before I realized how delicious and a few of the racers took off, Fortunately, someone on the ground the root beer was, then savored the gambling that Saratoga Springs, N.Y. recognized the problem for what it was rest of it. It was nice to pause for a would be at least VFR minimums by and radioed the crew, at which point summer treat like that in the middle of the time they got there. they immediately turned back to land. the crazy vacation I was having. As much as we wanted the weather The weather gods were smiling on It was my turn to fly the next to improve, though, it never did. us. We had a few hours of acceptable leg, from Frankfort, Ky. to Franklin, When we finally reached a time when weather to get to Saratoga Springs. Pennsylvania. An extensive review of the flight could not be completed We launched out of Franklin, Penn. the weather told us we have to deal before the official End of Day, I called as quickly as we could and headed with clouds and rain, but we’d be able a taxi to bring us to a hotel. We found northeast. The flight was much like to reach Franklin before it got really out later that the racers who took off the last one: low clouds and low bad. Visibility was poor and we were for Saratoga Springs lost their bet. visibility through the hills. We worked in hill country, so this was another They had to file IFR enroute and it though, paying close attention to the difficult leg to fly. I called for “flight divert to another airport, thereby GPS and altimeter. following” and when confirming our disqualifying themselves. Everyone By the time we landed, we were location, the controller informed me admired their wisdom in choosing to behind the pack again. No surprise, that we were 400 feet higher than the admit defeat and stay safe. since ours was the slowest plane in altimeter showed. He gave me the A huge thunderstorm rolled through the race. We wanted to spend as little barometric pressure and it was the that night. The next day was Friday, the time as possible on the ground in same as I had dialed in. Good grief, last day of the race, and the forecast Saratoga Springs. There was only a 400 feet off? Switching pages on the wasn’t good. It would be hard to find small window before the weather came GPS confirmed it: our altimeter was a few hours of VFR weather. Only down on us. Saratoga is a sprawling whacked. We spent the rest of the two short legs needed to be completed airport though, and the FBO was flight frequently comparing the GPS by 5:00 p.m. though, so I remained quite a hike from where the plane was to the plane’s altimeter, making minor optimistic. Not everyone was. parked. A courtesy car brought us up to adjustments as needed. the lobby where we did a quick check Final Day of the weather, then walked briskly Serendipity back to the plane. We didn’t have A van brought a load of us racers much time before we had to worry We finally caught up to the other back to the airport Friday morning. about thunderstorms developing. racers when we landed at Franklin, The lobby, ramp and skies were The last leg of the race, Saratoga Pennsylvania. Most of them had been already active with teams that had Springs, N.Y. to Mansfield, milling restlessly around the airport gotten up even earlier than we did. Massachusetts, was the shortest and it all day, unable to fly because the While unloading our bags, I heard was the hardest. We had to stay under ceiling and visibility was less than the throaty rumble of a plane flying the clouds because the tops were too VFR minimums at Saratoga Springs, fast and low overhead. In the warm high, and visibility below the clouds New York, our next stop. While my morning mist, I looked up and saw was at absolute minimum. We were partner was anxious to move on, I a Cessna 182RG doing its departure flying in the hills of upstate New York,

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Osceola Flag Ad Oct 08.indd 1 9/11/08 10:38:52 AM too, in case it wasn’t hard enough. the grounds bordered by hundreds of woman.” She is young, she is aged, I have never loved a piece of airplanes. It was a wonderful mix of she is experienced, she is starry eyed, equipment as much as I loved the community and aviation, both very she is curious and she is strong. GPS during that flight. The conditions much alive that weekend. Most of all, she is passionate about improved as we headed southeast to We had a private “melt down” flying. The pilots I met during the air Mansfield, thankfully. An hour into party that evening after all the racers race ranged in experience from one the flight, we found ourselves below came in. It was a time for all of us to who’d gotten her license only six widely scattered clouds and visibility breathe again, to relax, to celebrate the months earlier, to one who had flown greater than six. It was glorious. shared journey we had just completed. as a WASP during World War II. To The competition was over; we were compete in a transcontinental air race, Crossing The Finish Line all just fellow pilots again although a pilot must manage constant changes deeply bonded by the experience we as she flies across the country, all The short little runway at just shared. We swapped stories of our the while trying to do it faster than Mansfield was the prettiest thing I’d week in the air. Can you imagine your ever before. She must handle the ever seen. It was guarded by large engine sputtering during your fly-by unexpected and the undesired as best stands of trees on both ends and along because you forgot to switch fuel she can, reaching into her personal the south side. Along the north side of tanks? There’s a learning experience kit to find just the right tool for the the runway were dozens and dozens for you. Or how about collapsing situation. Her hands may touch anxiety of single-engine airplanes parked in a strut with a bad landing? How before she pulls out the solution. She rows on the grass. Approaching the embarrassing, especially in front of may occasionally need to borrow a airport, my partner and I high-fived the many witnesses the air race drew piece of her partner’s expertise. She and grinned all the way to the ground. at the airports along the route. may sometimes have to dig very deep Landing, of course, was a grand There was one team paired up to find patience. But I think all of us “YAHOO!” moment that was hard to only days before the race. They didn’t found it exhilarating to discover that contain. We did it! know anything about the person we were capable of handling more The city of Mansfield threw a who’d be their partner in the four than we knew. From our experiences, party for the Air Race Classic, inviting days of intense racing ahead of them. we have a new shawl of confidence in the community to celebrate. They They were an interesting pair, too: a our personal kits as well. had turned the airport into a small sweet farm girl from Omaha and a SIDEBAR: When I first heard carnival, sans rides. There were food big city lady from New York. They about the Air Race Classic from a vendors, face painting, local artists became the darlings of the race as we friend of mine, I was immediately and booths with geegaws for sale. witnessed them working through their intrigued. I wanted to know all about Young couples chased their toddlers problems with grace. We could learn the race. I learned it was an annual across the grass; older couples sat at from them as well. transcontinental air race for women. the wooden picnic tables to watch. Now I know what kind of woman It started as the Powder Puff Derby People of all ages happily strolled enters an air race. She is “every in 1929 with Amelia Erhart and other DPODFOUSBUJPO ZPVS
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 legendary women in aviation. They flown only during daylight hours. flew 2,800 miles, from Santa Monica, The course, though different each California to Cleveland, Ohio, across year, is now closer to 2,000 nautical deserts, mountains and plains, at a miles with required checkpoints along time when female pilots were few the way. It is flown by women with and all women were struggling to varied backgrounds and experience. become respected. They overcame It has become the “annual vacation” some incredible difficulties and for several teams. I believe that every even suffered a fatality. Through the woman who has ever participated in years, the air race has been improved this race comes back a better pilot. It as hard lessons were learned. is, in my opinion, the best “rating” a Now, stock aircraft with 150-370 pilot can earn. q horsepower engines can be used, and handicaps are assigned to equalize the EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen Workman competition. Each plane must have rating. The race is conducted over is an instrument rated Private Pilot. She two pilots, one of whom must have four days at the end of June each lives in Northfield, Minnesota with her at least 500 hours or an instrument year, using visual flight rules and husband, Eric, who is also a pilot.

Legislation Join Us For The Missouri Governor Signs Bill million with the funds used to support 2009 Midwest Flyer To Drop Aircraft Repair Tax aviation infrastructure projects across Canadian Fishing Fly-Out the state. ST. LOUIS, MO. – The Spirit of The bill also includes an act August 19-23, 2009 St. Louis Airport (SUS) reports that that modifies the definition of [email protected] Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has “commercial aircraft” for aircraft signed a bill that will eliminate sales taxation purposes. Under the current tax on aircraft repair parts, making statute, aircraft with a weight Missouri more competitive with threshold of greater than 7,000 pounds neighboring states that have already are taxed on a pro rata share, on the eliminated the tax. amount of time actually flown in Special Price! The bill would expand the current Missouri. Under the new act, the term exemption that applies only to aircraft “commercial aircraft” is now any used as common carriers of people aircraft fully equipped for flight and DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport and property. The exemption will of more than 3,000 pounds maximum (DKB) DeKalb, Illinois now apply to purchases of materials, certified gross take-off weight. This replacement parts and equipment law will benefit aircraft in this class purchased for use directly upon, by lessening their personal property Unheated T-Hangars and for the modification, repair, tax burden and encouraging them to replacement and maintenance of remain based in Missouri. STARTING AT aircraft, aircraft power plants, and Spirit of St. Louis Airport is the $240/MONTH aircraft accessories from January 1, busiest general aviation airport in 2009 to January 1, 2015. This would the FAA’s Central Region and is St. Heated t-hangars starting at $337/month. give all aircraft the same advantages Louis’ prime general aviation reliever 5% discount for pre-payment and put Missouri on the same playing airport. The airport is unique because of annual rent field as many surrounding states. the revenue generated from wholesale Condo Hangars Available Additionally, the bill includes fuel sales, land development and real an act that increases the cap on the estate rental allows it to be one of the amount of jet fuels sales taxes that can few profitable airports of its kind and Call for Details be deposited into the State Aviation operates without public subsidy. Trust Fund. Under current law, only For more information on the (815) 748-2020 $6 million generated from jet fuel Spirit of St. Louis Airport or the new sales taxes may be deposited to the bill, contact John Bales, Director of www.cityofdekalb.com/DTMA/DTMA.htm credit of the Aviation Trust Fund. Aviation, Spirit of St. Louis Airport or This act increases the cap to $10 visit www.spiritairport.com. q 22 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

west, and it rained off and on. After a morning without rain, though the VOR frequency was filled with static. the hardiest amongst us stayed on the lake when the rain Our group took a vote before departing Miminiska came, while others took refuge in the lodge where there Lodge, and everyone was in agreement that we wanted to was a limitless supply of fresh brewed coffee and a warm return in 2009, so the dates for the 2009 “Midwest Flyer fireplace. Not a bad way to wrap up the trip! Canadian Fishing Fly-Out” are August 19-23. Fortunately as the evening progressed, the winds shifted A number of us had planned to take a “day trip” in the to the northwest, so we knew we would have a tailwind turbine de Havilland Otter floatplane from Miminiska to home as we had coming up. either “Grace Lake” for an action-packed Northern Pike We packed the night before departing on Sunday, August fishing experience, or to the world-class Keezhik River, 24, enjoyed a hardy breakfast that morning, filed and known to be one of the finest Brook Trout fisheries on the activated our flight plans on the ground, and called U.S. planet. We ended up not taking either excursion this year, Customs with our ETAs back to Grand Marais, although but it is on our list of things to do in 2009. Lockheed Martin Flight Services is supposed to contact I will again provide a copy of my personal “Flight U.S. Customs when pilots note this in the “ADCUS” Planning Guide,” which will take you through what we do (Advise Customs) section of the flight plan form. We to prepare for the trip including everything from ordering were warned by Winnipeg FSS that Lockheed Martin has the U.S. Customs aircraft decal and aeronautical charts, and been dropping the ball and not notifying U.S. Customs as identifying radio frequencies and alternate airports along requested, so we included ADCUS on our flight plans, and the route of flight, to noting what every pilot should know called U.S. Customs as well to cover our bases. Later we about flying in the Canadian bush. learned from the U.S. Customs agent that met us in Grand For rates, additional information, and a FREE DVD, Marais that Lockheed Martin Flight Services never called drop me an email at [email protected], or call me at them, and never has. Thanks Winnipeg for the thorough 608-835-7063. Also, be sure to check out the Wilderness briefing! North website at http://www.wildernessnorth.com. Actual One by one we departed Miminiska with the fastest reservations will be handled directly through the Wilderness aircraft departing first. Concerned with fuel, Larry chose North office in Thunder Bay, and a substantial discount will to fly his C172 direct to Thunder Bay to refuel before apply to anyone who signs up before January 1. Ride share rejoining the group for lunch at Grand Marais. Phil, Pat, information is also available by contacting me at the email Bill and I filed VFR flight plans… David and Larry address above. q filed IFR in hopes of getting above a cloud deck, which EDITOR’S NOTE: The Midwest Flyer Canadian Fishing extended from Miminiska, 25 miles to the south, but they Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge is a service of Miminiska Lodge, Wilderness North and its owners. Dave Weiman is acting did not have radar coverage until they were 70 nm north of only as a fellow participant on the trip, and neither he nor Thunder Bay. Again, we kept in contact with one another Midwest Flyer Magazine, Flyer Publications, Inc., nor their on 122.75. staff and owners assume any liability for the participation of Before we left Canadian airspace and prior to crossing others on the trip or for the trip itself, and do not assume any the border, we needed to contact either Minneapolis Center, responsibility for the reliance upon the information contained Princeton FSS, Thunder Bay Approach or Winnipeg Radio herein or elsewhere. Federal Aviation Administration, Canadian Air Transport, and U.S. and Canadian Customs to get a transponder code to cross the border. Our first regulations and procedures are subject to change. Pilots are choice was to try Princeton FSS on 122.3. When that didn’t urged to use every resource available to them in planning their work, we contacted Princeton FSS transmitting on 122.1 and trip, including government agencies, fixed base operators, listening over the Ely VOR on 109.6. It was nice to hear the airport management, and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots specialist’s friendly voice welcoming us back home, even Association (www.aopa.org).

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Mineral Point, Wisconsin — small town affordability within miles of Madison! • 24hr Fuel: 100LL & Jet A • Two Runways: 11/29-4/22 • GPS, NDB Approaches • Aircraft Maintenance 5,000 & 3,600 feet • AWOS & GCO • Hangar Leases Available Kevin King, Airport Manager • Fly In Camping Available 3151 State Rd., Mineral Point, WI 53566 • 608.987.9931 • [email protected] OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 Illinois, FAA Flight Standards District July 21, 2008 TF2 meeting. The Office; and the Illinois Department report discussed four scenarios: Do of Transportation, Division of nothing (continue with the current Aeronautics for many years. Usually funding sources), Good, Better, about 200 pilots and 40 volunteer and Best. It concludes that to “do GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT flight instructors participate. The new nothing” will result in a degradation Wings program was utilized this year of airport facilities. Good, Better, by Bill Blake AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative for the first time. FAA and Illinois and Best scenarios will require Division of Aeronautics personnel increasing revenue. Increased funding were available to help pilots register alternatives included in the report Increasing GA Fees online for the new FAAST program were an aviation fuel tax increase, May Result In Losing Revenue, and obtain certification of course dedication of 1% of the sales tax Not Gaining It! completion. Unfortunately, the on aviation products that is already number of pilots and flight instructors being collected, and raising aircraft ne of my attending was down this year. registration fees. favorite However, I think all who did attend At its August 11, 2009 meeting, the aviation felt it was well worth their time. TF2 concluded that to “do nothing” eventsO each year is ______was not acceptable for any of the the Wings Weekend modes of transportation. The TF2 held each July at As I mentioned in my previous is to begin its public deliberation of the Coles County report, a Michigan Transportation funding recommendations for aviation Airport, Mattoon, Funding Task Force (TF2) has been at its September 8, 2008 meeting in Illinois (MTO). I appointed to recommend future Lansing, Mich. Those interested in attended the event funding needs and revenue sources aviation might want to attend that this year, as I have for several years for all modes of transportation to the open-to-the-public meeting. now. It is an opportunity to obtain a governor and state legislature. The During the next two months, I will free 3 hour flight review with a flight TF2 has held six public meetings and be attending airport conferences instructor, attend a number of ground heard from various transportation in the states of Illinois, Indiana, EZ HEATseminars, 11/29/06 discuss 3:03 aviation PM Page issues 1 interest groups. and Michigan. I suspect one of the facing general aviation, and enjoy The legislatively appointed major topics of discussion at all evening social events on Friday and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) three conferences will be how to Saturday nights. This event has been submitted its aviation funding increase airport revenue. AOPA will jointly sponsored by the Springfield, needs report for 2009 -2030 at the be pointing out to the attendees that increasing fees to general aviation may result in losing revenue, rather than gaining it. AIRCRAFT ENGINE HEATING MADE EASY! Speaking of aviation events, to me, the best one of the year E-Z HEAT, Inc. is AOPA EXPO, which is being held this year in San Jose, Calif., – America’s Finest Preheat System Since 1984 – November 6-8, 2008. AOPA EXPO From is an opportunity to learn about the AIRCRAFT ENGINE PRE-HEATER $169.95 End your cold weather starting problems and reduce latest aviation technology, climb into pre-mature engine wear with PROVEN E-Z Heat Engine Pre-Heater the latest aircraft, hear nationally • Heats ENTIRE engine in about 4 hours, through conduction, the safest means of heat transfer available. known speakers talk on a wide range • FAA accepted, No STC or 337 form required. of aviation subjects in a climate- • Easiest to install of any pre-heat system. controlled environment, and enjoy • Thermostatically controlled, compared to high quality social events. If you have other preheaters which are not. never been to AOPA EXPO, you owe No danger of oil carbonization. it to yourself to attend. If you have • NEW Double insulated engine blanket & prop covers now available. been before, you know what I am E-Z HEAT, Inc. talking about. For more information, call or see website 779 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 For more information on these and Fax: 715-924-4401 1-800-468-4459 www.e-zheat.com other aviation issues, please go to the 11 MODELS – BECAUSE EACH ENGINE IS DIFFERENT! AOPA web site: www.aopa.org. q 24 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE PILOT BRIEFING !IRCRAFT/WNERSAND0ILOTS!SSOCIATIONs9OURMONTHLYUPDATEONALLTHINGSAVIATION

FROM PHIL’S DESK As pilots, we are always looking for ways to reduce our cost of flying. One recent change is doing just that for pilots under 40, by extending the duration of their medical certificates. Read on for an explanation of the new rules and for information about how AOPA helps all members – regardless of age – with medical certification issues.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATION By Andy Cebula, AOPA Executive Vice President of Government Affairs

Effective July 24, 2008, medi- TurboMedical® is another re- lowed medica- cal certificates for pilots under source for AOPA members. The tions, and the age 40 are valid for 60 months online educational tool is used complete text for third class medicals and 12 as preparation for completing of FARs relat- months for first class medicals. the actual FAA medical applica- ing to medical Previously they were valid for 36 tion. It alerts pilots to issues that certification. and six months, respectively. may arise so they’re aware of it In addition to offering member These changes are a victory before going to the AME. After resources, AOPA also contin- for AOPA and all pilots who will completing the form, pilots can ues to work with the FAA on benefit from them. The new save and print a copy to take to medical issues such as grant- rule makes it easier and more their appointment. ing driver’s license medicals affordable for pilots under age In the Medical Certifica- to pilots operating under the 40 to fly. In addition, AOPA of- tion section of AOPA Online, recreational pilot certificate. fers resources for all members members will also find detailed AOPA’s staff of government af- who have medical questions. information about recertifica- fairs specialists will continue to The AOPA Medical Certifica- tion for many medical condi- work with all levels of govern- tion Department responds to tions, a searchable database ment to maintain AOPA’s mis- 20,000 member e-mails and of Aviation Medical Examiners, sion of making general aviation telephone calls each year on a list of FAA-allowed and disal- more safe, affordable and fun. topics such as special issu- ance medicals, prescription GARY CRUMP, medication, and aviation medi- DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT cal examiners (AMEs). The Gary Crump has been at AOPA since 1987 and is team maintains positive work- the director of the Medical Certification Depart- ing relationships with the staff ment. He has more than 15 years of experience as an operating room technician and emergency at FAA’s Aerospace Medical medical technician. Crump holds a commercial Certification Division to help ex- pilot certificate with instrument, multiengine, and pedite medical certification in single-engine sea ratings and has a degree in many of the cases they work. Aviation Management from Florida Tech. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF INVALUABLE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE JOIN AOPA TODAY www.aopa.org/join OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25 Gu e s t Ed i t o r i a l filing helped immensely in reducing there is a unique opportunity to the backlog of paperwork in need get certified in person at AOPA Questions About Your Medical? of review. AOPA has been actively Expo. Dr. Warren Silberman, who involved in the system improvements manages the FAA Aerospace Medical AOPA Can Help! since they began about 10 years ago, Certification Division, will be on-site and many of our recommendations to review AOPA members’ cases. If were accepted by FAA. you are attending AOPA Expo in San One advancement on our end is the Jose, November 6-8, you can call AOPA TurboMedical®, a Web-based 800-USA-AOPA to reserve your time tool for pilots to use in preparation for with Dr. Silberman. Space is limited. completing the actual FAA medical Also at AOPA Expo, members of the application before visiting their AOPA Board of Aviation Medical aviation medical examiner (AME). Advisors, who are all AMEs, will be AOPA developed the interactive hosting a booth to answer attendees’ medical application, which is based questions relating to medical on the actual FAA medical certificate certification. And Gary Crump, AOPA application, in an effort to help our director of the medical certification members identify potential problems department, will be presenting three in advance so they can take appropriate seminars to help Expo attendees with action. If any questions arise after medical certification issues. using the form, please call the AOPA To find out more about AOPA medical staff at 800-USA-AOPA. Expo, visit www.aopa.org/expo. by AOPA President Phil Boyer For pilots who need to obtain a Become a member of AOPA, the special issuance certificate, which world’s largest aviation association, he big news in the aviation allows pilots with certain medical which is working on behalf of general medical world is that FAA has conditions such as heart diseases and aviation pilots. Join AOPA today! recently extended the duration diabetes to get a medical certificate, (www.aopa.org/join/) q ofT most medicals for pilots under age 40, a move that AOPA supported. But pilots of all ages will probably have a Destinations question about medical certification at some point. AOPA is here to help. AOPA To Hold Annual Expo In San Jose The AOPA Medical Certification Department is staffed by medical SAN JOSE, CALIF. – The Aircraft presidency on January 1, 2009. experts who are in regular Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “With its cutting-edge spirit, San communication with the staff at FAA’s will hold its annual Expo, general Jose is the ideal venue to showcase the Aerospace Medical Certification aviationʼs premier convention and latest innovation in general aviation‚” Division in Oklahoma City. That trade show, at the San Jose McEnery said AOPA President Phil Boyer. AIRPAC_Ad 1/27/05 12:40 PM Page 1 relationship means expedited Convention Center, November 6-8. “This yearʼs Expo is sure to be a paperwork and answers for AOPA This will be Phil Boyer᾽s last Expo memorable one.” members who use this invaluable as AOPA President, as he introduces Each day of AOPA Expo will kick service. In addition, FAA’s recent AOPA President-elect Craig Fuller to off with a free general session at 9 move to electronic tracking and the membership. Fuller will assume the a.m., featuring Boyer and top industry 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 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE a Welcome Reception on Thursday night. Attendees will enjoy hors dʼoeuvres and beverages while talking with fellow pilots. The Friday Night Party at The Tech Museum of Innovation should not be missed. Attendees will enjoy dinner and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind venue. In addition, the IMAX movie “The Magic of Flight‚” will be available for viewing on a first-come, first-served basis. On Saturday night AOPA will honor outstanding individuals in aviation. At the Closing Banquet AOPA President Phil Boyer will present the J.B. “Doc” Hartranft Award to the government official who did the most to defend and preserve general aviation during the year. In San Jose, California addition, Boyer will present the Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award to the individual who displayed the greatest leaders speaking about issues of importance to all pilots. selfless commitment to general aviation by a private citizen. The exhibit hall will open immediately following each Banquet attendees will enjoy dinner and aviation-themed general session. There will be more than 550 exhibits. entertainment while honoring these outstanding individuals At Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, who receive two of aviation᾽s most prestigious awards. more than 60 airplanes will be on display for pilots and VFR arrival procedures for attendees flying to AOPA aviation enthusiasts to see up close. Headlining the aircraft Expo will be posted online at the same Web address once display will be the AOPA 2008 Get Your Glass Sweepstakes they are finalized. airplane, a 1976 Piper Archer II. It has been undergoing With approximately 415,000 members, representing refurbishments throughout the year and will be awarded to nearly two-thirds of all pilots in the United States, AOPA one lucky pilot early in 2009. Complete rules are available is the largest, most influential aviation association in the online at www.aopa.org/sweeps/. world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through More than 60 hours of seminars will run throughout effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical the three-day show. Favorite speakers, including aviation competence, and hard work. AOPA provides member humorist Rod Machado, and a host of new presenters will services that range from representation at the federal, conduct seminars. Attendees will have a variety of seminar state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other topics to choose from, such as decision making, aircraft assistance. ownership, interior renovations, instrument flying, and For a full list of seminars and registration information medical certification. In fact, Dr. Fred Tipton, the Federal visit www.aopa.org/expo/. q Air Surgeon, and Dr. Warren Silberman, director of the Airmen Certification Branch at the FAAʼs Civil Aerospace Medical Institute in Oklahoma City, will each lead a seminar on medical certification issues during AOPA Expo. AOPA Expo seminars are conveniently organized into two tracks - Proficiency and Safety, and Ownership and Flying. After registering through AOPA Online, attendees can select the seminars they wish to attend, and then print their customized schedule to take Become A Professional Pilot In Only 4 Months with them to the show. 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expansion is nearing completion at J.A. (L/R) Randy Fank and Brad Air Center. The longtime West Chicago Zeman of J.A. Air Center in front of the old BP corporate DuPage Airport (KDPA) based service hangar at Aurora Municipal company is moving to Chicagoland’s Airport, Aurora, Illinois. This Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). hangar is one of several

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 sleep rooms, private showers, game will include a paint booth, showers, Center at Memphis International room, multiple TV viewing areas, and upstairs service shop, and an elevator are two general aviation operations an exercise room. A 60,000-gallon to go from the basement to the first and that have canopies at their terminal fuel farm featuring Conoco Phillips second floors. Airframe maintenance buildings. products is under construction as well. will also be in its own hangar, and “We believe that once an aircraft Prime rental space will be available aircraft will be stored in other hangars. owner arrives at our terminal building for corporate flight departments and When customers schedule their and sees all of our facilities, they will aviation-related tenants. In addition maintenance, they will have the return for aircraft maintenance,” said to FBO services, aircraft sales and convenience of a “one-stop” service Zeman. acquisitions, charter, flight instruction, facility. If they are in for an annual “We will continue to be a facility aircraft detailing, mail order avionics inspection, they can also have their for the little guy,” said Zeman. “But and consumer GPS sales, J. A. Air avionics serviced at the same time, or now we are able to handle the big Center is a Part 145 repair station have detailing done to their aircraft. boys, too!” offering aircraft maintenance and The terminal building will have Looking over the facilities, it parts sales, instrument sales and all of the amenities a pilot and his is hard to believe that the new and service, and award-winning avionics passengers could ask for. When remodeled facilities are actually “Plan installation. they walk in from either the ramp B” in J.A.’s expansion plans. Before Midwest Flyer Magazine toured or parking lot, they will naturally go the BP corporate hangar became the new facilities under construction, through doors, which will take them available, Zeman had planned to build including the not-so-old BP corporate to the customer lounge or waiting a completely new facility west of the hangar, which J.A. Air Center now area, and to the “no-door” restrooms. BP hangar. But due to cutbacks in owns. J.A. Air Center President, Brad A Starbuck-type café will offer coffee federal airport aid they needed for a Zeman, and FBO Operations Manager, and donuts, and corporate aircraft new ramp and taxiways, Zeman opted Randy Fank, gave us the tour. catering will also be available. to move forward with Plan B, and When British Petroleum moved, “The idea is to make the whole he’s glad he did. J.A. has more space the facility remained empty for 4 area comfortable for our customers than Plan A provided. Plan B was put years until J.A. Air Center bought and their guests,” said Zeman. There’s together in only 90 days thanks to it. This hangar alone is large enough even a VIP reading room for casual Robert A. Rieser, Airport Director at to store as many as four Gulfstream conversations, a pilot briefing room, Aurora Municipal Airport. G4s, and has massive office space. large pilot lounge, and a computer J.A. Aero Aircraft Sales is a division Included in its structure is one of the room. A video camera on the ramp can of J.A. Air Center, and a Cessna sales largest I-beams ever manufactured. be viewed from the pilot lounge for and service center. The company sell Due to the security requirements added security. everything from the new SkyCatcher of BP executives, the hangar has a Probably the most distinctive trainer, to the Caravan. number of security features, including feature of the terminal building will J.A. founder, Bernie Klotz, is drive-in boarding, a car washing area, be the outside canopy for arriving and proud of the new facilities, and proud and special access gates. The aircraft departing aircraft. Aircraft will be able of Zeman for making it a reality. maintenance facilities include a full to taxi right up to the front door, or Eventually, Zeman will be the sole metal and welding shop. departing aircraft can be towed to the owner of the operation. He has been The ramp area at Aurora is front door to load passengers. with the company since 1986. J.A. massive, and the numerous hangars “Canopies are popular in warmer employs 85 people. that J.A. occupies give that part climate states,” said Zeman. “It only J.A. 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Untitled-1 1 1/11/08 5:00:49 PM In s t r u m e n t Fl i g h t Save Fuel – Fly Safe – Use IFR Shortcuts by Field Morey, CFII

e know your plane is to continue your climb. You will no Prius, but you can probably be long away from the traffic still raise your MPG by that was a conflict to begin with. Wknowing and practicing the following VFR CLIMB ON COURSE is IFR shortcuts: also a shortcut to the enroute segment of your flight. Used primarily in File Direct ...GPS or Not mountainous country, this allows you to bypass an Obstacle Departure Obviously, if you own a portable Procedure when you have the terrain or better yet, a panel-mount GPS, in sight before you takeoff. You you can save a ton of miles by filing Field Morey can expect that ATC will verify that direct. The issue about whether or not fact by asking, “Verify that you this is legal without being a /G aircraft out your route when you receive your can maintain your own terrain and has been debated over and over again. clearance. Doing so will also avoid obstruction clearance up to 7,000 ft. Actually you can fly direct with just wasting the time to enter a route in during your climb.” a VOR and mag compass. Long your GPS that you won’t get anyway. In this case, 7,000 ft. is the MIA before GPS came along ATC was (Minimum Instrument Altitude) that accustomed to issuing clearances like: Departing VFR...Climb On Course provides obstacle clearance and ATC “Cessna 1234X, fly heading such and wants you to take the responsibility such until able direct to so and so.” You are in the run-up area and for seeing and avoiding the terrain The only caveat to flying direct is that requested your IFR release for takeoff. until you are above 7,000 feet. you must be in radar contact. If you ATC states there is IFR traffic inbound are not in “vector land,” you will be and instructs you to “Standby.” Enroute – VFR On Top put on an airway or given the option Because the weather is CAVU, you to climb to a higher altitude to stay in scan the area for the inbound, but no You are en route when ATC radar contact. one is in sight. instructs you to climb to a higher I also recommend filing direct If you can be reasonably assured altitude. You are aware that the winds when you are departing in an that the weather will permit you to are unfavorable at the new altitude. unfamiliar high-density area. Trying to depart under VFR conditions and Again, the weather conditions will out guess ATC by picking a seemingly maintain VFR up to your cruise allow VFR flight in your area. The

logical route is a waste of time. altitude, thenWinona you can StateDark request a “VFR3/20/05 1:51solution PM isPage to request 1 “VFR-On-Top.” The route that you will be assigned CLIMB ON COURSE.” This will You will need to climb or descend to a Project2 depends 10/12/04 primarily 10:50 on AM what Page arrival 1 and place the responsibility of traffic “500 ft VFR cruise altitude” and stay departure routes are in operation at separation on you and allow you an clear of clouds. the major airport(s) in the area. So, early departure. If you encounter “VFR-On-Top” clearances are unless you are intimately familiar clouds during your climb, just let ATC routine in the mountainous areas on with the area, just file direct and sort know that you need an IFR clearance Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 52

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Aircraft PropellerJune08.indd 1 7/22/08 12:17:31 PM investigate the aerodynamic configuration and basic flight performance. Before testing is complete, Piper expects to reach 360 KTAS and an altitude of 35,000 feet. The PiperJet is a six-passenger aircraft, with an option for either a seventh seat or enclosable lavatory. It will have a range of 1,300 nm and a full fuel payload of 800 lbs. The aircraft is priced from $2.199 million in 2006 dollars. We later sat down with Bob Kromer to learn about the “PiperJet,” and changes taking place at the Piper factory. Kromer has been in general aviation for a long time, having test flown the Cessna P210 for known icing in 1978, and conducted flight testing of the Citation III. From 1983- 86, Kromer served as president of Mooney Aircraft. Kromer said that the research and development of (L/R) Bob Kromer, Vice President of Sales, Piper Aircraft, Inc., and John the PiperJet began in the fourth quarter of 2005, and has Lowe, President, Des Moines Flying Service and Chicago Piper, with increased morale at the factory, although Piper’s Meridian the “PiperJet.” has been very profitable for the company, selling for $2 million. The Meridian is the lowest cost single-engine turbo For 2009, Piper will be building between 260 and 310 prop on the market, cruises at 260 kts, and has a service Meridians, Mirages, Matrix’s, Senecas, and Seminoles. ceiling of 29,000 feet. In comparison, the TBM costs $3 “Seminole orders are good,” Kromer said. million, and the Pilatus $4 million. Piper is looking at diesel engines in the future, but As for Piper’s popular piston, the Archer, Kromer said needs to find a dependable manufacturer. Kromer says that that Piper will only build them if it gets bulk orders of 20 or their dream is to find a 350 hp turbo-charged diesel, or a more aircraft, such as from an aviation campus. “The focus low-cost 500 shaft hp engine for piston engines to reduce now is on the upper end,” said Kromer. “No more one-at-a- operating costs. time building.” Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 47

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There were a number Both the SRS and Cessna “C162 in 1953, which eventually morphed of new Very Light Jets (VLJs) and SkyCatcher” sell for around $100,000. into EAA, there was no “Experimental Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) exhibited Other very light jets displayed at Category” of aircraft; warbirds at Oshkosh this year. The first to greet Oshkosh 08 were Eclipse Aviation’s couldn’t be owned by private citizens; the convention-goers at the main gate 400 single-engine jet, not yet in there was no “Homebuilt Category” was Cirrus Aircraft’s display, featuring production and awaiting certification. recognized by the FAA; and there was a mockup of their new “personal” Across from Cirrus, Cessna displayed no Sport Pilot Certificate. Pilot training light jet – the “Vision” SJ50. The its new 400 fixed gear four-place was seen as a prelude to the ATP and functioning model was flown in aircraft, billed as the fastest fixed gear instrument flying was the next step on Wednesday, July 30. I sat in the machine. Also on display was Cessna’s beyond the Private Pilot Certificate. mockup, which has excellent visibility various Citations and the Citation A lot has changed since then. After NewViewand 5/23/05 wide seats 4:21 that PM slide Page back 1 for ease “Mustang,” an entry level biz-jet. a protracted effort by LAMA (Light of entry. It seats four with a jump seat Honda Aircraft Company once Aircraft Manufacturers Association) and has the control stick located to the again displayed the “HondaJet.” and EAA, the FAA formalized the According to a recent New York Sport Pilot Certificate and the LSA Times article, hitchhiking onboard Category. A Sport Pilot Certificate biz and light jets is the latest fad. requires a current driver’s license, but Hitchhikers won’t have long to wait to no third-class medical. However, if catch a ride in the Eclipse 400, Cirrus a pilot takes and cannot pass a Part SJ50 or HondaJet. 67 medical examination, he or she cannot obtain a Sport Pilot Certificate. Lowers The Workload Flight is limited to day VFR, altitude is limited to 10,000 feet and range is Give Your Aircraft Liberty Aerospace, Inc. displayed limited. No night flight is permitted. their updated version of their XL2 A number of manufacturers are A New View With “Vanguard.” The Liberty XL2 is the introducing aircraft suitable for the first two-place aircraft in many years Sport Pilot Certificate. The aircraft, of to be certified fully IFR and the first course can be used by private pilots piston powered with FADEC digital also, so the Sport Pilot Certificate engine management systems. This can be used as entry level training Wittman Regional Airport helps lighten the cabin workload with the understanding that a pilot Oshkosh, Wisconsin since fuel mix is accomplished by can move on to the Private Pilot Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? the on board computer, the ignition Certificate if they can pass the third NEWVIEW will restore or replace is solid state, controls are operated class medical and the written and by push rods, and the aircraft has a practical test. I chatted with Donald your windshield and/or cabin windows. flying tail and can be equipped with M. Ayres, President of U.S. Sport OTHER SERVICES: finger brakes or toe brakes. 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The 700S is based Web Site: www.newviewtech.com powered by the Continental IOF-240 on the Aero Ltd AT-3, designed and 38 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE built in the Czech Republic, but which they claim is the fastest fixed twin, and if you have an engine out, modified for the U.S. LSA market gear aircraft available. Across from you can go around and land safely.” with a new wing. Both aircraft use the 400 sat the new Cessna “Mustang” Directly across from the Mustang the Rotex flat opposed four-cycle mini biz jet. The Mustang seats four, sat the new Cessna 400. The sleek water-cooled aircraft engine. The and has a little slower cruising speed new four-place fixed gear is built of Rotex will run 1500 hours between than its bigger brothers. all carbon fiber, IFR, and equipped overhauls and is lighter than air- I chatted with Jim Deckstein, with hot props. It cruises at 235 knots cooled engines. The airframes of the Cessna representative. “As you move and has a range of 1300 nm. It burns two LSAs use pushrods to activate up in the line,” he said, “you see an 7 gph and has built-in oxygen, and a control surfaces and castor front increase in cabin space, speed and twin turbo engine. Next to the 400 sat gears like the Grumman Tigers and range. Mustang cruises at 41,000 Cessna’s new LSA, the “SkyCatcher Yankees. The electrical system is solid feet at 321 mph. The aircraft has an 162,” in effect the replacement for the state. Position lights are built into ogive shaped fuselage to provide venerable 150 and 152. SkyCatcher the aircraft so any private pilot could more shoulder room, as the aircraft has some carbon fiber parts. One is fly them at night or with the onboard is slightly smaller than the other tempted to call the SkyCatcher “cute radios, into controlled airspace. Citations. The Mustang is rivet as a bug’s ear,” but it simply looks aluminum with some carbon fiber more “chic” than the older 150/152s. The Final Frontier hatch covers. The 2008 price is just The cabin features a Garmin G300 under $2.9 million. The next available glass instrument panel, carbon EAA convention-goers saw the Mustang is available the second fiber seats and is powered by the first design of “White Knight One” quarter of 2011. We have almost Continental O-200D engine. However, at last year’s convention and the EAA 100 delivered at this time. Cessna is the SkyCatcher cruises faster than AirVenture Museum was presented building about 150 per year.” the 150/152s at 118 kts (136 mph), with a full size model of “Space Ship I asked Jim if the Mustang was a so is aerodynamically more efficient. One,” the single-place rocket with very light jet, and he responded: “The It carries 24 U.S. gallons of fuel, two which Burt Rutan won the $10 million VLJ moniker is a marketing ploy, passengers and 25 pounds of luggage. X Prize. Although Rutan and Virgin not an accepted FAA category. The EAA AirVenture... So many Galactic owner and CEO Richard original Citation, which came out activities, so many planes to see and Branson were at Wittman Field to in 1992, was a single-pilot, owner- people to meet, and only one week to do two workshops on Tuesday, July operated twin-engine jet. But the do it all. 29, EAA allowed us to watch the newer VLJs like the Eclipse 400 and EAA AirVenture 2009 will be held christening of “White Knight Two” the Cirrus SJ50 are single-engine, July 27 - August 2 (www.airventure. on Monday with a live video link to owner-operated. The Citation is a org). q Mojave, California. 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AirVenture. On hand for the ribbon the first civilian space travel. While Jim LaMalfa provided a cutting ceremonies was acting good review of some of the attractions FAA Administrator Robert A. Carbon Cessnas to AirVenture, please allow me to “Bobby” Sturgell, EAA President fill in the gaps with some personal Tom Poberezny, FAA Great Lakes Cessna aircraft displayed a number observations, and news on events and Region Administrator Barry Cooper, of new certified aircraft including the activities I was personally involved Wisconson DOT Bureau of Turbo 400 (formerly Columbia 400), with during the seven-day convention. Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 47 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39 WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION

Marathon Run To Private Pilot t was mid-April when I walked into the office of Osceola AeroSport at the airport in Osceola, Wis. by Woody Minar, CFII (KOEO) when co-owner Carolyn Johnson exclaimed, “WeI got an email from someone in England who wants to get her Private Pilot license in three weeks!” I am always up for a challenge, but I was not sure what to expect. After several phone calls and numerous emails across the pond, it was obvious that I was about to experience a high like never before. Staff Sergeant Robyn Sveback, a 26-year-old resident of Amery, Wis., and now an eight-year veteran in the U.S. Air Force stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England, was coming back home on leave to run in Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth and then start her flight training. Wata Diff Maskhead Aug08 CMYK.indd 1 7/24/08 11:01:50 AM I offered no guarantees. BUT, if she was ready to pass her knowledge test when she returned to the States, then pass her physical, grasp the requirements of flying, memorize and understand the multiple possibilities of Staff Sergeant Robyn Sveback with her flight instructor Woody Minar. questions for the oral, understand airspace and weather requirements, study during her remaining waking hours, and if the Our Hours are Everyday weather cooperated (we’re talking 4:30 am to 10:00 pm summer in Northwesten Wisconsin), Give us a call we might be able to get it done before MOSINEE, WISCONSIN if you need us later she returned to England. We agreed to give it a try. I mailed Visit us at cwa- o.com 715-693-6111 her all the study materials and training aids I could find. This was Centrally located at Aircra Maintenance the start of our instructor-student long Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) 100 hr/Annual Inspections Between Wausau & Stevens Point distance ground training. Oil Changes On June 23rd she showed up for her Major & Minor Repairs Flight Instruction flight training. It was obvious she had And Private through ATP studied hard while in England; after Everything in between Accelerated Courses all, it was something she committed Financing Available herself to complete. We had our first lesson that morning and the mid-day thermals were at their peak already. That first flight in the Cessna 150 Rental Aircraft 2002 Cessna 172SP was one neither one of us will never Discounted Block Rates forget – the rocking, rolling, and pitching from the thermals, not to mention her death grip on the yoke. Her verbal exclamations of perceived Jet A (Volume Discounts) 100LL fear calmed down somewhat when Aircraft Detailing Home Base For we started the ground reference Courtesy & Rental Cars maneuvers and initial aerial work. Hotel Reservations That afternoon she passed her physical. Later that evening we had 40 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Centra Wisconsin Oct08 Ad.indd 1 9/13/08 4:56:37 PM a glorious, half moon, smooth air night cross country to with a question. I took the opportunity to put him on the Eau Claire and Rice Lake and did the required 10 night speakerphone and asked him “When you take your students landings. Two days after the summer solstice, getting to bed up for a simulated checkride the day before the big event, at two o’clock in the morning felt good! Her daytime fears what are their maneuvers like?” “They suck!” I think that’s of terror turned to a calm bliss that night… until we did all the confirmation Robyn needed. I told her to have fun stalls the next day. with this – flying is fun; have fun on the checkride. Her Robyn soon got used to the bumps in the sky and the maneuvers were spot on after going back up for the final conversation turned to one of jovial enjoyment… until she time that afternoon! did spins, barrel rolls, loops and unusual attitudes with co- We met at 7 a.m. to prep the plane, finish her checkride owner Dick Johnson in his Decathlon. Once on the ground, cross-country planning, and cover any last-minute details. whether she was delirious or not, she wanted to do them Not a good day for weather, though. If one could believe again. … and again after we did stalls the next day! Was the TAF for Duluth, we were supposed to run into heavy she nuts? rain on the way to Superior, clear up, and then start raining A week went by and we were working on the maneuvers around noon with storms coming. Good; the checkride hard and trying to get the landings down well enough to would fall right into that window IF the TAF was correct. solo. I was about ready to call it quits for the day as it When was the last time THAT happened? appeared she was getting tired. So we made one more The checkride got off to a late start, but once going, she landing which was pretty good. “Let’s quit on a positive was doing well and there were little or no signs of nerves note.” To my surprise, she said, “Can we do another?” from her or me. Then the flying – off she went taking off “If you want to, we’ve already done ten, though.” So we into some light rain (a new experience) and acceptable departed and she greased the next landing. I never saw such ceilings. I waited for more than an hour like an expectant a big smile on anyone’s face. She said, “I got it! I got the father. Having taken students to nearly 40 checkrides in the sight picture you have been telling me about!” We did five last five years, I was just as nervous for this student as the more landings and they were all perfect! first one. The next day, we went to Rush City, Minn., because the Robyn and the DPE came in for the required landings; wind was favoring Rwy 34. We did a half dozen landings they took off and I never heard from them again. Where before we were both ready for her first solo. She greased did they go? I didn’t know what to think. Well, they had the first one in front of a waiting 172 at the hold short line. landed, parked the plane out of sight on the other side of the “Very nice!” was heard over the radio from the pilot. Some gas pump, and walked around to look at some other planes crosswinds came up after an hour or so and she handled before nonchalantly strolling in to give me the good news. them well, but it was time to return to Osceola. Eighteen days from start to finish! Robyn Sveback, The flying Gods were with us the following day – who had never taken a flight lesson before, completed her beautiful, sunny, calm winds, and no thermals. After three mission with a week to spare. And, as with every other pilot more hours of supervised solo and a lunch break,WATA_DIFF_SponsAug07 I sent who5/23/08 has 11:29 taken AM a Pagecheckride, 1 she asked, “What’s next?” her on her short cross-country. Jubilation! The next day Oh, and besides running a personal best time in her the weather was the same. Just two days after that first fourth Grandma’s Marathon of 26.2 miles, she found out solo, she went on her long cross-country of three hours. during her training that she was promoted to Tech Sergeant. Thinking she might be tired, we had lunch and we were Congratulations Robyn! q going to do some ground. Instead, she said “Let’s do the tower landings today.” Off to Anoka we flew. I’m getting For Membership Application Call 920-303-0709 WATA Difference Is tired just watching her, but she has the common sense to Sponsored By These HELPING TO MOVE Members & Affiliates: WISCONSIN BY AIR! know when enough is enough and she showed no signs of WISCONSIN BY AIR! GOLD Bolduc Aviation National Air fatigue. Cessna Aircraft Company Specialized Services Transportation Ass’n. It was now time to think about the checkride–all her Milwaukee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Alexandria, Va. requirements were met in ten days. Two weeks after she Rapco Fleet Support, Inc. Brackett Aircraft Co. NewView Technologies Kingman, Ariz. Oshkosh, Wis. started, I called the DPE in Superior and the checkride was Hartland, Wis. Midwest Flyer Magazine Dawley Aviation Corp. Racine Commercial Airport scheduled for a beautiful day four days hence. Robyn’s Oregon, Wis. Burlington, Wis. Racine, Wis. checkride maneuvers were “spot on” as they say in SILVER Fond du Lac Skyport Trimcraft Aviation England; she was ready. Basler Turbo Fond du Lac, Wis. Genoa City, Wis. Conversions, LLC The day before the scheduled checkride, we did one last Oshkosh, Wis. Gran-Aire, Inc. West Bend Air, Inc. simulated test. Whoa! What person invaded YOUR body? Milwaukee, Wis. West Bend, Wis. BRONZE Johnson Aviation Insurance Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Nothing went right; I mean nothing. Checkride jitters – on Aero Insurance Inc. Madison, Wis. Juneau • Madison Menomonee Falls, Wis. • Watertown, Wis. both our parts. OK, let’s take a break, regroup, and do some NationAir Insurance ground. Beaver Aviation, Inc. Agencies Juneau, Wis. Eden Prairie, Minn. wataonline.org Meanwhile, Mark Nelson from Rush City called me OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41
  

    
 
 
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Factors To Consider When Making Weather Decisions

by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Education Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics

n my role as an Aviation Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, I frequentlyI have the opportunity to meet with groups of pilots throughout the state to discuss aviation safety and related issues. At one of these forums, a pilot asked a difficult, but very good question: Are there any firm or established WisDOT Maskhead.indd 1 7/20/08 12:22:11 PM guidelines to help a pilot determine when weather conditions are bad enough to cancel a planned flight? We often ask ourselves: Should I fly into the weather conditions that flight service is reporting or forecasting as marginal? Should I take off, even though I’m not comfortable with the way the weather looks? These are questions that all pilots have asked themselves at some point in their flying career. They’re very important questions, too, because the safe outcome of a flight may depend entirely on how they're answered. Unfortunately, the answers can never be cut and dried. Sure, it’s possible to come up with some general rules of thumb concerning hazardous weather and what to avoid, but that's not enough. Accident reports be clear-cut, in which case the decision is easily made, but continue to describe situations where pilots knowingly took it may also be quite indefinite, in which case the decision off into thunderstorm conditions or equally bad weather. So, can be stressful. rules of thumb, such as “don’t fly through an area defined Let’s take a clear-cut situation for our first scenario: A in a convective sigmet,” while good advice indeed, doesn’t convective sigmet for a widespread area of moderate icing always seem to translate into real-world application. The is forecast along your flight route. Your route takes you go/no-go decision is, of course, a matter of pilot judgment. near a center of low pressure, so there’s plenty of lifting, While weather conditions are important ingredients in the which means tops are apt to be high. There’s plenty of decision, they’re not the only considerations. The other moisture in the air, as shown by close temperature/dew variables are the pilot, the aircraft and its equipment, and the point spreads at stations along the route, so cloud bases are geography along the proposed flight path. low. There are mountains along the route, which always First, let’s consider the weather. We all know it’s make for the worst icing conditions. All of this bad news is changeable. We know that forecasts can be incorrect, and backed up by a slew of PIREPs confirming the accuracy of we know to be prepared for unanticipated adverse weather the reports and forecasts. by constantly having an alternate airport in mind. But each Here, the decision is easy: Don't go. But, what about weather situation is different. The go/no-go decision may situations where things aren’t so definite? Let's say an icing 42 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE scenario involved cloud tops reported available sources of information person at the other end of the phone at a relatively low altitude, and there indicate a go. may be totally unqualified to provide are no PIREPs confirming actual You must also consider the forecasts. Another decision could be icing encounters. The cloud bases are aircraft? Is it approved for flight in to locate a nearby fog-free airport, right at the minimum enroute altitude, known icing? Does it have the kind land there, and wait out the fog at which would keep you clear of any of performance that will let you the destination. But, if it’s your first high terrain. Here, icing would seem climb above the clouds? Does it have trip to the area, locating and landing to be less of a factor – but a possibility the necessary system redundancies at an alternate airport can add to the nonetheless. You might be able to to let you continue flying safely in stress level. What to do? It’s up to climb to ice-free conditions on top, the event of a component failure? you, and the decision can be agony. or scoot beneath the cloud deck. It’s a Let’s say your aircraft doesn’t have Will the fog burn off in time? Will you setting where you’d definitely want a these requisites. In this case, end of recognize the airport surroundings safe, alternate plan of action ready in discussion – it’s a no-go for the first if it’s VFR but there are patches of case things turn sour and your PIREP icing scenario. But in the second low clouds nearby? Should you just is the first of the day. scenario, the airplane may be suitable set up a waypoint and circle the area For a second scenario, let’s say that for the flight. VFR, above any fog layer, until it a high-pressure center has moved over Geography will also be a factor. lifts? What if it doesn’t lift? Will you your proposed route. Ordinarily, high We know it’s mountainous in the have enough fuel to go to an alternate pressure means good weather. But, first scenario, so that earns another with good VFR? As with anything what if overnight temperatures drop no-go vote. The pilot’s good, but connected to weather, the questions to the dew point and dense fog forms the weather, aircraft, and geography could go on and on, and there will in valleys and your destination airport argue for waiting. In the second icing be few definite answers. I recall a is next to a river, surrounded by high scenario, flight at the MEA might student about to go on a cross-country ridges? The forecast calls for the fog provide an adequate margin against who called me after performing a to burn off, but at daybreak, your flying into any ice-laden clouds. But, meticulous job of preflight planning. destination is zero-zero in fog. It's if the airplane does enter clouds, She was concerned about the weather, wintertime, so it’s been a long, cold and does ice up, the quality of the which mentioned turbulence and night, and the sun won’t burn so high terrain below will have everything strong surface winds. “I know it’s in the sky as the day progresses. Will to do with the go/no-go decision. If going to be good VFR and all,” she the fog really burn off by the time you it’s flat and the minimum obstruction said, “but I just don't feel good about plan to arrive? That may be difficult clearance altitude permits a descent, it.” to predict, even for an experienced this could be a way out of the I recall telling her there must meteorologist, so this situation is a situation, especially if above freezing be a reason why she felt this way, tougher call. temperatures exist below. If there is and that reason must be a good one, We could list an infinite number high terrain below, play it safe, and since she’d taken the time to call and of these kinds of tough-call weather just say no. express her thoughts. Ultimately, she scenarios, but in the end, the go/ In our second scenario with called off the flight. no-go decision should depend on the valley fog, let’s say you’re a non- She made the right decision. Her variables mentioned earlier. Let’s go instrument-rated pilot, don’t have a doubts showed that her judgmental back to the icing situations. In the first whole lot of cross-country time, and skills were alive and kicking. If scenario, the weather is confirmed are unfamiliar with the destination everyone followed her example, we’d bad. Now what about you, the pilot? airport. The airplane is well equipped have fewer weather-related accidents. (We’ll presume that you already for instrument flying, but the weather It’s the ones who don’t question, who meet the IMSAFE launch criteria: may or may not be VFR at the time of don’t feel self-doubt, who are most apt free of illness, medication, stress, arrival. The fact that the airport is in to get in over their heads. alcohol, fatigue, or emotional upset.) a valley and next to a river argues for So before answering the “go or Are you instrument-rated, current a lingering fog, so it could be a dicey no-go” question, think long and hard on instruments, and experienced situation. Shadows cast by the ridges about the weather at hand, the weather and comfortable in flying in those could keep temperatures in the valley along your intended route, and the conditions? If so, fine. In the second low enough to stay near the dew skills and tools you have to deal with scenario, conditions seem more point. Should you plan on a morning these elements. More often than not, favorable. If the pilot is instrument- arrival? You can call the local FBO you’ll realize that if you have to ask current and has planned an escape at your destination and ask him what tough questions, the answer will be route, the flight may not be unduly the usual fog experience is, but each quite simple. complicated – that is, if all other situation is different. Besides, the Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 52 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 grand scale from the air! It is visually spectacular and Fall Splendor & Safety Awareness well worth flying to see it! But flying in this season still requires sound planning and an awareness of the changing by Gary Workman conditions. Director, MNDOT Office of Aeronautics We must adjust our thinking to remember that frost and t seems like summer just got started, black ice will once again be apart of the norm in this area. but the first signs of fall’s splendor These ice elements can be deadly in an attempt to get into are already upon us. Soon the the air, and black ice can cause serious problems on the warmthI of the day will quickly give way ground. to cool, crisp evenings. But the beauty We should also remember to be alert to conditions where that abounds in this changing season is these elements form, whether on the highway, taxiway, or the very reason we all want to live here. runway. This is a perfect time to review the cold weather Fall is amazingly beautiful in procedures, as well as the proper frost and ice removal Minnesota and the upper Midwest region. The myriad methods for your aircraft. of changing colors across the state, beckon to the flyer. Practice heightened vigilance on and off the airport. The What better way to see fall splendor than by air?! There sky may be big, but there is a very good chance someone will be vistas of green entwined with rivers of color as the else may be flying and they, like you, are simply enjoying hardwood trees mix with the great pine forests. The prairies the flight and the chance to see the colors! will be a vast expanse of undulating golden hues. Even the Now, let’s all enjoy our beautiful fall and the spectacular cities will have eye-catching pockets of color amidst the colors that will abound, but let’s always remember the areas of commerce, and of quiet living. importance of being consistently safety conscious and All this can only be truly appreciated and seen on a making safe actions our number one priority. q

and educate their local community and county leaders about the value and importance of aviation. Some people have tried sharing information, and some in their zeal have been unprepared for that sharing (meeting) despite their enthusiasm. So, here are some suggestions to help everyone be better prepared to go out and tell the story about aviation in their community. Many people dread having “the big meeting” and in their anxiety and worry about their pending performance, they begin to break under the self-imposed pressure. Fortunately there are a number of things anyone can do to improve their performance and reduce their fears and anxieties, and to get the message across in a clear and complete manner. Eight “helpful” actions are presented here. Prepare To Share The Story 1. Be prepared: This may sound obvious, but it simply means you should be well informed and have a good by Dan McDowell understanding of the subjects you plan to discuss at the rticles previously published in this magazine and meeting. You should be ready to discuss your subjects specifically in this Technical Bulletin have often with confidence and in a professional (business-like) urged aviators and aviation enthusiasts to go out manner. You should have appropriate support materials and A44 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE handouts ready and available. and the support materials that you include. Try to be as 2. Rehearse: Make time the night before you have the positive as possible throughout your presentation. Avoid meeting to go over everything you plan to present and negativity whenever possible. When strong negative items discuss. By doing this you can not only become more must be addressed, do so with controlled emotion and comfortable with your own words, but you might find, confidence. Pay attention to your tone and body language. as you hear it, a better way to get a point across by using Avoid standing with your hands in your pockets or with different phrasing. Note the time it takes to give your your arms crossed in front of you. presentation. Keep it to a comfortable length. Imagine 6. Business dress: If you are presenting on behalf of yourself in the audience and you know very little about the a specific company or organization for instance, you may subject. Now think about what you have to present. Edit it be asked, or choose to wear the “company” uniform. If if necessary to a length that provides adequate information you are representing a broader cause, as in informing your or the most important information. Consider including the community leaders about what aviation brings to everyone supplemental information in a handout. Be respectful of the in that community, then it is suggested that you do so audience’s time and level of understanding of the subject at in business attire. Avoid wearing jeans or clothing and hand. accessory items with prominent brand logos. Always wear 3. Speaking with enthusiasm: Taking this fact with a clean dress shoes with appropriate socks or hosiery. grain of salt (and a bit of humor), it is said, (somewhere 7. Eliminate jargon: Aviation is full of acronyms and on the Internet), that listening to a boring speech burns jargon. Keep in mind that while you and other aviators approximately 88 calories per hour…about the same understand those things, the community leaders and as watching paint dry. The point is when giving your those who are not active in aviation may not have a clue presentation, do so with enthusiasm at a point that what it means. Do everything possible to remove jargon demonstrates your passion for the subject without making and acronyms from your presentation. If you have to use it appear contrived or overdone. Keep your enthusiasm at either jargon or acronyms, be sure to include an adequate a business-like level. Putting it plainly, try not to bore your explanation of what they mean. If you have handouts, it is audience. helpful to your audience to have a listing of the acronyms 4. Prepare for objections and questions: Anticipate and their meaning, included. objections and questions and be prepared with the 8. Acknowledgement: Close your presentation, as information to address them with calm and knowledge- is appropriate, with an acknowledgement of the person based responses. Bear in mind that many people who do not or persons you were addressing. Be sure to thank them understand the value that aviation brings to the community for their time and for the opportunity you had to share may initially be less than enthusiastic about aviation and important aviation information with them. Finally, offer to airports. They may have a mind-set of airport noise issues, return if they request additional information or guidance. etc., but this is your opportunity to help inform them with If these tips were followed, you can be confident that solid facts. the image and information you have presented were done 5. Be confident: Make sure you are calm and confident so properly and given in the best spirit. Once you have been when it is your turn to present. If you have rehearsed your through the process of presenting, you will find that the presentation, you should be comfortable with your words next time it will be much easier to prepare to share. q

Air Ra c e s Fly Low - Go Fast - Turn Left! BLAINE, MINN. – The air racer “SAWBONES,” is now based at Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Blaine, Minnesota, and participated in this year’s “Reno Air Races.” The 1949 Hawker Sea Fury owned by Robin Crandall, was flown by Ray Dieckman in the “Unlimited Class” at this year̓s Reno National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The races were held September 10-14. Crandall recently purchased the aircraft, which was originally a British fighter/bomber. It has been modified with a 3000 hp, 18-cylinder Wright “Cyclone” radial engine. The aircraft can fly 420 mph in level flight and Experienced race pilot, Ray Dieckman, flew the aircraft should be competitive in the Unlimited Class. throughout the races. 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46 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Pi pe r Je t Fr o m Pa g e 33 positions. For additional information on the Kromer attributes a lot to Piper “I believe in the dealer network,” PiperJet, contact Des Moines Flying President and CEO James K. Bass said Kromer. “When you get the Service or Chicago Piper at 1-800- for the company’s new advances. dealers fired up, that momentum will 622-8311. He also has the highest regard for move product.” Piper dealers have Piper Aircraft is the only general former Eclipse CEO Vern Rayburn sold 101 Matrix’s this past year, 53 of aviation manufacturer to offer a who stepped down from the company which were Meridians. complete line of aircraft for every just days prior to EAA AirVenture. Flight training for the PiperJet is general aviation mission, from “Eclipse started with nothing and up for bid, although SimCom does all trainers and high-performance turned nothing into an airplane.” of Piper’s training at the present time. aircraft for personal and business “Not all VLJs will make it,” said To watch video footage of the use, to turbine-powered business Kromer. “I will put my money on maiden flight of the PiperJet, go to aircraft. In its 71-year history, Piper companies with existing airplanes. http://www.piper.com/piperjet/ has produced more than 144,000 (Piper’s longevity) has a lot to do with Meeting with Bob Kromer and I aircraft and developed more than 180 our customers who stayed with the was John Lowe of Des Moines Flying different models. Piper covers the Piper product. The PiperJet has 200 Service, Piper’s top dealer, and the global marketplace with 80 sales and orders to date, 150 of which are dealer Piper dealer serving the Midwest. service centers worldwide. q

EAA Fr o m Pa g e 39 Before joining the FAA, Sturgell six months. I don’t suggest continued Aeronautics Director David Greene, was the senior policy advisor at the extensions for FAA funding. We want FAA Wisconsin District Air Traffic National Transportation Safety Board a cost-based system, but we don’t Manager Wanda Adelman, and others. (NTSB). He was the focal point for want to hurt non-FAA controlled Cutting the ribbon was Winnebago analysis and coordination of NTSB’s airspace airports.” County Executive Mark Harris. safety recommendations, policies, Another EAA member raised The tower stands 141 feet from the programs and safety initiatives. concerns about the cost of airport ground to the top of the roof antenna, Sturgell came to the federal sector security to communities with small compared to the old tower, which after flying for United Airlines, where general aviation airports. Poberezny stood 60 feet tall. The original tower he was a flight operations supervisor noted: “We can’t afford the security was built in 1963 and cost $150,407. and line pilot. He flew the Boeing 757 that the Homeland Security Agency The new tower was built by Neenah, and 767 on domestic and international wants, especially at small airports. We Wis.-based Miron Construction routes. He also practiced aviation law are losing the very freedom we strive Company for $5.6 million. in Washington, D.C. to protect because we can’t afford the A former naval aviator, Sturgell cost of security.” Meet The Boss! was an instructor at “Top Gun,” the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School. He Celebrities Attend AirVenture During the “Meet The (FAA) has flown the F-14, F-18, F-16 and To Support Young Eagles Boss” forum, the crowd size was A-4. Sturgell is a graduate of the U.S. The opening-night concert featured down significantly from 2007, Naval Academy and the University the group “Foreigner;” there was because the “user fee” issue has been of Virginia School of Law. He retired an appearance by ventriloquist Jeff put on hold for the time being. But from the Navy as a commander. Dunham; and a concert performance first, so you know where the FAA Sturgell, his wife Lynn and son reside by Gary Sinise's “Lt. Dan Band.” Acting Administrator is coming from in the Washington, D.C. area. Actor/pilot Harrison Ford returned on various issues, let’s review his In opening remarks, Sturgell to AirVenture this year, after his background. recognized that the 30,000th absence last year to film “Indiana Bobby Sturgell was named FAA homebuilt aircraft has been certified. Jones.” Ford is the chairman of EAA Acting Administrator on September EAA President Tom Poberezny Young Eagles, and helps to emcee the 14, 2007. He had been FAA’s Deputy acknowledged FAA’s cooperation since Young Eagles Auction each year. Administrator since 2003, and EAA started the homebuilt movement. Joining Ford this year as a guest he is highly respected within the During a question and answer speaker was John Travolta, who aviation community for his aviation period, an EAA member asked the flew his immaculate Boeing 707 background and knowledge of the acting administrator if he liked the to the convention. His last visit to system. For the most part, aviation “user fee bill” as written. Sturgell AirVenture was 28 years ago, when trade groups would like to see him responded by saying: “Let’s see how he flew his Jet Commander to the appointed the administrator. the industry changes over the next convention. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47 Both Ford and Travolta were him his initial desire to become a few feet off the ground, with handlers interviewed at EAA’s outdoor movie pilot. But like many other would-be gripping the device even as 16-year- theater and during special events. pilots, Travolta did not complete flight old Harrison Martin manipulated the Travolta emceed a showing of his training all at once. controls. motion picture “Broken Arrow” Travolta started taking flying August 1 in which he and Christen lessons three different times and EAA & Aero Friedrichshafen Slatter played Air Force pilots, with quit each time, because his flight Travolta the bad guy, and Slatter, the instructors did not have a passion A relationship between EAA good guy. for flying. When his third instructor and the European trade show, Aero Travolta told his fellow EAA (a furloughed United Airlines pilot) Friedrichshafen was announced. This members before the start of the movie learned that Travolta was quitting alliance will further advance the cause that he has owned 17 airplanes, or as again, “he cried,” said Travolta. of the overall general aviation industry he said, he has been fortunate to have “I knew then that I had found a globally, and open up additional “relationships” with 17 airplanes, and passionate instructor.” business opportunities for EAA has earned eight jet type ratings. Commenting on the future of members in the expanding European Travolta purchased his first airplane – aviation, Travolta said: “We are in a marketplace. Additionally, this venture an Ercoupe – in 1974, which he later time in history when there is a lack of will allow EAA to provide new gave to his flight instructor as a gift. interest in aviation. It’s not as natural benefits and services to its worldwide When Travolta learned that he had now as it was for us as kids. The members, as well as expand the EAA sold the airplane because he needed Young Eagles program is working message and brand globally. the money, Travolta told him that he to get thousands of kids interested, Making the announcement was liked the airplane, and would have however,” and Travolta sees that as a EAA President Tom Poberezny, rather kept it and given his friend the very good thing for aviation. and Aero Friedrichshafen Project money. The same thing happened “When I look out the window of Manager, Thomas Grunewald. Aero with a Ford Mustang he owned. He my house, I see my 707 and G2. When Friedrichshafen will be held April 2-5, gave it to a friend, and the friend we were kids growing up watching 2009 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, sold it. Travolta now vows never to the ‘Jetsons’ on television, we were and Grunewald extended an invitation make that mistake again, even though all supposed to have an airplane in our to all EAA members to attend as their interviewer, Skip Lehman, promised backyards.” I sensed that Travolta still guests. For additional information never to sell anything he would give hopes that day will still come. refer to www.eaa.org and him. In 2003, Travolta flew a Qantas www.aero-friedrichshafen.com. Travolta also put down a down Airline Boeing 747 around the world payment of $400.00 for a BD5 to encourage people to get back flying Daily Airshows Among The Best! micro plane to hold his position in (as passengers) after the events of the production schedule. When the September 11, 2001. The daily airshows at EAA company failed, he lost his $400. “All During AirVenture, Travolta got AirVenture may be lacking Bob I got for the $400.00 was a brochure,” to fly the EAA Ford Tri-Motor with Hoover, Leo Loudenslager, the said Travolta. his son, “Jet.” Travolta was also French Connection, Duane Cole, Bill Among the jets Travolta currently introduced to the Lockheed F/A-22 Barber, the Eagles Aerobatic Team, owns is the Boeing 707, a Gulfstream Raptor demo pilot who he referred Jimmy Franklin, Bobby Younkin, Jim G2, and an Eclipse 500, which he to by his first name, “Max,” and LeRoy, and many other mainstays that has had for a year, and compares its they each took a special liking to one have either retired from performing, mileage to the mileage of a Sport another. “Watching Max perform or who are no longer with us. But Utility Vehicle. He said that he liked during the show was like watching my there still remains some big name the economy of the aircraft, and son. When he did a tail-slide, I said to performers such as Patty Wagstaff, valued his friendship with former myself, ‘don’t do that Max,’ concerned The Pepsi Aerial Entertainers, Sean CEO Vern Rayburn, who Travolta for his safety. Watching him perform D. Tucker, modern military demos, sold his Constellation to 25 years ago. was a highlight of my day.” warbird shows, and the Aeroshell “Vern will go down in history for this Aerobatic Team to name but a few. incredible airplane,” said Travolta. Jetpack Jumpstarts Unfortunately, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Travolta remembers growing up in Team featured only three T6 warbirds New York and seeing Constellations, The Martin Jetpack made its first this year because team leader, Alan DC6s, and DC7s flying over his home public flight while at EAA AirVenture Henley, was partially paralyzed to land at La Guardia. He attributes 2008 on Tuesday. The actual flight playing with his young children at seeing these airliners fly for giving lasted seconds and was confined to a home. 48 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Now two months later, Henley filled with outstanding activities A Sneak Preview To AirVenture 2009 remains hospitalized in his home state that made every day at AirVenture of Alabama and hospital bills are a unique event in itself. This year’s “We are already looking forward adding up, thanks to the limitations of ‘Oshkosh’ was the shot of enthusiasm, to 2009 with the expected attendance most health insurance plans. inspiration, and economic boost that of Virgin Galactic’s ‘White Knight During EAA AirVenture, a aviation needed.” Two’ space vehicle, a reunion of computer was brought into Henley’s Poberezny continued: “This year's participants from Concorde’s five room and he took cyber-delivery of attendance held steady for a variety visits to Oshkosh over the past 25 the world's biggest get well card that of reasons, including superb weather, years, and a salute to mission aviators read, “Get Well Alan!” in skywriting. the substantial number of outstanding who perform humanitarian work It was not exactly how they programs, a large number of aviation around the globe,” said Poberezny. planned it, said Steve Oliver, who innovations unveiled at Oshkosh, and “Visitors in 2009 will also begin teams with wife Suzanne Asbury- the importance of EAA AirVenture to see additional amenities and Oliver as the Oregon Aero SkyDancers to the aviation community. Initial site upgrades that will make EAA team. “We didn't know till hours exhibitor response indicates that AirVenture 2009 an even better later that Alan and (his wife) Jennifer the majority of exhibitors reported experience and value as The World’s watched the skywriting in real-time,” good to record-setting sales, and Greatest Aviation Celebration.” EAA he said. “Our original intent was to there are 5.2 miles of airplanes at AirVenture 2009 will be held July 27- capture it in photos and video to send AirVenture this year. Why? It’s the August 2. Mark your calendars now to to them to cheer them up. But the program offerings, the marketing attend! way everything came together was and communications, and it’s the incredible! At that moment, everyone relationships that form at AirVenture EAA Founder Paul Poberezny on the grounds, in addition to the year after year. AirVenture is a aerobatic community, was thinking of passion… it’s an emotion.” Speaking following his son’s Alan and wishing him well.” In noting an example, Poberezny presentation, EAA Founder Paul A foundation to help defray told the group about a father and son Poberezny spoke of the innovation Alan Henley's medical expenses has who flew their warbird to AirVenture, that has come from AirVenture. “It’s been established. Please visit www. and rather than post a sign by the a lot of fun, and we can do anything,” caringbridge.org/visit/alanhenley for aircraft saying, ‘Please Don’t Touch!,’ said Poberezny. more information. they instead posted a sign stating He recalled sending out 30 ‘Touch Me!’ “They allowed 2,000 invitations to people to meet at Comments by Tom Poberezny people to climb the stairs and look Milwaukee Timmerman Airport on inside the cockpit. There’s a difference January 26, 1953, to consider forming EAA President and AirVenture between an event and participation,” an organization. “The people there Chairman Tom Poberezny told said Poberezny. elected me president,” he said, and the members of the National Association Poberezny described some of rest is history which will be preserved of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) the programs for children, like “Kid in a special wing of the EAA Museum and members of the press, that 90 Venture” next to Pioneer Airport. called the “Founder’s Library.” See days prior to the convention, he was “Twenty-two thousand kids have been www.EAA.org/FoundersWing for concerned as to how attendance would exposed to aviation this week alone,” additional information. be because of fuel prices and the he said. economy. But EAA’s diehard members “EAA has become a year-round Final Statistics find a way, because they have the will activity. Never in our family’s dreams and the desire to be there. did we ever expect that Oshkosh Attendance: Estimated 540,000 - A “It’s been our greatest convention would be what it is today.” slight decrease from 2007 and nearly to date,” said Poberezny. “The Poberezny challenged his audience equal to 2006. depth of programs has exceeded our to think of what aviation would be Total aircraft: More than 10,000 expectations, and the overall attitude like without EAA. “We have to keep aircraft arrived at Wittman Regional of people has been the best ever! raising the bar, and we have to do Airport and other airports in east- “The concern was that 2008 would more. We have to address issues central Wisconsin. be less than a banner year, because of before they become problems. All Total showplanes: 2,516. That questions and challenges in areas such aspects of government are here, figure includes 972 homebuilt aircraft, as fuel prices and the economy, but and we have learned that we can do 822 vintage airplanes, 404 warbirds, it turned out to be an overwhelming more (for aviation) working with 114 ultralights, 131 seaplanes, 40 week. Each day on the grounds was government than separately.” aerobatic aircraft, and 33 rotorcraft. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 Commercial exhibitors: 797 (up (299) and Brazil (186) the top three Total estimated campers (fly-in and slightly over 2007). nations. (NOTE: This total includes drive-in camping areas): More than International visitors registered: only non-U.S. visitors who register 37,000. Up nearly 25 percent, with 2,128 at the International Visitors Tent, so Media: 865 media representatives visitors registered from 71 nations, the actual international contingent is on-site, from five continents. q with Canada (492 visitors), Australia undoubtedly larger.) First-Time Flight Line Volunteer Vows To Return To AirVenture-Oshkosh In 2009

OSHKOSH, WIS. – “Oshkosh is professional,” she says, “and I learned always great,” says first-time flight a lot in a hurry.” A quick learner, and line volunteer, Joy Leineweber always up for a challenge, Leineweber of Lone Rock, Wis., “but I never soon found herself with increasing realized how much fun it would be to responsibility as she earned the trust volunteer until this year. I signed up of the flight line bosses. By the time with the Vintage Aircraft Association the week was over, she had more than (VAA) and they put me on the flight 30 volunteer hours to her credit, plus line!” a volunteer’s mug, hat and T-shirt, While familiar with airplanes, which made her feel proud. and the wife of a pilot and aircraft “I will be back again next year,” owner, Leineweber had no previous the elementary school teacher training on flight line operations, but promises, “and I’m looking forward to took quickly to the instructions given getting back out with the other VAA EAA volunteer, Joy Leineweber of Lone Rock, by VAA personnel. “They were very flight line volunteers.” Wisconsin. ASK PETE KEEP ‘EM FLYING WITH NEWTON by Pete Schoeninger Q: What do you think is going to Fuel & Service happen with the LSA movement and Serving how will it affect traditional FBOs? IOWA l MINNESOTA l MISSOURI A: I think with any mention of LSA, we all have to say thanks to the folks at EAA who persevered and 877-999-1201 got these regulations in place. Like • 100LL any new industry, probably some of • Pre-Blended Jet Fuel the new LSA manufacturers will not • Full or Split Loads Available ! survive, and there will probably be NEWTON HOME OIL CO., INC. some “tweaking” of the regulations. What I’ve seen so far is that the press on LSA has created new interest in Newton.indd 1 3/18/08 10:18:03 PM learning to fly, and anything that provides fresh prospects into an industry is a good thing! Q: A recent ad stated that a rancher owned an airplane, which “flew monthly,” but it had been “awhile” since an annual inspection. Can people in remote sites “stretch” an annual inspection? A: Absolutely not...and if they did, I sure would not advertise it! Send questions to [email protected] 50 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 IFR Sh o r t c u t s Fr o m Pa g e 31 this operation. Remember that the As you pass the airport on your the West Coast, but controllers in the AIM is non-regulatory. downwind leg, you spot the airport flat lands sometimes have a tough through a large hole in the clouds. time dealing with it. I remember Contact Approach This is a perfect opportunity to put to making that request with a Chicago use a request for the contact approach. Center controller and he just didn’t A little known and less used Remember that you will need 1 mile get it. His reply to my request was, shortcut, the Contact Approach can of visibility and be clear of clouds to “You want to cancel IFR?” When I be used effectively when weather use this tool. Also, ATC will have to said no, and repeated my request, he conditions permit. approve your request based on any came back with “You are either VFR My home airport is served by an traffic on the approach ahead of you. or IFR. I don’t know about VFR-On- ILS approach to Runway 14 and a Most of the shortcuts that I have Top.” This guy needed to come up Localizer Back Course to Runway 32. discussed require that the pilot to speed with procedures. Later that Due to the high terrain in the vicinity, remain clear of the clouds so use the flight the controller that I was working the minimums for the Back Course are shortcuts, save fuel and fly safe! said that Chicago Center called and very high. apologized. The supervisor on duty Imagine that you are arriving from EDITOR'S NOTE: Field Morey holds must have given the controller a little the southeast on an IFR flight. The an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and remedial instruction. most expeditious procedure would has logged over 30,000 hours – half The AIM states that you need to be to request a back course approach, of which is from the right seat. He is be above the minimum IFR altitude however on days when the ceiling is also an FAA Pilot Examiner, and he has for your route of flight, but I have below the minimums, this only leaves issued over 2,000 pilot certificates. Originally from Middleton, found that to be a personal issue with you with a long downwind vector Wisconsin, where he owned "Morey controllers. On the West Coast, it is past the airport to set up for the front Field" (now Middleton Municipal commonplace to operate “VFR-On- course approach. Again, due to the Airport), Morey now lives in Medford, Top” below the MEA (Minimum terrain, this unfortunately adds more Oregon where he continues to instruct Enroute Altitude) and ATC accepts than 30 miles to your flight. in his 2008 Cessna 182T.

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Orland Corben and John Wood Robert (Bob) Stuckey served as a Aw a r d s & Re c o g n i t i o n will be inducted in the Pioneer corporate pilot for Dairyland Power category. In 1931, Corben arrived from 1950-72, flying executives and Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame at the failing North Street Airport in line patrols. He logged time in a To Induct Six Aviators Madison, Wisconsin, hoping to revive reported 280 aircraft. it by bringing plans and parts of Ace Richard (Dick) and Bobbie Wag- OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aircraft with him. He set up shop and ner founded Wag-Aero in their base- Aviation Hall of Fame will induct six built Corben Baby Ace, Junior Ace, ment in 1965 in Lyons, Wisconsin. men and women at a ceremony to be and Super Ace airplanes. Tickets for the Wisconsin Aviation held Saturday, October 25, 2008 at John Wood helped establish what is Hall of Fame are available by calling the EAA Museum, Oshkosh, Wiscon- now the Wausau Downtown Airport. 715-832-6379. sin. Inductees include Jean Hauser, Jean Hauser was born and raised in The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Robert Stuckey, Richard and Bobbie Hartford, Wisconsin. She became the Fame was organized in 1985. Wagner, Orland Corben, and John L. first deaf person in Wisconsin to earn To learn more, visit www. Wood. a pilot certificate. AviationHallofFameWisconsin.com. 52 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Aviation La w Airman Receives 30-Day Suspension For ADIZ Incursion, Even Though He Was Not PIC On Flight

by Greg Reigel board held that the FAA had proven that he was flying into restricted Attorney At Law the violation. (Although the FAA airspace. That he chose not to Reigel & Associates, Ltd/Aero Legal Services also tried to prove that the airman ensure that he was complying with was the PIC, the board’s precedent the restrictions and limitations of n airman that an instructor is the PIC on an that airspace does not transform his received instructional flight, even though the actions from deliberate or advertent to a 30-day instructor is not necessarily the pilot not deliberate or inadvertent.” suspensionA of who operates the controls or directs Finally, even though the airman his Private Pilot the course of a flight, precluded a did not raise an affirmative defense of Certificate in finding that the airman was the PIC). reasonable reliance, and the board the aftermath of With respect to the airman’s does not ordinarily entertain an unauthorized ASRP affirmative defense, the board arguments not presented to it, the incursion into the concluded that the airman had not met board determined that the airman Washington, D.C. his burden of proving both the factual did not meet the conditions of Air Defense Identification Zone basis for the defense and the legal the reasonable reliance defense. (ADIZ). In Administrator v. Blum, the justification. In order to qualify for the It concluded that “as a qualified Menominee MI Aug 07 Ad 7/11/07 2:47 PM Page 1 FAA alleged that the airman violated ASRP waiver of sanction, a violation certificated pilot and, here, the flying FARs 91.139(c) (compliance with must be both “not deliberate” and pilot, respondent had an independent NOTAM), 99.7 (pilots must comply “inadvertent.” The board observed duty to comply with the requirements with security instruction issued for that “whether he intended to violate of the airspace in which he operated.” ADIZ), 91.131(a)(1) (ATC clearance the FAR, respondent was not unaware Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62 required prior to entry into Class B airspace), and 91.13(a) (careless and reckless) during a flight in which he Land Available! was receiving dual instruction from a Land Available! certified flight instructor. After a hearing, the Administrative Twin County Airport � Menominee, Michigan Law Judge (ALJ) affirmed the FAA's order imposing a 30-day suspension of the airman’s Private Pilot � For Hangar Construction Certificate. The ALJ also rejected the � airman’s defense that he was eligible Light Manufacturing for a waiver of sanction based on � Freight Facilities his filing of an Air Safety Reporting Program (ASRP) report, since the ALJ � Other Uses... determined that the violations were not inadvertent. On appeal, the airman All-weather airport with Jet A & 100LL. argued that the FAA did not meet its burden of proving that he was the PIC on the flight and that the ALJ erred Airport accessible to the Great Lakes when he refused to accept the ASRP & major rail systems. report. However, the board rejected both arguments. Close to recreational areas The board observed that the FAA only needed to show that the airman for fishing & hunting. operated or flew the aircraft in the Class B and ADIZ airspace. Since CONTACT Tony Krysiak - 906-863-8408 the airman admitted that he did, in EMAIL - [email protected] fact, operate and fly the aircraft, the OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53

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(Up p e r Le f t ) Father’s Day Fly-In at Stanton Airfield, home of Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc. by Ed Leineweber (Up p e r Ri g h t ) Kent Johnson, Stanton Airfield Manager, CFI, A&P, and factory-authorized Flight Design and Rotax maintenance technician.

(Lo w e r Le f t ) Stanton Sport Aviation occupies the original and well- preserved WWII Civilian Pilot Training facilities once known as Carleton hat’s the airport of your Airport, now on the National Register of Historic Places. dreams? Here’s mine: wide, (Lo w e r Ri g h t ) Something old and something new, nosewheels and long, crosswind grass runways; tailwheels too! A Sport Pilot-eligible Piper PA-11 and a Flight Design Wopen airspace all around; quiet, rural Ed LeineweberLSAHeading.inddCTsw S-LSA. 1 setting, but close enough to the big city 9/14/08 4:20:10 PM to bring business; lots of small airplanes, 54 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE
   

 

     including old taildraggers, gliders and shiny new Light Minnesota Soaring Club. With over 50 based aircraft at Sport Aircraft; a big, old hangar with massive sliding SYN, about half of them are gliders. The soaring club was doors that harkens back to aviation’s Golden Age; clear, going full tilt on the day of my visit. blue skies, puffy white clouds pushed along on a light, Stanton Airfield has been owned and operated since steady breeze; and, of course, a crowd of pleasant aviation 1990 by Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc., a shareholder-owned, people with aeronautical activity underway everywhere. for-profit corporation with close to 60 shareholders who Fortunately, such scenes actually exist in the waking world. long ago gave up any idea of making money on their

“Bowers Fly Baby” Photo by Jesse Peckham Case in point: Stanton Airfield, Stanton, Minnesota (SYN). investment. More a labor of love, Stanton Airfield runs on a Located just under the outer rim of the Class B airspace little paid help, and lots of volunteers. It wouldn’t be quite surrounding Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and the same, special place if it were otherwise. about 30 miles to the south, Stanton Airfield is both a relic Ron Donner, a Northwest Airlines Quality Assurance of aviation’s past and a show place of where it might be guy with an A&P Certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA) headed, at least in the world of recreational flying. Here’s and lots of pilot ratings, is the current president of Stanton my dream-come-true report of my visit there this past Sport Aviation, Inc. When he became president a few years summer. ago, he began asking the question, “How do we maintain Originally developed by Carleton College in the early our heritage and move into the future?” The answer became years of World War II as a Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) increasingly clear: by embracing the Sport Pilot-Light Sport Program, what is now Stanton Airfield sits on 160 acres of Aircraft movement as the natural evolution of Stanton lovely southeast Minnesota farmland. The big red barn is Airfield’s pilot training and recreational aviation history. still there as it was in 1941 when the property was acquired. The vision and wisdom of the board’s decision was evident So are the original hangar and pilot training facilities built as we looked around on that sunny summer Saturday. for the CPT Program. A bronze plaque out front notes the A few numbers might help to tell the story. Stanton designation on the National Register of Historic Places. Sport Aviation currently boasts a flightline comprised of 10 The “control tower” from which young cadets bound aircraft, including, in addition to the inevitable Cessna 150 for the European and Pacific theaters once received their and 172, four Sport Pilot-eligible aircraft, four tailwheel clearances in the cockpits of their Pipers, Luscombes, aircraft, a bi-plane and a glider. Together these aircraft fly Wacos, and N3Ns still stands overlooking the broad turf over 1,200 hours annually. Not bad for a volunteer-run, runways, now abuzz with happier aviation activity. Not cooperative aviation effort located in the upper Midwest, only a hub of Sport Pilot training and Light Sport Aircraft where winter shortens the flying season considerably. maintenance and repair, Stanton Airfield is the home of The Sport Pilot-eligible Light Sport Aircraft include two

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Untitled-2 1 11/27/07 4:49:03 PM Flight Design CTs, a Cub Crafters an A&P with Flight Design and Rotax has been able to achieve its objective Sport Cub S2 and a Piper PA-11. factory-authorized maintenance to develop other profit centers in its The tailwheel aircraft are the Sport training and runs the shop. Kent is maintenance department, as described Cub and PA-11 plus a PA-12 Super assisted on the field by several others earlier. “We also wanted to maintain Cruiser and a PA-18 Super Cub, used who claim to be retired, but are kept and expand our involvement in primarily for glider towing. pretty busy with part-time CFI and tailwheel training and rental,” Donner Since the introduction of the A&P duties. continues. “The Cub Crafters CFI Light Sport Aircraft into the Stanton The talents and credentials of the Affiliate Program has given us the program, Sport Pilot, including dual, staff play an important part in another opportunity to do this.” solo and rental, has grown from about major component of the Stanton Donner is also satisfied with 38% of total rental hours in 2006 Sport Aviation business. Under an the board’s decision to embrace the to about 50% in 2007. Year to date arrangement with LSA North of opportunities of the Sport Pilot-Light through August 2008, Sport Pilot Lakeville, Minnesota, the Flight Sport Aircraft movement made several now accounts for more than 60% of Design distributor for Minnesota, years ago. “We’ve accomplished total aircraft hours flown. According Wisconsin and the Dakotas, Stanton just what we envisioned,” he notes. to Marilyn Meline, board member Sport Aviation accepts delivery of “SP-LSA has become a core business and tireless volunteer, Stanton Sport CTs from Germany, stores them, of ours, and we are maintaining Aviation aircraft logged 213 hours and then does final assembly prior our heritage while moving into the in August, an all-time record! Since to airworthiness certification and future.” Based on my visit to Stanton the first Flight Design CT arrived at delivery to the purchaser. The Airfield, I couldn’t agree more. Stanton Airfield in April 2006, they shop has in the process developed Check out www.stantonairfield. have flown over 1,000 hours. expertise in Flight Design and com. Perhaps at least as significant, Rotax maintenance and repair. In Let others take heart from this Sport Pilot training, as a percentage addition, the Stanton Airfield shop experience and move forward as of the total dual instruction given, has has developed a reputation for well. It won’t be instant riches, and grown from 65% in 2006, to 75% in aircraft restoration, and has recently the numbers might seem small. Close 2007, and to about 76% year-to-date completed a Piper J-3. A busy shop management of expenses is required through August, 2008. is an important backstop to a flight as usual in the FBO business. But the Clearly Stanton Sport Aviation training operation, especially in the numbers are growing, and the trend has found a rich new market for North where a harsh winter can shut seems to be up. Lack of flight training flight training and aircraft rental. The down a flight school for months. infrastructure and availability of Light first Sport Pilot Airplane Certificate The demographics of the Sport Sport Aircraft for rental, coupled issued in Minnesota went to a Stanton Pilot student and LSA renter seen at with ineffective marketing, seem to student. A growing percentage of Stanton Airfield seem consistent with be a major constriction holding back dual instruction is now being given the experience of other operators. demand for Sport Pilot training at this to Special Light Sport Aircraft (S- The students are generally older, time. LSA) owners who bring their aircraft sometimes a lot older, than the typical In the next issue of Midwest Flyer to Stanton Airfield for primary Private Pilot student. Some have prior Magazine, we will look at another instruction or transition training. flight training, but never finished SP-LSA success story: Steve Krog’s Transition training, both to the very and now want to take advantage of Cub Air Flight, LLC, of Harford, lightly wing-loaded Light Sport the Sport Pilot Certificate. Renters Wisconsin. We will also be examining Aircraft and to tailwheel aircraft, are often certificated pilots returning additional data on SP-LSA four years which many LSAs are, further to aviation on the driver’s license after adoption of the rule. Stay tuned! supports the flight training mission. “medical” or seeking cheaper flying. With the growing awareness among Ron Donner is happy with the Editor’s Note: Ed Leineweber is a insurance companies of the need for choices of the Flight Design CT and Certified Flight Instructor with a particu- transition training, this demand can Cub Crafters Sport Cub aircraft for lar interest in SP/LSA issues. His flight only be expected to increase. Stanton Sport Aviation. “We wanted training focus is tailwheel transition Responsibility for keeping the Sport Pilot and Light Sport Aircraft to training and the Sport Pilot Certificate. Ed has over 25 years experience in flight school going falls primarily on become a key part of our business,” aviation and related businesses. He Kent Johnson, the corporation’s only he says. “We were looking for more was an FBO owner in the past and is full-time employee. No doubt he’s than just another rental airplane.” now a co-owner of an LSA dealership. more than full-time, since Kent lives With the opportunities offered being Readers are encouraged to email him on the airport, is the airport manager in close proximity to the Flight Design at edleine@countryspeed. com or call and chief flight instructor. He is also distributor, Stanton Sport Aviation (608) 604-6515. q 56 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Fl y -In s & Air Sh o w s Volk Field Fly-In Expands Format by Dave Weiman

CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – A favorite fly-in and open house among pilots in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota is held at the Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wis., every other year. The event alternates every other year with a tour of the Hardwood Range, located north of Volk Field. This year’s fly-in held August 16 featured the usual array of static displays from jet fighters to military transports and helicopters. Added to this year’s format were two airshow performances by the West Coast F-16 Demonstration Flight Team, and a Lockheed P-38 Lightning. The P-38 is owned by Ron Fagan of

Granite Falls, Minnesota. The F-16 is based at Hill Air Force (To p Le f t Ph o t o L/R) A Lockheed P-38 Lightning and a U.S. Air Base, Utah. Force F-16 Falcon were the stars of the airshow. Flying the F-16 Falcon was Capt. Russ Piggott of San Photo by Geoff Sobering Francisco. Capt. Piggott got his start in general aviation. He has OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 57

Volk Photos.indd 1 9/14/08 8:41:11 AM owned a Pitts Special and currently seminars. Speakers included John procedures, including how to get the owns a Glastar. His father, John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service, most out of your GPS. Approximately Piggott, is an airshow performer, and Wausau, Wis., and Mike Kaufman 200 pilots attended the all-day his mother, brother and sister fly as of Richland Center, Wis. Chmiel sessions. Eighty aircraft flew in. well. discussed VFR flying, including The base commander at Volk Field The Wisconsin Bureau of emergencies procedures when the is Col. Gunther Neumann. q Aeronautics held both VFR and IFR engine quits. Kaufman discussed IFR

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Dave Weiman fueling, catering, hangar facilities, and (L/R) Gene Conrad and Jeff Bourk of Branson Airport, LLC, Branson, Missouri with photos of the new privately owned commercial airport. aircraft wash services. Branson Airport, LLC Executive Director, Jeff Bourk, and Gene Conrad, Branson To Get First Privately-Owned Deputy Director of Marketing and Air Service Development, were on hand Commercial Service Airport In U.S. at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., BRANSON, MO. – Finally a way for take only 22 months. Total project August 1, to make the announcement. airlines and airports to become true cost will be $155 million. There are 50 Gene Conrad held the position of air business partners! Branson Airport, stockholders in all, and Steve Peet is service development coordinator in LLC – the first privately financed and chairman of the board. Dayton, Ohio. Conrad was also in the operated commercial service airport in Airport officials are working first EAA Air Academy in 1992. the United States – will open May 9, closely with officials from Taney Branson Airport, LLC, currently 2009, with a single 7,140 ft. long by County, the Branson Lakes Area employs six people. By February 150 ft. wide runway, a partial parallel Chamber of Commerce, and many 2009, they expect to have 71. A grand taxiway, and an air traffic control other entities to attract low-cost air opening featuring an air show will tower. service directly to the Branson area. be held May 9-10, 2009. Performers While the Federal Aviation The airport is within the Branson will include the Aeroshell Aerobatic Administration is being consulted, no Creek development, approximately 8 Team, Stuart Dawson, Kyle Franklin, local, state or federal money will be miles south of the center of Branson. Michael Goulian, Iron Eagles, John accepted to avoid mandates. Access to the airport will be through Mohr, Steve and Susan Oliver, Funding for the project was Branson Creek Boulevard and its Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes, obtained through bonds issued by connection to U.S. 65. Patty Wagstaff, and Matt Younkin. CitiBank Corporation in mid-2007. When open, the airport will be In addition, there will be a very Shortly thereafter, the airport’s ground- able to accommodate all types of good assortment of military demos, breaking occurred in July 2007 when commercial aircraft ranging from warbirds and static displays. McAninch Corporation commenced regional jets to Boeing 767s. This For additional information, visit the civil construction portion of the will enable the airport to accept www.bransonairshow.com and www. project. Construction is scheduled to non-stop air service from anywhere flybranson.com. q 58 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2008 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Jesse Peckham Southern Wisconsin Flooding Closes Tri-County Regional Airport

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