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IDWEST FLYER M AGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 40 Years white.indd 1 Celebrating 40 Years Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 midwestflyer.com 1/8/18 8:20 PM 1,658 nm | 274 ktas | 6 people 1,000 nm | 260 ktas | 6 people 1,343 nm | 213 ktas | 6 people 1,658 nm | 274 ktas | 6 people TIME TO FLY Another great fly-in season is upon us. And while I might be somewhat biased, you can’t go wrong attending an AOPA Fly-In. Our events have grown significantly over the years, expanding to the two-day format in 2017. Our opening fly-in of the season in Missoula, Montana was our first visit to this part of the country, and it won’t be our last. Pilots had several opportunities to experience my favorite type of flying – getting out into the backcountry. We scheduled three different fly-outs around Missoula, one capped off with a potato bake sponsored by the 1,000 nm | 260 ktas | 6 people Recreational Aviation Foundation, and a trip to the Museum of Mountain Flying’s “Always” movie set. Our second fly-in this season takes us to one of the oldest cities in the United States—Santa Fe, New Mexico, September 14 and 15, sure to be rich with culture and history. Attendees will also have a great opportunity to hone their aviation skills through workshops ranging from owner-performed aircraft maintenance to VFR backcountry flying adventure and skills, and IFR beginner and refresher courses. Aspiring photographers can combine their love of photography and flying with a workshop in aviation photography. Once the crisp autumn air rolls in, you can find us in Carbondale, Illinois, October 5 and 6. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant music scene and gourmet cuisine, along with magnificent cliffs, spectacular hiking trails, and picturesque lakes. Our last fly-in of the season will be in Gulf Shores, Alabama, October 26 and 27. Known for its white sandy beaches and warm blue water, attendees will be able to enjoy the beautiful views and hopefully, some much-deserved rest and relaxation. 1,343 nm | 213 ktas | 6 people For more information on each of our fly-ins visitwww.aopa.org/flyins . We look forward to seeing you this fly-in season and wish you nothing but safe travels and blue skies! Mark R. Baker President & CEO, AOPA *For more information on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the issues that affect your flying go to www.aopa.org today. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 3 Vol. 38. No. 5 ContentsContents ISSN: 0194-5068 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 ON THE COVER: The P-51 Mustang “Sierra Sue II” is a featured attraction at the Wings of the North Museum at Minneapolis Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, IDWEST FLYER Minnesota. Complete stories on the plane, its restoration team, and the museum beginning AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 M AGAZINE on page 36. Photo by aviation photojournalist, David Leininger HEADLINES South St. Paul Names New Airport Manager ............................................................ 14 U.S. Airways Pilot Makes Successful Landing At Madden’s ..................................... 30 AOPA’s Carbondale Fly-In Will Be One For The Books! ........................................... 32 Southern Illinois Airport To Roll Out Red Carpet As Host of AOPA’s Regional Fly-In ........................................................................ 33 Cirrus Vision Jet Receives Collier Trophy ................................................................. 47 40 Years white.indd 1 Celebrating 40 Years Platz Named CEO of Mead & Hunt .......................................................................... .53 Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 midwestflyer.com COLUMNS MFM AugSept2018 issue.indd 1 7/6/18 4:07 PM AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report: Seaplanes & Legislation To Protect Them, 1/8/18 8:20 PM As Well As Aviation Fuel Sales Tax Distribution - by Kyle Lewis .......................... 28 Ask Pete! Why You Need To Retain Aircraft Sales Tax Records - by Pete Schoeninger .............................................................................................. 24 Aviation Law – On Your Side: If ATC Asks You to Call After You Land, Do You Have to Make That Call? - by Greg Reigel ............................................... 10 Dialogue: Latest ATC Spinoff Proposal Meets Continued Heavy Opposition From GA Groups - by Dave Weiman ...................................................................... 5 From AOPA Headquarters: Where have all the airport kids gone? - by Mark Baker ........................................................................................................ 27 From The Right Seat: You’re Doing WHAT? – Part 1 of 2 - by Woody Minar ........... 19 35 High On Health: Take Precautions… Don’t Become Victim To Incapacitation - by Dr. Bill Blank, MD ............................................................................................. .22 Instrument Flight: Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM)… The Plan and The Pilot - by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman ........................................ 11 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin: Multi Modal MnDOT - by Cassandra Isackson ...... 48 Pilot Proficiency: Air Traffic Control & You - by Harold Green ................................... 15 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report: Turf Runways In Wisconsin - by Levi Eastlick ......... 50 FEATURES 40 Realizing One’s Dreams of Flight Against All Odds - by Brandon Stevens ............... 23 AirCorps Aviation… The Company Behind Beautiful Warbird Restorations - by Chuck Cravens .................................................................................................. 36 The People & Aircraft of Wings of The North Museum - by Chuck Cravens ............. 40 Flying Low & Slow In Alaska… Where Less Is More & Lower Is Better! - by Yasmina Platt .................................................................................................... 44 Tecnam… Something For Just About Everyone! - by Nancy Blake .......................... 46 Dranzik Up To The Challenge of Leading Two Metropolitan Airports - by Harold Mester .................................................................................................... 54 42 SECTIONS Aircraft ...............................................46 Let’s Fly & Dine .................................59 Awards & Recognition ......................55 Letters ................................................ 8 Calendar ...........................................58 Midwest Seaplane Pilot ....................30 Classifieds .........................................60 Minnesota Aviation Industry News ....56 Destinations ......................................44 Minnesota Education Section ...........52 Fly-Ins & Airshows ............................32 Wisconsin Aviation Industry News ....53 44 4 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Dialogue Latest ATC Spinoff Proposal Meets Continued Heavy Opposition From GA Groups by Dave Weiman idea to privatize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) ilots, aircraft owners, corporate air traffic control services. flight departments, aircraft “There is a large and diverse chorus of opposition to the manufacturers and fixed base idea of privatizing our air traffic control system, including operatorsP who are members of the congressional leaders from both political parties, more than Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), 100 aviation organizations, over 100 business leaders, 100 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association U.S. mayors, consumer and agricultural groups, conservative (AOPA), National Business Aviation think tanks, and the majority of Americans. Additionally, Association (NBAA), General Aviation this concept has been fully considered in the U.S. Congress Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association and rejected despite years of repeated attempts,” was the joint International (HAI), or the National Air Transportation statement issued by the top six aviation organizations. Association (NATA) can be proud of their leadership for “Instead of focusing precious time and resources on what opposing the Trump Administration and some members of amounts to nothing more than a distraction to the aviation Congress who want to privatize the air traffic control system community, the Administration needs to support a long-term in the United States, and put the airlines in charge. FAA bill, like those passed by the House of Representatives On June 21, 2018, general aviation associations issued a and now pending in the Senate. These bills will take practical statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for and significant steps to address many critical issues like including in its government reorganization proposal a failed aviation safety and modernization, which includes accelerated Join us in the Land of Southern Charm AOPA FLY-IN: CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS OCTOBER 5-6, 2018 - Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) 556 North Airport Rd. | Murphysboro, IL 62966 618.529.1721 | www.siairport.com Home of SIU Aviation AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 5 Index To Advertisers AUGUST/SEPTEMBERMIDWEST 2018 FLYERMAGAZINE Serving The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 Academy College ...........................................13 Mid-Continent Insurance ................................60 Adventure Seaplanes.....................................30 Midwest Flyer Magazine .....10, 16, 43, 53 & 62 EDITOR/PUBLISHER Aero Insurance ...............................................25 Midwest Seaplane Pilot..................................30 Dave Weiman Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) .. 3 Miminiska