Aviation Awareness Art Contest Winners Announced
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Department of Transportation – Aeronautics Division Vol. 48 No. 6 June 1997 Aviation Awareness Art Contest Winners Announced The aviation art contest is recognized CATEGORY II (grades 5–8) The first place winners in each category worldwide as an aviation awareness pro- 1st, Travis Murnion, Jordan, MT were treated to a round-trip flight from their gram. Montana responds in a big way: this 2nd, Burl Williams, Lewistown, MT hometown to Helena with their parents. year there were over 200 entries from avia- 3rd, Chris Miller, Clancy, MT The aviation day began in Helena with a tion artists, ages 5-18. 3rd, Drew Grotbo, Helena, MT tour of the capitol and awards presenta- The 1997 Aviation Awareness Art tion with Lt. Governor Judy Martz; Mike CATEGORY III (grades 9–12) Contest Winners: Ferguson, Aeronautics Administrator; 1st, Christopher Greil, Missoula, MT Jeanne Lesnik, Safety and Education, and 2nd, Adam Weitz, Helena, MT CATEGORY I (grades 1–4) Gordon Brandes of Northwest Airlines. 3rd, Katrina Wahl, Cut Bank, MT 1st, Derek Zeiler, Florence, MT The winners and their families were treated 2nd, Crystal Dorne, Condon, MT to lunch at the Landing Strip and flown 3rd, Colt Ferguson, Fort Peck, MT home after visiting the airport tower. Christopher Greil, the winner of cat- egory 3, was the overall winner and will travel to the 1997 Experimental Aircraft Association Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, compliments of Northwest Air- lines and donations received from attendees at the Montana Aviation Conference. Thank you to all the Aviation Art con- test participants and supporters! Chris Greil, third from left, is presented his first place award, airline ticket and tuition to attend the EAA Air Academy at Oshkosh, WI. Pictured are Bob and Marlene Greil, Chris, Lt. Governor Judy Martz, Gordon Brandes of Northwest Airlines and Mike Ferguson. Many thanks to all the wonderful folks at Northwest Airlines for continuing to promote Montana’s youth through aviation education each year. Your support is appreciated immensely. 1 Administrator’s Column Commission Proposes Fuel Tax In- system is efficient—it “costs us almost crease. The National Civil Aviation nothing” to collect revenue and the costs Review Commission’s (NCARC) draft of collecting user fees more than likely 1 proposes raising jet fuel tax to 51 ⁄2 cents would be higher. He also voiced concern per gallon and av gas to 31 cents per gal- about the possibility that user fees would lon. Under the proposal the tax would rise lead to private pilots avoiding use of the air by 8 cents per gallon per year beginning in traffic control system. Senator Lauch 1 1999 until reaching 51 ⁄2 cents for jet fuel Faircloth (NC) stated that he is “concerned and 4 cents per gallon per year until reach- about the trend toward user fees.” He said ing 31 cents for av gas. The proposal has the FAA has yet to explain how $1 billion drawn great concern from the National Air was “squandered” on the now-canceled Transportation Association (NATA). At Advanced Automation System but is the June 4th meeting, NATA President coming to Congress asking for authority James Coyne told the NCARC, “It is im- to impose $300 million in user fees. Montana and the Sky proper to even consider these large tax Senator Frank Lautenberg (NJ) also Department of Transportation increases without first determining what questioned the Administration’s intention Marc Racicot, Governor the FAA’s costs really are. A new tax of to have users completely fund the FAA by Marv Dye, Director this nature would substantially decrease user fees without any contribution from the aircraft utilization across the board. This general fund. Official monthly publication decrease would have the effect of lowering, rather than increasing, funds for the FAA.” ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ of the Coyne pledged to continue working with Aeronautics Division the NCARC to “provide the FAA with the More on FAA Funding. While the Na- Telephone 444-2506 monies it needs without wrecking the in- tional Civil Aviation Review Commission 2630 Airport Road dustry it supports. The first step in this (NCARC) is studying ways to finance the Helena, Montana 59604 process has to be a precise determination FAA and creating great concern and contro- Michael D. Ferguson of the FAA’s costs, then weighing that versy over several different proposals, the Administrator need against possible funding structure Joint Committee on Taxation has its own changes.” proposal that would preserve the cur- Aeronautics Board rent excise tax system with certain Ron Mercer, Chairman ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ modifications. The proposal would reduce Byron Bayers, Member the ticket tax from the current 10 percent to Fred Booth, Member Senators Express Reservations About eight percent and would impose a per-pas- JoAnn Eisenzimer, Member User Fees. Several Senate Transportation senger tax of up to $3. The GA fuel tax Leland Ford, Member Appropriation Subcommittee members would increase by two cents per gallon and Douglas Freeman, Member continue to express strong reservations the current 4.3 cent-per-gallon “deficit Robert Hector, Member about the Administration’s proposal to reduction” fuel tax now going into the Gen- assess $300 million in new user fees. Sena- eral Fund would transfer into the Airport Arnie Lindberg, Member tor Richard Shelby (PA) Chairman of the and Airways Trust Fund. Will Metz, Member Subcommittee questioned whether the FAA would be capable of collecting the Montana and the Sky is published monthly proposed $300 million and said the in the interest of aviation in the Administration’s fee plan “represents a State of Montana. major change in how financing is ap- Third Class postage paid at proached for this agency, and many in Helena, Montana 59604 Congress, myself included, are skeptical.” Senator Slade Gorton (WA), a member of Subscription: $5 per year the Subcommittee and Chairman of the Editor: Debbie Alke Senate Aviation Subcommittee, asked Editorial Assistance: “What’s broke that we have to fix?” Q Communications Group Gorton said that the current excise tax 2 Splash-in/Fly-in The fourth annual Splash-in/Fly-in will be held August 15–17 at the Lower Stillwater Lake, US 93 N., 14 miles northwest of Whitefish, MT. Enjoy Friday evening music by the campfire, swimming, relaxing, hiking or a seaplane seminar put on by the Montana Calendar Seaplane Pilots Association. Volleyball, horseshoes seaplane display and more will June 4—Idaho 4th Annual Gathering of July 12—Hamilton Airport Open House be available. Taildraggers, Jerome, ID. Call and Pancake Breakfast. Contact A pig roast, potluck, barbecue will be Frank Kucera (208)324-4811. Warren Woolley (406)363-0874. held Saturday afternoon/evening. June 6—Aeronautics Board Meeting, July 12—North Central Hangar Fly-in Come by plane—floats, amphibs, wheels Yellowstone Airport, West Breakfast and Toy Show, Havre. or airline—car, RV, boat, bicycle. Yellowstone. July 12–13—Missoula Air Show, fly-ins We have plenty of camping sites at the June 7—Miles City MPA Appreciation welcome; display aircraft free; call lake or if you like comfort, golf, tennis, spa, Day. Breakfast at 7 am—lunch at Paul Klawitter (406)728-4381. etc., the Grouse Mountain Lodge, Rocky noon, many fun events throughout July 18–20—Schafer Meadows Annual Mountain Lodge, Comfort Inn and other the day including Young Eagle Work Session. accommodations are available in nearby rides. Contact Barb Hirsch. July 25–27—Northwest Mountain Whitefish. Ask for Fly-in rates. June 7—MPA Board of Directors Family Fly-in and Aviation Safety We are 40 miles from the entrance to Meeting, Miles City. Convention, Driggs, ID. Glacier National Park. There are many June 10–16—International Aviation July 30–August 5—45th Annual EAA other lodging and activity options in the Week, Cayman Caravan Fly-in. Call Fly-in Convention, Oshkosh, WI Flathead Valley. (800)346-3313 or (904)872-2495. August 2—Stevensville Airport Aware- We have 2,500 feet of beachable lake June 11—Pilot Operations at Non- ness Day. Contact Lynnet Thomas shore on our 40 acres. towered Airports, 7 pm, Holiday at 777-3041. Floatplanes see pg. 122–123, 3rd Edition Inn, Bozeman. August 2–3—IAA Fly-in at Johnson Creek. Spa Directory. 48.31.32–114.33.44, eleva- June 15—Annual Father’s Day Poorboy Call Dennis Colson (208)378-4181. tion 3000. Sourdough Pancake Breakfast August 7–10—MAAA Annual Fly-in, Wheel planes can use Whitefish (grass, Fly-in, Beacon Star. Three Forks Airport/Progreba Field. no fuel, Hertz cars), Kalispell City (Strand June 18–22—Montana Antique Aircraft August 13–16—Sky Trail International Aviation, Eagle Aviation), Glacier Interna- Association (MAAA) Air Tour. Call Northwest Aviation Council Con- tional (FCA)(Holman Aviation) scheduled Roy Hollandsworth (406)627-2466. ference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. service Delta, NWA (jet) and Horizon Air June 20–22—Cessna 180/185 Club August 15–17—Fourth Annual Splash-in/ Service. Major car rentals. Fly-in at Johnson Creek, ID. Call Fly-in, Lower Stillwater Lake. Call For more information, R.S.V.P., contact Al Hewitt (206)941-3052. Bill Montgomery (360)629-6100 or Bill Montgomery (360)629-6100 or (360)629- June 28—Plains Fly-in Breakfast (8–11 (406)881-2236. 3210-fax. Summer phone (406)881-2239 or am), Plains. Call Randy Garrison at August 17—Second annual Powell Valley e-mail 74754,[email protected]. (406)826-3605. Wheels Aircraft/Car Show, Powell Plan on attending and having a grand time! June 28—Mogollon Airpark Fly-In/ Municipal Airport, 7 am–4 pm, BBQ, Mogollon Airpark, Overgaard, Powell, WY. Arizona. BBQ from 10 am to 2 pm. August 30–September 1—Annual Labor IAH Renamed Contact Michael Campbell, 12197 Day Fly-in, West Yellowstone.