Newsletter of the Watertown, Madison, & Dodge County FBOs

Spring 2018 Volume 35, No. 2

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Wisconsin Aviation offers a President diverse aircraft fleet for all your rental and training needs. Talent Development For fun flying and checking the tailwheel endorsement off Anyone in business today knows we are facing an your bucket list, we offer the almost unprecedented demand for people to help run our American Champion Citabria. businesses. The shortages are evident in almost all fields, For business and pleasure trips, and aviation is no exception—and, in fact, may be one of we have three the hardest hit. So when faced with extreme competition to get you there quickly and in for your employees, changing attitudes about work-life style. Also capable of considerable speed is the 200-hp Piper Arrow—a balance, changes in skill preparedness and, oh yes, ever- great option for working on an advanced rating and building complex evolving government regulations, what is one to do? aircraft time, as the retractable gear and constant-speed prop qualify for this purpose. First and foremost, we must recognize and tell this world about what great career opportunities abound (see this For multi-engine training and rental, Wisconsin Aviation offers the Piper Seneca. Want to build twin time? Want to carry six passengers in comfort? issue’s centerfold) and begin to fill the pipeline. Next, The Seneca is an excellent aircraft to fit your needs. we must decide to maintain quality over quantity, and that means we may not be able to fulfill every request All of our rental aircraft are listed on FlightSchedulePro.com, where you as quickly and as timely as before. Then, we work to can check availability from your computer or mobile device (username make sure our employment offerings stay competitive and password obtained from Wisconsin Aviation). This online booking and are attractive and stress long-term job security. This feature for aircraft and flight instructors, if needed, is an easy and efficient obviously costs more and may mean price adjustments. way to manage the planes you enjoy renting. Finally, we filter and hire only high-caliber individuals who understand customer service and make great All of our aircraft are impeccably maintained by our highly experienced teammates. team of A&P mechanics and technicians. You can fly with confidence in any Wisconsin Aviation aircraft. Sample aircraft photos While all this continues to be a daily struggle, I’m happy follow on page 2. to report that we are generating some great successes.

Continued on p. 10 Diversified Rental & Training Fleet Jeffrey Anderson Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

• Hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Piper Archer Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate. • Have 50 or more years of civil and military flying experience. • Be a U.S. citizen. • Have not had any airman certificate revoked.

Since Anderson’s retirement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2007, he came back to his roots at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau, WI (KUNU). Jeff is a senior flight instructor teaching all pilot certification courses for Wisconsin Aviation.

Jeff’s dream of becoming a pilot started taking shape on March 21, Piper Arrow 1966, at age 17, by taking a familiarization flight at, of all places, Jeffrey Anderson and his wife Emily KUNU. As he now puts it, “It looks like I am going to end up On February 20, 2018, Jeffrey J. Anderson received The Wright where I started. I have gone full circle.” Brothers Master Pilot Award, which was presented to him at the Dodge County Airport by Jurg Grossenbacher, FAASTeam During his 50-year career, Jeff has worked as a Flight Instructor, Program Manager. Chief Flight Instructor for FAA-approved schools, Chief Pilot for FAA 135 charter operations, Check Airman for FAA 135 The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious charter operations, Chief Corporation Pilot, FAA Designated award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Pilot Examiner, Airline Pilot, and FAA Principal Aviation Safety Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR, Part 61). This award is Inspector. He continues to instruct and has experience in many named after the Wright Brothers, the first U.S. pilots, to recognize too numerous to mention here. He has flown more than individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation 12,000 hours, of which over 8,500 involved instructing students. expertise for at least 50 years while piloting aircraft as “Master Cirrus SR22 GTS Pilots.” If you are interested in receiving instruction from Jeff, please contact the Dodge County Airport at KUNU at 920-386-2402. To be eligible for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, nominees must meet the following criteria: Mary Gasper Manager, KUNU Add Some Excitement to Your Next Flight Review

Why not try something new and get started on a tailwheel endorsement with your next flight review? Wisconsin Aviation offers a beautiful 1998 Citabria taildragger to accomplish this. Piper Seneca A tailwheel endorsement usually takes about ten hours, so once you’ve completed your flight review, you’ll only have about eight more hours to go. What a great way to get a taste of stick-and rudder flying and experience a new adventure!

The Citabria is equipped with a Bendix-King KLX-135A GPS and a Nav/Com (VFR). The rental rate is $116 per hour, which includes fuel.

For more information, contact Wisconsin Aviation’s flight school at 608-268-5024. See adjacent page for photos of the American Champion Citabria taildragger. To view our entire fleet of over 25 training and rental aircraft, visit WisconsinAviation.com.

2 Spring 2018 WisconsinAviation.com 3 T Safety Matters GH L LI HOO Unique Cirrus Wing Handles Stalling Did You F SC Airspace Part Three: Communicating with ATC

Know Communicating on the radio is and then tell the tower where you are. If told “cleared to land Cirrus chose, in the very earliest stages of designing the SR20/ ? one of the key skills practiced in 30,” read back the clearance and you can fly the pattern and land. SR22, to take on the challenge: to minimize the risks associated flight training. It’s designed for If traffic is ahead of you, you might be told to continue flying a with inadvertently stalling an . The approach chosen was one thing: Collision avoidance. longer downwind or to keep the preceding aircraft in sight. In any to employ wing technology developed by NASA reducing the That little push-to-talk button on case, repeat and comply with instructions and copy back your the , while so simple in its clearance to land. potential for spin entry after an inadvertent stall. The most visible operation, requires knowing how aspect is the discontinuous leading edge dividing the wing into it all works: the universal format Landing at a class C airport, such as Madison, adds just one step distinct parts. for radio calls, the standard to the process. You’ll listen to ATIS a bit sooner, about 20 miles terminology used and, especially out, and call Madison Approach 15 miles out with intentions. How does this wing design work? when talking to air traffic control Approach will issue a transponder code to see you on radar, (ATC), what to say and what to then provide instructions on where to enter the traffic pattern expect. (downwind, base or a long final). The controller will also let you According to Cirrus, the outboard section of the wing is designed know when to contact the tower. Then, communications will be to fly with a lower angle of attack than the inboard section. The In this issue, we’ll review the similar to class D. inboard section, which produces much of the wing’s lift, stalls basics of radio procedures, before the outboard section, allowing use of the ailerons to help starting with how to communicate Departing a class D airport requires listening to ATIS for weather maintain control until stall recovery. in D and C airspaces. and the runway in use, then calling Ground Control from the ramp for taxi instructions. Have the airport diagram in front of you so Three Rules you are clear on where to taxi and what runways you’ll be told to For more information, see the source of this material: Whether you’re flying from non-towered airports or those with cross or hold short of. Once you’ve reached the departure runway whycirrus.com/engineering/stall-spin.aspx ATC, your radio calls will follow a few basic rules, which are (and stopped at the hold short line), you’ll call the tower and designed to keep radio calls efficient and clear: announce you’re ready for takeoff. The takeoff clearance allows you to cross the hold short line and taxi onto the runway for 1. Before using the radio, double-check that you’re on the departure. correct frequency each time you change it. For departing a class C field, you might call Clearance Delivery DRONE SERVICES 2. Listen for a few seconds to check for other pilots or ATC for instructions on heading and altitude after takeoff. Then it’s speaking, so you don’t interfere with a transmission (pushing ATIS, Ground, and the tower prior to takeoff. The tower will let the mic while someone else is transmitting can block a call). you know during climbout when to contact Departure Control.

3. Announce whom you’re calling, who you are, where you While the sequence of routine radio calls is consistent in any D or Photography are, and what you’re doing: Say the aircraft make and tail C airspace, instructions from ATC can vary depending on the need number, current position and, when needed, intentions. Use to keep you separated from other traffic—so real-world practice the standard terminology you’ve learned to keep the calls is a must to expose you to various situations. One of the popular concise. Videography tools to help understand the real thing is the website www.liveatc. Flying In net, which offers real-time feeds from airports around the country. For classes D and C, communications with ATC are required. Consulting Plan ahead when putting together your route so you can Next up: Radio communications at non-towered airports. anticipate when to start talking to ATC and what to expect. When approaching a typical Class D airspace such as Appleton, have a Elaine Kauh Training checkpoint 15 miles away to remind you to listen to the airport CFII, RYV weather frequency (known as ATIS, or Automatic Terminal Information Service). This is a recorded announcement, updated hourly, of airport weather, the runway(s) being used, and any important notices such as closed runways. Each recording is titled alphabetically so you know which version you have. By the time you’ve copied down the information on ATIS, you’ll be about 10 miles out—the perfect time to call the tower.

Example: “Appleton Tower: Cessna 54321, 10 miles east, landing with ATIS Bravo.” The tower controller will reply with your tail number, which officially establishes communications and allows you to continue to the airspace: “Cessna 54321, Appleton Tower, report left downwind runway 30.” So you’ll fly to the downwind 833-337-5197 To view samples of completed videography 4 Spring 2018 [email protected] projects, visit: WisconsinAviation.com T RVICES AFT AFT H L SE CR ANCE CR LIG HOO INE IR TEN IR ALES F SC L A AIN A S M Aviation Careers

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Hiring!To view career opportunities available at Wisconsin Aviation, visit WisconsinAviation.com and click on the EmploymentWisconsinAviation.com link.7 17th Annual 1940’s-Style Ladies Must Swing Hangar Dance Glaucoma and Your Medical A salute to the troops, past and present! A Visit with Saturday, July 21, 2018 • 6:00-10:30 pm In the past, glaucoma was one of the medical conditions that the AME Wisconsin Aviation required a special issuance. However, it is now one of the 3606 Corben Court, Madison Dr. Terry Turke increasing number of diseases that are considered by the FAA to (off of Highway 51 and Amelia Earhart Drive) be CACI (Conditions that AME Can Issue). Cost at door: $25 each; $40 for two Dr. Terry Turke is an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner In advance: $20 each; $35 for two A current status report must be provided. The treating (AME) located in Watertown, Wisconsin (920-261-2020). www.PayPal.com.me/LadiesMustSwing ophthalmologist must note that the condition is stable and that no In addition, there must be no evidence of visual field defect. Relive the 1940’s era by attending the Wisconsin Aviation changes are recommended. The age at diagnosis must be 40 or Benefits to the Community The FAA accepts several different tests. Visual field testing by Hangar Dance on Saturday, July 21, featuring big band music A portion of the door sales, as well as the drink and snack older. FAA Form 8500-14 must be completed. confrontation or screening visual field testing is not accepted. performed by Ladies Must Swing, a jazz band consisting of sales, will benefit Badger Honor Flight (BadgerHonorFlight.org),

19 energetic dames. Vintage wear is encouraged, and prizes a local nonprofit organization that ensures WWII, Korean War, Open-angle glaucoma which is monitored and stable is Based upon these criteria, the vast majority of airmen would will be awarded for the best-dressed couple and best dancers. Vietnam War, and terminally ill veterans have the opportunity to acceptable. In addition, narrow- or closed-angle glaucoma qualify. Applicants for first or second class must supply the The ladies will be performing 1940’s tunes from 7:00 - see the memorials that have been erected in their honor. which has been treated with iridectomy/iridotomy and is information yearly. Applicants for third class must provide the 10:30 p.m. Enjoy many favorites like “Take the A Train,” currently stable is also acceptable. There must be no evidence of “Seems Like Old Times,” “Leap Frog,” “In the Mood,” and more! Contact Information information with each required exam. documented nerve damage. There will be photo opportunities, too, as a few vintage planes June Dalton from Ladies Must Swing

will be parked outside the hangar. [email protected] 608-698-8944 Most commonly used medications are acceptable, but Ask the AME Doors open at 6:00 p.m. pilocarpine or other miotics, cycloplegics (atropine), and oral Have questions about your medical or about the human factors associated with flying? Send them to: Talewinds@WisconsinAviation. Sponsors medications are not. There must be no side effects and the Dance Lessons Offered • Wisconsin Aviation com or mail to Wisconsin Aviation Talewinds • 1741 River Drive • pressure must be 23mm of Hg or less in both eyes. Watertown, WI 53094 Social Life Dance Center will be giving dance lessons from • Budweiser 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. • Social Life Dance Center • Smokey Hollow Campground Watertown Military Show Heavy Bombers Weekend ™ 2018 & Hangar Dance In Support of Our Veterans Air Tour of Historic WWII Aircraft June 23-24, Saturday 7:30 am – 10 pm July 20-22 & Sunday 7:30 am – 4 pm Friday thru Sunday Featured aircraft: Wisconsin Aviation B-29 Superfortress “Doc” 9 am – 5 pm daily Watertown Municipal Airport (RYV) Wisconsin Aviation 3-day passes: $15 per 1741 River Drive, Watertown 3606 Corben Court, Madison adult/$25 per family FREE Admission and FREE Parking Dane County Regional Airport Food & beverages Some featured events include: For information on admission and airplane ride times & available. • The Moving Wall - replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Special Feature costs, visit HeavyBombersWeekend.splashthat.com • USO-style hangar dance – Saturday, 7-10 pm - cover charge THE MOVING WALL Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take a ride in vintage military aircraft! • Eggs & sausage breakfast - Saturday, 7:30-9:30 am • Pancake breakfast – Sunday, 7:30-9:30 am • Display of military airplanes and vehicles • War re-enactments, live music, food/beer stands & more! For full event schedule, visit: WatertownMilitaryShow.com VIEWING TIMES: B-17 Flying Fortress Bell 47 Helicopter Douglas AC-47 North American T-6 Douglas DC-3 Sponsored by Watertown Veterans Inc. 9 Winter 2015 JUNE 21-25, Noon - 4 pm “Aluminum8 Winter Overcast” 2015 “Spooky Gunship” “Texan” “Flagship Detroit” FT T A View From Our President CRA H L IR ALES LIG HOO A S F SC Continued from Page 1 Aircraft for Sale

Among them are Aaron Hall, who is doing some amazing 1984 Cessna 340A RAM VII 1979 Piper Navajo Panther Congratulations, things as Avionics Manager. Also, Jamie Kirley has taken over as Watertown’s Maintenance Manager and has been N97PT N56ND Superstars! a welcomed addition, as has Madison Customer Service Solo Status Manager Chris Halusan. A number of other excellent folks Ryan Badger have joined our team and stand ready to serve you—more Tom Beighley on them later. But for now, we continue to look for great Derrick Bohl additions to the team and develop talent and capabilities in an Dan DeVries effort to exceed your expectations. Nevertheless, if you know Erik Dittmann of a great person who is looking for an exciting career in the Scot Fraundorfer Harmon Garvoille wonderful world of aviation, please let us know. Our doors are Sean Hanna always open. Bridget Hoffman Ally Keller Thanks for reading and have a great summer. Peter Lenz Greg Napert Cody Powell Jeff Baum Devin Stein Jack Swanson Ed Szelagowski

Certificates & Ratings Congratulations to the Sold!! Private Pilot Following Aircraft Buyer: Brian French Lucas Garsha Tom Heiner Aviation Institute of Maintenance Peter Lenz Indianapolis, Indiana Justin McKeon 1978 Piper Aztec F Andrew Miller Sarah Pozdell

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Commercial Pilots to Fly Second to last 340A made! 3810 TT, 618/265 SMOH RAM, March 6760 TT, 740/920 SMOH, Full Panther Conversion, 4-blade Q-tip props, Dave Fisher Annual, NKDH, 180 gal. fuel, dual 430s, KFC-200 Autopilot/ winglets, VGs, known ice, A/C, oxygen, GNS530, KFC200 autopilot with Robert Kulp Jumpers! Flight Director, VGs, . Reduced to $259,000/Offer! flight director & HSI, radar, professionally flown, operated & maintained. Sam Neff Sold with Fresh Annual. Reduced to $259,000/Offer/Trade! If you have a commercial pilot certificate and a total of 500 hours and Flight Instructor would like to build your hours, you can fly Brent Simonson For full specifications and photos, visit our website at WisconsinAviation.com. for time with the Seven Hills Skydivers. If Partner with Wisconsin Aviation and take advantage of our proven brokerage process. Our detailed listings and thorough aircraft reviews attract buyers from all over the Scott Wrucke interested, call Greg Porter @ 608-712-2544 or world and give them confidence to take action! As one of the Midwest’s largest aircraft brokers and a leader in the aviation industry, we are equipped to provide you with maximum exposure and expertise guidance in the sale of your aircraft. Whether you are looking to sell, upgrade, or purchase an aircraft, contact our sales team to find Don Woods @ 920-319-0377. out how we can make your next transaction smooth and seamless. Corporate Headquarters PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 1741 River Drive PAID Watertown, WI 53094 Madison, WI 4 Permit No. 1949

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May 17 RYV – Flying Hamburger Social – Thursday, 5-7 pm is an informational newsletter published quarterly at: June 21 RYV – Flying Hamburger Social – Thursday, 5-7 pm Wisconsin Aviation’s Corporate Headquarters June 23-24 RYV – Watertown Military Show – In Support of Our Veterans – See page 9 for details. 1741 River Drive • Watertown, WI 53094 July 20-22 MSN – Heavy Bombers Over Madison – See page 8 for details. (920) 261-4567 • Fax: (920) 206-6386

July 21 MSN – 17th Annual Hangar Dance – To Benefit Badger Honor Flight See page 8 for details. FBO locations:

July 23-29 OSH – EAA AirVenture 2017 – Visit us at Booth #3162. Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) Watertown Municipal Airport (RYV) Aug 16 RYV – Flying Hamburger Social – Thursday, 5-7 pm Dodge County Airport (UNU) Sept 8 MSN – AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar – Saturday, 9 am – Noon

Sept 9 RYV – Pancake Breakfast & Airport Open House – Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm Email: [email protected]

Sept 11 UNU – Instrument Ground School – Tuesdays thru Nov 27, 6-9 pm Website: WisconsinAviation.com Editor/Publisher: Jane Seeber Sept 13 UNU – Private Pilot Ground School – Thursdays thru Nov 29, 6-9 pm Associate Editor: Trevor Janz Sept 20 RYV – Flying Hamburger Social – Thursday, 5-7 pm Circulation: 9000 Oct 28 UNU – 4th Annual Pumpkin Drop Contest – Sunday, 9 am – 3 pm

Classes are subject to minimum student enrollment; pre-registration is required. Dates and times are subject to change, and class fees may apply. For more details, visit our website at WisconsinAviation.com or email us at [email protected].