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ON THE COVER: Michael Kukulski of Grayslake, Illinois, is taxiing his RV-4 in for the EAA Chapter 1389 Fly-In Breakfast held July 8 at Middleton Municipal -Morey Field (C29), Middleton, Wis. Photo by Geoff Sobering

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Published For & By The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report - by Bill Blake ...... 42 midwestflyer.com Aviation Law - by Greg Reigel...... 22 Dialogue - by Dave Weiman...... 4 SECTIONS Guest Editorial - by Phil Boyer ...... 7 Aircraft ...... 28 High On Health - by Dr. John Beasley ...... 48 ...... 44 Light Sport Aircraft - by Ed Leineweber...... 54 Awards & Recognition ...... 47 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin - by Gary Workman & Dan McDowell...... 40 Calendar ...... 49 Aeronautics Report - by Jeff Taylor...... 36 Classifieds ...... 60 EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh 2007 ...... HEADLINES ...... 10-20, 24-27 & 57-59 Aviation Community Urges Naming of New Administrator Without Delay...... 9 Education ...... 45 Ohio Pilot Makes Safe Landing On Highway Enroute To OSH...... 19 Fly-Ins & Air Shows ...... 37 & 62 Legislative Affairs ...... 42 FEATURES Minnesota Aviation Industry News . . . .33-35 Bizjets, Biofuel & Batteries – EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh 2007 - by Jim LaMalfa ...... 10 New Products ...... 18 The Twin County Air Force - by James LaMalfa ...... 17 People In The News ...... 53 Flamingo Watching At EAA Is Sport Aviation - by Karen Workman ...... 24 Safety ...... 21 ’s Light Sport Aircraft “SkyCatcher” Unveiled At EAA AirVenture - by Tom Thomas .....28 Upcoming Events ...... 21 Commercial Growth At Osceola, Wisconsin Airport - by Chelsea Lindemann ...... 37 Very Light Jets ...... 43 Lost In Time! A Search For World War II MIAs ...... 50 WATA Difference ...... 32

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Blakey Finally Admits That Airline Delays Are Result of Scheduling Practices, Not Air Traffic… Not GA! Too Little, Too Late?

by Dave Weiman

FAA Administrator Marion Blakey with EAA President at the “Meet The Boss” forum, July 26, during EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wis. Dave Weiman

ith FAA Administrator Administration to make the appoint- have had some effect on the summer Marion Blakey closing her ment permanent, yet another strictly travel season, I guess they are better WFAA political or controversial appointment late than never,” said Costello. “As office door for the may not go well with the anti-Bush she also noted, the FAA has all the last time on Congress. authority it needs to take action in September 13, after Jaws dropped during Blakey’s regard to scheduling and delays, as it completing her farewell speech on September 11 to has done in the past. I have been five-year contract, an industry group in Washington, making similar points all year.” many of us are ask- D.C., when she blamed airline delays Examining what the airlines are ing, just who will on scheduling practices, not on air doing to address delays, and why the the Bush traffic control, and not on general avi- FAA has failed to step in to address Administration Dave Weiman ation, which accounts for a small per- the scheduling issue, was a major get to replace her? centage of the traffic affecting the focus of the House Aviation ue Deputy Administrator Bobby hubs. She even hinted that if the air- Subcommittee hearing held g Sturgell becomes the acting admin- lines don’t shape up, government September 26. istrator until a new FAA chief is intervention is a real possibility. (See So why has Blakey waited until appointed and confirmed by the guest editorial by AOPA President now to tell the truth? Also,why didn’t dialo Senate. Sturgell is a former military Phil Boyer, on page 7.) the FAA remain neutral on the fund- and airline pilot, so he knows some- Blakey’s comments also got the ing issue, rather than show favoritism thing about aviation and how the sys- attention of Illinois Democrat, towards the airline industry? tem works. And according to AOPA, Congressman Jerry Costello, As recently as the “Meet the Boss” he was a key player in helping to Chairman of the House Aviation forum, July 26, during EAA push through the latest improvements Subcommittee: AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., Blakey to the Washington, D.C., Air Defense “While I wish Administrator stood there before hundreds of us Identification Zone. But he is proba- Blakey would have made these pilots with her staff of FAA officials, bly overly qualified for the Bush remarks in January, when they might saying that we should support FAA’s 4 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

ill-conceived and unjust proposal to fund the ATC modernization program, “NextGen,” completely ignoring facts and fairness. Thankfully, EAA President Tom Poberezny who emceed the forum, held his (our) ground, as did a num- ber of GA pilots who made statements and asked questions. Regardless of the politics involved in trying to protect the mismanaged airline industry, by not acting honestly and in the best interest of the aviation community and the public as a whole, Blakey let us all down. Her proposal to increase user fees on general aviation to help pay for an ATC system which she claimed was needed to relieve con- Dave Weiman Pilots at the FAA “Meet The Boss” forum at EAA AirVenture tried to convince FAA Administrator gestion and airline delays, while at the Marion Blakey that an aviation fuel tax would be the fairest and most cost-effective means to same time trying to reduce airline fees, fund “NextGen,” but the Administrator was defending her proposal to create a bureaucracy to collect user fees for ATC services. would result in decreasing overall rev-

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GUEST EDITORIAL Record Set Straight On Congestion by Phil Boyer President Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association s we emerge from one of Athe worst summers for airline delays since 2000, things are getting even bumpier for the airlines. While they continue to pull out all the stops to get the Phil Boyer The presidents of EAA, NBAA, GAMA and AOPA held a forum, July 25, during EAA AirVenture, on U.S. Congress to approve user fees on the topic of FAA’s proposed “user fees.” (L/R) Tom Poberezny, Experimental Aircraft Association general aviation, even outgoing FAA (EAA); Ed Bolen, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); Peter Bunce, General Aviation Administrator Marion Blakey thought Manufacturers Association (GAMA): and Phil Boyer, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA). it was important to take a parting shot take action if the airlines didn’t do so fodder for late night monologues,” at their poor business practices. on their own. Blakey said. “And if the airlines don’t About halfway through the speech “The airlines need to take a step address this voluntarily, don’t be sur- to an industry group in Washington, back on scheduling practices that are prised when the government steps in.” D.C., she put the blame for airline at times out of line with reality. The government’s own data show delays squarely on airline scheduling Passengers are growing weary of that weather and scheduling are the practices, not air traffic control. schedules that aren’t worth the elec- major causes of delays, yet the air- Further, she delivered a not-so-veiled trons they’re printed on. Airline lines have been trying to pin the ultimatum that the government would schedules have got to stop being the delays on business jets. At the airports

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AOPA MEMBERS FIGHT MYTHS SPREAD BY AIRLINES The big airlines are at it again. One by Alaska Airlines CEO William Ayer one they continue to send emails to their ...... [email protected] frequent fliers, or print editorials in their Delta CEO Gerald Grinstein ...... [email protected] on-board magazines, blaming general Southwest CEO Gary Kelly aviation for clogging up the skies and ...... [email protected] United Chairman Glenn Tilton burdening the ATC system. Other than ...... [email protected] weather, the FAA’s data shows that US Airways CEO Douglas Parker scheduling is the major cause of delays. Yet the airlines ...... [email protected] insist on propagating the myth that business jets are geous mistruths to their passengers. Join us in setting at fault. The truth is that at the airports with the highest the record straight. Send your own email to the CEO delays, general aviation accounts for a small percent- of your favorite airline or one of these who has already

age of the traffic. And at the airports with the biggest attacked GA. www.aopa.org/FAAFundingDebate airline delays, general aviation’s numbers are miniscule. AOPA members are taking this fight right back to the airlines by sending emails to the CEOs of the offending airlines like Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways. Even Alaska Airlines, based in a state that relies on general aviation for daily living, is pushing these outra-

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8 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 with the highest delays, general avia- fighting back by sending emails to the tion accounts for a small percentage CEOs of these major airlines telling MIDWEST FLYER of the traffic. them what we think of their bending OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MAGAZINE Serving The Midwest Aviation Community Since 1978 It’s great to see the administrator the truth to scare passengers just to sharing these facts. The capacity pick up yet another potential windfall EDITOR/PUBLISHER problem has to do with runways, and for them – at the expense of general Dave Weiman airline scheduling is a major factor. aviation. PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Desperately looking for some friendly Join with your fellow pilots who Peggy Weiman cover, the airlines continue to reach PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS say to the airlines, “Solve your own Jenifer Weiman out to their frequent fliers. Oddly problems and stop blaming GA!” Stacy Wilk enough, they think the very passen- Send your own email to one of the PHOTO JOURNALIST gers stuck at gate delays will believe big airlines attacking GA, like U.S. Don Winkler the myths about GA overloading the Airways, Delta and United. Or reach CONTRIBUTING EDITORS air traffic control system. Alaska Air out to your favorite airline before they Randy Arneson Judy Peterson Dr. John Beasley Ben Redman and U.S. Airways are the latest to have a chance to play these same Jim Bildilli Greg Reigel send broadcast emails to their passen- games too. Go to Bill Blake Ray Rought gers pleading with them to support www.aopa.org/FAAFundingDebate Anthony Garcia Pete Schoeninger Robb Gessert Geoff Sobering “surcharges” or “user fees.” They join for the full story on how AOPA con- Jim LaMalfa Jeffery Taylor Southwest, Delta and United Airlines tinues to fight for pilots and learn George Larson Tom Thomas who did so mid-summer. more about how to finance the Ed Leineweber Karen Workman Well, AOPA members are not just world’s largest and safest air trans- Dan McDowell GA pilots, but many of us are passen- portation system. Don’t let the airlines ADVERTISING gers on the airlines too. We’ve been shift the blame to GA. K PHONE: (608) 835-7063 FAX: (608) 835-7063 E-MAIL: [email protected] Aviation Community Urges Naming “The total aviation community is WEBSITE: www.midwestflyer.com Of New Administrator Without Delay! united,” said EAA President Tom Poberezny. “It’s critical that swift ISSUE CLOSING DATES WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the action be taken to ensure continuity DEADLINE ISSUE November 1 December - January five-year term of FAA Administrator and for the long-term viability of our January 1 February - March Marion Blakey expiring September nation’s aviation infrastructure.” March 1 April - May 13, the aviation community, led by The letter to the president came May 1 June - July AOPA, EAA, NBAA, and GAMA, shortly after an announcement in late July 1 August - September September 1 October - November sent a letter to President George Bush August that Blakey was named presi- urging him to appoint her successor at dent and chief executive officer of the COPYRIGHTS once. The letter emphasizes, “the vital Aerospace Industries Association MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE is published bimonthly by need to nominate a strong individual (AIA), a lobbying group for U.S. Flyer Publications, Inc. with offices in Oregon, Wis. and who can be confirmed as the next manufacturers of aerospace equip- Bloomington, Minn. Copyright 2007 by Flyer Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Nothing in whole or in part may be administrator of the Federal Aviation ment. She is scheduled to begin in reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Administration (FAA).” that role on November 12. K SUBSCRIPTIONS $15 per year, or $25 for two years. AIRCRAFT FBO AIRPORT DISTRIBUTION Readership consists principally of aircraft owners, fixed base operators, and airport management in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Aero Insurance North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, , Kansas, and Nebraska.

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EAA AIRVENTURE - OSHKOSH press. The SRS components are made in Poland, but assembled at the Cirrus Bizjets, Biofuel & Batteries – EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh 2007 plant in Duluth, Minnesota. The light by Jim LaMalfa sport aircraft comes equipped with a glass cockpit, ballistic parachute, and a Rotex engine, and will sell for around $100,000. Cessna’s new LSA, the “SkyCatcher,” caught a lot of atten- tion, and sales were brisk, hitting over 400 on the second day of the conven- tion. SkyCatcher is made of riveted aluminum, powered by a Continental O-200D 100 hp aircraft engine, uses panel mounted sticks, and comes equipped with a Garmin 300 glass cockpit and even an autopilot. Selling for a bit more than $100,000, the first

Anthony Garcia two production models were acquired

The V-tail Eclipse Concept Jet was among the single-engine jets introduced at EAA AirVenture. by EAA for its aviation cadet and programs. he 2007 Experimental Aircraft overflow of people and aircraft to Some general aviation aircraft that Association fly-in and conven- nearby Austin Strauble International date back to the late 1940s are being Ttion, EAA AirVenture, Airport in Green Bay, Fond du Lac dusted off and introduced to the LSA Oshkosh, Wis., opened July 23 to County Airport in Fond du Lac, and market, such as the Luscombe ideal weather conditions, fair skies Outagamie County Airport in Silvaire. The classic little tail wheel and mild temperatures. With the pres- Appleton. Some pilots have aircraft fits the LSA profile perfectly, ence of over 10,000 aircraft on the even used Twin County Airport in requiring just a shorter range fuel tank convention grounds, EAA directs the Menominee, Michigan, as a base, 100 to qualify. statute miles northeast of Oshkosh. I walked through the convention

.” main entrance at 9 a.m and witnessed none other than Tom Poberezny, President of EAA and convention chairman, with Dale and Alan

Klapmeier, co-founders of Cirrus Airvan GA8 American FJ-4B “Fury Design, introducing Cirrus Design’s

North new Light Sport Aircraft, the “SRS.” Jim LaMalfa A growing number of U.S. and Jim LaMalfa overseas manufacturers of aircraft are bringing on line aircraft to supply anticipated needs of new pilots who qualify for the Sport Pilot Certificate, approved by the FAA. No medical is

required, only a U.S. driver’s license, Quest Propjet B-25 Mitchell Bomber however, range and horsepower are Jim LaMalfa limited in aircraft of this category and Jim LaMalfa sport pilots may not fly in controlled airspace or radar environments. EAA dedicated an area just south of Aero Shell Square for LSA so prospective new sport pilots could inspect the pres-

Javelin Jet ent and new models available to them.

The Klapmeiers described the new Enstrom Cirrus SRS, taking questions from the Jim LaMalfa Jim LaMalfa 10 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

eiman Peggy W Dave Weiman Cirrus SRS Light Sport Aircraft. The Sonex Aircraft “E-Flight Initiative” proof of concept aircraft. Moving down the line toward introduce aviation products of all (July 23) in front of Eclipse Aviation’s Aero Shell Square, we noticed a new kinds to the world market. permanent expo building at Wittman control tower being erected just One such example was Eclipse Airfield. The ECJ follows in the foot- southeast of Wittman Regional Aviation’s new single-engine V-tail steps of the company’s very success- Airport’s venerable old control tower. jet, the Eclipse Concept Jet (ECJ). ful very light jet, the original Eclipse All major and niche market U.S. and Kept under a veil of secrecy so that Jet. I interviewed the vice president of overseas manufacturers presented even company employees were marketing, Mike McConnell, who their new aircraft at Oshkosh 2007, as unaware of its existence, the ECJ was stated that Eclipse Aviation delivered the event has become the place to unveiled on the first day of AirVenture its first production very light jet to a

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EAA AIRVENTURE - OSHKOSH

National celebrities who are pilots attend EAA AirVenture for their personal enjoyment, as well as to support EAA programs and initiatives. Among celebrities that attended EAA AirVenture 2007 were actor/pilot, Morgan Freeman (above left); former U.S. Senator George McGovern (top right); and Apollo 13 astronaut, James Lovell (lower right). Freeman is a pilot and flies a Cessna 414 and a Citation 501SP; Sen. McGovern flew B-24 Liberators during World War II; and Capt. Lovell owns and flies a . Photos by Dave Weiman going faster than conventional aircraft AvTechGroup (ATG), Englewood, allow. One thinks of the abortive Fox Colorado, showed their version of a Jet and Jim Bede’s BD-10, plagued high-performance personal jet as well. by a lack of suitable engine. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

14 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 15 EAA AIRVENTURE -OSHKOSH throughout the show beginning with the Bonanzas to Oshkosh arrival on Beechcraft Celebrates Heritage At AirVenture Saturday before the show started. Over 100 Bonanzas and Barons of all models make the annual trek from Rockford, Ill. to Oshkosh. The forma- tion flight includes representative Bonanzas from almost every of the 40 models and each of the 60 years the aircraft has been in production. Among those airplanes at the front of the group were a 2007 special-edition 60th anniversary Bonanza G36, and one of the earliest Bonanzas still fly- ing. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Chairman and CEO Jim Schuster flew with the group in the special-edition Bonanza. The 1947 Model 35 Bonanza, serial number D-18, is owned by the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tenn. A superb example of a Bonanza in origi- nal condition, its polished aluminum skin is reminiscent of an airplane that would set the standard for which all

Among those who attended the Hawker Beechcraft “Beech Party” at EAA AirVenture- other general aviation aircraft would Oshkosh, July 22, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Bonanza, and the 75th anniver- be compared for the next six decades. sary of Beechcraft, was (L/R) John Parrish of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum (BHM); EAA President Tom Poberezny; BHM President Michael Greenblatt; and Harold Bost, president of the On Sunday afternoon, July 22, Bonanza Museum. Hawker Beechcraft hosted a “Beech Poberezny said, “Beechcraft has had a tremendous impact on aviation’s heritage, and EAA would be happy to support this (fly-in) event each year.” Party” in the North 40 aircraft parking Displayed in the background is the oldest Bonanza still flying (NC80418) – a 1947 S35 V-tail area where hundreds of Barons and Bonanza – which sold new for $7,975. The aircraft has been totally restored to original condition, and is owned by the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, located in Tullahoma, Tenn. Bonanzas were parked. The next day, (www.beechcraftheritagemuseum.org). The aircraft is equipped with the original E-165-4, 165 hp Aeroshell Square featured a Continental engine, and has a total of 2300 hours on the . Beechcraft Heritage display exhibit- ing at least one of each model of air- OSHKOSH, WIS. – Beechcraft own- July 23-29. 2007 marks the 60th craft Beechcraft has built, beginning ers, pilots and admirers of all types anniversary of the venerable with a Beech Model 17 Staggerwing. made it a point to join Hawker and the 75th The centerpiece of the display was the Beechcraft Corporation at this year’s anniversary of Beechcraft itself. 1947 Model 35 Bonanza D-18, the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., Hawker Beechcraft celebrated 60th anniversary Bonanza G36 and a special-edition 75th anniversary Baron G58. A Bonanza 60th anniversary section has been created at the Hawker Beechcraft website at www.hawker- beechcraft.com. K

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very July for the last three years, residents of Marinette, The Twin County Air Force! EWisconsin and Menominee, by James LaMalfa Michigan, are treated to the glorious sight of Beechcraft T-34 Mentors fly- ing in formation, beginning on the Friday before EAA AirVenture opens at , Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The twin cities of Marinette and Menominee own and jointly adminis- ter the airport, hence its name, Twin County Airport. The airport, however, is located in Menominee on the Michigan side of the Menominee River, boundary between northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of

Michigan. Jim LaMalfa Twin County Airport is normally T-34s opening an airshow at EAA AirVenture 2007, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. pretty sedate, but it wasn’t always that way. During World War II, Menominee Association chose Menominee to tice over the Bay of Green Bay where practice. Thomas was at the formation the air is calmer than over land, and was a hub of aviation production, Menominee MI Aug 07 Ad 7/11/07 2:47 PM Page 1 home to the Lloyd Company, which clinic, flying as a safety pilot in the folks are very friendly here. They manufactured the fuselage for the back seat with some of the newer for- come out to the airport and ask us to Waco CG 14 troop glider, engine mation pilots. fly low over town in as big of a for- mounts for the Curtiss Helldiver, and Thomas: “We like this area. There mation as we can while blowing air the front section of the Consolidated isn’t a lot of traffic. Pilots can prac- show smoke. If we tried to do that in B-24 Liberator. The Lloyd Company was part of an array of manufacturers supplying components for the big four- Land Available! engine bomber, which was assembled Land Available! at Ford’s Willow Run plant, north of Detroit. There is a model of the mile- Twin County Airport # Menominee, Michigan long assembly line at EAA’s AirVenture Museum. The Mercury Company of # For Hangar Construction Menominee also attempted to capital- Light Manufacturing ize on the war effort with its Mercury # BT 120 trainer. Endorsed by no less # Freight Facilities than aircraft designer/builder, for whom Wittman Regional # Other Uses... Airport is named, the open cockpit, two-place trainer was not awarded a All-weather airport with Jet A & 100LL. contract by the Army Air Corps. Instead, the Boeing Stearman was Airport accessible to the Great Lakes selected as the primary trainer. Why would a group of 15 & major rail systems. Beechcraft T-34 Mentors, at one time primary trainers for the U.S. Air Close to recreational areas Force and U.S. Navy, congregate at for fishing & hunting. Twin County Airport? On Sunday, July 22, 2007 – the CONTACT Tony Krysiak - 906-863-8408 day before the Oshkosh opener – I asked Dan Thomas, president of the EMAIL - [email protected] T-34 Association, why the T-34 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 California where I am from, the locals and the student pilot up front. fly with about 5 feet of horizontal would shoot us down!” However, we sometimes put a forma- separation and 4 feet vertical, and yes, LaMalfa: How many members are tion instructor or safety pilot in the “Tail-End Charlie” at the rear of the there in the T-34 Association, and back seat.” formation has to deal with wake tur- how many Mentors are flying today? LaMalfa: When you watch the bulence! Thomas: “There are 400 members warbird airshow at Oshkosh, you will The T-34 Mentor pilots are mem- in the T-34 Association and of the 250 see Blackwell’s yellow Navy bers of Warbirds of America, a divi- T-34s registered in the U.S., about 200 Mentors, along with the Air Force sion of the Experimental Aircraft are flying. The Mentor was manufac- version, painted silver. I asked Dan Association. tured from 1954 to 1956. The A model how the military version of the Beech With the 60th anniversary of the was supplied to the USAF, and the U.S. aircraft differs from the civilian Bonanza celebrated at EAA AirVenture, Navy flew a slightly different B model. Bonanza. there were a lot of Bonanzas and The Navy used a turboprop version of Thomas: “The T-34 is capable of Mentors in attendance this year. the T-34, the C Model, which they are and you fly with a stick We hope to see the Twin County Air just now phasing out. None of the C instead of a yoke.” Force back next summer, the Friday models are in private hands.” LaMalfa: Is the cockpit environ- before EAA AirVenture 2008! K LaMalfa: How much does a ment noisy? Mentor cost? Thomas: “Sure, but many of us Bizjets, Biofuel ... From P. 14 Thomas: “Anywhere from use noise canceling headphones.” Called the “Javelin,” this aircraft $125,000 to $400,000. It all depends looks more like a military jet such as on the condition of the airplane and I also chatted with Dan Blackwell the USAF’s T38 “Talon” basic trainer. how well it is equipped.” and his son, Dan, Jr, owners of an Set up with a full glass cockpit, its LaMalfa: The T-34 Mentors are immaculate Mentor based at wing span is 25 feet, and it has tan- among the lead performers in the Pittsburgh, Pa. The aircraft, owned by dem seating for two, a high-speed Warbirds of America air show, which his father, is powered by a 300 hp IFI cruise of 500 kts, and climbs at 9,000 will be featured three times during 50B Continental, just like the civilian feet per minute with a ceiling of EAA AirVenture 2007. How long Bonanza, and uses a new scimitar 45,000 feet. It is equipped for flight does it take to fly to Wittman Field? prop, which helps with climb per- into known icing conditions. The Thomas: “We fly in formation at formance. Dan, Jr. also owns a company requires potential 130 kts, so about 30 minutes.” Mentor with the original 225 hp buyers/pilots to have 500 hours of tur- LaMalfa: T-34s will be arriving engine. Both aircraft are painted yel- bine flying under their belts and will from all over the U.S. to join up with low, like a lot of Mentors are today. train owners. The cost: $3 million, not the group practicing at Menominee LaMalfa: I noticed that one of the out of line for this pocket rocket!” K for the airshow performance. I Mentors is equipped with wing-tip watched a group of eight Mentors tanks. NEW PRODUCTS peal off and land, two at a time in for- Dan, Jr.: “The tip tanks allow that mation on 14 at Twin County aircraft to carry 80 gallons of fuel.” New High Intensity Lights Last Longer Airport. I assume this is how you land LaMalfa: The Bonanza continues during the show at AirVenture? to be a popular aircraft, despite all of BURLINGTON, WIS. – Knots 2U, S Thomas: “We land three at a time the modern composite designs on the Ltd. of Burlington, Wis., has gotten in formation at the EAA air show.” market today. approval of High Intensity Discharge LaMalfa: The pilot is in the front Dan, Jr.: “Beechcraft has lowered (HID) lights for the following Cessna seat, but who sits in the back seat? the price on the Bonanza to around Aircraft models: Thomas: “The military put the $500,000, and there’s a waiting list.” 180J, 180K, 182P, 182Q, 182R, R182, instructor in the back seat of the T-34, When in formation, the Mentors A185F, U206F, U206G, 210L, 210M, 210N, P210N, 337G, 337H, P337H. 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EAA AIRVENTURE -OSHKOSH Ohio Pilot Makes Safe Landing On Highway Enroute To OSH

FOND DU LAC, WIS. – A World film all but Leff’s first touch-down War II North American T-6 Texan behind his squad car. (N22NA) flown by air show per- While Leff managed to avoid hit- former, Bill Leff, 60, of Dayton, ting any vehicles on the highway, he Ohio, had an engine failure on July could not avoid hitting one road sign 22 while en route to EAA AirVenture and slightly damaged his right wing. in Oshkosh, Wis. The veteran aviator Leff’s son, Gregory, 19, was flying successfully made an emergency with his dad when the mishap landing on Hwy. 41, across from the occurred, and both escaped injury. Fond du Lac, Wis. airport, 15 miles Fond du Lac Airport officials took south of Oshkosh. Leff was planning down a section of the airport fence to perform at AirVenture, when his and towed the T-6 to the airport where plans suddenly changed. it was hangared until repairs could be There were two squad cars pulled made. over to the side of the highway, assist- Midwest Texans (www.midwest- ing an RV owner with a flat tire when texans.com) came up from Leff decided to drop in. “I was on the warbird arrival to (TOP PHOTO) Bill Leff performs his night perform- ance in his T-6 Texan with wingtip pyrotechnics. Oshkosh, south of Fond du Lac, Wis., (BOTTOM PHOTO L/R) Dave Weiman of MIDWEST when suddenly I experienced engine eiman FLYER MAGAZINE greets airshow performer, Bill Leff, at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, following trouble,” said Leff. Leff’s emergency landing on Hwy. 41 in Fond du “I immediately turned towards the Peggy W Lac, Wis. airport because it was right there, and told Oshkosh tower that I had a prob- lem. They transferred me over to the Fond du Lac tower, and they cleared me to land anywhere I could get to. “As I approached the Fond du Lac airport, the engine just quit. After I evaluated the situation, the only thing I could do was land on the highway, despite the heavy traffic.” With less than 2,000 feet of alti- tude and less than 2 minutes before touch-down, Leff decided that he would land with the northbound traf- fic on the highway directly in front of him. The controllers immediately con- tacted the Wisconsin Highway Patrol, and after receiving the call, one of the two squad cars which were pulled over to help the disabled RV, pulled out into traffic in the exact same spot where Leff was planning to land. With but a split second to respond, Leff decided to first touch down behind the squad car, bounce over it, then land ahead of the squad car and try and avoid hitting the cars ahead of him. With his video camera rolling, the highway patrolman captured on OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 Huntington, Indiana, and put a loaner City, Fla. story. Midwest Flyer Magazine met up wing on while they repaired Leff’s Prior to opening his own flight with Leff later on the EAA grounds, wing. Tulsa Aircraft Engines training facility in Dayton, Ohio, Leff as did the owner of the stranded RV (www.tulsaaircraftengines.com) over- was a pilot for State Farm Insurance who was none other than fellow war- hauled Leff’s spare R-1340 and had it in Bloomington, Illinois. He climbed bird pilot, Dave Mann, manager of back to him in just over 5 weeks. to air show stardom by creating a Batten International Airport, Racine, Fond du Lac Skyport’s (www.fdlsky- computerized pyrotechnic night show Wis. Mann told Leff that he never port.com) chief mechanic, Gary Wall, featuring the T-6 and integrated music realized how large a T-6 was until one assisted Leff in putting the plane back over the PA system. passed 20 feet over his head. in the air. Leff flew the T-6 home Making the emergency landing on Leff’s North American T6 Texan September 16 and left September 18 the highway gave Leff even more was built in 1943. The aircraft was to fly a private airshow at Marco publicity, as he was contacted by all of the most widely used advanced trainer Island, Fla., followed by another pri- the news services and national radio during World War II and the Korean vate show at Fantasy of Flight in Polk and television networks to tell his War. K

World Record-Holder ing and playground in Basel, recalled his emails with Schmid, stat- Killed En Route To EAA Switzerland on July 23. Three people ing that he seemed very passionate on the ground were injured. The acci- about aviation, looked forward to dent occurred shortly after takeoff making the flight this fall, and was from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse- working very hard at soliciting corpo- Freiburg, across the border in France, rate sponsors. according to authorities. Schmid had previously set world The pilot, identified as Hans Georg records circumnavigating the globe in Schmid, a former Swissair pilot, had both eastbound and westbound direc- been trying to break a world record for tions. His new attempts would have a solo single-engine flight. He had been northbound and southbound, planned to fly more than 4,970 miles crossing the North Pole and Hans Georg Schmid after returning from the with the C1-D class of plane, aiming Antarctica on each trip. second circumnavigation of the world in to reach Oshkosh in 30 hours. Schmid had 16,000 hours and held 2000. Midwest Flyer Magazine (MFM) 162 world aviation records. The BASEL, SWITZERLAND – A veter- featured Schmid in its June/July 2007 Express 2000 ER was powered by a an pilot trying to break a speed record issue, describing his plans to fly over Lycoming IO-580-B1A, 315 hp en route to EAA AirVenture, both of the Earth’s Poles and the four engine with an MT propeller. Oshkosh, Wis., was killed when his corners of the world later this year, The Swiss Aircraft Accident Express 2000 ER experimental air- providing he could raise enough Investigation Bureau was apparently craft crashed into an apartment build- money. MFM Editor Dave Weiman investigating the accident. K Two Mustangs Collide AirVenture, on July 27, killing one of pilot killed in the trailing aircraft was While Landing At AirVenture the pilots. The two warbirds were par- Gerald Beck of Wahpeton, North ticipating in the daily Showcase Dakota. The pilot in the lead aircraft OSHKOSH, WIS. – Two P-51 Flights at EAA when, according to a who survived was Casey Odegaard, of Mustangs collided on the south end of series of still photographs, the pro- Kindred, North Dakota. The two pilots Rwy 18/36 at Wittman Regional peller of the trailing aircraft collided were landing following a simulated air Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., during EAA with the tail of the lead aircraft. The race performance. K

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AVIATION LAW tion, a written report of an accident must be made on NTSB Form 6120 The Do’s & Do Not’s of Aircraft Accident & Incident Reporting and filed with the nearest NTSB field by Gregory J. Reigel office within 10 days of the accident, Attorney At Law or for a reportable incident, only as n airman are either uncertain of or unfamiliar requested by an authorized represen- recently with the reporting requirements of tative of NTSB. The form is available Aasked me Part 830 and they don’t discuss the from NTSB field offices and can also whether he needed issue with an aviation attorney prior be obtained from the local FAA Flight to report an aircraft to making the decision whether to Standards District Office (FSDO). “mishap” in which report. This is unfortunate because he was involved, to some airmen have reported aircraft Who Is Required the Federal Aviation incidents when they were not obligat- To Provide The Notification? Administration ed to make the report and have drawn The rule defines an “operator” as (FAA) or National Gregory J. Reigel undue attention from the FAA. “any person who causes or authorizes Transportation Knowing when you are required to the operation of an aircraft” which can Safety Board (NTSB). When I told report and when you are not, can save include the owner, lessee, or anyone him it would depend upon exactly an airman a lot of unnecessary grief. flying or using the aircraft. Please note what type of “mishap” he was refer- that this does not necessarily mean the ring to, he provided me with a more Who Do You Notify? pilot. An aircraft owner or fixed base detailed explanation of what had hap- Part 830.5 requires that the opera- operator can make the report even if Reigel_Attorney #2 11/30/06 5:06 PM Page 1 pened. With this information in hand, tor of an aircraft provide notification the pilot does not. However, if some- and a quick review of 49 CFR Part of any “accident” and certain “inci- one other than the pilot makes the 830 (also known as NTSB Rule 830), dents” immediately. It is important to report, Part 830.15(b) requires that the I was able to tell him that he did not note that you must notify NTSB, not crewmembers, if they are physically need to report his “mishap.” the FAA. The NTSB is a federal able at the time the report is submitted, Unfortunately, quite a few airmen agency separate from the FAA and it attach a statement providing the facts, has the authority to investigate air- conditions, and circumstances relating craft accidents and reportable inci- to the accident or incident as they AN ATTORNEY THAT KNOWS AVIATION! dents. Although NTSB delegates appear to him or her. If the crewmem- For aviation legal matters, some accident investigation to the ber is incapacitated, he or she must don’t waste time and money FAA, the notification required by Part submit the statement as soon as he or educating an attorney 830 must be made to NTSB. she is physically able. about aviation, when you can hire The notification must be given to a pilot /attorney with experience. NTSB immediately. Part 830.6 states Accident, Incident or Neither? that the initial notification must Although the terms “accident” and include the following information: (1) “incident” have commonly understood Type, nationality, and registration meanings, for purposes of this rule you marks of the aircraft; (2) Name of must understand the meanings defined owner, and operator of the aircraft; in Part 830.2 in order to determine (3) Name of the pilot-in-command; whether you are dealing with an acci- (4) Date and time of the accident; (5) dent, a reportable incident, or neither. Greg Reigel – Aviation Attorney Last point of departure and point of Under the Rule, an “accident” is intended landing of the aircraft; (6) “an occurrence associated with the Reigel & Associates, Ltd. 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First, results in a fracture of any bone (4) In-flight fire; (5) Aircraft collide because it is a law with which we (except simple fractures of fingers, in flight; or (6) Damage to property, must comply. And, although a quick toes, or nose); (3) causes severe hem- other than the aircraft, estimated to search did not reveal any enforcement orrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon exceed $25,000 for repair (including or civil penalty actions based upon a damage; (4) involves any internal materials and labor) or fair market failure to provide notification of an organ; or (5) involves second- or value in the event of total loss, accident or incident, such an action is third-degree burns, or any burns whichever is less./2/ possible. affecting more than 5 percent of the Incidents involving large, multi- Second, an aircraft mishap can be body surface.” engine aircraft (more than 12,500 costly and embarrassing enough with- “Substantial damage means dam- pounds maximum certificated takeoff out drawing undue attention to it with age or failure which adversely affects weight) must be reported if they an unnecessary report to NTSB or the the structural strength, performance, involve: (1) In-flight failure of electri- FAA. Certainly if your “mishap” fits or flight characteristics of the aircraft, cal systems which requires the sus- within the definition of an accident or and which would normally require tained use of an emergency bus pow- reportable incident, you need to pro- major repair or replacement of the ered by a back-up source such as a vide notification as required by the affected component.” battery, auxiliary power unit, or air- rule. However, if it does not, you do Substantial damage does not driven generator to retain flight con- not need to report it to NTSB. include: engine failure or damage lim- trol or essential instruments; (2) In- The FAA has pursued enforcement ited to an engine if only one engine flight failure of hydraulic systems that actions against airmen arising out of fails or is damaged, bent fairings or results in sustained reliance on the reported aircraft “mishaps” that Rule cowling, dented skin, small punctured sole remaining hydraulic or mechani- 830 did not require that the airmen holes in the skin or fabric, ground cal system for movement of flight CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 damage to rotor or propeller blades, control surfaces; (3) Sustained loss of and damage to , wheels, the power or thrust produced by two tires, flaps, engine accessories, or more engines; and (4) An evacua- brakes, or wingtips./1/ tion of an aircraft in which an emer- Special Price! 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EAA AIRVENTURE - OSHKOSH Flamingo Watching At EAA Is Sport Aviation by Karen Workman ook for the flamingos at one thousand, eight hundred feet.” another phone call. The lead plane the top of the hill,” he Communication was almost solely would then be directed out of the “Lsaid. I was in a speck of a one way from the controllers. Pilots holding pattern and put on course for town called Fisk, Wisconsin. I turned were to listen and silently comply. arrival at Oshkosh. right, drove past the near-empty park- Occasionally a plane was asked to ing lot of the town’s lone tavern and rock its wings, but only when there The Team looked for flamingos at the top of the was confusion. Controllers could tell The Men of Fisk milled around the hill. I saw them; they were hard to if the plane understood its assignment deck, sometimes sitting at the table, miss. Five men in pink shirts – so by watching its flight path. They also sometimes standing to stretch or to bright you could see them a million had to be alert to the infrequent plane get a better look at the sky. Their miles away, gathered in front of a further down the line that wanted to eight-hour shift began at six o’clock trailer and holding the largest binocu- follow the assignment directed to an that morning and they had only a few lars I’ve ever seen. These were the aircraft ahead of it, and get everyone hours left in their duty day. They “Men of Fisk,” air traffic controllers marching in line again. would have the afternoon and evening for flights approaching Oshkosh, off. The next day, they would no Wisconsin during the week of EAA’s On The Hill longer be the Men of Fisk. They AirVenture. A white trailer sat at the top of a would wake up as the “Fly-By Mobile small grassy hill with numerous tall Team” on Runway 18-36. Flying In antennas surrounding it, a wooden Air traffic control at Oshkosh dur- Fisk, a town located approximately deck on which a folding table deco- ing AirVenture is managed by small 8 miles southwest of Oshkosh, was rated with duct-tape and loose papers teams committed to safely guiding the the required entry point for all air- was set up, and a portable metal stor- visiting planes. These teams consist of planes flying VFR to the greatest air- age bin that contained electronic an elite group of highly experienced show on earth. From everywhere in equipment, a myriad of wires, and a controllers from around the country. the country, pilots found their way to large beige telephone. When the tele- For more than a week each summer, Ripon, Wis. and followed the railroad phone rang, the nearest controller Oshkosh is the busiest airport in the tracks to Fisk. Pilotage doesn’t get quickly reached into the bin to answer world. To keep it safe, only the best any easier than that. The organizers it. It was a call from the tower to let of the best are chosen to control the even laid large pink arrows alongside the Men of Fisk know changes to the traffic. the tracks to help pilots confirm that runway usage. Tower might say that they’re following the right path, going Runway 36 is now for departures Preparation in the right direction. only, and all arrivals should be direct- Every February, interested con- The Men of Fisk watched the line ed to Runway 27. trollers submit a bid to work at the of arrivals. All planes were expected The tower was required to accept event. Selections are announced in the to be at 1,800 feet MSL and 90 knots arrivals sent to it by the controllers at spring and 15 teams are assigned. or at 2,300 feet and 135 knots. With Fisk and coordinate them with depar- Each team would ideally have a lead, almost comically large binoculars, tures. “How goes Fisk, so goes the a veteran, a limited and a rookie. The each plane was identified by the con- tower,” was their catch phrase. When “lead” would be an air traffic con- trollers and directed toward the land- tower became overwhelmed with traf- troller with many AirVenture shows ing runway that was nearest the park- fic, Fisk would be asked to start hold- under his/her belt, who had also ing for that plane type. Antique and ing planes. The first aircraft that could demonstrated their ability to supervise classic aircraft were parked at one be easily and positively identified effectively. The “veteran” would have corner of the field, and “spam cans,” would be directed to circle around an worked at least two previous years at Cessna 172s, Piper Cherokees, etc. oval lake located approximately 7 AirVenture. The “limited” would have were parked at another, and so on. miles southwest of Fisk. That plane worked one year before. And then “Debonair over tracks at Fisk, fol- would be watched as the lead and there's the “rookie,” the new kid on low the railroad tracks northeast out subsequent arrivals would be sent to the block. This person made the cut to of Fisk to enter a right downwind for follow it around and around. When work in the intense environment of Runway 27, over the gravel pit locat- tower determined the hold was no AirVenture, but hadn't yet gotten ed half-mile north of airport. Maintain longer needed, Fisk would receive his/her feet wet. 24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

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FLAMINGOS CONTINUED point, from inside the tower, and on swivel at all times. They are constant- Approximately one-third of the the runways. The teams stay together, ly looking for the normal and the controllers are also pilots. All of them regardless of what job they perform. abnormal, something out of place.” hold a second-class FAA medical cer- One day, they are The Men of Fisk; Two days before AirVenture's tificate. In addition to being able to the next day, the team becomes Tower opening ceremonies, the controllers work in extremely busy conditions, Controllers, and the next day they are don their brilliant pink shirts and each of them has a knack for working on the runways as either the Itinerant teams take their positions. Planes within a team. Team players are valu- Mobile Team or the Fly-By Mobile begin arriving en masse. Most of the able for good communications with Team. I asked a controller, “Which general aviation parking spots are full pilots, as well as rapport with other position is best?” He replied, “I enjoy by opening day, although a minor controllers. them all; every one is a blast!” exodus is expected each day follow- Two months prior to AirVenture, During AirVenture, the tower is ing the afternoon airshow. study materials are sent to the chosen the heart and soul of the airport. The When parking at OSH is full, arriv- controllers. The materials include tower controllers are fed all incoming ing planes are diverted to Appleton, detailed job information as well as the traffic, VFR as well as IFR, and have approximately 20 miles north, or Fond Notice to Airmen that pilots will to get them on the runways. The con- du Lac, approximately 20 miles south. receive. The controllers rotate duties trollers are also responsible for dis- A van service runs between the airports daily and need to have a full under- patching departures between arrivals. to shuttle redirected pilots and their standing of the entire scope of traffic It is a fine art to coordinate all the passengers. During the nine days of control before they report for duty in planes. It isn’t unusual to process AirVenture, more than 10,000 planes July. more than 150 planes an hour during arrive and depart, with concentration of Four days before the event, the peak times. The tower is staffed with the activity at the front and back ends controllers show up in Oshkosh and two tower controller teams to keep it of the event. their tour of duty begins. They get re- running smoothly. acquainted with one another and meet The two mobile teams stand on the Are They For Real? those who are new, and settle in. runways – Itinerant Mobile on Talking to the “Flamingo” Men of Three days before the event, the Runway 9-27, Fly-By Mobile on Fisk the day before AirVenture controllers spend an entire day in a Runway 18-36. They communicate on closed, I learned that the incredible classroom reviewing the materials three levels: to the airplanes, to each task of safely managing an immense that had been sent to them, making other, and to the tower. They share a volume of air traffic is done by real sure each person fully understands all mobile command center, affectionate- people who are really talented and of the procedures, frequencies, traffic ly referred to as, “Moo Cow.” The really committed. They come from all flow; everything. And finally, there’s Mobile controllers direct airplanes to over the country and have a variety of a written test at the end of the day their parking area as they land, or to backgrounds. There was “Dan” from that everyone must pass. Upon suc- the departure end of the runway if Chicago O’Hare and “Harry” from cessful completion, everyone is they are on their way out. Due to their Youngstown, Ohio, both rookies, awarded a stunning pink shirt with, close proximity to powered aircraft, working their first year at AirVenture. “Oshkosh Tower” written in large Mobile controllers need to stay highly There was “Mike” from Ft. Smith, AIRPAC_Adblack 1/27/05 letters across 12:40 the PM back. Page 1 alert to all of the activity around Ark., who was working his second them. They keep an eye on what the year at the event and “Rick” from Assignments planes were doing as well as watch Evansville, Ind., a veteran in his All of the controllers are expected out for each other. According to one eighth year. This team was led by to manage traffic at the Fisk arrival controller, “Their heads are on a “John,” a tower controller at 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 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 Minneapolis-St. Paul International explain the work). I can’t come up with trollers’ philosophy could be every Airport (MSP). He has been wearing the words. It’s just... FUN!” GA pilot’s mantra: “Keep it safe, the pink since 1989. This team was representative of keep it fun.” In the middle of summer, these all the men and women controlling Remember the next time you see a good people set aside their personal air traffic at the world’s busiest air- “flamingo” at Oshkosh, tip your lives to keep the skies and guests of port for one and a half incredible embroidered cap and say, “Thanks.” Oshkosh safe. John, for example, could weeks each summer in Wisconsin. The men and women in blazing pink have been working on the unfinished Being a controller at Oshkosh during shirts are the good guys! kit plane in his barn. Asked why he EAA AirVenture is an extremely Special thanks to John Moore, MSP comes back year after year, he said, challenging job. The pressure is great ATC, and his 2007 Oshkosh team. “The uniqueness of working at and the stakes are high. Safety is EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen Workman Oshkosh is unlike anything else you'll paramount. But there’s the fun factor is an instrument-rated Private Pilot and works in a corporate flight department ever do. It’s always a challenge. It’s the too. “Most of all, we want everyone as the office administrator. She lives in hardest work you’ll ever love as a con- to be safe. But we want them to have Northfield, Minn. with her husband, troller.” He continued, thoughtful, smil- fun too. I mean, that's why they Eric, who is also a pilot. They own a ing, “It’s almost overwhelming (to came,” said one controller. The con- 1959 Piper Tri-Pacer. K

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The adjustable rudder in the future. wheel pants at a maximum gross pedals makes it fit all shapes and These are exciting times for avia- weight of 1320 lbs, including 25 gal- sizes of people, and its large windows tion and the advent of light sport air- lons of 100LL, giving it a maximum make for superb visibility. craft has gone a long way to revitalize range of 470 nautical miles. The $109,500 price tag is an intro- all our enthusiasm for our beloved During the Q&A session, one ductory offer for the first 1,000 orders passion for flight. Thank you EAA for reporter asked if Cessna was consid- and then it will be increased to being the tireless leader to get this ering the use of auto fuel. Pelton $111,500. Orders were being taken at movement going, and the vision and responded that they are “exploring” Oshkosh and I’d heard by the second spirit to see it through. K the use of car gas. day at AirVenture, Cessna had taken SkyCatcher is aluminum and meets orders for over 400 SkyCatchers. The Cessna SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft ASTM standard F2245 for light sport first flight of the new C-162 is set for Orders Top $75 Million aircraft, has tricycle landing gear with a the first half of 2008 and deliveries castering nose wheel, and standard dual are expected to begin in 2009. WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft toe-actuated disc brakes. Having learned to fly in a C-150 in Company, a Textron Inc. company, Instrumentation includes a Garmin the early '60s and currently still flying a announced August 9th that orders for 300 glass cockpit, which is currently C-152 in the University of Wisconsin its newly announced SkyCatcher light under development. The G-300 is a Flying Club in Madison, the new sport aircraft (LSA) has reached 720, VFR GPS with a split screen to include C-162 will be a quantum leap in the totaling more than $75 Million, only both flight and engine instruments Cessna training aircraft line. It will be a two weeks after its official launch at along with a comm radio. An autopilot pleasure to fly using new technology in the Experimental Aircraft is included as standard equipment, and a proven design. Association’s annual fly-in conven- the aircraft has dual “stick-like” flight There are quite a few new light tion, AirVenture 2007. controls with electric trim. 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WHEATON, MINN. ologist with 27 years of experience – Dean Atchison, including 13 at the Mayo Clinic, has Moorhead, Minn., been named medical director. has acquired Founded in 1991, Spectrum Spectrum Aeromed quickly built a reputation Aeromed, a world- for its air ambulance equipment quali- wide manufactur- ty, flexibility and durability. It carries ing leader of air a full line of dedicated and modular Bell 407 Helicopter with Spectrum air ambu- ambulance equip- (quick change) air-ambulance prod- lance equipment. ment for fixed and Dean Atchison ucts with more than 70 STCs tion to an air ambulance configuration rotor wing aircraft approved in the United States, in less than 30 minutes, helped make located in Wheaton, Minnesota. Europe, Canada, Argentina, and it a recognizable name in the industry. Atchison, a former bank president and Brazil, as well as other countries cov- Located in Wheaton, Minnesota, a 20-year veteran of the finance ering over 150 makes/models of air- Spectrum Aeromed’s staff of 16 industry, will serve as president and craft. Its unique seat rail adapter, employees, design, test and manufac- CEO. Atchison’s brother, Dr. Scott R. which allows virtually any aircraft to ture its products from its 12,000 Atchison, a board-certified anesthesi- be converted from standard configura- square-foot facility. K

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 is negotiating exclusively with Sun Country’s Parent Company Eyeing Duluth Airbus Facility Petters, and the company is making $15,000 monthly payments to cover the cost of maintaining the 189,000 square foot facility. Duluth International Airport Director, Brian Ryks, said that he is optimistic that an arrangement will be worked out with the Petters Group to bring aircraft activity and associated jobs back to the facility. “This will be a win, win for the airport and the community through the economic impact and spin-off that additional DULUTH, MINN. – The parent com- considering the facility for one of its jobs will bring to the area,” say Ryks. pany of Sun Country Airlines, Petters corporate jet completion centers. Cirrus Design is also headquartered at Aviation of Minnetonka, Minn., is try- Among the corporate jets that Duluth International Airport. K ing to attract other aviation businesses would be completed in Duluth if a to move into the now-empty deal is made is the Airbus A318. The Non-Aviation Development Being Northwest Airlines maintenance facil- jet is large enough to accommodate Considered At MAC Reliever Airports ity located on Duluth International more than 100 passengers in airline Airport. Northwest had used the facil- configuration, but corporate cus- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – During ity for Airbus maintenance until it tomers typically configure the cabin the August 20, 2007, meeting of the abandoned the facility in 2005. for fewer passengers to provide more Metropolitan Airports Commission Petters Aviation has interest from comfortable seating and that work (MAC), Eric Johnson, MAC Director Lufthansa Technik of Germany and would be done at the Duluth facility. of Commercial Management, made a Jet Aviation of Switzerland, which are An A318 sells for roughly $45 mil- brief presentation regarding non-avia- lion, and customers typically invest tion development on reliever airports. another $10-12 million on the interior. The Twin Cities metropolitan area has Apparently, there is a worldwide six reliever airports, providing relief shortage of large corporate jet com- for air traffic at Minneapolis/St. Paul pletion centers, which makes the International Airport. MAC staff is Duluth facility more interesting. primarily working on developing MINNESOTA As a result of a settlement that Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE), AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION stemmed from Northwest’s recent while also studying Crystal Airport. “Working For Minnesota Aviation” bankruptcy reorganization, the Duluth Johnson reported that at ANE, M Membership Open To All Economic Development Authority environmental testing reports are Fixed Base Operations & Support Services (DEDA) assumed sole ownership of being finalized. These were to be sub- the Duluth facility in July. Petters mitted to the FAA at the end of now have 180 days to put together an August as part of the MAC request JOIN TODAY! offer to lease the facility for other for land release. WHY? businesses. During that time, DEDA An FAA land release allows MAC • Representation Before Government • State Trades Conference • Scholarship Program “Learn To Fly” • Grants up to $1,500 a year. Businesses Interested In Becoming A Cosponsor of “Minnesota Aviation Industry News” • Minnesota Aviation Industry News Call 608-835-7063 or Email [email protected] • Aviation Directory • Website Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by For more information # Academy College of Aviation # Midwest Flyer Magazine #Thunderbird Aviation refer to the MATA website at Minneapolis, Minnesota Oregon,Wisconsin Flying Cloud (FCM) Eden Prairie, www.mnataonline.net # B2W/Win Air # Regent Aviation, Inc. & Mpls. Crystal (MIC), Minn. Winona, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota # Wright Aero, Inc. or contact Mike Higgins Maple Lake, Minnesota at [email protected] # Bolduc Aviation # Reigel & Associates, Ltd. Blaine, Minnesota Aero Legal Services # Minn. Aviation Trades Ass’n 651-450-6200 Hopkins, Minnesota Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 to use a portion of airport land for mailings, ads in publications, and par- field. MAC and the City of Blaine non-aviation development. The FAA ticipation in conferences. In June, have talked about non-aviation devel- wants to be sure that the land does not MAC solicited “statements of inter- opment. Commissioner Andy have potential for aviation develop- est,” and received 11 concepts from Westerberg has reviewed the proposed ment. five developers. Most of the interest concepts. MAC expects to begin the Johnson then recounted efforts to is in the 26-acre site located outside “Request for Proposals” (RFP) attract developers to ANE with direct the airport fence, southwest of the air- process in September. K

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WATA AERO PARADISE FROM P. 32 quality interiors, and custom fabrica- ink renderings are hanging in offices Eric's attention to detail is evident tion. and homes across the country. Karla’s in his leather work, sewing abilities, Karla Paradis has been involved in skills and abilities are invaluable to installations and maintenance. One of graphic design, signage, lettering, and creating an interior which is to your the headliners he sewed and installed pin-striping (by hand painting or vinyl liking in every way: color, texture and aided in the award of Reserve Grand application) since 1987, with the last appearance. Champion at Oshkosh in 2005. Again 10 years owning her own sign compa- For additional information, or to in 2006, an interior in which Eric ny, Paradise Sign Co. Small interior make an appointment, contact Eric W worked on won Kit-Built Grand placards to murals down the side of and Karla Paradise at 608-768-5549, Champion at Oshkosh. your plane, Karla’s talent is evident as or 608-415-2549, or email: Eric Paradis’ practical experience she gives you the personal touch [email protected]. Examples on engines and spans J-3 which can make your plane stand out. of recent work can be found on their Cubs to Boeing 767s, experimental Her personalized panels and website at www.aeroparadisellc.com. K aircraft with certified engines to non- certified engines and a number of dif- ferent rotorcraft. He also has special- WATA Difference Is HELPING TO MOVE ized training on Pratt & Whitney tur- Sponsored By These Members & Affiliates: WISCONSIN BY AIR! bines, Citation Jets, helicopters, advanced leatherwork for high-end GOLD Bolduc Aviation National Air Cessna Aircraft Company Specialized Services Transportation Ass’n. Milwaukee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Alexandria, Va. Rapco Fleet Support, Inc. Brackett Aircraft Co. NewView Technologies Join Your Hartland, Wis. Kingman, Ariz. Oshkosh, Wis. Midwest Flyer Magazine Dawley Aviation Corp. Racine Commercial Airport State Trades Oregon, Wis. Burlington, Wis. Racine, Wis. Fond du Lac Skyport Trimcraft Aviation SILVER Association Basler Turbo Fond du Lac, Wis. Genoa City, Wis. Conversions, LLC Oshkosh, Wis. Gran-Aire, Inc. West Bend Air, Inc. For Membership Application Call Milwaukee, Wis. West Bend, Wis. 920-303-0709 BRONZE Johnson Aviation Insurance Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Aero Insurance Inc. Madison, Wis. Juneau • Madison Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n Menomonee Falls, Wis. • Watertown, Wis. N46W23355 Lindsay Road NationAir Insurance Beaver Aviation, Inc. Agencies Pewaukee, WI 53072 Juneau, Wis. www.wataonline.org Eden Prairie, Minn.

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Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics David M. Greene, Director P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914 (608) 266-3351 www.dot.wisconsin.gov Flight Service Station Evolution Continues by Jeff Taylor WisDOT Aviation Consultant

ince the 1920s, pilots Shave relied on Flight Service Stations (FSS) for timely weather reports, and other critical flight safety information. As technology has Jeff Taylor changed, so has FSS. What began as a system of Air Mail Radio Stations (visit www.atchistory.org for more FSS history), has evolved into a vast communication network using the telephone, air-band radio and the Internet. Another step in the evolution of the FSS system occurred in February 2005 when the FAA award- ed Lockheed Martin a contract to operate the FSS system.

With a long-term contract, (TOP) The operations area at FS21, Ft. Worth, Texas. Lockheed Martin plans to install new (BOTTOM) Lockheed Martin Flight Service Station, Ft. Worth, Texas. technology and upgrade facilities to improve the efficiency of Flight One of the first differences you’ll of FSS has changed. Service Stations while maintaining notice is when you call 1-800-WX- In April of this year, the Green the safety of the aviation system. The BRIEF, you’ll hear, “Welcome to Bay AFSS closed along with many new technology includes networked Lockheed Flight Services.” This other stations across the country. flight support systems that will change has many pilots asking, “Does Three major stations or hubs have streamline flight planning and allow this change how I get my pre-flight been established with several satellite the sharing of weather and air space weather briefing?” or “Who will stations serving as support for the system status across the entire answer when I call Green Bay radio hubs. The Washington, D.C. hub Automated Flight Service Station from the air?” It’s important to under- serves the eastern region, including (AFSS) network. The new data sys- stand the new features and those that Wisconsin. Another hub, in Fort tems will also integrate communica- stay the same so you can make the Worth, Texas, serves the central tions and search and rescue services most of the new system. region and the third hub located in within the AFSS network. Let’s begin with how the structure CONTINUED ON PAGE 39 36 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

Osceola Hosts Largest Wheels & Wings Fly-In Ever!

F OSCEOLA, WIS. – Osceola Airport (L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport) celebrated its most successful fly-in to date as part of the community’s 27th annual Wheels & Wings Commercial Growth At Osceola, Wisconsin Airport CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

by Chelsea Lindemann t’s a beautiful summer day in Osceola, Wisconsin. From the back of a Super ICub, I get a close-up view of the cot- ton candy-shaped clouds and feel those sweet, gentle breezes (thermals, I’m told). Jimmy Buffet’s whimsical, vacation- themed lyrics play softly through the head- FACER INSURANCE AGENCY,INC. phones as Phil Mattison, Chairman of the Osceola Airport Commission, shows me his vision of the once tiny airport below. There’s a new runway, 5,000 ft. to be exact, long enough to easily accommodate larger corporate traffic. 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CONTINUED NEXT PAGE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37 OSCEOLA AIRPORT CONTINUED ing relocation. For this glider group with 35-plus members, businesses. As Mattison points this out, I imagine a strip mall Osceola Airport’s longer grass runway and expanded land- facing the brightly lit runway as if it were a thoroughfare. ing area proved irresistible. It’s no secret that business is what Osceola Airport is As we make a final swoop around the airport, I notice the trying to attract. So far they’ve been successful. The airport “Red Wings” getting ready for a flight. Their engine-less is already home to half a dozen businesses offering a vari- gliders help this expanding airport retain some of its pas- ety of services including fuel sales, flight instruction and toral, nostalgic qualities, when the idea of flight was still a maintenance. Hangar owners also have access to city water dream. In fact, Champion Aircraft Corporation had a plant at and sewer, thanks to the new hospital being built on the Osceola Airport for 25 years until the factory burned down south side of the airport. Other perks for corporate travelers in 1971, and the company (then merged with Bellanca) went include a courtesy car and on-site lodging available bankrupt in 1979 after the village had rebuilt the original through Night Flight LLC, Overnight Suites, another new factory. Today, the building is used to manufacture fire business at Osceola Airport. engines, but with the resurgence of general aviation, and in Like other Wisconsin/Minnesota border town airports, the particular, Light Sport Aircraft, a new aircraft manufacturer Osceola Airport’s exponential growth is partially due to eco- may see the “light” in locating again at the Osceola Airport. nomics. Because it costs less to own and operate an aircraft in “Come on, Lee!” Mattison says to the glider pilot over a rural community in Wisconsin than in the Minneapolis/ St. the intercom, “Let’s go flying!” Paul, Minnesota metropolitan area, the invitation to set-up As the elegant glider gets pulled into the air, we fly par- shop across the border is especially enticing for Minnesota allel – mirroring the silent sailplane’s ascent. The glider pilots and business owners, for whom the Twin Cities are only gets released, soaring on its own in the cerulean blue sky.K a 15-minute flight away. Indeed, after 10 minutes soaring above the scenic St. Croix River, we reach Stillwater, Minn. WHEELS &WINGS CONTINUED The Red Wing Soaring Association (RWSA) is the most event, September 8. According to air traffic coordinators, recent addition to Osceola Airport, relocating from Benson Osceola Airport was among the top five busiest airports in Airport in White Bear Lake, Minn. in the spring of 2006. Wisconsin that day with 197 take-offs and landings – a RWSA Vice President Paul Esser, said that finding “a record all-time high for Wheels & Wings. strong safety culture” was most important when consider- After enjoying a pancake breakfast provided by the air- port, early risers witnessed a de Havilland Caribou (see photo on page 37) make a spectacular landing on the short grass runway that morning. Owned by Wally Fisk, the Caribou is a Vietnam War-era transport plane. Capable of carrying over 6,000 lbs. of cargo or 32 combat-equipped soldiers, the Caribou remains the largest fixed-wing trans- port of its kind and the only one left flying in the U.S. Plane rides, priced at $50, were a new offering at this year’s fly-in. The money went towards building a helipad for the new hospital north of the airport. According to Sue Girloch, Director of the Osceola Community Health Foundation, the four pilots who volunteered their time and energy raised $1,200. “We can’t thank (the pilots) enough,” said Girloch. “The plane rides were supposed to last 15 minutes, but most of the pilots were in the air for much longer, fueled by the passengers’ excitement and their own pure joy of flying.” The Community Health Foundation will need to raise $50,000 to build the helipad, and is hoping for more fund- raising and information-sharing opportunities. In addition to the fly-in, Wheels & Wings hosts a 5K/10K run, car show, craft fair, train rides, and many youth activities. Due to this year’s success, Osceola Airport is planning to have on-site camping available for next year’s Wheels & Wings so that more people may enjoy the full day of activities. The date for Wheels & Wings 2008 is September 13. For additional information contact Jeff Meyer at [email protected] (715-294-2111). K 38 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 FLIGHT SERVICE STATIONS FROM P. 36 will be using the same voice activated where you are, you can proceed. And P rescott, Arizona, serves the western menu you use when calling 1-800- I always encourage pilots to give region. Satellite stations serving WX-BRIEF. weather first in a PIREP, then ask for Wisconsin include Kankakee, Illinois, While most briefers are very expe- the weather or other service they and Lansing, Michigan. rienced, many with 20 years of serv- need. Not just other pilots, but fore- A significant part of the restructure ice, we should be sure we give them casters and FSS value PIREPS as they is the upgrading of equipment to the the information they need so they can confirm forecasts and fill in weather FS21 system. This allows for one com- provide a quality briefing. A good between reporting stations. mon database of flight Lockheed Martin has information, enabling all launched a web site that briefers to have the same will eventually become a information. As a result, portal for web-based we will see local or “L” briefings. Pilots are NOTAMs disappear by encouraged to go to 2009, shortly after the www.afss.com and create NOTAMs are converted an account where you to the ICAO nomencla- will be able to set up a ture. profile. With a profile Along with creating a established, the filing of new database, Lockheed flight plans will be expe- Martin upgraded the dited since much of the phone system to a voice- required information will activated menu. Gone be filled in. Dave Weiman are the days of the area One of the best features Weather self-briefing is becoming increasingly important and convenient for code of the phone you pilots prior to filing flight plans with Flight Service. Here, Gary Dikkers (left) of of FS21 and AFSS.com are dialing from direct- the Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics checks the weather with pilot, Bill will be the capability for Moore (right) of Bend Salem, Pa., at the WISDOT- Meteorlogix weather infor- ing your call to the mation station during EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wis., July 23-29. The you, with a broadband Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics has had airport weather terminals at most Internet connection, and a appropriate flight service public-use airports throughout Wisconsin for more than two decades, and station, which was a provide the weather information service at EAA AirVenture as a public serv- briefer, to view the same problem when you used ice for all who attend the annual fly-in convention. charts and graphics in your cell phone away real time. This should from your home area. So if you are start is to not assume they know the speed up briefings since they won’t departing from Wisconsin, just say name of the airport you are using. need to describe the charts to you. “Wisconsin” when the system asks Always use the airport ID to eliminate What is unique is that through tech- you where you are calling from. What any potential confusion, such as nology, we have come full circle back if you don’t care what hub you are between Sheboygan, Wisconsin and to the old days when you visited a connected to and you just want the Cheboygan, Michigan. FSS and a briefer went over the charts first available briefer? Then just say When calling FSS in flight, very with you personally. Another new fea- “Any” when prompted. This is espe- little has changed. Flight Watch or ture will be email or PDA alerts of cially useful when you want to file or EFAS is still available on 122.0 significant changes to weather along close an IFR flight plan. between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. your route of flight after completing a Airport managers calling in with reception best above 5,000 feet briefing. NOTAMs will find this shortcut use- AGL. The sectional charts won’t While some pilots have found the ful, but they can also access a dedi- change where it lists the facility you FSS transition to Lockheed Martin cated line for their use at: 1-877-4- are contacting. So continue to use challenging, we must remember that US-NTMS or 1-877-487-6867. “Green Bay” where it is listed at aviation has been evolving since the Another shortcut for flight plans is RCOs across the state of Wisconsin. Wright brothers first flew at Kitty a newly established Clearance As always, use standard radio Hawk. One of the great joys of flying Delivery phone number (1-888-766- techniques outlined in AIM 4-2-2. Be is to be challenged by a changing 8267) available for opening or closing sure to establish two-way communi- environment and adapting to the flight plans at airports not served by a cation first. A good example, if you changes for a successful outcome. Remote Communication Outlet are in the La Crosse area, is to start Arguably, it’s our greatest strength (RCO) or Ground Communication with, “Green Bay radio, Cessna 123 and what makes us safe pilots. Outlet (GCO). As a reminder, the listening on La Crosse 122.35, over.” And always remember, takeoffs are GCOs use the phone system, so you Once the briefer knows who and optional, landings are mandatory. K OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39

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www.mndot.gov TA AERONAUTICS BULLETIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PROVIDES THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN IN THE INTEREST OF AVIATION SAFETY AND TO PROMOTE AERONAUTICAL PROGRESS IN THE STATE AND THE NATION Gary E. Workman, Director Dan McDowell, Editor Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics INNESO Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 651-234-7200 or (toll free) 1-800-657-3922 M

Meet Your New Aeronautics Director… and became the Director of the Office of Maintenance and Construction. Gary E. Workman In the late '90s, Mn/DOT’s Metro District was reorganized. Gary then he Mn/DOT three years later, Gary then assumed the position of Director of Minnesota worked as a preliminary design engi- the Office of Traffic and Maintenance TDOT Office neer in District 9. That same year he Operations. During his time in the of Aeronautics has was promoted into the Mn/DOT Metro District, he also served on an a new director: Central Office Maintenance Section as ITS AASHTO subcommittee for near- Gary E. Workman, the department’s equipment engineer. ly eight years. who comes to In the mid '80s, Gary worked as Gary Workman says he is excited Aeronautics from the department’s assistant legislative about the new challenges he is dis- the Metro Division liaison. In 1986, he was promoted to a covering in aviation. He said, “While of the Minnesota Gary E. Workman management position in the Central there is a lot for me to learn, I am for- Department of Office Right of Way as the acquisition tunate enough to have a very talented, Transportation (Mn/DOT). He engineer. In 1988, he was asked to professional staff that you all know. I replaces Ray Rought, who was named take an assignment to manage the look forward to meeting you, and assistant to the division director for Electrical Services Section at Ft. thank you all for your anticipated Mn/DOT in June. Snelling. He stayed there until 1991 patience and support as we all adjust Gary Workman grew up in south- when he was once again promoted, and grow.” K eastern Michigan. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as a radar repair- Preparedness man, and was stationed in Mississippi, Ohio, and Turkey. When he completed by Gary E. Workman his tour of duty with the USAF, he Director started working on a degree in engi- n September 2007, President Bush need extra warm clothing, food, neering at the Indiana Institute of declared September as “ water, first-aid items and more. The Technology in the electrical engineer- I…National Preparedness Month” point is, you prepare ahead of time. ing department. He transferred to and called “upon the people of the Since 9/11, we have found that it is Michigan Tech the following year and United States to recognize the impor- necessary to prepare at home, at work, graduated with a Bachelor of Science tance of preparing for potential emer- and even in our hobbies for possible Degree in Civil Engineering in 1969. gencies and to observe this month by issues and situations brought about by While at Michigan Tech, he joined the participating in appropriate events, potential and/or actual terrorist acts. It flying club, soloed and completed a activities, and preparedness programs.” should again remind us that contin- cross-country trip. It is important to recognize that gency preparedness is an ongoing Gary’s Highway Department career safety, and thus preparedness, is not process and requires vigilance on the began in Minnesota District 3 in the just a one-time thing. It is always a part of every citizen, all the time. summer of 1969 where he worked in good idea, for instance, that when The federal government (TSA) all areas of the district, except traffic preparing for a cross-country flight, determined that General Aviation air- engineering. He continued there until especially in the winter, that you take craft are not a threat to national secu- 1975 when he took a leave of absence along some emergency gear. In the rity. Even considering that fact, avia- to work in a county engineering posi- event of an off-airport landing, espe- tors, especially those who own air- tion in rural Minnesota. Returning to cially in the snow and cold, you’ll craft and possibly aircraft hangars, 40 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

can still do a number of things that activity at your airport, report it to 1- craft, your hangar and your airport. will help ensure that their aircraft and 866-GA-SECURE (866-427-3287). You will find it at: hangars are kept safe and not used for Be sure to check out the AOPA web- http://www.aopa.org/airportwatch/ any wrong-doing. site for instance, to find information and also find information at: The AOPA Airport Watch program that will guide you in your prepared- http://www.gaservingamerica.org/GA- is still in effect. If you see suspicious ness and daily awareness for your air- Security.htm. K

Goals: The state of affairs that a Mission, Vision and More… plan is intended to achieve and that, by Dan McDowell when achieved, terminates behavior intended to achieve it. Goals should be directed toward the vision and con- hen you are preparing to strategy, tactics, and values are all sistent with the mission. write a “strategic plan” for integral parts of the complete plan Objective*: This is a specific your airport, business, or that is developed based on the mis- W measurable result expected within a organization, you should have a clear sion and vision statements. Together, particular time period, consistent with understanding of the parts that make the individual parts make up the heart a goal and operational strategy. up a complete strategic plan. A strate- of a solid strategic plan while provid- Purpose*: This is an anticipated gic plan is, quite simply, a document ing a strong foundation for good deci- outcome that is intended, or that of 10 or fewer pages that clearly sion making. Additionally, they pro- guides the planned actions. explains why an organization exists, vide a platform for communicating Strategy: This is the action path what its goals are (or what it plans to the organization’s values and goals in the organization has chosen to realize accomplish), and how it will go about a concise manner. its stated goals. Strategies establish accomplishing the stated goals. It also brings into clear focus the broad themes for future actions and The two most visible parts of any organization’s desired future, so that should reflect reasoned choices strategic plan are the “mission and all members and potential members among alternative paths. vision statements.” These are the key can understand it, and work together Tactics: The behaviors through parts that will inform and guide the toward the stated goals and that which established objectives and ulti- employees, supporters, members, vol- desired future. mately, the specific strategic intent, is unteers, or anyone that may read Here are this author’s definitions achieved. these statements or the plan itself. for the parts of a strategic plan. They Values: The ideals, customs, prin- The purpose of writing a mission are offered here to help any reader ciples, standards, or qualities consid- statement is to clearly express your begin to understand them and their ered worthwhile, desirable, or valu- organization or unit’s reason for value to the total plan. There are able by the organization and its mem- being. In other words, the mission many other adaptations of definitions bers. statement tells the reader why your and in fact, you may wish to create organization exists. your own. But before you do, look at ***** the various definitions used by differ- A vision statement establishes and *Objectives vs Purpose: There IS a ent organizations and companies. expresses where your organization difference between an objective and a When you have a complete strate- desires to be in the future. The key purpose. An objective statement gic plan with strong and clear mission word here is “future.” The vision should provide a logical link between and vision statements, your organiza- statement expresses the organization’s the outputs of that component and the desired future in an optimistic, but tion will find it easier to stay on project purpose(s). K realistic manner. course toward a brighter, more pro- The mission and vision statements ductive future. are truly the heart of any strategic Definitions – Aviation Legends, Piper & MacCready plan. They are complimentary to each Mission: The “mission” is a state- ment of general purpose. It is the rea- other and when properly written, William T. Piper Jr., former son the organization exists. In other clearly express the goals and ideals in president and chairman of the board words, as an organization, it is who a manner that is clear, not only to the of Piper Aircraft, and Paul B. we are, what we do, for whom we do members, but to any potential sup- MacCready Jr., the inventor who it, why we do it. porters or individuals. They also developed the first human-powered Vision: The power of imagination, clearly represent the business of the aircraft, the Gossamer Condor, died organization. establishing where you want the at the end of August. K The goals, objectives, purpose, organization to be in the future. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41

their airports and build one new air- cious activity under the AOPA port. But the new proposed airport Airport Watch program. Fortunately, wouldn't support the total aircraft further investigation found none of population, and residents in nearby the reports resulted in actual threats. Lapel aren’t exactly excited about it. However, the reports demonstrate AOPA has made it clear to the con- that we are all working together to GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT sultant working on the study that the identify possible problems. by Bill Blake current proposal is unacceptable. All Following the voluntary steps in AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative the affected parties, especially the Airport Watch could help prevent pilots and the FAA, should be given future federally mandated restric- Airport Officials Should the opportunity to participate in a tions. public process on the potential con- ______Not Move, Close or solidation. Consolidate Airports ______After much delay, the State of Illinois finally issued the certificate Without Seeking Input Hamilton County, Indiana, has of operations allowing the opening been negotiating to purchase the pri- of the privately-owned, public-use henever vately-owned, public-use Sheridan, airport, Bult Field (C56), near local Indiana Airport (5I4). Hamilton Monee, Illinois. You may remember Wofficials County is the county that purchased that this is the site of the state pro- try to close or Indianapolis Executive Airport posed third commercial service air- move airports (TYQ) a few years ago, which is port for Chicago. However, the without consulting located in Boone County. Another opening of such an airport is years aviation officials privately-owned, public-use airport, down the road, if ever. In the mean- or airport users, Clinton, Indiana (1I7), has recently time, (as AOPA pointed out in urging the results are offered to give the airport to the state to approve its opening), troubling. It’s par- Bill Blake Vermillion County, Ind. I attended a Bult Field will be serving a public ticularly complicat- public meeting held at the county need without the expenditure of any ed in Fishers, Indiana, where the seat to support such a transfer, and it public money. town wants to close the 500-acre appears there is community support ______Indianapolis Downtown Airport for it. One of the big advantages for (UMP). It’s actually owned and oper- changing these privately-owned air- Because of the efforts of local ated by the Indianapolis Airport ports to publicly-owned airports is pilots and AOPA, the Chicago Authority, but the town would rather that, in many cases, such transfers Executive Airport (PWK) Board see tax revenues stemming from make the airports eligible for federal reversed its decision and will now home construction and other tax gen- and state airport improvement grants. keep Runway 6/24 open. Prevailing erating uses. The authority said it ______winds make this runway important to would consider moving the airport if smaller general aviation aircraft, Fishers found a site at its expense. Six airports in Illinois recently especially during summer months. After the first one was rejected, received Security Awareness For more information on these Fishers teamed up with the town of Partnership awards from the and other issues facing aviation, Anderson (AID) in an odd two-for- Transportation Security please go to the AOPA website at: one deal: Both towns would close Administration for reporting suspi- www.aopa.org. K

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Force”: Mike Jungbauer, Dan Larson, at which time the group will elect its and Ann Rest. co-chairs, a senator and a representa- Minnesota Legislature Appoints The Minnesota House of tive. Airport Funding Task Force Representatives previously selected The Minnesota Airport Funding their members: Mike Beard, David Task Force is studying future funding ST. PAUL, MINN. – On September Dil, and Ann Lenczewski. needs and sources for the state’s air- 11, the Minnesota Senate Next, the Director of the ports. Being considered is an increase Subcommittee On Committees Legislative Coordinating in the state aviation fuel tax to offset appointed the following senators to Commission (LCC) will convene the a proposed reduction in state aircraft the “Minnesota Airport Funding Task first meeting of the Working Group, registration fees. K 42 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 VERY LIGHT JETS Epic’s New Victory Jet Flies!

BEND, ORE. – A mere 28 weeks after design work began, the “Epic Victory Jet” made its maiden flight on July 6 from Redmond, Oregon. “Quick response from the MIDO and Portland FSDO allowed us to get this jet flying on our schedule,” said Epic CEO Rick Schrameck. The all-carbon-composite Victory Jet uses a single Williams International FJ-33-4A to climb to FL280 in just 10 minutes. Even with full fuel, the cruise for this Very Light Jet is in six of the new jets to customers Victory offers more than 900 lbs of excess of 320 KTAS. The Victory Jet before the end of 2007, each with a payload, easily accommodating 4-5 features an all-Garmin glass cockpit. price tag of less than one million dol- passengers and their luggage. The max Epic promises to deliver at least lars (www.EpicAircraft.com). K

ourselves in any way. It is also impor- tant that any data we released was absolutely accurate.” There are many more details to be announced, and information will be released as they are finalized. “So far we can confirm that ‘the-jet’ will be powered by a quiet, efficient and lightweight William’s jet engine that will give the aircraft great utility, economy and simplicity never before seen in this market,” Klapmeier concluded. Vice President of Advanced Development Mike Van Staagen added, “The information we’re trying Cirrus Design Unveils Personal Jet company’s Duluth, Minnesota head- to protect during the past years of quarters the following day, and again product development was the unusual DULUTH, MINN. – True to its word, at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh, July 23. amount of versatility and flexibility Cirrus Design Corporation fulfilled its “We’re calling it a ‘personal jet,’ that has been incorporated into an air- promise to a select group of cus- not because of its size, but because plane of this size. This flexibility tomers by giving them the world's it's a natural extension of our SR22 is even more surprising given this air- first look at what has been labeled line,” said Cirrus co-founder and plane is designed specifically for “the-jet” – the most anticipated air- CEO Alan Klapmeier. “Like the SR22, a single owner/operator. The design is craft in the company’s history. Each ‘the-jet’ is designed to be owner flown precisely configured to maximize guest had placed a $100,000 non- and it will be loaded with innovative flexibility for the owner. Mountain refundable deposit for their first “per- features, including the Cirrus Airframe bikes, camping equipment, golf sonal” jet. Parachute System (tm). While it’s clubs, skis, bigger families, antique The company’s tight control of the technologically advanced, it’s designed spinning wheel? No problem! project was evidenced even further by to be exceptionally easy to fly, offering ‘The-jet’ will deliver more value the fact that its own employees who customers the opportunity to grow into because its cavernous interior were not directly working on the yet another lifestyle change with accommodates very diverse usage, project were not able to see “the-jet” Cirrus.” and while doing this all at about 300 until hours before the depositors’ Co-founder and Vice Chairman kts.” showing June 27. The rest of the Dale Klapmeier commented, “We are For additional information on world witnessed the same dramatic still in the early design and develop- CIRRUS and its products, visit unveiling at a special event held at the ment phase and didn’t want to limit www.CIRRUSdesign.com K OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 AIRPORTS in the process of expanding the entrance roads, service area and parking lot, which is scheduled for completion in November 2007. Additional parking spaces and wider roads will relieve passenger congestion when picking up or dropping off passengers. A convenient credit card-only lane is being added as well as extra cueing for the entrance and exit lanes. Demand for additional aircraft parking spaces on the Airport Operations Area (AOA) has prompted an expansion to the air carrier terminal apron, planned for completion next year. Outagamie County Airport Continues To Expand • With a focus on enhancing and protecting the environ- ment, the airport is proactively developing a glycol man- APPLETON, WIS. – As the Fox Cities region in northeast- agement master plan that is now in Phase II. Design will ern Wisconsin continues to expand, so does the Outagamie incorporate an innovative approach to collection and treat- County Regional Airport, located in Appleton, Wisconsin. ment and also includes a spill prevention control and Leaders in the community, with its strong industrial base of counter measure plan. manufacturers, recognize the need for increased general • To sustain the growth of operations and protect the aviation activity and commercial air service. In addition, approaches of the airport, land acquisitions of approximately the bulk of the airport’s passengers are business fliers who 200 acres of additional land is scheduled which will bring require a facility that can keep up with their often-hectic the total airport property to 1,915 acres. The perimeter road schedules. The challenge for the Appleton airport is to construction is almost complete, which will enhance security meet the growing needs of the community while maintain- and allow emergency vehicles to access the AOA and deter ing its high quality and safety standards. animals and other wildlife from entering. The following improvements are currently in progress All projects increase public safety and welfare, as well to ensure the safety, security and convenience of the flying as improve the overall efficiency of the airport. Designs are public: sensitive to the environment by incorporating features such • In September 2007, the airport broke ground in prepa- as bio-filters. In addition, projects always take into consid- ration for new taxiways, a ramp and an access road that eration future expansions to support business growth and will be landscaped for the new general aviation terminal economic development in the area. No tax levy dollars are area. This plan also includes additional T-hangar construc- used for airport improvements. Funding for these projects tion and aircraft parking to accommodate the increasing is through a combination of the Federal Aviation need of the annual EAA AirVenture event. Administration, Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics • To meet anticipated future needs, the airport is currently grants, and airport-provided funds. K GFK Flight Support To Build State-Of-The-Art Corporate Jet Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. This addition to GFK Flight Support will feature a mul- – GFK Flight Support, titude of amenities. The two-story facility will contain a in cooperation with the combination of pre-cast and sky-lit walls, a five-star hotel- Grand Forks Regional class lobby, comfortable waiting areas, and exclusive pilot Airport Authority, plan lounges. It will also feature four classrooms for flight train- to build a corporate jet ing, cutting-edge technology for weather and flight plan- center in Grand Forks, ning, a pilot pro shop, paid luxury transportation, an on- North Dakota. In con- site conference room for 25 people overlooking a balcony junction with the new to the runway, an in-house theater and 10 indoor parking airline terminal planned for Grand Forks International garages for vehicles whose owners base their aircraft at Airport, at press time, GFK Flight Support was scheduled to GFK Flight Support. break ground on a state-of-the-art, $4.5 million addition in In cooperation with Chevron/ Texaco, GFK Flight September. Expected to be completed sometime in April Support will be the first to offer wing-tip invoicing, which 2008, this 45,000 square-foot, five-star facility will increase will enable aircraft crews to pay for services right from the GFK Flight Support’s heated hangar and aircraft support pilot’s seat. GFK Flight Support is also currently garnering space to 130,000 square feet, making it the largest aircraft approvals with the FAA to become an all-jet certified air service center in North Dakota. The facilities, staffing and carrier, providing corporate jet service charter flights in equipment will allow GFK Flight Support to serve every- and out of Grand Forks to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. thing from airliners, to the largest of corporate jets, and all The GFK Regional Airport Authority will contribute personal aircraft. more than $1.4 million to the project for aircraft apron 44 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 areas and infrastructure, such as sewer and water. The “The Grand Forks region should be grateful to the facility was designed by JLG Architects, and Industrial Airport Authority Board of Commissioners for getting both Contracting Services of Grand Forks will serve as the pri- the airline terminal and the corporate jet center completed mary contractor. without asking for tax increases or further burden on our “This is an exciting time for Grand Forks with new community. These projects are the rewards of good airport retail and entertainment developments such as the Ralph stewardship. Our airport is one of the most valuable assets Engelstad Arena, Alerus Center, Canad Inn, a new airline for development of our community. Airport management terminal, and now with a new corporate jet center, Grand ensuring jet airline service and corporate jet service in and Forks’ front door just got a whole lot better for those look- out of our community is vital to our future. Everyone ing at our community,” said Brent Seifert, President, GFK involved has ensured that Grand Forks is well placed in Flight Support. that competition.” K

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The $90 MCI Rental Car Facility Consolidates All Into One million Kansas City International Airport’s (MCI) Rental Car Facility consolidates MCI’s 10 rental car companies into one convenient location. The 72-acre facility fea- tures 8,000 parking spaces in “pie- shaped” lots and proprietary on-site service centers for each rental car company; a 135,000 square-foot customer service building that houses all customer service counters; and shuttle service to terminals available on the lower level. K

EDUCATION is a student at Kansas Midwest Students Receive State University. Top National Aviation Explorer Scholarships Justin Horvath is a student at Parkside IRVING, University. Daniel TEXAS – Gubernath is a stu- Matthew dent at Columbus Dreher of State Community Aviation College. Explorer Post On hand at EAA 731, Abraham AirVenture in Lincoln Oshkosh, Wis., to Council, congratulate the Springfield, Ill., Hal Shevers (right) of Sporty’s Pilot Shop recipients were Hal and Daniel congratulates Matthew Dreher of Shevers, President of Springfield, Ill., on receiving a National Sheehy of Post Dane McGuffy (right) of Lycoming congratulates Aviation Explorer Scholarship valued at Sporty’s Pilot Shop, 7008, Jayhawk Justin Horvath (left) of Racine, Wis., on receiving a $10,000. and Dane McGuffy National Aviation Explorer Scholarship valued at Council, $3,000. of Lycoming, who Topeka, Kan., was a guest speaker at the Aviation Explorer encampment received the top National Aviation Explorer Scholarships in barbecue at Oshkosh. the amount of $10,000 each towards professional degrees Gold level sponsors for the scholarships include the in aviation. Receiving the next largest scholarships were Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Justin Horvath of Post 218, Southeast Wisconsin Council, Cessna Foundation, Frasca International, Inc., Garmin Racine, Wis., who received $3,000 towards a degree in air- Internatinal, and Sporty’s Pilot Shop. Numerous other com- port management; and Daniel Gubernath of Post 117, Heart panies and individuals have donated additional funds to of Ohio Council, Ashland, Ohio, who received $3,000 finance these scholarships. towards a degree in aviation maintenance. Only 10 Aviation Explorers were selected nationwide Matthew Dreher of Springfield, Ill., is enrolled at St. for the scholarships, which total $44,000. For details on the Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. Daniel Sheehy program, refer to www.aviationexploring.org. K OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 Dorcey Earns Master CFI Accreditation providing support and recognition for Aerospace America’s aviation educators while Foundation OSHKOSH, WIS. – helping them raise and maintain their (UNDAF) has John M. Dorcey of level of professionalism. The associa- named Debbie Oshkosh, Wis., tion was founded in 1967 and affiliat- Koberinski the recently earned his ed with EAA in 1995. NAFI is head- Student Services Master CFI accredi- quartered at EAA in Oshkosh, Wis. Manager. In her tation. Besides his (www.NAFInet.org) K position, CFII credentials, Koberinski will Dorcey is an Wanda Jean Zuege Earns Master CFI manage the inter- Debbie Koberinski Airframe and John Dorcey national contracts Powerplant CUSTER, WIS. – and students associated with UNDAF Mechanic, and worked for the Wanda Zuege of programs, including travel documen- Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics “Am I High tation, university enrollment and resi- as an aviation consultant before recent- Aviation” (www. dent placement. ly being appointed the assistant airport AmIHighAviation. Koberinski, a native of Moorhead, director at Wittman Regional Airport, com) flight school, Minnesota, brings an extensive back- Oshkosh, Wis. Dorcey also serves on Stevens Point ground in customer service and proj- the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Municipal Airport ect management to UNDAF. board of directors. (STE), Wis., Wanda Zuege Previously Koberinski was the gener- To help put this achievement in its recently earned her al manager of the Hilton Garden Inn proper perspective, there are approxi- Master CFI accreditation. Zuege is an in Grand Forks where she was mately 90,000 CFIs in the United independent flight and ground instruc- responsible for the management and States. Fewer than 600 of them have tor specializing in primary and instru- day-to-day operations of the full-serv- achieved the distinction of Master ment training, and her company, ice hotel. CFI thus far. The last 12 national AmIHighAviation, provides aircraft Koberinski and her husband Scott Flight Instructors of the Year were rental and ground schools. K reside in East Grand Forks with their Master CFIs while John Dorcey is two daughters. one of only 14 Wisconsin aviation Koberinski Named UND Aerospace includes the educators to earn this prestigious UNDAF Student Services Manager Odegard School of Aerospace “Master” title. Sciences at the University of North The National Association of Flight GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Dakota and the UND Aerospace Instructors (NAFI) is dedicated to University of North Dakota Foundation (UNDAF). K

Wisconsin Air Academy Construction Underway new 44,000 square foot facility will include a main hall, an indoor gymna- sium, classrooms, an operations cen- ter, and dormitories for boarding stu- dents. The Wisconsin Air Academy hopes to set a new group of middle- school aged students on the path to become America’s next generation of first responders. “Air marshals, mili- STURTEVANT, WIS. – The ground Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the civilian tary and airline pilots, air traffic con- was broken September 10, 2007 for auxiliary of the United States Air trollers,” explained project developer the Wisconsin Air Academy, a new Force. Jeff Starke, “are many of the folks kind of boarding and day school After leaving the Air that are on the front lines of our designed to place young people on the Academy to return to his home state nation’s security. Instead of focusing path towards a career in the aviation of Wisconsin, Jeff Starke turned to on school rivalries and trivial activi- industry. A first of its kind, the Allied Steel Buildings to provide the ties, we can help influence the future Wisconsin Air Academy is the only best possible solution for the con- of the country’s emergency response private day school sanctioned by the struction of the new academy. The abilities.” K 46 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

AWARDS &RECOGNITION said Clare Hallward, Chairman of the Lindbergh Foundation Grant Grant To Focus On Eliminating Leaded Aviation Fuel Use Selection Committee. “Our grants With New Direct Injection Igniter Fuel Nozzle enable dreams to be realized for peo- ple who see a better way of doing MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The things. Their projects explore techno- Lindbergh Foundation has announced logical and ecological solutions that that Tom Ehresman, an inventor from are both practical and visionary.” Loveland, Colorado, has been award- Lindbergh-Lycoming Grants support ed a 2007 Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant innovative ideas often at an early for his project entitled, “Creating a stage in their development, young Direct Injection Igniter Fuel Nozzle to researchers, and provide dollars to Eliminate the Use of Leaded Fuels in establish pilot projects. Existing High Power Density Aircraft Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant appli- Piston Engines.” This is the second cants undergo a rigorous five-step Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant to be Tom Ehresman review process focused on evaluations awarded in the newly established part- by two independent, all-volunteer nership between Lycoming Engines chosen from 150 applicants from review groups, including a 65-mem- and the Lindbergh Foundation to around the world. Lindbergh- ber Technical Review Panel. This specifically fund a project focusing on Lycoming Grants are made in international panel is comprised of aviation/aerospace. amounts up to $10,580, a symbolic knowledgeable and respected individ- Aviation gasoline is the only fuel in amount representing the cost of build- uals drawn from the various fields in the world that still contains lead. Soon, ing ’s plane, the which Lindbergh-Lycoming Grants 100-octane low-lead aircraft fuel Spirit of St. Louis, in 1927. To date, are made. (100LL) will be discontinued because more than $2.7 million has been “Because of the standards of the tetra-ethyl-lead (TEL), which is awarded to 284 researchers. employed by the foundation’s grant added at the refinery, and is highly The Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant program, it has earned international toxic. Currently high-performance, pis- program enjoys an excellent reputa- credibility, which enables many ton aircraft engines require 100LL to tion among the scientific community Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant recipients E operate without failure at the higher and the public sector for supporting to secure additional funding to contin- power settings. The move to unleaded exceptional, high-quality projects and ue their important work, making it a fuels is fast approaching and no viable dedicated researchers. “Our grant pro- highly sought-after award,” said alternative fuels have been found that gram helps put ideas on the move Hallward. these higher power piston engines can thanks to our investment in people,” The Lindbergh Foundation is a use without incurring damage or great- ly decreasing operational limitations. Ehresman plans to continue develop- AIRCRAFT ENGINE HEATING MADE EASY! ing a direct injection fuel nozzle sys- tem that would allow numerous types E-Z HEAT, Inc. of fuels to be used in current high-per- formance aircraft piston engines, – America’s Finest Preheat System Since 1984 – including jet fuel, diesel, kerosene and AIRCRAFT ENGINE PRE-HEATER From other liquid fuels. Elimination of TEL $169. will not only improve the air quality as End your cold weather starting problems and reduce 95 pre-mature engine wear with PROVEN E-Z Heat Engine Pre-Heater lead is removed from fuel emissions, • Heats ENTIRE engine in about 4 hours, through conduction, the safest means of heat transfer available. but would also allow refineries to con- • FAA accepted, No STC or 337 form required. solidate refining operations and reduce • Easiest to install of any pre-heat system. fuel infrastructures, further reducing • Thermostatically controlled, compared to harmful emissions and the risk of other preheaters which are not. spills/pipeline lead, and lowering con- No danger of oil carbonization. • NEW Double insulated engine blanket sumer fuel prices. & prop covers now available. Ehresman received one of 14 E-Z HEAT, Inc. Lindbergh-Lycoming Grants awarded 779 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 For more information, call or see website so far this year, the most grants issued Fax: 715-924-4401 1-800-468-4459 www.e-zheat.com by the foundation since 1985. He was 11 MODELS – BECAUSE EACH ENGINE IS DIFFERENT! OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47

public 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant program, following year. The extended deadline tion based in Minnesota that supports which provides grants for research or for the Lindbergh-Lycoming Aviation technological solutions to improve educational projects that will make Grant is Nov. 1, 2007, with funding in our environment for a sustainable important contributions to technology July 2008. Anyone interested in future. Its programs are devoted to and the environment. applying for this grant will find infor- supporting, honoring, and educating The annual deadline for all mation and a downloadable applica- individuals, through the annual hon- Lindbergh-Lycoming Grant applica- tion on the Internet at: www.lind- orary Lindbergh Award and the tions is in mid-June for funding the berghfoundation.org. K

sented with the FAA’s Charles Taylor FAA Presents Master Pilot Award To West Bend Pilot Master Mechanic Award, reflecting his many accomplishments. Igou’s wife, OSHKOSH, WIS. – On Dixie, had just flown in from Africa to Tuesday, July 24, the join him at the presentation, given at Federal Aviation the meeting of the Midwest Antique Administration Flight Aircraft Club during EAA AirVenture Standards District Office in in Oshkosh, Wis. Igou is a member of Milwaukee, Wis., honored EAA Chapter 1158 at West Bend, Wis. James A. “JI” Igou of West The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Bend, Wis., with the FAA’s Award is presented to pilots with at Wright Brothers Master least 50 years of continuous, honor- Pilot Award. Igou is consid- able pilot experience in aviation. It ered by those who know requires at least three recommenda- him an icon in aviation, (L/R) FAA Milwaukee FSDO General Aviation Operations tions from other people, a current having been a very success- Inspector, Jan Gerstner; James A. “JI” Igou; Dixie Igou; flight review, and a good aviation FAA Milwaukee FSDO ASAP Program Manager, Ray A. ful long-time maintenance Peterson. safety record. The award recognizes technician, IA and pilot. those who have materially contributed For many years Igou operated a services and beloved quirks were treas- to aviation through their efforts and shop at the Hartford Airport, where his ured. Igou has been previously pre- example. K

HIGH ON HEALTH 12,500 feet. The outside temperature perature, we warm it in our lungs to 98.6 Density Altitude – Is it important for was still about 60. We were up there degrees Fahrenheit (body temperature) pilots, as well as airplanes? for over 3 hours (I don’t think I knew almost instantly! Thus, in a sense, the of the oxygen rules in those days), and “density” altitude of the air in our lungs by Dr. John Beasley, AME wondered why I had this splitting is always the same for any pressure alti- hen I headache and felt so “out of it.” Later, I tude regardless of the outside air temper- was did the calculations. Assuming that the ature. For a full review, visit Wyoung pressure altitude was 12,500 feet MSL, http://www.dr-amy.com/rich/oxygen/ and and foolish (as we were at a density altitude of over see the article by Dr. Robert Carlson, opposed to my cur- 15,000 feet. For many years, I assumed which is where I got this information. rent state), I loaded that this was high-density altitude that So it turns out that the reason I felt five fellow medical left me feeling so lousy. so lousy over the desert was simply students into a rent- We all think of density altitude as that I don’t tolerate 3 hours at 12,500 ed Cessna 206 and being important for aircraft – obvi- without supplemental oxygen. Duh! we took off from John Beasley ously it is – but is there an effect on There is a reason for the rule. Minneapolis to fly the pilot? When Dave Weiman Also, aside from the legal issues, to San Diego with plans to go up the (MFM) first asked me to write about there are also issues of mental capaci- West Coast to look at internships. density altitude, I assumed that the ty and comfort. There is probably The second day we flew from effects on airplane and pilot would be considerable variability in the suscep- Denver, Colo. to Page, Arizona and comparable. I was wrong! tibility to symptoms related to hypox- then across the desert. It was I did a bit of internet research, and ia, and for us “greybeards,” we may September and hot… very hot. The found to my surprise that density altitude have you young hotshots beat on this thermals over the desert were not doesn’t really matter from the physiolog- one. We’re only about 50 to 75% as pleasant and in an effort to get to cool- ical point of view. The reason for this is likely to get symptoms as you are at er and more stable air, I climbed to that when we breathe in air at any tem- any given altitude. I don’t know why. 48 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 to www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/avoffice/ S10* TEVENS POINT,WIS.- “America’s Class CALENDAR events/fly-ins.html System.” Need to register. For more info 6* CRYSTAL,MINN.- Club Cherokee Open FAASafety.gov or 7115-252-3326. Send the date, times, location House 11am-4pm. 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DENSITY ALTITUDE CONTINUED ground level to 95% at 6,000 feet to surized aircraft well above that. (And, And for comfort? Maybe the limits 93% at 8,000 feet. These are small while not really relevant for private fly- should be lower. A recent study in the changes, so no big deal, right? Maybe. ing, there are some reports of acute New England Journal of Medicine After only 3 hours, about 10% of the mountain sickness following longer explored the response to cabin altitude subjects had malaise (not really sick, stays as low as 6,500 feet.) in simulated commercial aircraft, which but not feeling so great, either). At least So, the take home message? Bring as you know, generally have a cabin none of the tests of sensory perception the oxygen bottles if there is any altitude of 7,500 to 8,000 feet while in or psychomotor performance were doubt. You’ll feel better and perhaps cruise. The subjects’ oxygen saturation altered. However, this was only 8,000 fly a bit better too. At least for me, I declined from over 97% saturation at feet and we routinely travel in non-pres- can use all the help I can get. K OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49

Lost In Time! A Search For World War II MIAs

MIA Hunters Search Missions; May/June 2007 Listing of Crash Sites Discovered & Their Prospective MIAs

Crash Site No. 1 USA P38 aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Crash Site No. 2 US Navy aircraft 2 Crew Total 2 Crash Site No. 3 Japanese bomber 3 Crew Total 3 Crash Site No. 4 Japanese bomber 3 Crew Total 3 Crash Site No. 5 USA P47 aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Reported 30 US soldiers executed and buried Total 30 Crash Site No. 6 Unknown USA Aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Mission to reach this iste incomplete. Crash Site No. 7 USA aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Crash Site No. 8 Japanese bomber 3 Crew Total 3 Crash Site No. 9 Japanese bomber 3 Crew Total 3 Crash Site No. 10 USA Aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Crash Site No. 11 USA Aircraft 1 Pilot Total 1 Japanese bomber. Reported 10 Japanese buried in village. Total 10 Crash Site No. 12 Deserted wartime runway & 14 with two Japanese bombers. No MIAs. Total 0 TOTAL PROSPECTIVE MIA’S: 38 USA. 22 JAPANESE.TOTAL 60

s many as 60 World War II MIAs, lost in time for 62 years, may be coming home, the result of three Adaring MIA search missions in the jungles of Papua New Guinea (PNG) by an all-volunteer group of

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Americans, mostly senior citizens whose average age was 60, including three women. The 22 volunteers, in three groups, made hazardous treks into jungle not previously visited by white people. In advance of the missions, each put their home arrangements in order in case they did not come back. Each knew they would be in harms way, carry- ing their own tent, food, water and supplies with help from porters in temperatures which would peak at 94 degrees. They would stay in tents or native huts in villages who had previously never received white people. In a jungle of ants, spiders, scorpions, snakes and crocodiles, they would cross rivers up to their chests in fast-flowing

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water, by raft, rubber tire or in dug- me on site – take pictures to docu- jungle mountain locations. One out log canoes. Each volunteer paid ment for family and insurance, but go returned with photographs of an iden- their own way, expected no thanks, on to complete the mission.” Such tifiable U.S. aircraft and a second reward or recognition, but with one was the spirit of all the volunteers. Japanese bomber with identification united objective – find our MIAs. The success of mission planning plates from both, plus photographs of Two years in the planning by leaned heavily upon a small group of human remains. A related, but more Bryan Moon, President of Papuan trackers who joined MIA bizarre story was told of 10 Japanese Minnesota’s MIA Hunters organiza- Hunters in advance to spearhead the bodies also buried nearby. The site’s tion and with 19 previous mission crash site searches. It was because of location is being turned over to the experiences and 57 MIA discoveries their jungle know-how and determina- U.S. Army for their examination. under his belt. Most mission members tion that the initial plans to investigate Not all the missions reached their came from the Twin Cities area, but as many as 10 sites was born. The target site. One group spent five hours also from Illinois, Florida, Colorado same trackers then became the scouts crossing fields and in a grueling climb, and California. Each of three groups who guided each of the MIA Hunter which became almost vertical. Their was led into the jungle by dual mis- groups on their jungle searches and guide, a local villager who had origi- sion leaders, who a year ago, survived back to base camp. nally found the crash site, had reported an attack in the same jungle by hostile A total of nine jungle aircraft sites a blond hair pilot entombed in his air- tribesmen and who had to be rescued were found, mapped and inspected by craft. But upon reaching a high crest, from a mountain top by helicopter. the MIA Hunters. Two other sites the villager could not remember the First to volunteer for the new mis- were additionally found by scouts and location of the aircraft wreckage. The sions was Red Wing, Minnesota resi- the search for one site was aborted. group had to turn back to reach their dent and retired president of Red The treatment of crash sites is sen- base camp before dark. Despite this, Wing Shoe Company, Joe Goggin, sitive. All MIA Hunters sign a pledge the approximate location to the site who had fallen over a python snake in advance to treat the sites as hal- was recorded and included in material on the 2006 mission and was pulled lowed ground and not to remove any- being sent to the U.S. Army. clear by native trackers. Despite this, thing from the wreckage. An Superstition and even fear of crash and upon hearing of the new 2007 American flag is placed on each site sites is not uncommon with many vil- missions, he sent a terse four-word identified as a U.S. aircraft and a lagers. Some claim they hear screams message saying, “Bryan, let’s go. prayer offered for the deceased crew. in the night. Others say that the Joe.” He was joined by two veterans, Each site is then carefully mapped, ghosts of the airmen are seen walking John Rippinger, company president photographed and videotaped, but through the villages. Not all the from Schaumberg, Illinois and aero- otherwise left undisturbed. A detailed claims can be discounted. batic pilot, and Rochester, Minnesota brief on each site is then submitted to In one village, the MIA Hunters property manager, Curt Hills, both the U.S. Army in Hawaii which has were warned that to approach the site veterans of the 1990 Doolittle bomber the ultimate responsibility for MIA where airmen were buried, would search in China. Taking a dominant recoveries, identification and return of mean that it would rain. They walked role on all three missions, David remains to relatives. to the location and, despite a clear Donkers, a pilot from Nerstrand, The removal of dog-tags is strictly blue sky, it rained, and did not stop Minnesota provided the outdoors forbidden by the MIA Hunters, but raining until they left. Another village expertise and catering experience. did not prevent scouts from handing group considered the crash site haunt- With an average age of 60, the over two dog-tags they found at a ed for over 50 years. They would not youngest member was David native village where reportedly there go near it at night claiming that to do Donker’s daughter, Susan Donkers, were others. Overnight, the identities so meant the ground would tremble 21. The oldest member was of the two tags was checked and and loud engine noises would fill the Deephaven, Minnesota resident and found that neither was an MIA, darkness. However, since MIA experienced adventurer Ralph although why the tags were left Hunters found the aircraft wreckage Stillman, 76, who signed up and com- behind is a mystery. One officer was and the two MIAs’ remains were pleted two of the three missions. Each buried in Arlington and the other died removed, the villagers report that the had their own reason for volunteering, in 2002. These tags are being returned jungle is now silent at night. but their resolve was unanimous. to relatives and a check is being made To reach one location, the MIA Just before leaving on Mission 1, on other tags remaining at the same Hunters crossed a river on rafts, three St. Paul travel agent president, Karen village. at a time. The village chief who was Johnson, left note under Bryan’s door. While MIA Hunters were engaged their guide explained that he had been It read, “If I die during the time of our in multiple searches, other native taken as a youth by the Japanese and mission, please dig a hole and bury scouts were penetrating into deeper reared by them. Eye witnesses 52 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 claimed an American aircraft year ago by salvagers prepar- was hit by anti-aircraft fire and ing to ship it to the United explored, crashing in flames States. Its removal generated after two bodies were thrown a storm of protest with Papua from their aircraft. Their New Guinea, leaving the remains were found buried in final home of the bomber a the village in a fenced off area diplomatic and unresolved with flowers. The aircraft was problem. identified as being U.S. Navy. As a finale to the missions, The most disturbing loca- yet another mystery may be tion was first identified as a solved, Japanese Admiral P47 Thunderbolt U.S. fighter Yamamoto, who planned the aircraft. The pilot’s body had attack on Pearl Harbor in Bryan Moon, MIA Hunters founder and expedition leader. been recovered by villagers 1941, was later shot down in and buried nearby. However, his “Betty” bomber over the there followed a report by vil- spirits.” They returned the next day to island of Bouganville, north of Papua lagers that the Japanese had captured find the wreckage to which they guid- New Guinea. Uprisings on the island 30 U.S. soldiers and executed them ed the MIA Hunters. have prevented visitors for the past 10 on site. As the Japanese retreated, The jungle is full of awesome sur- years, but this has now ended. MIA they then cannibalized two village prises. Not on the search schedule, Hunters have now found how to reach women. The U.S. Army is being was the finding of a deserted Japanese the crashed bomber, and will be the advised for further investigation. WWII runway, where, 62 years after subject of a future expedition. A Japanese aircraft impacted verti- the war ended, still stood the ghosts For the crash sites that were dis- cally on a mountaintop. The village of a once mighty air armada – two covered, their locations are being kept brought one set of remains down to Japanese “Betty” bombers partially confidential. There is concern that the village, then reported getting sick overgrown by the jungle. Removed wreck hunters may pillage the crash and dumping the remains in the river. from a jungle swamp and on the sites and thereby complicate the A second set of remains was buried dockside of the northern city of Lae, recovery of human remains by the separately. A second Japanese bomber stand the complete, but disassembled U.S. Army which is being given com- crashed in an open field near large remains of a U.S. Flying Fortress B- plete information on all the crash site bushes. Villagers could not find the 17 bomber called “Swamp Ghost.” It locations by MIA Hunters. wreck, so “they went to talk with the was lifted in pieces from the swamp a (www.miahunters.com) K

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS ing Americans who, by their efforts Robertson is best known for his Aviator/Actor, To over a period of years, have made long career as an actor in television Receive Wesley L. McDonald Elder contributions of significant value to and film, and for his Academy Award- Statesman of Aviation Award aeronautics and have reflected credit winning performance in the 1968 film upon America and themselves. The “Charly.” It is aviation, however, that ARLINGTON, VA. award was renamed this year in honor has captured his imagination and his – The National of NAA’s past chairman, Admiral heart since childhood. The two paths Aeronautic Wesley L. McDonald. Previous recip- have intersected many times in his Association, the ients have included Eddie career, with roles in films like The oldest aviation Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Scott Pilot, The Squadron, and Midway. organization in the Crossfield and Chuck Yeager. Robertson has previously received United States, has Robertson, a lifelong soaring fanat- aviation awards recognizing his selected Cliff ic, is a member of the Experimental humanitarian flights during the Robertson to Aircraft Association (EAA) President’s Biafran Civil War and his famine- receive the 2007 Cliff Robertson Council and was the founding relief missions in Ethiopia. Wesley L. McDonald Elder Statesman Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles NAA is a non-profit, membership of Aviation Award. Robertson will Program, a youth development initia- organization devoted to fostering receive the award at NAA’s Fall tive that has helped put more than 1.5 opportunities to participate fully in Awards Banquet on October 29 in million future pilots into the air. EAA’s aviation activities and to promoting Arlington, Va. “Cliff Robertson Work Program” for public understanding of the impor- The Elder Statesman Awards were young people over the age of 16 is tance of aviation and space flight to established in 1954 to honor outstand- named in his honor. the United States (www.naa.aero). K OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53

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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

Facts or Myths: What Is Really Happening In The Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft Movement? by Ed Leineweber

e all mentioned in our inaugural article on the Waupaca, Wisconsin airport a few hear a this topic in the August/September years ago to participate in the Sport Wlot of 2007 issue of Midwest Flyer Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft movement, doubts expressed Magazine. Let’s take a look at several and to follow their dream of fortune about the potential of these concerns through the eyes of through happiness, if not through for success of the someone who spends a lot of time monetary wealth. (This has always Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 new Sport Pilot dealing with them, and then from the been an important characteristic for Certificate and the perspective of two others who have those participating in general aviation category of aircraft pursued Sport Pilot flight training. on a small-scale.) The Andersens are known as Light Ed Leineweber (NOTE: “SP-LSA” means Sport now dealers for three special Light Sport Aircraft. Some of them were Pilot-Light Sport Aircraft, and per- Sport Aircraft in Wisconsin, tains to what the author refers to as Minnesota and all of Upper and the “movement” behind the enactment Lower Michigan. Here’s what Peter of the new FARs. “S-LSA” refers to has to say about four myths he feels BRACKETT Special Light Sport Aircraft, the fully surround SP-LSA. TOWBARS manufactured, fly-away aircraft now Morey_Airplane_Ad_Oct07REVavailable, according to the9/18/07 ASTM 9:22 AM • PageYou'll 1Never Get Insurance CESSNA 150 consensus standards.) For Light Sport Aircraft THRU Peter J. Andersen, along with his Prospective buyers often express GULFSTREAM V wife, Susan, and daughter, Beth, concerns about being able to insure formed Plane Guys Aviation, LLC at their Light Sport Aircraft if they decide to buy one. To combat this, the Andersens always tell folks to con- ANNOUNCING!!! firm their coverage before buying. plus According to Peter, they have never had a single customer contact them HELICOPTER MOREY’S and say they have not been able to obtain coverage that fits their needs. Computer Assisted Testing Service In fact, says Peter, he is starting to (CATS) hear from people whose premiums For FAA Written Tests have dropped over the past year. • Commercial Insurance For Appointment & Hours Call For Training or Rental 608-836-1711 (928) 757-4005 Is Not Affordable or Available. The Andersens have found that if FAX: (928) 757-1948 Morey Airplane Company E-Mail: [email protected] Excellence in Flight Training you approach an insurance carrier Website: www.brackettaircraft.com without a set plan, you will run into BRACKETT AIRCRAFT CO., INC. Middleton Municipal Airport (C29) difficulties. But if you go in with a 7045 Flightline Dr. • Kingman, AZ 86401 Morey Field • Middleton, Wisconsin full business plan, or have a history of 54 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 aircraft rental in your existing business, you won’t have great S-LSA aircraft are available to fill training needs for any problem. When they went in with their plan, it was both Sport and Private Pilot students which offer low thoroughly reviewed and then fully approved. Peter says maintenance, comparable insurance rates, and a break-even that in talking with other FBOs regarding the coverage point that is not at all unattainable. What is required, he they obtained at Plane Guys Aviation, LLC, many of these believes, are FBOs and CFIs who are willing to “start the operators expressed surprise at how reasonable the rates circle” in their areas. “For those who hear the call and act are, especially considering that the Andersens are carrying on it,” Peter concludes, “they may see some exciting times, full hull and high liability limits. Peter is even more con- and who knows, they might even make someone's dreams vinced that the insurance concern is more myth than fact come true.” when he receives solicitations in the mail from other insur- Peter Andersen’s take on these issues seems to be large- ers looking for Light Sport Aircraft premium dollars, ly confirmed by two recent Sport Pilot students, one who which, he says, was unheard of a few years ago. has his certificate, and another who is still working towards it. • The Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards Are Not Adequate Ronald Anderson is a recently retired CEO of a soft- Watching their students prepare and advance through ware company who describes his business background as their training under the Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards scientific instrumentation and marketing. He spent eight (PTS), and observing the extreme willingness to learn and years in the Canadian Air Force as a young man, but inade- the professionalism these students display as they grow in quate eyesight prevented him qualifying as a military pilot. experience, has convinced Peter that the FAA regulations While waiting for the Sport Pilot Certificate to be finalized and PTS governing the Sport Pilot Certificate are adequate and implemented, he took extensive glider training. This to produce safe, competent pilots. “If we remember back,” was of obvious value to him when he experienced an he says, “we all felt competent to operate an aircraft short- engine failure and was forced to make an off-airport land- ly after we soloed. But we had yet to fulfill our night flying ing shortly after getting his certificate. or basic instrument training requirements.” Since Sport The relative lack of available Sport Pilot training was Pilot has low-and-slow and severe-clear limits, Peter doesA an issue for Ron. He checked into programs as far away as not feel that additional training time is required to produce St. Charles, Missouri, but ended up taking training at East quality VFR, daytime-only pilots. Thus, he is convinced Troy and Superior, Wisconsin. He winters in Florida and that it is a myth that Sport Pilots do not have to be trained was surprised to find that Sport Pilot training was very dif- like Private Pilots since the Sport Pilot student will go ficult to find even there, a state with extensive flight train- through every step of instruction, and answer the same questions, that a Private Pilot student would, except for areas that will not be accessible to him/her as a Sport Pilot. Plane Guys Aviation LLC

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AerolabAerolab SportSport CampCamp –– LightLight SportSport AircraftAircraft “We feel that the call has been ForFor LoversLovers ofof OldOld FashionedFashioned AircraftAircraft -- www.aerolab.itwww.aerolab.it made loud and clear by the public,” says this obvious SP-LSA enthusiast. “They want Light Sport Aircraft and people who never thought they would be able to fly, will,” he asserts. More aircraft are needed at more locations, and FBOs and CFIs need to realize Paul Peckham – 608-383-3055 Ed Leineweber – 608-604-6515 that insurance is available, and that [email protected] [email protected] OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 55 ing activities, especially during the the Sport Pilot program were 100 and other groups. winter. 65 miles respectively from his home. The barriers here are often said to Ron recently bought a new He chose the closer, Waupaca, and be high entry costs, both in terms of Tecnam Bravo S-LSA and has been has been very happy with his choice. time and money, as compared to other flying it extensively, including on He also spent two weeks at a flight recreational pursuits, including other cross-country trips from his home in school in St. Charles, Missouri, where motor sports. Mike Lord believes that Southwest Wisconsin to the Lake poor weather and limited aircraft a portion of the motor sports crowd Superior region of northern availability hampered progress. will be attracted to S-LSA, but does Wisconsin, and into the Chicago Mike is pursuing SP-LSA aviation not think the word is effectively get- metro area. as a hobby; something to do, he says, ting out to the non-aviation public. Ron Anderson is happy with his as he admits to workaholic tenden- What do you think? What have Sport Pilot Certificate and his new S- cies. He hopes to progress and you been seeing? What are your plans LSA, although he did find that insur- become better and better, and is for SP-LSA in your own life? What ance was a bit of a challenge to impressed with how aviation offers so are the positives and negatives from obtain, and only at a fairly stiff premi- much to learn. your perspective? Can you help us um. The Sport Pilot Certificate and separate the facts from the myths? Michael Lord is a Sport Pilot stu- Light Sport Aircraft suit Mike’s pur- We’d like to hear from you, whether dent at Plane Guys Aviation in poses. He also winters in Florida, and you are an FBO, CFI, existing pilot, Waupaca, Wisconsin. He is a dental looks forward to turning a boring or prospective SP student. We would technician by training, but sold his drive into a flying “adventure.” He like to hear from folks outside of clinic years ago, and took up a second feels that LSAs are affordable com- Wisconsin as well as within. Please career in auto racing. Recently retired pared to other new aircraft and are contact me. from that activity, Mike is building a fast/capable cross-country airplanes. Future articles will follow the Zenith 601XL and pursuing his Sport Both of these SP-LSA enthusiasts development of the SP-LSA move- Pilot Certificate. Although he is now represent a segment of the market ment, and explore the impact these only engaged in flight training, Mike identified by Peter Andersen. Both initiatives are having in the Midwest has been around aviation for years, struggled to find available training, by interviewing various people including experience as a , and both were willing to travel con- involved in trying to make it a suc- skydiver and frequent AirVenture siderable distances to obtain it. Both cess, including flight instructors, attendee with his pilot buddies. are willing and able to spend time and pilots, insurance agents and those The lack of available flight train- money to own new Light Sport starting LSA sales enterprises. ing close to home was an issue for Aircraft. However, neither of these Readers’ views on these issues are Mike as well. Although he lives in the flyers represent other, larger market sought and welcome. Green Bay metro area, which is home segments often identified as the Editor’s Note: Ed Leineweber is a to about 200,000 people, the two clos- biggest potential for the success of the part-time CFI with a particular interest est flight training operations offering Sport Pilot-Light Sport Aircraft move- in SP-LSA issues. His flight training ment: younger people, converting focus is tailwheel transition training ultralight pilots, and the motor sports and the Sport Pilot Certificate. Leineweber has over 25 years experi- Light Sport Aircraft crowd. ence in aviation and related business- MAINTENANCE While signs are clear that SP-LSA es. He was an FBO in the past and is fits the needs of folks like Mike and now a co-owner of an LSA dealership. Ron, given the profile of early LSA He is a circuit court judge in his “day buyers, the jury is still out on the job.” Readers are encouraged to email breadth of the appeal of this new Ed at [email protected] or branch of general aviation to these call (608) 604-6515. K

by Joe Rethmeier Powerplant Developments Unveils cation process for the new two-stroke, Minnesota’s First LSA Certified Repairman-Maintenance Technician Three-Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, Diesel three-cylinder diesel “Gemini 100 • Special* & Experimental LSA Piston Engine For LSA Market Engine.” The new lightweight, high- • LSA Weight Shift Control (Trike) performance 100 horsepower diesel • LSA Powered Parachute engine will initially be offered to the 952-544-0440 • [email protected] WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND – Minneapolis, Minnesota Powerplant Developments, Limited Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) market. Joe Rethmeier has completed the 120-hour Light Sport Repairman-Maintenance Course, and the 19-hour courses for LSA Weight Shift Control (trikes) and LSA (PPD) announced during EAA The Gemini Engine introduces a Powered Parachutes through Rainbow Aviation Services of Corning, Calif. Mr. Rethmeier is now one of the first licensed Light Sport Aircraft technicians in the AirVenture-Oshkosh, July 24, that it is number of uncommon, yet proven, United States, and the first in Minnesota. * Special LSA are delivered turnkey flyable from a manufacturer, and meet certain ASTM “consensus standards.” well into the development and certifi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 62 56 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH attendance increase were a strong lineup of features and attractions, a Poberezny Attributes AirVenture Good Attendance large number of significant announce- ments within the aviation community, To Good Weather & Great Attractions! and good weather nearly every day of the event,” said Poberezny. OSHKOSH, WIS. – Pleased with the More than 10,000 aircraft arrived content of EAA AirVenture 2007, July at Wittman Regional Airport and 23-29, EAA President and other airports in east-central Convention Chairman, Tom Wisconsin. Poberezny, said “After seeing the There was a total of 2,647 show- tremendous week of activity at EAA planes, which includes 985 homebuilt AirVenture 2007, I believe we can use aircraft, 1,014 vintage airplanes, 365 the term ‘the best ever’ in describing warbirds, 136 ultralights, 117 sea- this year’s event. The number of avia- planes, and 30 rotorcraft. tion innovations and introductions we There were 784 commercial saw at Oshkosh were unprecedented, exhibitors, and 1,700 international visi- and there was a very positive feeling tors from 60 nations. (NOTE: This among pilots and aviation enthusiasts. total includes only non-U.S. visitors In addition, exhibitors throughout the who registered at the International grounds noted strong interest and, in Visitors Tent, so the actual internation- G some cases, record sales.” al contingent is undoubtedly larger.) Estimated attendance was 560,000, There were an estimated 38,000 an increase of about 3.2 percent from campers. (Camp Scholler drive-in 2006 (**see special note below). Dave Weiman camping area), and 887 media repre- “Among the reasons for this year's EAA President Tom Poberezny sentatives on-site, from six continents.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 57 EAA AIRVENTURE -OSHKOSH What’s ahead in 2008? “We are already planning for EAA AirVenture 2008, and are looking forward to another outstanding fly-in next year,” said Poberezny. “EAA is also developing an overall site plan to better serve EAA members, other visitors, exhibitors and others. We expect to have fur- ther details over the next year and begin this multi-year evolu- tion following AirVenture 2008.” EAA AirVenture 2008 will be held July 28-August 3. **Special note: During a detailed review of prior years’ attendance calculations, EAA Dave Weiman discovered a segment of atten- Dave Weiman Brad Miller (left), Service Manager at Gulf Coast MN Aviation, Inc., specialists in accelerated flight A Avionics, Lakeland, Fla., is congratulated by Gulf dees that had been counted in training in Albert Lea, Minn., was represented at Coast Avionics President Rick Garcia (right), for two categories. That led to a EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh 2007 by instructors being with the company for 20 years. Garcia pre- (L/R) Bryce Nelson, Tina Martinson, and Darren sented Miller with an anniversary cake at EAA revised 2006 attendance figure Schone. Mike Nevins is president. AirVenture-Oshkosh 2007. of approximately 545,000. K

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