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Dialogue and airport manager, and stays up to date on the market and market trends. From Professor To Pete… Another column in this issue includes the “AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report” by Bill Blake (page 24). Bill’s Information From The Experts! background as a military pilot, lawyer, association executive, and by Dave Weiman former director of the Illinois Division of Aeronautics, as well n this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, as an aircraft owner, gives him insight on both state and federal you will learn about the pilot skills once government, which helps him to represent general aviation Irequired to fly on instruments from Dr. interests. Nihad E. Daidzic, Ph.D, chairman of the Aviation Attorney Greg Reigel covers the entire gamut of Aviation Department at Minnesota State aviation law in his “Aviation Law” column beginning on page University in Mankato, Minnesota. With a 10. Especially noteworthy in this issue is his recommendations background in mechanical engineering, and an on dealing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, combined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident with having worked at the National Aeronautics & Space investigators during his presentation at the Minnesota Aviation Administration (NASA), Dr. Daidzic challenges our minds on the Trades Association (MATA) Conference (see page 52). topic of “Time-Distance-Speed-Angle” problem solving in our Keeping with the “accident” theme, Dr. John Beasley in his “Instrument Flight” column beginning on page 47. column “High On Health” shares his personal experience as Immediately following Dr. Daidzic’s column on page 48 is a pilot involved in an accident. He says that the psychological “Ask Pete,” a more casual, sometimes humorous advice column aftermath of an accident may be worse than the accident itself. on the topic of aircraft ownership, and other aviation topics. Read more beginning on page 21. Columnist Pete Schoeninger has been around the patch a few We welcome your comments on this and other issues of times as an aircraft salesman and broker, fixed base operator, Midwest Flyer Magazine via email at [email protected]. q 4 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

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Dave Weiman on the tail, there’s no problem with jet In closing, Kromer noted that there Production dirEctor blast, and ground personnel can walk are 1,100 employees at Piper, and Peggy Weiman around the aircraft with ease. thanked the dealers and customers Production AssistAnts “The PiperJet is a comfortable in attendance for being a part of the Jenifer Weiman and quiet way to travel because the Piper family. Stacy Wilk engine is as far back as possible,” said The PiperJet took its first flight Photo JournAlists Kromer. on July 30, flew for 1 hour, reached a Don Winkler “The PiperJet has single-engine maximum altitude of 10,000 feet, and Geoff Sobering efficiency, and a small carbon a speed of 160 kts. Piper test pilots, contributing Editors footprint. Its cabin is big and Dave Schwartz and Buddy Sessoms Randy Arneson Field Morey luxurious. 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12 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Go v e r n m e n t Re g u la t i o n s Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) allowed to continue doing so. EAA Seeks GA Relief instead of an installed 406 ELT. EAA Denis Browne, chairman of EAA’s also asks that pilots who fly common/ Canadian Council, concurs with EAA’s From Proposed Canada ELT Rule direct flight routes over Canada recommendation, and has submitted OSHKOSH, WIS. (October 23, 2008) between the Northeastern U.S. area comments recommending that – EAA has submitted comments to and Michigan with no intention of Canadian registered GA aircraft also be Transport Canada (TC) in an effort to landing at a Canadian airport, be allowed to fly with a 406 MHz PLB in reduce complexity and cost burdens on U.S. pilots flying into Canada Sonex Comments On Proposed To require a specific percentage post-February 1, 2009. On that date Changes To 51 Percent Rule (e.g., at least 20% fabrication and Canada will adopt the International 20% assembly) as being proposed, Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, imposes a burden on the homebuilder standard requiring digital 406 MHz LLC has submitted its comments to community that is beyond the scope emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) the Federal Aviation Administration of the regulation, and is regulation by in all aircraft during international regarding proposed policy changes policy. flights. However, here in the U.S., to the Experimental-Amateur Built Sonex Aircraft joined EAA and the FAA is not planning to make regulations. The message sent was others in opposing changes to the any changes to FAR 91.207 (the to enforce the regulations already “51 Percent Rule” calculation and regulation requiring ELTs in most in-place, and not to place an undue enforcement policy changes before airplanes) for domestic flights, so burden upon builders complying the September 30, 2008 comment- many U.S. general aviation (GA) with the spirit and intent of the period deadline. Sonex is concerned aircraft will remain compliant to U.S. Experimental-Amateur Built aircraft that the proposed changes will place regulations and forgo the upgrade regulations by creating new regulation significant burdens on those who are from the existing 121.5 ELTs to the via changes in policy. The regulations building within the letter and spirit more costly 406 MHz ELTs. found in 21.191(g) require the builder of the regulations, while doing little EAA is recommending that United to fabricate and assemble the major to address excessive commercial States-registered general aviation portion of the amateur-built aircraft. assistance and “pro building.” q aircraft that are in compliance with U.S. ELT regulations (121.5 MHz) be allowed to fly north of the border without 406 MHz units. EAA’s recommendation would apply to all small U.S. registered aircraft - 12,500 pounds gross weight or less with a maximum five seats – claiming an equivalent level of safety under the U.S. ELT regulatory requirements. “Requiring these U.S aircraft to install 406 MHz ELTs could have an adverse economic impact on the general aviation industry and tourism between the U.S. and Canada,” said Randy Hansen, EAA government relations director. “Since the U.S. regulations currently require 121.5 MHz, many aircraft owners will likely opt not to install 406 MHz units and simply choose to stop flying into Canada, and that would be a lose-lose situation. We’re offering a win-win solution.” If the recommendation is not accepted by TC, EAA offered an alternative that would allow U.S pilots to comply by using a 406 MHz DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13 The Development of HondaJet Continues…

A Followup Interview With Michimasa Fujino, President & CEO,, HondaHonda AircraftAircraft Company,Company, Inc.Inc. by Dave Weiman

ondaJet is Honda Motor Company’s entry into the growing light business jetH market, as announced at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. in 2005. Aviation has been an important dream of Honda for more than four decades. Honda’s goal is consistent with the philosophy of other Honda products – to provide convenient and efficient transportation that will make people’s lives better, and this is not just talk. Honda is excited to enter a new dimension of mobility. Honda has established a new U.S. company – Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. – to hold FAA type and production certification and is building a new facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, which will exceed 400,000 square feet and will consist of the company’s world headquarters for

Michimasa Fujino, President & CEO, Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. 14 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Michimasa Fujino with HondaJet authorized factory sales and service An artist’s rendering of the new Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. facility center representatives and executive staff at EAA AirVenture 2008, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. sales and marketing activities, research and development research, key HondaJet innovations include a patented over- efforts, and as a delivery center and production facility. the-wing engine-mount configuration, a natural-laminar Honda’s goal is to complete type certification within the flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose, and an advanced all- next two years, followed by the start of production of the composite fuselage structure. seven to eight-seat HondaJet in the U.S. in 2010. HondaJet’s NLF wing and NLF fuselage nose were Honda refers to the HondaJet as an “advanced light jet” developed through extensive analysis and wind tunnel due to the many innovative technologies that Honda says testing. These designs help HondaJet achieve low help it to achieve far better fuel efficiency, larger cabin and drag. HondaJet’s patented over-the-wing engine-mount luggage space, and higher cruise speed than conventional configuration helps eliminate the need for a structure to aircraft in its class. The result of 20 years of aviation mount the engines to the rear fuselage, maximizing space

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DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 15 in the fuselage for passengers and from light business jets.” and it will be a standard package with luggage. Furthermore, by determining “The difference between the very few options. the optimal position for the engines, HondaJet and other corporate jets will Fujino believes that the HondaJet the over-the-wing mount actually be in the attention to details,” said will have a positive effect on other reduces drag at high speed to improve Fujino. Honda surveyed and asked corporate jet manufacturers, as well. fuel efficiency. corporate pilots what they like best “Not only will HondaJet The advanced all-composite in the aircraft they fly, and what they incorporate new technology to make fuselage structure consists of a like least. The designs that currently customers satisfied, but customers combination of honeycomb sandwich exist have been around for 30 years, may not currently be 100 percent structure and co-cured stiffened and Fujino feels that corporate aircraft satisfied with current customer panels. It was developed to reduce need a lot of improvement in fuel support… parts distribution. So we weight and manufacturing costs. The efficiency to protect the environment, want to set the standard, not only in HondaJet is also outfitted with a state- and to better utilize space. “The next technology, but also from a business of-the-art, all-glass flight deck with generation jet will be the HondaJet,” standpoint.” an integrated avionics system that he said. A lot of effort has been made displays all information digitally on a “HondaJet will be more luxurious, to ensure that only the very best high-resolution flat display. and we want to change the concept of and most dependable suppliers are Since December 2003, the what luxury means for the customer. involved. Fujino is also comfortable HondaJet prototype has completed We want pilots to feel like they are with the dealer network Honda nearly 400 hours of flight-testing. flying a sports car, not a sedan. From a Aircraft has in place. HondaJet’s maximum speed is 420 design standpoint, esthetics, corrosion “Honda wants to establish long- kts, IFR range is 1,180 nm, and prevention, and even the color are term relationships and we aim to please maximum altitude is 43,000 feet. being considered.” our customers. A lot of businesses The HondaJet Pavilion at EAA The engine uses technologies think short term, not long term. They AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wis., July 28 - that are light, fuel efficient, and also don’t make customer satisfaction a August 3, 2008, again attracted a great environmentally conservative, like its priority sometimes. In Japan, if we deal of attention as in past years. The low emissions and low noise – more lose customer satisfaction, we lose lighting showcased the HondaJet’s than 20 decibels quieter than any trust, and we have lost a customer. So striking blue and white paint scheme, other jet engine on the market today. our business strategy is to always look and over-the-wing engine-mount Fujino said that the increasing cost long term. It is a more efficient way to configuration. of fuel is the “trigger” to customer do business!” Last year during EAA AirVenture, awareness. “We will not compromise Honda has established an I met with the President and CEO of the environment for speed, size or independent network of regional Honda Aircraft Company, Michimasa altitude. We want an environmentally sales and service representatives to Fujino, to learn more about the friendly, efficient and comfortable support customers nationwide. These Aero Insurance_Redoaircraft and the philosophy5/21/05 3:52 of the PM Page 1corporate aircraft.” stand-alone HondaJet facilities will company. He said then that Honda’s As for avionics, whatever avionics be solely focused on providing the goal is to “deliver three key attributes are state-of-the-art when the plane highest level of customer care and – performance, quality and comfort – goes into production in 2010, will be will be strategically located around beyond what people currently expect installed in the HondaJet, said Fujino, the country within a 90-minute flight from any customer’s home base. “We have chosen our dealers very AIRCRAFT FBO AIRPORT carefully to insure that the specific needs of HondaJet customers will be fully met in every aspect of the Aero Insurance sales and service process. I have SERVING MIDWEST AVIATION SINCE 1968 tried to bring the automobile service Representing All Major Companies business model to aviation. People & Lloyd’s of London like John Lowe (President and CEO “Give Us A Call Before You Renew of Des Moines Flying Service and Your Current Policy!” HondaJet Midwest) understand this. (262) 251-9460 At Honda, we think of the customer first. Customer satisfaction is the most or FAX (262) 251-7769 [email protected] Tom & Renee Watry Aero Insurance, Inc. • N94 W15652 Ridgeview Drive • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 important aspect of any manufacturing undertaking.” 16 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE The current price tag for the Ai r c r a f t HondaJet in today’s dollars is $3.9 million. For additional information on airframe parachute system called GO- the HondaJet, see hondajetmidwest. SAFE™ System (Gobosh - Strategic com, or contact John Lowe at Alternative For Emergencies ™). HondaJet Midwest at 877-686- Initially the 800XP is being offered 0028. As reported in the August/ in the Elite and Elite+ configurations September 2008 issue of Midwest that are also popular on the Gobosh Flyer Magazine, HondaJet Midwest 700S. Qualified pilots may use the is building a new facility at Aurora 800XP Elite Edition capabilities to fly

Municipal Airport (ARR), Aurora, day or night VFR. The top of the line Illinois. It will be completed in time Gobosh Aviation 800XP... 800XP Elite+ edition offers standard q for their first delivery. Latest Offering In amenities including leather seats, a Luxury Sport Aircraft™ Garmin 396 with XMWX capabili- ties, Bose headset jacks and more. SEBRING, FLA. – Gobosh Aviation All Gobosh aircraft are backed by a has unveiled a new Luxury Sport two-year/400-hour warranty that is the Aircraft™ – the 800XP. The aircraft longest warranty in its class. has a composite design and represents To learn more about Gobosh a collaboration between Gobosh Avia- Aviation, visit www.gobosh.aero. q tion and the design efforts of Mirek and Petr Kabrt. The 800XP design is so efficient that Gobosh says that they Mooney President Resigns Light Sport America needed to find ways to limit the top speed to keep it under the 120-knot KERRVILLE, TEXAS – Dennis To Distribute UFO Enforcer maximum limitation imposed by the E. Ferguson, who headed Mooney FAA for Light Sport Aircraft. Airplane Company as Chief Executive WARRENSBURG, MO. – Light The 800XP is manufactured in the Officer from September of 2006 Sport America (LSA), a division of Czech Republic for Gobosh Aviation until last month, resigned effective McCoy Marketing Services Corp., by Aveko, a manufacturing conglom- September 26, and has been replaced of Punta Gorda, Fla., has added the erate producing a variety of industrial with Robert B. Gowens. “UFO Enforcer” rotorcraft to the line and aerospace products ranging from Mooney Airplane Company, of light sport aircraft it is marketing servo motors, to composite subassem- located in Kerrville, Texas, is a and distributing in North America. blies, to unmanned aerial vehicles for wholly-owned subsidiary of Mooney The UFO Enforcer is a two-passenger the military. Aerospace Group, Ltd., a general rotorcraft manufactured by Renegade The “X” is a Gobosh designation aviation holding company. It currently LSA & Rotorcraft of Warrensburg, for an all-glass cockpit. In this case, sells three models of the M20—the Missouri. Light Sport America was the Dynon EFIS-D100 (Electronic Acclaim Type S, the Ovation3 and the recently also named the exclusive Flight Information System) is sup- Ovation2 GX. Since its inception in North American distributor of the ported by select Garmin components. 1946, the company has manufactured Storm Aircraft line of light sport The “P” indicates that the airframe and delivered more than 11,700 aircraft. is equipped with a state-of-the-art aircraft worldwide. q For less than the cost of two fully- equipped cruisers, a law enforcement department can acquire this aircraft. The Enforcer cruises up to 125 mph, slow flights at 35 mph, lands and takes off in as little as 50 feet, and has more than five-hour endurance at cruise speeds. The Enforcer has a payload of 650 pounds, and a range of up to 450 miles. The Enforcer uses 91 octane auto fuel, and the Sabaru engine uses automotive parts (www. lightsportamerica.com). q DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 Hawker Beechcraft Breaks Ground On $14 Million Indianapolis Facility Expansion INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) broke ground October 17 to expand their Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) aircraft maintenance and service facility at the Indianapolis International Airport. The $14 million investment will include dramatic enhancements that consist of a state-of-the-art maintenance center and the creation of up to 50 new jobs. The expansion will include a new 6,500-square-foot terminal and a 40,000-square-foot service hangar with 20,000 square feet of back shops and administrative offices. The expanded facility will also offer guest offices for customers to use while their aircraft are being serviced, with each workspace supplying full office amenities Representatives take part in the Indianapolis Hawker Beechcraft including computers, Wi-Fi access, printers, phones and Services expansion ground-breaking ceremony. (L/R): John Kish, conference rooms with a view of the shop floor. The Executive Director, Indianapolis International Airport Authority Board; Mike Robinson, General Manager, Hawker Beechcraft Services expansion also includes a new product showroom that will Indianapolis; Robert Dakovich, Vice President Construction, VJS showcase the newest in avionics and interior options, as Construction Services; Andy Plyler, Vice President, Hawker Beechcraft Services; and Bill Brown, President, HBC Global Customer Service & well as engine and airframe maintenance programs. Support. The expanded facility will serve as a factory service center for the company’s entire aircraft line, including the HBS has leased space in Indianapolis for 37 years and has Hawker 4000 business jet. The new facility is expected 43 full-time employees. to open during the second quarter 2009 with 24-hour With 12 service centers located domestically and operations beginning within several months of the opening. internationally, HBS’ network of factory-owned service Indianapolis is one of nine U.S. locations where HBS is centers deliver professional value-tailored maintenance, planning to significantly expand its customer service and overhaul, repair and upgrade solutions to private, corporate maintenance offerings. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., and government customers worldwide. q

StandardAero & Wipaire Sign Caravan Support Center Agreement

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – StandardAero of Orlando, Fla., and Wipaire, Inc. of Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minn., have signed a support center agreement, authorizing Wipaire as a StandardAero-approved installation facility for the Cessna Caravan 208-series aircraft engine-upgrade program. This engine- upgrade program replaces the PT6A-114 (600 shp)/114A (675 shp) powerplants with the PT6A-135A (750 shp) powerplant. Providing an alternative to traditional overhauls, the new engine provides an increase in power at altitude and an improved rate of climb. A redesigned air inlet results in improved ram air recovery to the engine intake – further increasing engine performance. Engines will be available for installation in the first quarter of 2009. “As a world leader in manufacturing floats for small, amphibian turboprop aircraft, coupled with years of experience in airframe (STC) modifications, paint and interior, Wipaire is a great partner to introduce this program to Cessna Caravan 208-series operators,” said StandardAero General Manager, Manny Atwal. He added: “Wipaire is the first support center to be able to provide this service to Cessna Caravan 208-series operators. This partnership will enhance the level of support for our customers not only during the conversion process, but afterwards from a maintenance perspective.” StandardAero is the only Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-designated overhaul facility that can offer customers both maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine upgrade options (www.wipcaire.com). q 18 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Ai r p o r t s One Zero Charlie by Rebecca Jensen

n the middle of a cornfield, in the middle of America, you can tell who was born to fly; these people areI always taking their adventures upward. Arthur Galt, Jr. was one of these adventurers and so are Michael Stanard and Ivan Djurin, co-owners of Galt Airport, Greenwood, Illinois. They are people in love with flight. Many things begin with love. Art Galt, Jr.’s adventure began with Arthur Galt, Jr. Michael and Joleen Stanard a woman he loved enough to leave his family behind and begin a new life in the McHenry County, Illinois away the cows, ran lights down the countryside in 1949. It seems hard runway to let people land at night, to explain how one man’s love for a hosted picnics and even cooked woman could bring him down and lunches in their airport restaurant. raise him up, but she did, and it did. Even after the health department shut Their journey to the outskirts of down the Galt family restaurant, they Woodstock, Ill., in McHenry County, still held cookouts, a tradition that has is the beginning of the story. been maintained by new Galt owners Galt Airfield was formed out of Ivan Djurin and Michael Stanard on a corn and hay fields in 1952 on 300 grander scale. Now, pilots may come acres of Illinois farmland. It’s a goodEZ HEATjust for11/29/06 fuel, but 3:03 they PMstay Pagearound 1 the thing that Art Galt was not a farmer. great fireplace when it’s cold and stay I would hazard to guess that there longer for the camaraderie. was just too much work involved in Stanard and Djurin first came to farming. Really, he became a pilot Galt, like other pilots, for the cheap because he was a fisherman. He and fuel. Then, when their ‘57 Apache Galt Airfield, Greenwood, Illinois Vera loved to fish around the Apostle Islands, but hated the drive, so when someone offered to fly them up AIRCRAFT ENGINE HEATING MADE EASY! faster, Art jumped at the opportunity. That flight was his first experience E-Z HEAT, Inc. with aviation and the beginning of a second love affair. He bought a J3 – America’s Finest Preheat System Since 1984 – Piper Cub and plowed under some From AIRCRAFT ENGINE PRE-HEATER $169.95 of his corn, Field of Dreams style, End your cold weather starting problems and reduce to create a grass landing strip, which pre-mature engine wear with PROVEN E-Z Heat Engine Pre-Heater became Runway 9/27. • Heats ENTIRE engine in about 4 hours, through conduction, the safest means of heat transfer available. Art and Vera brought back fresh • FAA accepted, No STC or 337 form required. fish from their fishing trips and • Easiest to install of any pre-heat system. hosted great cookouts, inviting the • Thermostatically controlled, compared to area farmers. It wasn’t long before other preheaters which are not. No danger of oil carbonization. one plane attracted another. Soon, • NEW Double insulated engine blanket other pilots wanted to park their E-Z HEAT, Inc. & prop covers now available. planes by Art’s grass strip, and he was For more information, call or see website happy to share it with them. 779 Lakeview Dr., Chetek, WI 54728 Fax: 715-924-4401 1-800-468-4459 www.e-zheat.com Art Galt’s airport became his life: 11 MODELS – BECAUSE EACH ENGINE IS DIFFERENT! he fenced off the air strip to keep DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 needed work, they left it at Galt’s have renovated it and kept it thriving. Galt, located just west of Wonder repair shop, and often drove out from Djurin and Stanard are committed Lake in Greenwood, Ill., and close Evanston and Glenview to keep tabs to keeping Galt alive and growing by to Woodstock, Ill., would be prime on the project. Stanard and Djurin fostering relationships with the city, real estate, according to Stanard, for recognized Greenwood’s tranquility as well as pilots from all over the homebuyers priced out of suburban as well as the challenges involved in Midwest. What once was a withering markets closer to the city. Every operating an airport. When the Apache little airport, now hosts Stanard’s year, the subdivisions creep closer up was finished, though, they bought into beautiful design studio, which looks from the lake and Woodstock. Like the dream. out on Runway 9/27, as well as one municipal airports trying to maintain To buy an airport is to buy not only of the largest annual fly-ins: “Flyers a grasp on their property, Galt has its memories, but also its trash… 25 & Tires” (www.flyers-tires.com), built new Nested T and 50 x 50 ft. tons of it, which had to be hauled off. which offers food, entertainment, and hangars, which it rents yearly. It has Renovation work was extensive; the burnouts on Saturday and Sunday also made improvements to the field, airport had deteriorated and debris had nights of the event. There are also recently extending and widening its accumulated over 40 years. Art and hundreds of motorcycles and choppers runway, adding a parallel taxiway and Vera’s 110-year-old farmhouse was in on display, as well as antique and installing new taxi lights. sad shape. The indoor pool, which had military aircraft and an impressive air Galt’ s grass strip is a big draw and once been used in an attempt to put show. used often by the flight school. Bigger out a major fire in the aircraft repair In 2005, Galt began hosting still, however, is the airport’s well- shop, was filled in and the house an annual concert series (www. stocked lake and small cabin, complete renovated from top to bottom. It was galtfestivals.com) each July. A big with wood stove and bunk beds, which NewView 5/23/05 4:21 PM Page 1 18 months before it was even livable. draw for the Greenwood community, airport tenants can rent. Visitors can Relationships build airports, they these concerts attract over 10,000 camp nearby and catch as many fish are built at airports, and they change visitors. In 2007, they hosted Iron as they can fly home, homage to Art our lives. Art’s relationship with Vera Butterfly (www.ironbutterfly.com) Galt’s passion for fishing. built the airport and new relationships and Canned Heat (www.cannedheat. Every year, more and more rules com). Hard landing concerts are held are made that hinder general aviation. outside on an outdoor pavilion that Like many others, One Zero Charlie Stanard constructed at the base of a might have disappeared, but it hasn’t. natural grass amphitheater just short The planes are still doing aerobatics of Runway 9. over Greenwood, Illinois. Galt’s Why not just pancake fly-ins? future, according to Stanard and his Because pancakes don’t cut it, staff, is to make One Zero Charlie the Give Your Aircraft according to the Stanards. Many of “most beautiful grassroots airport in the small airports that can’t attract America” and to “have fun doing it.” A New View With jet traffic have negative cash flow Afterall, isn’t that why anyone makes despite taxpayer monies and federal his or her home on an airport? q government subsidies. Like other airports, Galt sells fuel and offers Mesaba Rebuilds Hangar a flight school, but Stanard credits Wittman Regional Airport some of the airport’s success to its Despite Industry Dip Oshkosh, Wisconsin piston shop, which is constantly busy. Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? They also have a paint shop on the DES MOINES, IOWA – Mesaba NEWVIEW will restore or replace premises, which brings in pilots from Airlines is rebuilding a regional jet your windshield and/or cabin windows. all over Illinois and Wisconsin. maintenance facility at Des Moines Unlike public airports, though, International Airport (DSM) that was OTHER SERVICES: private airports like Galt receive no destroyed on June 25 by a strong burst • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing subsidies whatsoever, so many have of wind. DSM Aviation Director Craig • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials faded from the scene. Where there Smith explains, “This is huge. In an • Authorized Diamond Service Center were thriving communities of pilots industry showing as much volatility and students, there are now lonely as this one, a big player is continuing FOR APPOINTMENT CALL self-serve pumps and a keyless lock to show confidence in DSM.” The 1-877-303-0709 on the pilot’s lounge door. Too many cleanup and reconstruction started E-Mail: [email protected] small airports have closed, and their on July 7, and was expected to be Web Site: www.newviewtech.com million-dollar runways are silent. functional by mid November. q 20 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Hi gh On He al t h to deal with the times I have made process of psychological healing. mistakes and with the sometimes- In these situations, your attorney After Bad Things Happen… tragic outcomes of those mistakes. is your best friend. You can pour your by Dr. John Beasley, MD We never forget stuff like that – as heart out, and what you say cannot be much as we may want to. I know the used in legal proceedings. Often as y Cessna feelings of shock, anxiety, dread and professionals we are too self-critical 180 depression that come when errors (“I shouldn’t have been so stupid!”) pitched are made or accidents happen.* We and your attorney may point out upM ignominiously ruminate on the event and its results. mitigating factors (“Even though you on its nose when The psychological aftermath may be were too low, the other pilot…”). I tried to land on worse than the incident. I recall one You’ll feel a bit better. We often a too-soft runway. malpractice allegation where a doctor assume more fault than we should. To add insult to was sued and even the jury decided You can also talk to your spouse, injury, a busload that he had done the right thing. Still, to trusted and respected friends or Dr. John Beasley of gawking school he was so devastated that he left his instructors. It helps to talk things kids came by as I practice. Not uncommon. over. While in theory persons other climbed out. Fortunately, other than But, when bad things happen, there than your spouse could be asked to minor damage to the airplane, nobody can also be some positive outcomes. testify in legal proceedings, I’ve never was hurt and the only major structural We can build our relations with others seen this happen, and probably the damage was to my ego. How could by talking about the incident and our psychological benefits outweigh the I have been so stupid as to try the feelings. We can use the accident as legal risks in most cases. landing? I knew it might be soft. Was an opportunity to learn, to improve Medical issues? After an event, my judgment totally off? Was I a our skills and perhaps take additional there will be some grieving for our lousy pilot? What would the insurance training. We can use this as a time of lost feeling of invulnerability at company have to say? personal growth. the least and perhaps for the actual But much worse things could Change your outlook on the physical, legal and financial losses have happened, and have happened to situation from “I’m a lousy pilot” to as well. Usually we recover in a few many pilots. There could have been “I’m a good pilot who will learn from months from this grieving process. If major damage, injury or a fatality. this experience.” Reframing issues can the recovery process is prolonged, or At Oshkosh in 2008: “Two people be very helpful. 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DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 will generally be 90 days after you accident, but he’s doing fine now.” prescription anti-depressants. Costs complete your course of medication And there are non-medical ways less, too! before you can ge back into the air. of dealing with the stress. A couple Best yet, be careful out there, and Counseling only? Not a problem of studies have shown that aerobic let’s hope that you never have this if your counselor can say “He had exercise (preferably outdoors during particular opportunity to learn! q a rough couple of months after the the daylight) is as effective as the

Bo o k s The da Vinci Diaries by French King Charles VIII.) The dialogue LaMalfa chooses to employ represents a neat nyone with even a passing approximation of the formality of the familiarity with Leonardo da courteriers’ language in Renaissance Vinci’s notebook drawings Italy. It seems a bit stifling at first, ofA flying machines, tanks, and other but after a few pages it becomes futuristic devices, is bound to wonder natural and blends seamlessly into the what the world would have been like narrative. had anyone, da Vinci or someone else, “What if. . .” stories can easily actually tried to put the designs into roam too far afield, but LaMalfa production. Fulfilling that curiosity is maintains a tight discipline as a writer the premise behind James LaMalfa’s and keeps a clear focus on his subject. book, The da Vinci Diaries, a dramatic This consistency flows smoothly from novel in the voice of da Vinci’s his command of the principles of secretary and heir, Francesco Melzi, flight, as well as his knowledge of the who recounts the world of da Vinci in with flight, both powered and sail. As life of da Vinci. Overall, LaMalfa’s the late 15th and early 16th centuries a flier for more than 20 years himself, book is a good read and an interesting and da Vinci’s own efforts to bring his LaMalfa graphically portrays the concept, whether your interests lie in inventions to life. experience as well as the difficulties flight, history, da Vinci, or speculative As LaMalfa notes in the of flight, from the perspective of both fiction. introduction, Jules Verne based much the pilot and the engineer. His remarks Leo Hodlofski, PhD of his fiction on da Vinci’s inventions. and observations in these areas are Duke University While Verne allowed himself the subtle, but that subtlety makes the latitude to explore those inventions in narrative come alive and ring true. EDITOR’S NOTE: Professor James LaMalfa, long-time contributing editor his own time, LaMalfa’s undertaking Such an account from the imagination to Midwest Flyer Magazine, says that requires a far greater discipline. of a flier and an artist provides the he was moved to write this book In what could have become a wild story with the flesh and bones which because he thinks Leonardo da Vinci flight of fancy, LaMalfa holds a tight make the characters real and the was one of the first engineers to think rein on his narrative, remaining true events palpable. For the non-flier, out what a flying machine would need to historical events and extending LaMalfa provides a useful description to take flight. “I used only his own voice based on his notes from the over 5,000 the changes brought about by the of terms and the way in which da pages that came down to us,” said inventions only as far as the episode Vinci understood these concepts, LaMalfa. “He wrote one book on bird in which they are introduced. Even along with a useful list of “Things flight, one on gliding flight, and one da Vinci’s final three years spent Leonardo Didn’t Have” (p.xi). on the design of the flying machine. I in France as a guest of the French LaMalfa also includes a wealth asked myself how early flight 500 years King, remain unaltered. The most of information about the state of the before the Wright brothers flew would have affected history, and the book is far reaching speculation is left to the art of bronze casting in the early the result.” readers’ imagination as the princes 16th century. Many who know da LaMalfa, a professor in the Art of the Italian states begin to discuss Vinci from popular biographies Department at UW-Marinette, and unification, an historical event which will be pleased to read about the the founder of the EAA Aviation had to wait until the late 19th century “Horse," which da Vinci, in LaMalfa’s Art Symposium & Contest at EAA to actually take place (albeit with account, does finally get to complete. AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., illustrated the book. It may be purchased from great difficulty and much bloodshed). (Historically, in 1494, il Moro ordered the University of Wisconsin-Marinette The one area which eclipses even the bronze which had been set aside bookstore by emailing the bookstore the historical veracity of the narrative for the Horse to be used for making manager, Kathy Claycomb, at comes from LaMalfa’s familiarity cannons to defend Milan from attack [email protected]. 22 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Civil Air Patrol Invades Camp Lincoln Leadership skills were taught on two levels: one for second year by Jim Bildilli Great Lakes states and as far away cadets and another for those who as Texas and Florida to participate. are seeking to be cadet officers. ocated just south of Over 50% of the cadets this year Learning people skills, making Capital Airport (SPI) in were young and away from home informed decisions and accepting Springfield, Illinois, the for the first time, which presented responsibility for one’s actions were IllinoisL National Guard’s “Camp some additional challenges to the the central focus of the courses. Lincoln” has served the military adult and cadet commanders. Although not a requirement, since its inception during the During the encampment, cadets orientation flights provided the Civil War. It is not unusual to see received instruction in several cadets with aircraft familiarization. the prerequisite military vehicles disciplines. A communications This year, several cadets were and personnel going about their school prepared cadets for their afforded the opportunity to business. However, for one week in Radio Operators Certificates, participate in either glider or July, seniors and cadets from the by teaching them how to set up, powered aircraft flights. Three

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) “invaded” maintain and operate radios in a CAP aircraft with six senior pilots Camp Lincoln’s Illinois Military professional manner. Along with provided 91 cadets with local Academy to participate in a receiving their certificate, they orientation flights. Each flight summer encampment. learned about basic electricity began with a preflight of This year’s commander, Maj. and electronics. Near the end Co n t i n u e d o n Pa g e 49 Noelle Sublett, started as a cadet of the week, the students were nearly 20 years ago with the tested by volunteer Springfield Composite Squadron. examiners on their Assisting her was Maj. Kelly knowledge and skills. Robertson, who also has a long Cadets successfully tenure with CAP. Noelle, with passing all of the her staff of 47 senior members tests received their from four states (Wings), had Amateur Radio responsibility for 169 cadets from Technician License seven states. Although a majority from the Federal were from Illinois, cadets and Communications seniorsAD-IOW have smlbcsize traveled 3/12/07from the other4:34 PM Commission Page 1 (FCC).

Mineral Point, Wisconsin — small town affordability within miles of Madison! • 24hr Fuel: 100LL & Jet A • Two Runways: 11/29-4/22 • GPS, NDB Approaches • Aircraft Maintenance 5,000 & 3,600 feet • AWOS & GCO • Hangar Leases Available Kevin King, Airport Manager • Fly In Camping Available 3151 State Rd., Mineral Point, WI 53566 • 608.987.9931 • [email protected] DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 budget deficit, and the declining state economy (thus, declining state tax revenue). State aeronautics officials reported that the bulk of the federal airport improvement grant funds received in Illinois have been going to Chicago GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT O’Hare and Midway Airports. Without a system-wide by Bill Blake capital improvement program, downstate airports are going AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative to continue to deteriorate. Hopefully, by the time you read this article, the legislature will have passed, and the Let Your Views Be Known! governor signed, legislation providing for such a program. The Indiana airport managers annual conference all is the season of state airport produced a similar message with some slight variations. conferences. I will summarize Barry Cooper, FAA Great Lakes Regional Administrator, the recent ones in my region and urged the passage of FAA reauthorization to provide howF they might impact you. reliable funding for airport projects. As you probably know, The first conference I attended the FAA has been operating under a number of continuing this fall was the annual conference resolutions this year, making it difficult to implement of Michigan airport managers. airport construction projects. Presentations were made by state I hate writing negative reports, but as they say, “I am aeronautics staff, as well as regional just the messenger.” However, there is some good news FAA personnel. The state aeronautics out there for general aviation. At the Indiana conference, director’s message was that if there is not some kind a representative from Allison Rolls Royce made a of revenue enhancement (read that to mean tax and/ presentation indicating that the small, lightweight, turbine or fee increases), state services may have to be cut. By engines now being built, may be the future of general the time you read this article, the legislatively appointed aviation. They run on readily available Jet A fuel and Transportation Funding Task Force should have submitted could operate on a number of other fuels. Turbine engines its preliminary report to the governor and legislature, which have been extremely reliable and have great longevity. likely will be recommending tax and/or fee increases on The company announced earlier that it was working with general aviation, as well as other modes of transportation. Mooney Airplane Company to produce a production line It is expected that the report will be posted on the state turbine engine for the Mooney aircraft. transportation web site (www.michigan.gov/tf2). I urge all A representative of Swift Enterprises made a Michigan pilots to read the report and let your state elected presentation on its renewable general aviation fuel that is officials know how you feel about the recommendations. less expensive, more fuel-efficient, and environmentally Pilots from other states may wish to read the report to stay friendlier than any other fuel on the market today. It can be informed on what is happening in other states. Action taken made from sorghum, corn, or other crops. FAA preliminary on these recommendations will affect the cost of flying and testing has found it to be suitable for existing piston state services received for years to come. AOPA testified engines and to produce about a 15% increase in power at one of the task force hearings and encouraged the task over avgas. It can be mixed with avgas or used exclusively. force members to find ways to fund aviation needs without The company claims that, depending on various official increasing aviation taxes. approvals, it could be available for sale in 2009. A similar conference for Illinois airport managers was So I am not giving up on general aviation (and probably held shortly after the Michigan conference. Illinois officials never will after nearly 50 years of flying). Neither should speaking at this conference pointed out the $2 billion state you. The best is yet to come! You can help that future by letting your views be known at all levels of government and Omnni by10/8/04 introducing 5:12 someonePM Page to 1 the joys of flight thru AOPA’s “Project Pilot” mentor program: http://flighttraining.aopa. org/projectpilot/ For information on all general aviation issues, please visit the AOPA web site: www.aopa.org. q

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At AOPA we are always working hard to help “standard” route, we’ve made keep your flying safe, fun, and affordable. That’s it easier to alter and optimize why we are proud to introduce an amazing new your flight plan, letting you fine tool that does all three. tune everything from your way- The new AOPA Internet Flight Planner lets you points to your altitude so you can easily and plan your next flight any time, anywhere from efficiently take advantage of winds aloft or any computer with Internet access. Whether avoid weather. you use Windows, MacIntosh, or Linux, you Even with all these exciting new features, the can take full advantage of all the AOPA Internet flight planner continues to use Jeppesen’s data- Flight Planner’s high-end features—and it’s free base and flight-planning algorithms for the most to AOPA members. reliable plans anywhere. When you plan a flight with the new AOPA We know that in today’s technology driven Internet Flight Planner, you get more than a world, things can change fast. That’s why our route. Detailed fuel-price and airport informa- talented team of in-house Web developers tion from AOPA’s Airport Directory is acces- built this new flight planner. Because we cre- sible right from the flight planner, bringing you ated it and maintain it ourselves, we can quick- everything from FBO information to taxi dia- ly react to your suggestions and developing grams and approach charts all in one place. technologies, ensuring that the AOPA Internet You’ll also get weather affecting your flight. Flight Planner continues to deliver the best and The most current weather information is auto- most useful flight planning features around. matically downloaded when you click the “Plan If you are already an AOPA member, go This Route” button. ahead and kick the tires, then let us know what We’ve even preloaded the flight planner with you think. We look forward to making the new performance data for many of the most popular flight planner even better based on your input. GA aircraft to save you time. If you’re not a member, join today and get in on For pilots who want something other than a the next revolution in flying.

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Hi Dave: Still, a great adventure and I'm glad we didn't read I looked forward to reading the Air Race story (October/ about it in the newspapers. We don't get to see stories like November 2008) because I believe Karen (the author) this often. Thanks Dave, and thank you, Karen, for a great lives near me and we have talked a couple times. But as I story! got into it, I decided that these were not my kind of pilots. Martin Coddington No awareness of their environment and getting lost in the Retired Air Traffic Controller simplest circumstances. But then I kept reading and all in & Retired Northwest Airlink Captain all, I think they did a good job and Karen wrote it well. Prior Lake, Minnesota Perhaps I am a minority, but my greatest appreciation of flying comes from getting to see things that others do not. Learning the geography of our beautiful country is important. It came to me late in life. (And) trying to absorb the local culture and names. Hi Martin: Item 2 and 3 seemed to escape Karen and Judy. They I appreciate your interest and perspective. I am just parked their airplane for about four days at Gallatin a Private Pilot with a lot to learn, but I do take flying County Airport, out in Belgrade, Montana. It is somewhat seriously. Your letter implies a fundamental lack of removed from Bozeman, but uses a related fix ID because airmanship, which simply isn’t the case, but I can see how Bozeman is the closest big town. Gallatin County Airport you may have gotten that impression. Let me explain: and Bozeman sit in the Gallatin Valley. Hard to get lost in a First, we did not get lost in the valley. We got lost valley, eh? finding the route we wanted out of the valley. When you depart BZN, if you look out the southwest Second, the big ol’ highway leading out of the valley side of your plane, you might notice the Gallatin River, was in the opposite direction of our route. We weren’t about 3 miles southwest, one of the three tributaries that looking for “easy” during the race. We were looking for the make up the mighty Missouri not far away. But as you shortest route that our plane was capable of flying. look at the river, you might notice the interstate highway Third, yes, we got lost. Dang. That happens sometimes right next to the airport! This would be the Main Street of when you’re flying VFR in unfamiliar territory (or driving, America as some call it because it is one of the longest or too, for that matter). Our route was described to us by a THE longest Interstate in America. Others just call it I-90. local pilot and sounded much easier than it was. But we got It wanders through the valley to the southeast quite a ways un-lost safely, which, I think, is most important. and perhaps 10 to 15 miles beyond the city of Bozeman That said, Martin, I’m glad you enjoyed reading about before encountering any serious terrain. Of course that is our adventure, and thank you again for voicing your where it leaves the Gallatin Valley and goes to Billings, concerns. Together, we can all help each other be safer which is on the way to Miles City, their next stop. I-90 pilots and continue enjoying our special view from the sky. actually goes to Boston, near the final destination (sort of). Karen Workman But in any case, the highway is the way out of town in a Private Pilot AIRPAC_Adlow-performance 1/27/05 12:40 airplane. PM Page 1 Northfield, Minnesota

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t was a beautiful, late summer day in North Dakota, as my family and I headed to the Rock Bottom Rendezvous. Just off Hwy 52 amidst the cornfieldsI and hay bales on a winding, dirt road, we pulled into the fly-in…and the home of Warren Pietsch. Just across the runway, in the front yard, sat 30- plus airplanes, an amazing site dropped into the hilly, unassuming North Dakota landscape. Everything from Piper Cubs to warbirds and

(Ab o v e Ph o t o ) The “Jelly Belly” Interstate Cadet being flown by Kent Pietsch. (Photo by Geoff Sobering) (Le f t Ph o t o ) (L/R) Kent and Warren Pietsch take their bows along the flightline at the Chippewa Valley Airshow, Eau Claire, Wis. (Photo by Geoff Sobering) (Ri g h t Ph o t o ) Warren Pietsch with his son, Logan. (Photo Courtesy of Pietsch Family)

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DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 a few homebuilts graced the presence of the Pietsch home. As the day rolled on, a briefing was held in one of the hangars (a.k.a Warren’s garage) about a flour bombing contest that was to take place: “No more than five in the (To p Ph o t o ) Pietsch Home Fly-In. (Lo w e r Ph o t o ) Pietsch Flying Service, Minot, N.D. pattern, no less than 300 feet from the ground… feel free to land on the grass, but watch out for gopher holes!” & Repair). Tragedy struck when Gary was killed while The weekend’s activities continued for the Pietsch family flying a Citabria on June 8, 1974 on his way home from as they awoke the next morning to the Dakota Territory Air a friend’s house. It was speculated that he fell asleep. He Museum Fly-In Breakfast to give away an airplane as a fund was 26 years old and had over 13,000 hrs of flying time. raiser – all in a day’s work for the Pietsch family. Once again, tragedy struck when Al Pietsch was on his way This family of high fliers started from the ground up home on August 18, 1995, returning from a charter flight with their dad, Alfred (he was affectionately known as to Minnesota. He and a young pilot by the name of Stan “Al,” and he had a heart of gold for his family and friends, Hatmaker, encountered a micro-burst and the aircraft went and a passion for flight). Al was one of nine children raised down, killing both pilots. 10 miles south of Minot, N.D. He jumped on the airplane Despite these hardships, Kent and Warren continue the craze of the 1920s and '30s and never looked back. He family tradition. would later tell the story that his first ride was in a J-2 Cub, Warren began flying charter and performing in air shows but it never took off because of the heat and humidity. His soon after high school and continues to operate the family actual first ride didn’t come until 1937 in a Stinson. business with his wife, Jolene. Their restored airplanes can By the mid 1940s, the war was slowing down and Al be seen throughout the world. was headed back to North Dakota and aviation. He started Between Warren and Kent, they fly approximately 30 air a hobby shop and he began spraying with an Aeronca 7AC show performances each year. that he and his brothers had worked on. This eventually led Kent performs a comedy routine in his 1942 Interstate to Pietsch Flying Service where they fixed, serviced and Cadet, including, but not limited to, extreme maneuvers and restored aircraft, and he continued crop spraying. landing on the top of his RV. Jelly Belly® sponsors Kent’s In 1959, Al Pietsch bought a hangar on the west side act. of the Minot Airport, after they had teamed with the Warren flies in a 1946 Taylorcraft, which he modified by Mooney factory in Texas. Al worked alongside the Mooney reducing the wingspan 14 feet to become a Clipped-Wing factory assisting with many improvements on the airplane, Taylorcraft, and the Schnortenzummer, a high-performance, including design work and heater testing because of the mid-wing aircraft. His shows are precision aerobatic chilly temperatures in North Dakota. routines that are quick and up close. In 1967, Al was ready for the air show circuit. He and Both Warren and Kent have successful careers with the crew at Pietsch Flying Service built a single-engine, major airlines. But whether flying large airliners, or their homebuilt Starduster Too that he flew all over the world little puddle-jumper air show planes, it is flying in general until his death in 1995. A favorite family story is when he that keeps them excited about life. talked about flying the aircraft for 6 hours over the ocean “Flying is three-dimensional,” says Warren. “There’s on his way to an air show in Bermuda. nothing better!” Through it all, Al and his wife, Eleanor, who also Warren sits and thinks for a moment, lost in thought. “It was a pilot, managed to raise three boys – Gary, Kent is like a quote from Charles Lindbergh that goes something and Warren – all of whom, you guessed it, fly! All three like this… ‘Flying is the perfect combination of science, boys soloed on their 16th birthdays and began working at nature and human skill.’” Pietsch Flying Service (now Pietsch Aircraft Restoration As for the Dakota Air Museum in Minot, it is located 30 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE there, because the Pietschs are there. says Warren as he runs down a list of really does most of the work on those “People just kept bringing us aircraft planes that they have either owned, planes,” said Warren. and artifacts from all over the region,” currently own, or have done work on: And as for the children and the Warren said. • 1932 Monocoupe 110. airplanes in the front yard, “We hope One of the prides of the museum • 1938 Monocoupe 110 Special. that they will want to fly, but mostly is a collage of 100 cancelled letters/ • Two 1931 Waco QCF2 bi-planes. we want them to do what makes them envelopes from all 100 airports in • Two TBM Avengers (WWII happy.” There is a love and a respect North Dakota during the state’s torpedo bombers). One is currently for family and aviation that soars high centennial celebration in 1989. in Australia, and the other is in a among the Pietschs. Currently, the museum is being museum in Ohio. “It is a lifestyle for us,” said expanded to improve its ability to • 1928 Travel Air 3000 with a Warren. “We grew up working in a display future additions and educate Hispano Suiza engine. hangar every day, which gave us an visitors. • Numerous Cubs, Champs, opportunity to experience things and Collecting is not only limited to Luscombes, etc. meet people only an aviation life the museum for the Pietsch brothers. The Pietschs have also built all of could provide.” They, themselves, have amassed quite their air show airplanes. “We typically To learn more about the Pietsch an array of aircraft as well. have three or four projects going on family, log on to their website at “There are several antique at one time. But it really is a group www.pietschaircraft.com. q airplanes at the museum right now,” effort; the crew at Pietsch Aircraft Going For A Ride With Air Show Performer, Kent Pietsch hen someone asks me if I by Geoff Sobering the plane flew with only one aileron: want to go flying, “Yes!” “Not bad… it turns a bit better to is my automatic response. the left.” I was a bit concerned about WThere is even less thought involved the structural integrity of a part that when the person asking is an award- had fallen a few hundred feet to the winning air show performer, and the ground earlier that day, but Kent plane is a newly restored show-plane. pointed out the somewhat battered Still, it is a bit disquieting when the fake foam aileron that he uses during next comment is, “I’ll have to put the his comedy routine leaning against the aileron back on first.” But for Kent back wall of the hangar. Pietsch and his “Jelly Belly” Interstate While Kent was doing the preflight Cadet, taking off and putting on the walk-around, he pointed out with aileron is an (almost) everyday event. some dismay a small scrape to the There aren’t many planes in the nav-light mount on one wingtip. world with a T-handle in the cockpit Winona StateDark 3/20/05 1:51Watching PM Pagehis act 1 as a spectator, it to jettison an aileron in-flight, but certainly looks like he’s dragging Project2 10/12/04 10:50 AM Page 1 Kent’s Interstate is one of them. In Anthony Garcia the wingtips across the runway; I’d fact, the day he took me for a ride, the flawlessly during the air show that always assumed he had sacrificial release system in the new plane was afternoon in Eau Claire, Wis. blocks mounted to the ends of the still in shake-out mode, having been a While Kent was installing the wing. 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Safety Is A Priority Everyday! knowledge of safety rules, guidelines and procedures. All pilots should be by Gary Workman winter’s afternoon or evening. fully aware of their own health and Director, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics The coming year will be a general conditions, and their skill challenge as we all deal with the level proficiency before flying. he holiday stresses of life in general. But I If you have any safety questions, season implore each and every pilot to make ask your FAASTeam representatives, is in full a maximum effort to review his or her your Aeronautics AvReps, or your swingT and the icy safety practices involving flight from friendly flight instructor, but ask! grip of winter is start to finish. I ask you to review Don’t guess or delay seeking upon us. But that your knowledge of your aircraft’s information. doesn’t deter us recommended emergency procedures. So why not take some time to from finding ways Be sure to always use your checklists, prepare yourself with up to the latest

to not only enjoy Gary Workman again, from start to finish, when you facts and information? Then go out the spirit of the fly. and fly safely and with confidence. holidays, but also the chill of winter. We noted a significant increase Please make this a priority and Winter is a perfect time to attend in aircraft accidents in the third remember to be extra cautious during FAA safety seminars. When it seems quarter of 2008. It makes one ask the the ice and snow season when taxiing, it is just too cold to fly, it is always question “why,” but in the end the driving, or simply walking. Safety is warm and fun to be in a room with responsibility rests on the pilot to a priority everyday, so we hope to see many dozens of aviation people whose be fully prepared and follow proper an increase in the number of pilots concern is learning the latest safety procedures. Pilots must be sure they attending this coming year’s safety information and best practices. What are maintaining maximum proficiency seminars. a great and productive way to spend a and knowledge about their aircraft, Have a great holiday season! q

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our airport is the front door to your community. It is a very high value asset, not only to the community, but also the region it serves. It provides immediate access to many different Yservices, businesses, and technologies that we have all come to depend on or expect, in our daily lives. But let’s look a little deeper into that picture and see what GA (General Aviation) brings to the community. 32 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 At the very least, GA is an integral nation. In addition because the airport as a passenger on commercial carriers, and important part of the American is there, jobs are created at the airport. or if you are not a pilot or aircraft economy. Aviation in general, but Businesses and thus jobs are also owner, your tax dollars are not spent specifically General Aviation, in some created within the community because on aviation. way touches the lives of nearly every of the products and services used by Once again, from the GA Serving American on a daily basis. According the airport and by those pilots and America website, it says, “GA’s to data provided by *GA Serving aircraft owners that use the airport. greatest role in our economy is its America (GASA), General Aviation As jobs are created within ability to enhance the profitability contributes $150 billion to the U.S. the community, local businesses and competitive strength of U.S. economy. That equates to fully 1% of will thrive and grow because of businesses and industries. Employers the GDP of the United States. the employees that come to the who take advantage of the speed On a more local level, every community to fill the newly created and flexibility offered by GA have dollar spent on improvements at your jobs. GA Serving America states proven time and again that they will local GA airport translates to $6.70 on their information-filled website, outperform businesses that rely solely in off-airport economic gains for the “Many manufacturing firms upon the airlines for travel.” local community and surrounding intentionally locate themselves within GASA says, “GA today touches communities, according to GASA 10 miles of a public-use airport so nearly every aspect of our daily lives, data! You might ask how $1.00 can that they can exploit the speed and and its continued success will shape turn into nearly $7.00? The answers access provided by GA. Community American society and the American are clear. airports allow local businesses economy over the next century.” More Your GA airport opens up to reach new markets, work with than 166 million passengers fly on GA opportunities for tourism growth suppliers from neighboring states, aircraft annually in the U.S., and that locally and within the surrounding or to ship time-critical parts and number will continue to grow in the region. It does this by providing top materials to their customers. Local future. quality services at an efficient location area businesses gain enduring By having a quality GA airport, to attract pilots and their passengers competitive advantages when they use your community can become very from all over the state, nation, and the nearby airport; at the same time, attractive to new industries as well the world, to come and visit your the surrounding community gains as new tourist destinations. The new community. It gives the pilots an jobs.” industries will develop facilities and opportunity to quickly and easily fly This can mean not only the bring jobs and economic growth to your city to enjoy and experience opening up of new jobs locally, but to your community because of the the local history, culture, and area also growth and improvement in airport. That means construction jobs; attractions, whether man-made or community services and quality; jobs for plumbers, roofers, electrical natural. Your GA airport is a tourism opportunities for expansion and workers, flooring installers, glazers, magnet! growth in the local economy, and cement workers, food service, health As tourism via your GA airport improvements in the overall quality and medical services, and others from grows, your community will find new of life experienced and enjoyed by the local community and surrounding ways to be even more attractive to everyone in your community, because, region. guests from other states and even other in fact, everyone benefits from GA! The construction of a new countries. That means more dollars GA is vitally important to any facility for a new company in your in local construction, in food and fuel community that does not want community can also mean immediate sales, in health services, in general to be excluded from growth and improvements to local infrastructure sales, jobs, and the list goes on. The improvements in the future. Every that further benefits the entire point is simple. If your community community that has an active GA community, like a new or improved is not located along a major airport today has an economic road, or better street lighting for thoroughfare, then about the only way engine of significant proportion that instance. And once built, there are it can grow and prosper is when it has provides benefits to every citizen in new jobs open to the community that a GA airport as its front door! the community, whether or not they would not have existed were it not Across the country GA provides participate in aviation. Bear in mind for General Aviation and your local and supports more than 1.3 million that in Minnesota, all the money airport. high-skill jobs in professional/ provided and spent on the local When tourists visit your city, technical services and also in airport comes from aviation taxes and they will rent vehicles, stay in local manufacturing. Most of those jobs are aviation user fees. None of that money hotels and B&Bs, and eat in local high-wage positions where demand comes from any state or federal restaurants. They will purchase many to fill these jobs continues across the general fund. Thus, if you do not fly items from gift, craft, and novelty 34 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE shops. They will spend money for dollar spent locally on or at the airport services it offers. local entertainment. They will enjoy and in the community by people Do you see it now? It’s a win-win themselves, and tell their friends, who who have flown in, is money in that situation for GA, your airport, and for in turn come and visit your town via community that wouldn’t be there your community! your GA airport! Quite simply, every were it not for the GA airport and the *www.gaservingamerica.org q

Ch i pp e w a Va ll e y Ai r s h o w Fr o m Pa g e 28 of his comedy routine, aerobatics, and weekend. Julie Pangallo, the show’s The Air Force was well represented the motor-home landing. The already press secretary, summed it up nicely: with their “Viper East” F-16 demo difficult RV landing was made just a “Even though it wasn’t exactly the air team. Rounding out the “jet toys” was bit harder by the missing aileron from show as we planned it, it was a terrific Paul Stender and his “Speed For Hire” the comedy portion of the act. The show, and the scouts learned a lot collection of jet-powered vehicles, Blue Angels topped off the afternoon about responsibility, as well as how including a jet-powered school bus with their full performance. to adapt, improvise and overcome and a jet-powered outhouse. But it Unfortunately, the high clouds that (challenges)!” Topping off the wasn't all jet engines and ear-plugs. slowly moved in during Friday’s show scouts’ experience, Saturday evening The Army’s Golden Knights parachute were the leading edge of a weather Lt. Frank Weisser, Blue Angel #7, team was also there, and high-energy system than dropped the ceiling addressed them at their camp on the aerobatics were well represented by overnight to about 300 feet, and airshow grounds. He spoke to about Mike Wiskus with his Lucas Oil Pitts, brought intermittent rain all day 750 scouts and adult leaders about and Paul Lopez in his MX-2. Saturday. Sunday dawned with high how his Eagle Scout experience taught Nikolay Timofeev demonstrated enough ceilings for most of the show him things that helped him become his extraordinary aerobatic skill to go on. Despite the weather, 65,000 a combat pilot and Blue Angel. In and the capabilities of the Sukhoi people made the show a financial addition to the Boy Scouts, the show Su-26M. A bit slower, but no less success! could not have happened without exciting, was Gary Rower and his The flying portion of the Chippewa sponsors like locally headquartered 450 horsepower Stearman. Rounding Valley Airshow was great fun, but Menards, Mega! Foods, Pepsi, and the out the bill, Kent Pietsch brought his the show's organization was also very Wisconsin Department of newly restored Jelly-Belly Interstate interesting. Uniquely, this show was Tourism, along with the many Cadet and the “world’s smallest presented by the Chippewa Valley businesses that sponsored chalets. airstrip” motor-home to present his Council of the Boy Scouts of Xcel Energy sponsored admission off-beat performance, which includes America. Over 1,000 scouts helped for kids 12 and under. Julie Pangallo having an aileron fall off in mid-show, with setting up chairs and tables, clean thought that sponsorship helped many dragging a wingtip along the runway, up, and assorted tasks throughout the make the show a real family event. q performing a “dead stick” aerobatic routine, and (of course) landing on top of the motor-home. Email Your Fly-In Dates The Friday “practice” show was a great bonus for the weekend. In the & The Dates Of morning, two F-15s did a number Subscribe Dec08 10/28/08Other 6:46 PM Aviation Page 1 Events of fly-bys before landing for their static display. Just after 12:00 noon, To Midwest Flyer Magazine the show started with the two Blue FOR CALENDAR LISTING Angels solo planes taking off for a Email: [email protected] long practice session. The Blues’ C-130 transport, “Fat Albert,” did some practice passes, too. Then IDWEST FLYER there was not one, but two Super- SUBSCRIBE to MAGAZINE Hornet demo team performances, 00 00 along with the F-16 demo. Lots of EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2009 $15. or $25. ONE YEAR (6 ISSUES) TWO YEARS (12 ISSUES) jet-noise! Mike Wiskus, Gary Rower, Mail Check or Money Order To: and Nikolay Timofeev flew, and the MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Name______Golden Knights all landed right on P.O. BOX 199 Street______target at show center! Kent Pietsch OREGON, WI 53575-0199 flew a “composite show” with parts City______State______Zip______DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 WISDOT_PageHead 1/18/06 4:41 PM Page 1

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Kassandra Walbrun compliance review process to help airports work with BOA staff to Airport Compliance Manager, improve airport compliance with state WISDOT Bureau of Aeronautics and federal requirements. She believes that fairness and transparency in the n January, the Wisconsin process are the keys to achieving Department of Transportation’s successful outcomes. The annual Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) “Airport Operations and Land-Use AeronauticalI and Technical Services Seminar,” October 28-29, 2008, Section welcomed Kassandra Walbrun focused on many related issues, as an aviation consultant. Kassandra including airport master planning, primarily serves as the bureau’s wildlife hazard abatement and airport airport compliance manager. ordinance development. Although Kassandra is relatively Kassandra Walbrun As part of her role in the bureau, new to the aeronautics field, she has Kassandra collects and publishes the a diverse background working on a WisDOT Maskhead.indd 1 bachelor degree in Natural Resources annual “rates and charges survey” of 7/20/08 12:22:11 PM variety of local, regional and state and a master’s degree from UW- airports in Wisconsin. The 2007 survey level planning issues, which are Oshkosh in Public Administration. She (collected this summer) achieved the increasingly important for airport is also a certified planner. highest survey response rate ever. management. Her knowledge about As her role continues to evolve Survey results will soon be posted on Wisconsin’s multi-faceted government in the bureau, Kassandra works the WisDOT/Aeronautics website. structure, municipal cooperation and persistently to ensure that cooperation When not working, Kassandra land use provides a key insight into is the focus of her efforts, provides enjoys spending time with her many of the critical issues facing advice to airports, and clarifies husband and two children (ages 1 and Wisconsin airports. requirements of federal grant 4) and a Labrador retriever named Kassandra most recently worked assurances. Kassandra’s primary “Jules.” When time permits, she in WisDOT’s Bureau of Equity and goal when working with Wisconsin’s tries to fit in a round of golf, attend a Environmental Services as a planning airports on land-use issues, Badger game, or work in the garden. analyst and also in WisDOT’s Office compliance, minimum standards For questions regarding airport of Policy and Budget. Some of her and other operations issues is to compliance issues, the rates and other past work experience includes create a win-win situation while not charges survey, land-use issues, or positions in local and regional planning compromising essential program goals other related questions, please contact agencies. Kassandra is a past alumnus and federal requirements. Kassandra at kassandra.walbrun@dot. of the UW-Madison, earning a Recently, Kassandra updated the state.wi.us or call 608-267-2142. q

keystone of the WisDOT Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics, Bureau of Aeronautics aviation safety program for One Option To Renew Certification, over 40 years. Commonly called “FIRCs,” these & Informative For All Pilots seminars allow certified flight instructors (CFIs) by Jeffery Taylor, onducting flight to renew their instructor WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics instructor refresher certificate for 24 calendar Jeffery Taylor Aviation Education Consultant clinics has been a months. Historically, the 36 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYERC MAGAZINE Greg Reigel Aviation Attorney For A FREE Consultation Call (952) 238-1060 Email: [email protected] ★ FAA Regulatory/Certificate Actions ★ Aviation & Commercial Transactions WWW.AEROLEGALSERVICES.COM ★ Licensed In Minnesota & Wisconsin ★ Member, AOPA Legal Services Panel Reigel & Associates, Ltd.

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Dave Weiman Mankato, Minnesota Flight instructor Harold Green with instrument student Reid Jorgenson at 507-625-6006 Morey Airplane Company, Middleton, Wis. (C29). Green atttends the Flight Instructor flymankato.com Refresher Clinics sponsored by the WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics. Aircraft Maintenance ★ Avionics Sales & Service clinics were structured to be a review Aircraft Rental ★ Flight Training and to “refresh” instructors on the Private thru ATP basics of flight instruction, but beginning this fall, WisDOT FIRCs have been revamped to comply with the updated FAA Advisory Circular, which changes the approach of CFI renewal to learning about new methods and techniques in the fast changing field of aviation. The CFI certificate is unique in that it is the only pilot certificate that expires if you do not renew it within its 24-month valid period. This has created near panic for more than one flight instructor as their expiration North Star Aviation is the official flight school date approached. for Minnesota State University. Attending a FIRC has been the tried and true choice for many CFIs sCUSTOM INTERIOR North Star Ad Oct08.indd 1 10/24/08 9:25:35 AM over the years. They appreciate sEXPERIENCED UPHOLSTERY the opportunity to interact with the sPROFESSIONAL JOB various speakers and other CFIs, “Avionics on the Field” immersing themselves in flight “Choice of instruction, and completing their U.S. Unlimited renewal in one weekend. Aerobatic Team Member Flight instructors have several Chandy Clanton.” other choices for renewing their certificate besides attending a FIRC. Very active instructors can renew their certificate if, within 712-580-5537 the preceding 24 months, they www.airflairinteriors.com DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 37

Airflair2.indd 1 5/20/08 6:06:34 AM recommend 10 pilots for a practical change to pilot certification in Ke n t Pi e t s c h Fr o m Pa g e 31 test, and eight of them pass on their recent years, and IACRA (Integrated avoid contact. He will rig a plastic initial attempt. The assumption is that Airman Certification and/or Rating bag filled with powder so that it hangs the CFI knows what they are doing if Application), which all pilots applying just below the wingtip. That way, just they have an 80 percent success rate. for a certificate or rating will be before the tip touches the runway, the Another method for renewal is required to use in the near future. bag will tear open making a dramatic participating in an on-line FIRC. Another addition is the new Wings or white cloud without any real contact. Several companies offer this service Pilot Proficiency Program, which has With the full complement of control and while some instructors find it revolutionized the way many pilots surfaces installed and everything convenient to complete this training maintain their proficiency. checked out, we climbed in, got a flip at home on their own schedule, many With the updated course, we of the prop to start up, and taxied out. I struggle with spending at least 16 have been given more flexibility could only hear portions of Kent’s side hours in front of a computer without in combining the new core topics of the radio communication, but while interacting with an instructor. and continuing to use important he was getting clearance, I did catch, One other avenue for renewal is core topics from the old course. For “We can takeoff on this taxiway...” if a CFI adds an additional instructor example, to explain changes to the Instead, we did an intersection takeoff rating to their certificate. By adding Wings program, we are combining on the last few thousand feet of runway to their resume of instruction, their into one hour the new FAASTeam and 22. Even with my extra weight in the capability as a CFI has improved. Pilot Proficiency Program core topics backseat, the C90 engine got us off the Of course our FIRCs are not since they are so closely aligned with ground and climbing before we were just for flight instructors. Any pilot each other. This creates an opportunity anywhere near the end of the runway. wishing to increase their aviation to add, from the previous core We flew west over the Chippewa knowledge is welcome to attend, and topics, Federal Aviation Regulations River away from downtown Eau all attendees completing the course and Practical Test Standards into a Claire and into the country. Kent let will receive a certificate of course combined session, since these are me take the controls for a bit. After completion. We especially encourage always very relevant topics to flight I had done a couple of turns and the pilots who are working on their CFI instructors. like, he took control again for some certificate to spend a weekend with a The bureau holds a flight instructor “fun.” Without parachutes, we couldn’t roomful of experienced instructors. refresher clinic every November and do real aerobatics, but Kent certainly With the previous Advisory March. The November FIRC is in demonstrated the Interstate’s agility. Circular, we were given very little Oshkosh where we renew instructor There were definitely times when latitude on the topics we could present certificates expiring in November, the view out the windshield and side and the amount of time we could December, January and February. In windows was not “straight and level.” spend on them. In fact, during 13 March, we are in Kenosha at Gateway After every maneuver, Kent would of the required 16 hours of training, Technical College, a co-sponsor, turn around to check on me; his broad we were required to cover very where certificates expiring in March, grin indicated his attitude about this specific, basic topics restricting April, May and June are renewed. kind of flying! our ability to provide new, updated Training flight instructors is a Too soon, it was time to head information. While everybody agrees responsibility the WisDOT Bureau back to the airport. Again, I couldn’t that aerodynamics, Federal Aviation of Aeronautics takes very seriously hear the conversation between Kent Regulations, weather and Practical and we would not be able to provide and the tower, but he turned and told Test Standards are important topics this valuable training without the me to get my camera ready for some to cover, they were very basic in their cooperation and support of the shots of “dragging” the wing-tip on scope. For many instructors, attending many speakers who present the the runway. I’m sure that anyone not a clinic that merely reviewed “basic” bulk of the sessions. Most are either listening to the tower frequency must information became something to Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) have thought there was some terrible endure and presenters were challenged or Master Certified Flight Instructors problem as we careened side to side with finding new and interesting ways (MCFIs), so they have a broad and across the runway with one wingtip to teach information that everyone distinguished background in aviation. and then the other almost touching the was already well versed on. We are fortunate to have such talented tarmac. After a couple of thousand feet While the required 16 hours of instructors to work with. of slaloming, Kent put both wheels training has not changed, we now For more information about on the ground, hit the brakes, and have new, more relevant core topics. attending a seminar, please visit our made a perfect turn onto the taxiway Examples of new topics include web page: http://www.dot.wisconsin. for a perfect end to one of the more Sport Pilot, the most significant gov/news/events/air/firc.htm q memorable flights I’ve had. q 38 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE In d u s t r y Ne w s Fly Iowa Midwest Aviation Increases Business Wings, Wheels & Water With Competitive Fuel Prices

STORM LAKE, IOWA – This year marked the 16th annual “Fly Iowa” air fair, August 8-10 in Storm Lake. The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group (www.FlyIowa.org) sponsors the annual event. The Storm Lake event was a first for Fly Iowa, bringing boats, autos, and aircraft into a single show. The weekend began on Friday with a free half-day aviation youth camp for kids age 9-12. The kids learned many different aspects of aviation, complete with hands-on activities and finishing with Young Eagles rides. Weather for the weekend event was perfect. Saturday and Sunday began with a well-attended flight MARSHALL, MINN. – In a that showcases the miles of scenic breakfast by Chris Cakes. Seminars campaign to attract cross-country prairie that surround us.” included topics on pilot safety, jet fuel stops, Midwest Aviation, Midwest Aviation also hosts the avionics, and light sport aircraft. located in Marshall, Minn. (KMML), CharterFirst Air Service, which serves The main air shows on Saturday continues to offer competitive fuel the continental U.S. and operates a and Sunday were preceded by mini- pricing options despite national price variety of aircraft, from single-engine shows in the morning. Aerobatic hikes and global crude oil spikes. As to mid-size jets. performances included Manfred an Avfuel-branded FBO that offers Located at the Southwest Radius and his glider aerobatics, Greg Avfuel Contract Fuel, Midwest Minnesota Regional Airport, Poe and his ethanol-powered MX-2, Aviation is able to offer jet fuel at Marshall/Ryan Field (MML), Midwest Mike Niccum and his Staudacher competitive rates, and keeps prices Aviation occupies a zone of rural S-300, Herb Baker and his T-28C down on ramp fees and other aircraft land just 90 miles from Sioux Falls, Trojan, “Ditto,” and Larry Lumpkin services. As a result, this fall Midwest S.D., and 125 miles southwest of the flying his P-51 “Gun Fighter.” expects to attract more savvy flight Twin Cities. Traffic is low in this Manfred Radius also flew a night departments who are flight planning primarily GA airport, and visitors can glider performance. their routes around the country to store aircraft in heated or non-heated Other activities included the Air coincide with the best fuel and service hangars. It is a destination airport Force traveling simulator display, rates. for aviation enthusiasts, playing military and civilian static displays, “As a family business, we add a host to the Red Baron Museum and new manufactured aircraft from personal touch to visitors who may be featuring the accomplishments of the Cessna, Cirrus, Beech, Flight Design, used to impersonal service at other, legendary Red Baron Squadron. With and others. Gary Lusk provided rides more pricey FBOs,” said Midwest a 7,000 foot runway, the airport can in his 1929 Travel Air 4000 biplane. Aviation President Pete Johnson. accommodate most sizes of aircraft Fly Iowa 2009 will be held July “We’ve been in business since 1962, (www.midwestcharter.com). q 10-11 in Independence, Iowa. q and we offer a new terminal building

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that would do it all. And then came invention number two! During the Vietnam conflict, jets were experiencing engine failures after only 200 hours of use because of all of the dirt in the air. General Motors (GM) designed and began manufacturing a large air filter, which extended the life of the engine considerably. Brackett suggested to the FAA that the air filters be approved for general aviation, but was told that the military specs made the design too costly. With a few modifications, Brackett met with General Motors in Flint, Mich., and proposed the new design to them. They liked the design and contracted Pilot/Inventor, Bob Brackett Brackett’s love of aviation with his company to manufacture the July 28, 1926 – October 9, 2008 continued throughout his life. In 1954, brackets. he was in an auto accident during In 1978, General Motors sold the KINGMAN, ARIZ. – The man for his leave in Texas and met his future entire line of air filters to Brackett, which Brackett Aircraft Towbars are wife, Nancy, during his hospital their AC spark plugs to Auburn, and named, Robert R. Brackett, passed recuperation. He then returned to their fuel pumps to Lycoming. Since away Oct. 9, 2008, at Sunrise Hospital Illinois to become the personal pilot then, Brackett has added more than 80 in Las Vegas after a short illness. for P.K. Wrigley of Wrigley Gum new models of air filters. Brackett was born in Waukegan, Company in Chicago, and also flew In 1975, the small sideline Ill., on July 28, 1926, and after for North Central Airlines flying business of airplane tow bars and air graduating from high school, he DC3s out of Chicago Midway Airport. filters became full time and Brackett enlisted into the Army Air Corps as an In 1959, he became the first airport moved the company to Mesa, Ariz. He aviation cadet from 1944 to 1946. Post manager and fixed base operator in eventually expanded into helicopter WWII, he graduated from Spartan Kenosha, Wis., operating Kenosha ground support equipment because School of Aeronautics as an A&E Aviation Services. There, he flew of his interest in helicopters. He and Flight Engineer. In 1950, he was Twin Beeches, hauling cargo for earned his helicopter pilot certificate reactivated into the Air Force to serve American Motors, and operated a Part on his 65th birthday. He then moved as a crew chief and flew 66 combat 141 flight school. his company, Brackett Aircraft, to cargo missions in Korea. He was In a 1992 interview, Brackett told Kingman, Ariz. in 1984, where it was released back to the states for pilot Midwest Flyer Magazine that while the third business established at the training and went back to Korea as a he was at Kenosha, he had a dozen Airfield Industrial Park. fighter pilot in F-86 Sabres to serve an different tow bars – one for each type Over the years, Bob Brackett additional 60 missions before the war of aircraft they serviced. “There was a has been a member of numerous ended. Brackett returned to the states spot on the wall for each tow bar, but flying organizations. He was a as a First Lieutenant and was chosen they would still often get misplaced member of the Quiet Birdmen (QBs), as one of the first pilots to fly the and the mechanics could never find Experimental Aircraft Association, super-sonic F-100 “Super-Sabre” with the one they needed, when they Kingman Airport Authority Board, the 435th Fighter Squadron of George needed it,” said Brackett. So that’s and Wisconsin Aviation Trades Air Force Base, Calif. when Brackett invented one tow bar Association (WATA), and formed the 42 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Kingman Aero Club. In 1998, Brackett was awarded the Brackett's Beech Baron from Kingman, Arizona to Fort “Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award” by the FAA, Francis, Ontario in one day, flying VFR, and made a perfect and in 2005, he received the “Wright Brothers Master textbook landing, arriving in time for dinner. Pilot Award,” also from the FAA. His flying adventures Bob Brackett is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy; included circumnavigating the United States in 1992, and sister, Beatrice Peterson of Sun Lakes; four children, Sheryl flying the Arizona state flag from Kingman, Ariz. to Kitty Brackett, Scott Brackett, and Roy Brackett, all of Kingman, Hawk, N.C. in 2003, as Arizona’s official delegate to the and Jill Fetters of Bakersfield, Calif.; six grandchildren, Centennial of Flight Celebration of the Wright Brothers. Rachel, Tanner, Colton, Courtney, Amelia and Robert Scott; Brackett also participated in the Midwest Flyer Magazine nephews, Rex and Bobby; and grandnephew, Rex Mont. Canadian Fishing Fly-out in 2005. At age 79, Brackett The Brackett family continues to operate Brackett Aircraft and his life-long friend and fellow aviator, retired Eastern Company, as they have since 1968. Airlines Capt. Roy Peltz, 81, of Miami, Florida, flew Blue skies and blue waters, Bob! q

Steve Fossett’s Aircraft Wreckage Found turned up what appeared to be wreckage of a plane, which was later confirmed as Fossett’s. MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF. – The Fossett, who holds several world aviation records in Bellanca Super Decathlon (N240R) in balloons, jets, and gliders, took off on a pleasure flight from which adventurist Steve Fossett was Barron Hilton’s Flying M Ranch on Labor Day morning, flying and went missing 13 months September 3, 2007, about 20 miles south of Yerington, Nev. ago, was located near Mammoth Lakes, When he failed to return, an unprecedented search effort California, October 2. There were no ensued, led by the Civil Air Patrol, covering some 20,000 remains found at the crash site. square miles. Smaller-scale searches were also made, the Search efforts for the wreckage most recent in August of this year. EAA intensified October 1 after it was Fossett was declared legally dead by a Cook County reported that hikers found several items (Illinois) judge in February 2008. appearing to belong to Fossett, including Fossett flew the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer to become FAA Pilot Certificates bearing his name, about $1,000 in the first person to fly solo around the world without cash, and a weathered fleece pullover. An aerial search stopping or refueling in March 2005. q

Ford & Pelton Renew Commitments Robertson. Since the program’s inception in 1992, about To EAA Youth Programs 40,000 volunteers annually provide general aviation flight experiences to youth ages 8-17. Flying 80,000 to 100,000 ORLANDO, FLA. – With the 2009 EAA Sweepstakes kids each year, the program has touched the lives of more than 1.4 million youth, many of whom have carried that grand prize - a Flight Design MC - serving as a backdrop, q Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, pilot/actor Harrison Ford, and inspiration into aviation service and careers. EAA President Tom Poberezny were on hand at EAA’s exhibit at the National Business Aviation Association convention, October 7, to confirm their commitment to EAA and its youth outreach initiatives for another year. Ford will serve as the Young Eagles chairman through 2009, and Pelton renewed his commitment to serve as chairman of the Gathering of Eagles Committee. Gathering of Eagles is a benefit auction that takes place on Thursday evening during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. Proceeds benefit EAA’s outreach programs including EAA Young Eagles, the EAA Air Academy, EAA AeroScholars, and other programs that help to prepare tomorrow’s pilots, aviation leaders, and pioneers. This year’s Gathering raised nearly $3 million, a record amount. In addition to Jack Pelton’s fifth consecutive year as committee chairman, Cessna will again be the Gathering of Eagles “naming presenter” for the event. Harrison Ford became EAA Young Eagles chairman “I don’t know if I should call you Captain, in 2004, succeeding aviation legend Chuck Yeager, and or Your Majesty?” the program's original chairman, actor and pilot Cliff DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43 Angel Flight Central Helps Take The Pain Out of Illness by Dan Mayworm

SCID, Severe Combined Immunode- Barrett’s Esophagus ficiency, is a primary immune defi- ciency. The defining characteristic is When heartburn is untreated over usually a severe defect in both the T & a period of time, acid reflux from the B-lymphocyte systems. This usually stomach can cause the lining of the results in the onset of one or more esophagus to change, from the usual infections within the first few months skin-like (squamous) cells to cells of life. These infections are usually reminiscent of those in the stomach serious, and may even be life threaten- or intestinal lining. This is called ing. They may include pneumonia, Barrett’s esophagus. The changed meningitis or bloodstream infections. lining can secrete acid directly into “This once-fatal disease should be the esophagus, which will frequently now seen as a pediatric emergency, develop an ulcer. The risk of can- a condition that needs immediate cer of the esophagus is increased in diagnosis and treatment,” says Dr. people who have Barrett’s esophagus. Rebecca Buckley, chief of Duke’s For that reason, they require regular division of pediatric allergy and im- check-ups by their physicians, and munology. “Early diagnosis of SCID some gastroenterologists recommend is rare because doctors do not rou- screening once a year by endoscopy. tinely perform a test in newborns to Treating Barrett’s esophagus with count white blood cells. Such a blood medical or even surgical intervention test could pick up children with SCID will not usually reverse the changes in as well as those with other serious the lining of the esophagus, but sur- immune deficiencies that would not gery can delay or prevent worsening be apparent until the child developed of the condition. Once Barrett’s is di- an infection. What we’re saying is agnosed, it is important to participate that essentially every baby with SCID in a surveillance program designed could be cured if diagnosed early to detect abnormal esophageal lining enough. SCID should be considered a cells before cancer develops. pediatric emergency.” Corinne Munoz of Ozone Park, SCID is often called “bubble boy N.Y., became a victim of this disease disease.” SCID became widely known at a relatively early age and fortunate- during the 1970s and ‘80s, when the ly had a surgeon nearby who special- world learned of David Vetter, a boy ized in this surgery. The surgery went with X-linked SCID, who lived for 12 well, but needed constant surveillance years in a plastic, germ-free bubble. to prevent further and recurring dam-

Currently, the only successful (Up p e r ) Elias Zibrowski of Maple Grove, Minn., age. Then the surgeon moved from treatment of this disease is bone with his grandmother and mother and Angel New York to Madison, Wisconsin. Flight pilot. marrow transplantation. The first two (Lo w e r ) Corinne Munoz of Ozone Park, N.Y., After several unsuccessful attempts successful bone marrow transplants in with her mother and Angel Flight pilot. to find another doctor to treat her, the U.S. occurred in 1968. Recently Corinne and her family decided they gene therapy has shown hope for a he be taken to a doctor at Children’s had to make the trip from New York true cure for this devastating disease. Hospital in Cincinnati who specialized to Madison every month. When Elias Zibrowski of Maple in SCID cases. These two families made decisions Grove, Minnesota, was nine months Elias and his family lived in a to save their children’s lives at what old, he had an ear infection that small town just outside Minneapolis seemed to be high priced and tiring would not go away. Further diagnosis so this meant he had to go from Min- travel. Then they heard about Angel showed he had this dreaded disease. neapolis to Cincinnati every month for Flight Central. Consultation with their primary physi- treatment and because of his disease, Angel Flight Central, Inc. (AFC) cian and others familiar with treatment he could not travel on commercial is a progressive, volunteer-driven, for this disease recommended that airlines. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 44 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE dedicated to assisting individuals with special needs who require long dis- Wilson Air Center Donates Fuel Proceeds To tance air travel. Since its inception in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 1995, AFC has flown almost 2 million charitable miles and helped thousands of individuals, including Elias and Corinne. Center also works Angel Flight helps families, includ- closely with local ing children and adults, with hundreds agencies such of different challenges, conditions and as the Memphis needs. All AFC passengers must be Convention and outpatients, ambulatory, and capable Visitors Bureau of sitting upright in a standard aircraft and the Memphis seat. Financial need, as well as a legiti- Music Commission mate reason to request long-distance to promote local air transportation, is also necessary. events. AFC volunteer pilots donate their “Wilson Air time, aircraft, and flight expenses to Center is proud to be the program. All pilots are certified by (L/R) Carleen Smorra, Representative, Field Relationships, Stanford; the official FBO for Robert McWilliams, Network Administrator/Manager, Charter the FAA and must agree in writing to Services, Wilson Air Center; Rob Hartwein, General Manager, the Stanford St. Jude comply with all federal regulations. Wilson Air Center; and Megan Hodges, Regional Customer Service Championship,” Manager, Wilson Air Center. Currently there are over 4,500 gener- says Dave Ivey, ous pilots involved in Angel Flight Vice President, nationwide. Wilson Air Center. “The entire Wilson In addition, there are “ground MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Wilson Air staff looks forward to continuing the crew” volunteers to help coordinate Center proudly presented a donation Memphis tradition while working flights, screen applicants, and provide check to St. Jude Children’s Research hand in hand with Stanford to administrative help within the AFC Hospital on July 3, 2008. The benefit the noble mission of St. Jude office. It’s a big job and it is funded donation was a percentage of fuel Children’s Research Hospital.” entirely through donations from sales generated from the 51st Annual With locations in Memphis, TN; individuals, foundations, corporations, Stanford St. Jude Golf Championship. Charlotte, NC; and Houston, TX; civic groups, and other interested A Memphis tradition, the Stanford St. Wilson Air Center FBOs are renowned parties. For every dollar donated, Jude Golf Championship holds the for their innovative approach to AFC secures approximately $3 in free distinction of being one of the longest customer service and satisfaction transportation. Over 94% of every running events on the PGA tour. The that originated from roots within the dollar donated goes directly toward tournament is committed to saving hospitality industry. The Memphis program services… none to volun- the lives of children around the world location is the home of one of the teers. affected by catastrophic diseases. world’s largest aircraft canopies, and Besides children like Elias and Wilson Air Center was chosen as the is touted by the aviation industry as Corinne, there are over 90 million official FBO for the tournament. among the top fixed base operations Americans living with chronic ill- The parent company to Wilson Air in the United States for the quality of nesses. Many have to see a doctor Center, Kemmons Wilson Companies, its services as well as the comfort and daily, weekly or monthly. Many of is involved in several charities through design of its facilities. those who have to travel, and do the Kemmons Wilson Charitable Wilson Air Center – Memphis was not know about AFC, will never get Foundation, including the Grizzlies recently named as the #1 FBO in the their necessary treatment. Often it is House, which is located on the St. 2008 Aviation International News the illness itself that causes financial Jude campus. The Grizzlies House Survey, making them the only FBO hardship which further compromises provides lodging, free of charge, to ever to be consecutively named #1 for the ability to travel. cancer patients and their families. nine years. In the 2008 Professional If you know of someone who Wilson Air Center has a tradition of Pilots PRASE Survey, Wilson Air could use AFC services, have them supporting local events as well as Center was named #1 FBO chain for contact AFC at 1-800-474-WINGS. charities. Some events sponsored the second consecutive year. For more For more information and to donate include The Liberty Bowl, the St. Jude information on Wilson Air Center or money or your time and talent, go to Shower of Stars, and the Stanford its services, call 901-345-2992 or visit www.angelflightcentral.org. q St. Jude Championship. 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Trade Group & FAA Recognize Top recognition of its restoration of the chartered clubs like the RDRC and North Dakota Mechanic of the Year iconic Kitty Hawk, North Carolina encourages clubs’ efforts to help their monument that celebrates the communities. GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Robert achievements of Orville and Wilbur The money raised will help Kyle Kunze, Shift Supervisor of Aircraft Wright. The award was formally and Pattie Petty’s Victory Junction Maintenance at the John D. Odegard presented in a special ceremony Camp to continue to offer free week- School of Aerospace Sciences located October 6 during the National long camping trips year-round for at the University of North Dakota Business Aviation Association kids with health issues that are unable (UND) campus, won the Federal (NBAA) Annual Meeting & to attend normal summer camp. Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Convention in Orlando, Florida. Surrounded by hardwood forests, “General Aviation Aircraft Technician Presenting the award on behalf of Victory Junction is located on 84 of the Year Award,” and the North NAHF was three of its enshrinees: acres in Randleman, N.C. (www. q Dakota Professional Aviation former astronaut and the last man to modelaircraft.org). Mechanics’ Association “Mechanic of walk on the moon, Eugene Cernan; the Year Award.” WWII fighter pilot, test pilot and air Dan Kasowski, Director of show legend, Bob Hoover; and test Maintenance at UND, stated, “The pilot, former fighter pilot and Vietnam first word that comes to mind when POW, and record-setting aviator, asked about Kunze is “attitude.” Joe Kittinger. Accepting for the First He has one of the most positive Flight Foundation was its President, professional attitudes of anyone I have John Harris, and Lola Hilton, q ever had the opportunity to work with Executive Director. or supervise.” A native of Valley City, N.D., Fly-For-Tots Fundraiser Soars Kunze has over 29 years experience Beyond Expectations John Monnett: From Sonerai To as an aviation maintenance technician. Sonex Biography Released He joined the U.S. Air Force in MUNCIE, IND. – The 16th annual 1974 and served in various positions “Fly-For-Tots” fundraising event held new biography about Sonex including as a B-52 crew chief and by the model plane club, Raleigh Aircraft, LLC founder, John production supervisor for KC-135R Durham Radio Control Club (RDRC) Monnett of Oshkosh, Wis., aircraft maintenance. After 24 years in North Carolina, Sept. 20-21, was A“John Monnett: from Sonerai to of service he retired from the U.S. Air a record-breaking success. The club Sonex,” has been released. Written Force as a Master Sergeant. raised $25,000 for Victory Junction by Sonex builder, Jim Cunningham, Kunze has been employed with Gang, a non-profit organization “John Monnett: from Sonerai to UND Aerospace since 2000. He that provides children that have Sonex” is the story of a kit plane received his Airframe and Powerplant chronic medical conditions or serious designer, innovator, air racer, and Airman’s Certificate in 2001 and his illnesses with empowering camping world record-holder, Inspection Authorization in 2004, experiences. While pursuing his own aviation progressing from line mechanic to his With hundreds of model aircraft interests, Monnett inspired and current position as maintenance shift demonstrations by well-known model enabled thousands of others to supervisor. q pilots and hobby shop vendors, the build and fly affordable aircraft. event attracted over 4,500 flight From the Sonerai, sketched at his Wright Brothers Monument enthusiasts, including 219 registered kitchen table, to pioneering engine Restorers Earn Combs Gates Award pilots, from all over North Carolina conversions, to the Sonex's simple and surrounding states. construction methods and outstanding ORLANDO, FLA. – The National RDRC, which has 170 members, performance, John Monnett is a flag- Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has is one of the oldest model plane clubs bearer for grassroots aviation. The announced that the “First Flight in North Carolina. It was founded in book covers all of his aircraft designs. Foundation,” based in North Carolina, 1962 and is an Academy of Model “John Monnett: from Sonerai to is the recipient of the Sixth Annual Aeronautics (AMA) chartered club. Sonex” can be purchased for $30 Combs Gates Award. As the world’s largest model aviation at: http://www.windcanyonbooks.com, The First Flight Foundation (FFF) association representing a membership or by calling toll-free: 1-800-952- received the $20,000 cash award in of more than 150,000, AMA has 2,500 7007. q 46 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE In s t r u m e n t Fl i g h t Time-Distance-Speed-Angle Problem © by Dr. Nihad E. Daidzic, Ph.D., D.Sc., ATP, CFII, MEI n this age of satellite navigation (GPS),I Inertial Reference Systems (IRS), and Flight Management Systems (FMS), why would anyone Dr. Nihad E. Daidzic bother with the fundamentals, right? Wrong! A well educated and trained pilot is still the best asset in any aircraft. Unfortunately, we see a trend in pilot training where the basic The time-distance-speed-angle problem in the basic IFR navigation. science and concepts are increasingly (Not to scale) disregarded. Ignoring the best in human nature – intellectual curiosity non-radar environment without using errors). FAA and other sources were and the quest for knowledge – and GPS or DME? making consistent error by using inviting the worst, boredom and the The distance and the time-to- True Airspeed (TAS) instead of GS feeling of inferiority, will certainly station can be calculated using in Eq. (1). One note of caution here: take its toll sooner or later. elementary trigonometry. Employing be careful to distinguish between the A simple method, rarely ever the approximation that the tangent of time-to-station (TIME), and the time taught in practice, but found in some a small angle (in radians) is the angle it takes for a desired bearing change older IFR books and FAA materials, itself (in radians), we can derive the (time). Let us work out a simple can be used to estimate distance fundamental time-distance-speed- example! and time to NAVAIDs. Why are we angle relationship for the right-angle Say we are on a certain radial (R- “wasting” time here learning this triangle geometry. By measuring 120) from the ABC VOR on a V-000 when FAA abandoned it? Well, for the time for a particular change in airway (Fig. 1). We want to know the same reasons why we practice bearing, the distance L to the station, how far out we are in the absence stalls, Chandelles, Lazy 8s, and other is simply: of DME, GPS (RNAV), or ATC? “useless” maneuvers that never find GS [NM / h] time [min] In theory, the second VOR and the L [NM] = * place in daily flight operations. The Angle [degrees] IFR charts can be used to estimate understanding of the fundamental the position. But that takes time. So, concepts in IFR navigation is the root The equation is dimensionally turn 90° to the existing radial (left for all other advanced applications. correct. One knot is NM per hour, one or right) and count the minutes it In Fig. 1, the airplane on-course radian has approximately 60°, while takes for the bearing change of 5° or to ABC VOR, passing abeam XYZ one hour has 60 minutes and that will 6o (6o is exactly three dots on the VOR, is illustrated. Let’s assume we cancel out, resulting in seemingly VOR display), once established on Untitled-1 1 10/26/08 8:34:00 PM are tracking toward the station and unreasonable units. Assuming the the tangential heading. Then estimate we don’t have or can’t use DME or same GS in all directions, the time-to- the aircraft GS from TAS and the GPS. Neither can we ask ATC “Say station (TIME) is then: existing wind reports. Let’s say it time [min] 60 time [seconds] distance and speed to ABC VOR…”, TIME [min] = * = took 2 minutes for the bearing change because it is a non-radar environment, Angle [degrees] Angle [degrees] of 6° flying perpendicularly to the or the radar is out of service. How R-120 radial. We estimated GS to be do we estimate the distance to the So, we only need a working 150 knots. How far are we from the particular NAVAID if we don’t know timepiece and the VOR/HIS/ADF/ ABC VOR? Simply multiply 150 our exact position? What is even RMI panel instrument to measure the knots by 2 minutes and divide by 6 to more useful – how can we estimate desired degrees of bearing change obtain 50 NM. We don’t even need a our groundspeed (GS), while IFRUntitled-1 in a 1 (should be less than 10° to minimize 10/26/08calculator 8:35:24 PM for this. Now, the time to DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47 the VOR is simply distance divided We just have to find a VOR and current GS? Simply, from Eq. (3), by GS (50/150=1/3 hour=20 minutes), fly perpendicular to the current radial multiply 30 times 5 and divide by 1.25 or using Eq. (2), 2 minutes times for about a 5° or 6° bearing change minutes, which is 120 knots exactly. 60 divided by 6 which is, again, 20 and use a clock to time that change. The time to ABC VOR is distance minutes. This is assuming that the GS One can measure the total bearing to it (from the IFR chart) divided by will remain unchanged while tracking change symmetrically around the a calculated GS of 120 knots. If the the radial to the ABC VOR. One can center of the VOR’s scale, or by using numbers are not round and easy, one estimate the GS for the desired course only one side of the VOR scale. The can use a calculator. The uncertainty toward the VOR and the assumed distance to the off-course VOR can in GS estimation is equal to the winds and arrive to a more accurate be estimated from the IFR/VFR chart. uncertainty in distance-to-station time-to-station. This same technique Time can certainly be measured very estimation. can be used with the NDB as a desired accurately, while the bearing change The next time you fly somewhere station and the ADF delivering can be measured with the accuracy or practice in your local area, just bearing change information. The of ± 0.25°. Incredibly, this simple do this simple exercise and you will Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) technique was never mentioned or be amazed how accurate it is. And and/or Radio Magnetic Indicator used in any flight training publication you paid $3,000 for your GPS? This (RMI) can be used instead of a to the best of my knowledge. method will increase your confidence traditional VOR needle and Omni- Let’s demonstrate this technique and give you a set of skills that can Bearing-Selector (OBS), in which using another example. Say you are always be applied and particularly in case the tail of the needle shows the passing (Fig. 1) abeam the XYZ an emergency situation when other bearing change. VOR on your route to ABC VOR on systems fail. And there is even more But there is more to this method! a magnetic course of 300°. You want to this method, but we will discuss We can use the variation of Eq. (1) to know what is the current GS and this some other time. to estimate GS. This is more useful time to the ABC VOR. We find using EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Nihad than the distance estimation, as the the IFR/VFR chart distance to the, E. Daidzic, Ph.D., is an Associate current position could be found using off-course, XYZ VOR to be 30 NM, Professor of Aviation at Minnesota several VORs and/or NDBs and IFR/ when located on the perpendicular State University-Mankato. He is VFR charts. The difference here is radial (R-210) on course to the ABC also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Airline that in Eq. (1), we had to assume GS, VOR. We then count time until there Transport Pilot certified and “Gold Seal” while this time we are solving for the is a 5° bearing/radial change from the CFI-IA, ME-I, CFI-G, AGI, IGI. (Nihad. unknown GS, while the distance L is XYZ VOR. Say, you timed this and it [email protected]). Website: http:// known: took 1 minute and 15 seconds (75/60 ed.mnsu.edu/aviation/faculty/daidzic. L [NM] Angle [degrees] GS [KTS] = * html. time [min] seconds or 1.25 minutes). What is our

152s for one! It's too early to tell runway. If you accidentally brush the ASK PETE what the financial gyrations of the corn with your wing, it’s like hitting by Pete Schoeninger last couple of weeks have done to the small trees and your aircraft will Send questions to airplane market, but probably prices likely turn into the corn and suffer [email protected] will continue to soften. When will we damage to the wing and possibly hit bottom, I'm not that smart, but for the landing gear, as your takeoff Q: How do you the long haul, I think now would be a momentum will no longer be directed see the current good time to be an airplane buyer. forward, but rather sideways. market? Q: An old crop duster once told Q: I heard that a wing covered with A: Good news... me NOT to head for a cornfield in fabric, or the new composites, may if you are a buyer, the summer in the event of a forced have less drag than a wing covered or considering landing…why? with aluminum? moving up! Most A: Because a field crop of any height A: Yes, certainly possible. Example: airplanes have can cause you to flip nose down, The first Cessna 170s had fabric Untitled-15 1 10/28/08 3:09:31 PM depreciated in causing major damage to the airplane wings, and in my experience flying the last 2 years, and perhaps you as well. Also, be them, were about 5 mph faster than and especially in the last months, but careful when operating from an the metal-winged version, which there are a few exceptions, Cessna airstrip with corn on the sides of the followed. q 48 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 2* Bl o o m i n g t o n , Mi n n . - Minnesota Aviation 4-6 Ea u Cl a i re , Wis. - Wis. 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He reviewed the cost million in state funds. $6 million was provide legal defense, and business of buying a new Light Sport Aircraft used to leverage $26 million in federal owners may or may not have to hire versus older aircraft, which qualify dollars on 32 of these projects. An their own attorney beyond what the as LSAs; and insurance costs, which additional 47 projects were ready to insurance company will provide. But are higher for tailwheel aircraft and go, valued at $15.5 million, but have businesses may need legal counsel grass airstrip operations. Losses for been postponed because of the $15 before an insurer has a duty to provide LSAs are double that of conventional million cut. an attorney under the policy. general aviation aircraft because of Workman noted that his office Rule number one is do not inadequate transition training. has completed a market research volunteer information, even if the Leineweber indicated that study to determine priorities in FAA inspectors verbally request it. there have been 2,411 Sport Pilot which both the aviation community Make them make requests in writing Certificates issues since 2005, and this and general public were surveyed. specifying exactly what the FAA includes converting ultralight pilots Among the results, the aviation wants from you, but be polite and to Sport Pilots, and older certificated community expressed a need for always show a compliance attitude. private pilots who have surrendered more promotional and educational “Be proactive and protect their certificates due to medical information to aid them in educating yourself,” said Reigel. “You may not reasons or age. the local community on the economic have done anything wrong, but you Jeff Hamiel, Executive Director of impact of local airports, and their may be a target because you have the the Metropolitan Airports Commission value to the community. “Safety” was deepest pockets.” (MAC) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul noted as important to both groups. Don Jay, Director of Special metropolitan area, stated that aviation Aviation attorney and MATA Projects at Des Moines Flying in the Twin Cities is constantly Secretary and board member, Greg Service, Des Moines, Iowa, and changing. For instance, the City of St. Reigel, spoke on “Aircraft Accident HondaJet Midwest in Aurora, Illinois, Paul first wanted St. Paul Downtown Liability” for fixed base operators. provided insight on the new PiperJet Airport closed, because of the flooding The types of liability include and HondaJet very light jets, which that has occurred at the airport in regulatory, civil tort, and criminal. are currently under development. recent years, for esthetics, and for Reigel said that the National “I appreciate what Honda is wildlife. Realizing the importance of Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) bringing to the industry,” said Jay. the airport, MAC invested millions determines the causes of accidents and “They are raising the bar for all to build a dike around the airport to how to avoid accidents in the future. manufacturers. The Japanese people protect it from flooding, and made it The Federal Aviation Administration are subtle and polite, but very clear esthetically appealing. (FAA) looks at enforcement of in what they want and expect. The Hamiel recognized newly violations of the Federal Aviation HondaJet has much better fuel established Key Air Twin Cities at Regulations (FARs). The FAA efficiency, more space, and is more Anoka County-Blaine Airport for the inspector may have a dual role: how luxurious than current business jets.” role the company played in providing to avoid an accident in the future (if Jay described the HondaJet’s over-the- ramp services for the Republican delegated by NTSB to do so), and wing engine mounts, and how this not National Convention held in St. Paul enforcement of violations of the only reduces drag at higher speeds, this summer. “The rally that Senator FARs. but also saves space inside the cabin. John McCain and Alaskan Gov. Sarah According to Reigel, the first thing Des Moines Flying Service has Palin are having today at the airport, for fixed base operators to do is to sold more Piper aircraft than any other and hosting the general aviation hire an attorney, who is an expert in distributor in the United States. Since aircraft that flew in for the Republican aviation law, and who will act as a 1939, DMFS has sold over 3,000 new National Convention, is good PR with barrier between their business and aircraft, and is looking to sell even the community,” said Hamiel. the FAA. An aviation attorney will more with development of the new Hamiel continued by noting know what needs to be disclosed, and “PiperJet.” Read more about both the that Flying Cloud Airport in Eden what does not have to be disclosed. HondaJet and PiperJet elsewhere in Prairie needs a 5,000 ft. runway as Statements and admissions to the FAA this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine. a reliever for Minneapolis-St. Paul 52 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE International Airport. “This summer, together on the issues that affect us all. wrong from a customer’s perspective. the parallel runway was extended Coyne noted the proposed merger Malmberg said that he started taking to 3,900 feet, so construction of the between Northwest Airlines and flying lessons 4 years ago, and spent new 5,000 ft runway will not affect Delta Airlines as affecting the state of $4,400 for 31 hours of instruction and traffic,” said Hamiel. “MAC cannot Minnesota, and the $19.5 billion in aircraft rental, and never soloed. So begin construction until federal funds losses by the airline industry this past he quit until about 2 years ago when a are officially authorized, but by the year alone, will also have an effect on friend introduced him to a new flight spring of 2010, the runway will be the country. Coyne questioned whether school and instructor. completed.” or not the airline industry could lower He urged flight schools not to As for Minneapolis-Crystal the bar any further than it has already. assume that their flight instructors are Airport, “we are not selling or closing “What happens to the airline doing a good job, and to monitor the the airport, and this has been clearly industry will have a profound effect progress of their students. communicated to the City of Crystal,” on general aviation,” said Coyne. “Air MATA presented a distinguished said Hamiel. “It would be impossible charter and business aviation are a achievement award to Roy and to build another airport further out. distant alternative to the airlines.” Karol Arneson of Flying Scotchman MAC is dedicated to preparing Coyne noted that some NATA- at Minneapolis-Crystal Airport for reliever airports for the future.” member businesses are reporting a having been in business for 50 years. Hamiel says that he believes 50 percent loss in business this year, MATA also recognized former that aviation is going through some while others are showing strong MnDOT Office of Aeronautics changes too, which are cyclical and growth. “GA is catching its breath,” Director Ray Rought for his years transitional in nature. Hamiel said that said Coyne, and he is encouraged with of service to the Minnesota aviation he and MAC Chairman Jack Lanners some of the new developments in community, and presented him with a were in Duluth last week to see how general aviation manufacturing. distinguished service award. strong production was at the Cirrus “An important part of the problem Receiving the MATA flight Design plant, and he believes that we all face has been in the cost of training scholarship was Nami Ha recreational flying also has a future. oil since spring,” said Coyne. “But I Colaizy of St. Paul, Minn. Colaizy The featured luncheon speaker was am fundamentally optimistic for the is an instrument flight student at Jim Coyne, President of the National future of general aviation, providing Thunderbird Aviation, Flying Cloud Air Transportation Association the economy holds together.” Airport, Eden Prairie, Minn. (NATA), who brought a national Following lunch, Al Malmberg For additional information on perspective to the conference. Coyne of the World of Aviation on WCCO the Minnesota Aviation Trades also noted that this is an incredible Radio in Minneapolis, gave members Association, including membership time of change in aviation, and that feedback on what he thinks they are information, go to the MATA website: the aviation community needs to stick doing right, and what they are doing www.mnataonline.net. q

Legislation flight property taxes, and interest on the investment of these revenues. Minnesota Aviation Organizations The 2008 Minnesota Legislature Work To Restore $15 Million To State Airports Fund and Governor transferred $15 million from the Minnesota State ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Minnesota State Airports Fund. The Airports Fund to the General Fund to aviation organizations, including law states that the fund is to be used to balance the state budget. This action the Minnesota Business Aviation acquire, construct, improve, maintain, eliminated the Fiscal Year 2009 Association, Minnesota Council of and operate airports and other air state-aid airport capital improvement Airports, Minnesota Aviation Trades navigation facilities. Also, it is used to program, resulting in the cancellation Association, and the Local Airline assist municipalities in the acquisition, of 41 airport and navigational aid Service Action Committee are construction, improvement, and projects throughout Minnesota. standing up for aviation in the state. maintenance of airports and other air The Minnesota aviation For the second time in 5 years, $15 navigation facilities. organizations are actively working million was taken from the Minnesota The resolution further states that with legislators and the Governor’s State Airports Fund by the legislature since 1945, all revenues paid to the Office to restore at least $15 million and governor. Minnesota State Airports Fund have to the Minnesota State Airports Fund The organizations are drafting been generated by users of the state from the General Fund. The goal is to a resolution that references the aviation system through the aviation complete the transfer of funds by July 1945 legislation, which created the fuel tax, aircraft registration, airline 1, 2009. q DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53 Ed u c a t i o n Monaco Air Duluth Donates Cirrus SR20 To Lake Superior College by Dave Weiman DULUTH, MINN. – Lake Superior College’s (LSC) plans to create a Center For Advanced Aviation has been on the drawing board for a while, but this fall the project is making significant progress. College officials are calling attention to several important events that advanced the Duluth-based community college’s goal of becoming a hub for aviation Dave Weiman Dave Weiman

Adam Hennen of Ghent, Minnesota, is a first-year student at Lake (Up p e r L/R) Don Monaco, President of Monaco Air Duluth; Candice Superior College. His goal is to become a corporate pilot. Barnack, LSC Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Kathleen Nelson, LSC President; and Dale Klapmeier, Vice President of Cirrus Aircraft Design. education. (Lo w e r ) Students who are in the LSC flight-training program with their “We’ve obtained aircraft, received a generous financial new Cirrus SR20. gift, hired key personnel and entered into strategic Nelson. “Our development of education programs and partnerships,” explained LSC President Dr. Kathleen resources will provide these and other employers with a Nelson.“ We’re ready to take off.” well-trained and technically-prepared workforce.” The college recently obtained four aircraft and The college’s professional pilot program is off to its ceremonies were held September 24 to accept the delivery best start ever with 24 students enrolled in credit-based of a fifth aircraft – a Cirrus SR20 – which was made programs and another 15 scheduled for flight training. possible by a $250,000 gift from the Monaco Family Officials are confident that new facilities and an expanded Charitable Trust. The delivery and acceptance ceremonies fleet will generate future enrollment growth. took place in Cirrus Design’s Customer Service Center at “This airplane is important to us because we build Duluth International Airport. the best planes in Duluth,” stated Cirrus Vice President “With companies like Cirrus Design, Northstar Dale Klapmeier during the delivery ceremonies. “Don Aerospace, and Monaco Air in place, the Duluth aviation Monaco’s gift is a legacy which will live on forever. The industry is a vital part of the Northland's economy,” stated gift is especially nice coming from someone new to the

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Aircraft PropellerJune08.indd 1 7/22/08 12:17:31 PM than the 2007 Sportsman National UND Earns Spot In Collegiate Aerobatic National Competition Champion that was flying a high- performance Pitts aircraft! GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The is given to the pilot with the highest Now that UND’s third competition University of North Dakota scoring percentage in an aircraft for 2008 is complete, they have (UND) Aerospace Aerobatic Team with 180 horsepower or less. Jordan qualified for the Collegiate Aerobatic participated in its third regional Weis placed third in Primary with National Championship. Their scores competition in Kankakee, Illinois and an excellent score. Ashley Kennie will be compared against other earned a spot in the Collegiate narrowly missed placing in the collegiate programs and based on the Aerobatic National Competition. Four Primary Category, but held excellent results, the National Champion will of the UND collegiate competitors percentages that will be compared be crowned. Normally, the results are performed before a panel of judges against other collegiate teams at the published near the end of 2008. and scored exceptionally well. end of the season. Jeremy Baker The UND Aerobatic Team is Neil Acomb won the Primary earned second in the Sportsman coached by Ryan Carlson. Joe Vacek Aerobatic Category and earned the Category and also held an excellent is the faculty advisor (www.aero.und. “Grass Roots Award.” This award scoring percentage. He scored higher edu). q

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APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie spacious concourse, which is home to Airport. We are committed to offering County Airport (ATW) in Appleton, the gates of the airport’s airlines. high-quality food and beverage Wis., features two “pre-security The new kiosk offers a breakfast offerings to our passengers,” said screening” choices in food service, menu that includes croissant airport director Marty Lenss. “It’s one and one new “post-security or past sandwiches and pastries; and for more reason to choose ATW the next security screening” restaurant that just lunch and dinner, passengers will time you travel.” opened. enjoy soups, salads, and hot and Delta Connection, Midwest The pre-screen food services cold gourmet sandwiches along with Express, Northwest Airlink, and include the “Creative Croissants snacks for passengers on the go. United Express, serve the growing Deli,” which offers hot meal choices Delicious Departures will also be Fox Cities market. To meet anticipated for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering an assortment of beverages future needs, the airport just finished including specialty soups, sandwiches, including soda, coffee, beer, and wine. the process of expanding the entrance and salads. They also have a variety of “Addressing the needs of travelers roads, service area, and parking "grab and go" convenient travel food who face unique time constraints at lot. This brings our public parking and snacks. ATW was paramount in our decision spaces to a total of just over 1,600. Outagamie County Airport’s to add Delicious Departures,” said No tax levy dollars are used for other pre-screen restaurant is the Les Cappetta, chief executive officer airport improvements. Funding for "Wisconsin Brew Depot." Here you of SSP America. The Landsdowne, these projects is provided through a can come, sit and enjoy a beverage Virginia-based company currently combination of the Federal Aviation of your choice and dine from the manages all existing concessions and Administration, WisDOT grants, Creative Croissant Menu. There is vending at ATW, including Creative Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) and even a pool table and a great view of Croissant Deli and Wisconsin Brew airport-provided funds. the ramp. Depot. “Delicious Departures offers General aviation pilots can park on A new kiosk at Outagamie County the busy traveler fresh, high-quality the ramp at Maxair, Inc., top off their Airport provides local travelers with food offerings that are convenient and tanks, and walk the short distance to a “post-security screening” food portable,” added Cappetta. the terminal building. service option when flying in and out “We are thrilled to add new dining Additional airport information is of Appleton. “Delicious Departures” options to the evolving passenger available at www.atwairport.com. q is now open for business in the new, amenities at the Outagamie County 56 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE (Ba c k Ro w ): Bob Odegaard (owner & pilot of “Duggy,” the DC3 jump plane), Bill Ufkin, Dave Sornsin, Ardell Tweed, Nels Forsman, Tim Estenson, Craig Odenbach, Jim Krogh, and Chris Gourde. (Fr o n t Ro w ): Erika Mundinger, Wade Baird, Cliff Cornelius, Mike Ceynar (red suit up front), Ron Olson, Becky Baird, Matt Shroyer, Steve Heth, and Gerry Fischer.

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hile most of us might dream of someday owning selling them to the civilian market, but they have since an old Cessna 150 or Cherokee 140, or maybe stopped. But not before Mike Love placed his order. even having an older Champ or Cub to call our Yaks were built as primary trainers, and as simple, tough Wown, Mike Love decided he had to have a “Yak.” “What’s a airplanes, which are meant to be serviced in the field. It Yak?” you ask. Good question. But first, how about: “Who is said that the only three tools you need to keep a Yak the heck is Mike Love?” flying is a screw driver, a wrench and a mallet, and that Stop by Middleton Municipal Airport-Morey Field mostly you’ll be using the mallet. The wheels don’t fold all (C29), Middleton, Wisconsin, to find out. There you will the way into the wings, so that if (or when) the aircraft is find him each day doing his all-around-small-town-FBO- landed gear-up, at least it skids in on rubber. Just get out the flying-guy thing: CFI, charter pilot, aerobatic instructor. mallet. But what Mike Love really likes to do is fly upside down. The Yak that Mike bought was completely reconditioned It’s been that way since he was 16, and has only gotten in Vilnius, Lithuania, before being shipped to the United worse over the years. States. The process was not quick: the time from placing At one time in his life, Mike thought he had to be the order to taking delivery spanned 3 years! But to Mike, it serious and do the responsible adult thing. So he went to was well worth the wait. school, studied hard, got a Masters Degree in Computer Once you are flying a former Communist bloc military Science and went to work for NASA, working on the Space aircraft, what do you do next? Join the Red Star Pilots Station. Boring! It wasn’t anything like flying upside down. Association (RSPA), of course. And that’s just what Mike Teaching aerobatics in a Pitts Special was closer to did. This organization, dedicated to safely keeping former Mike’s idea of fun… that and teaching martial arts, another Eastern bloc military aircraft flying, was another surprise passion in his life. Actually, these two interests worked to me. But a quick perusal of www.flyredstar.org dispelled together really well for him, because he ended up marrying much of the mystery. AirVenture 2008 also spotlighted the one of his martial arts students who thought he ought to RSPA with the 50th anniversary of the legendary Nanchang dump a dull corporate job, go work at a little FBO doing CJ-6, the Chinese version of the Yak-18. Yes, there’s a what he loved to do, and buy a really fun airplane. I’m not whole world of Red Star aircraft out there just waiting to kidding! catch your interest! So that’s what he did. I met Mike Love when I decided Formation flying is a strong suit of the Red Star Pilots that I should learn to fly upside down too. After our first Association. Mike flew his Yak to Oshkosh with the RSPA lesson, Mike thought I ought to see his Yak. Once I did, I last July. The videos shot from his ship of their Oshkosh thought I’d like to fly upside down in that thing with Mike. arrival are awesome. Photographer Jesse Peckham and I So that’s what we did. got a taste of tight formation flying when I got my ride in For those of you who don’t already know, (I didn’t), a Mike’s Yak. Yak is a Russian military trainer, built and flown from the David Tan, Mike’s buddy, Falcon 2000 captain, and late ‘70s to the late ‘90s. After that, the Russians started fellow RSPA member, flew Jesse in his Marchetti SS260C. 58 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE I was impressed with these guys’ pre-flight planning and the flawless execution of the formation photo flight. As soon as I learn to fly upside down, I want to learn to fly tight formations. Mike loves aerobatic flying, and hopes to do a lot of it in his Yak. He is working toward his low-level aerobatic waiver so he can perform at airshows. But Mike doesn’t desire to be a full-time airshow performer. “That’s not the lifestyle that appeals to me,” he says, “with all the travel and being away from home so much.” His goal is to do just what he is doing now: flight training, flying various aircraft and missions as a charter pilot, and doing aerobatics for fun in his beloved Yak. Look for him at a local airshow near you in the years to Ed Leineweber come. Mike and his Yak will make you smile! q David Tan’s Marchetti SS260C, as seen from Mike Love’s Yak. Father’s Day In August by David Stack

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ne thing you can always count on in the realm of flying – there is a good chanceO that the weather isn’t going to cooperate with your plans. And that is what prevented Richie Manuel from soloing on his 16th birthday – five days of bad weather, which at the end of March is not an uncommon occurrence. April 5th was the big day instead; close enough to call it a birthday solo – not unlike his father, Greg Manuel, who soloed when about six months into his 16th year. And two generations before Richie, his (L/R) Russ and Greg Manuel in Monmouth, Greg Manuel of Winnebago, Illinois, Illinois, after Greg soloed at age 16 in 1980. congratulates his son, Richie, for soloing at grandfather, Russell “Russ” Manuel, age 16 in the family’s 1978 Piper Warrior. was another young aviator who started flying when he was just out of high school in 1948. So it is now a Manuel family now his wife of 23 years and Richie’s to many pilots and FBOs throughout tradition…learning to fly early in life. mom. Will Greg and Patsy’s youngest the Midwest during his 13-year career Richie, a sophomore at Winnebago son, Alex, be a pilot too? Stay tuned! with AVEMCO that ended when the High School in Winnebago, Illinois, During his high school days in company eliminated field offices. got cut loose to fly dad’s 1978 Monmouth, Greg got to fly his dad’s Today, Greg is working as a loss Piper Warrior after 14.4 hours with Piper J-3 Cub, but not his 1963 Cessna control specialist with Hinz Claim instructor Jerry Hose at Albertus 182. Not long after high school, Greg Management. Airport in Freeport, Illinois. This bought his first of three Cessna 150s, Greg’s father, Russ Manuel, was hard-working young man who a 1976 vintage bird. He worked for unique in that he earned his Private enjoys metal shop most, is looking several years at his father’s AMC/Jeep Pilot Certificate on his own at a at making aviation a career. Richie’s dealership in Monmouth before Greg time when most people had gained dad, Greg, earned his Private Pilot was hired as an aviation insurance aviation experience via the military Certificate working with (still active) underwriter for AVEMCO Insurance in one way or another. With so many GranAire Ad Dec08 10/28/08 7:15 AM Page 1 CFI Mel Lynch in his home town Company – becoming acquainted with experienced military pilots about, a of Monmouth, Illinois, a few days the company following a claim for career in aviation was not in the cards. before graduating from high school a freak incident when Monmouth’s But a long string of airplanes used for in 1980. His first passenger was his Fourth of July fireworks fell on his business and pleasure was. Russ, who high school sweetheart, Patsy, who is Cessna. Greg became a familiar face went on to obtain his Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating, flew over 4,000 hours (Greg has an Instrument Rating and 1,600 hours, and hopes Richie will obtain his Private Gran-Aire, Inc. and Instrument before graduating Full-Service FBO Since 1946 from high school), owned an Aeronca 414-461-3222 Garmin G1000 Instrument Panel of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk Chief, Piper Vagabond, Cessna 140, www.flymilwaukee.com Cessna 170, an Ercoupe (traded in on Milwaukee’s Timmerman Field - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Experience Glass a car), a Cessna 182, and the J-3 Cub. Cessna Multi-Engine Service Center Cockpit Technology Russ Manuel has left this earth, but Flight Training & Aircraft Rental his family’s tradition lives on, as Greg Fuel Sales - 100 LL & Jet A Manuel says of Richie’s solo,“His Aircraft Appraisals grandfather would be extremely proud of him if he was still around!” q 62 DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

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