Chairman's Corner By Darrel Pittman Do you ever wonder how the "North Dakota Aviation Council" (NDAC) keeps coming up with these out­ standing programs each year? The answer is diligence and hard work (lots of hard work) by a group of dedi­ cated volunteers. This year the "Upper Midwest Avia­ tion Symposium" (UMAS) was just that: outstanding. The council led by past Chair­ man Kirby Hahn deserves a great deal of appreciation The United States Navy Flight Demontration Squadron, the "Blue Angels" will highlight the Fargo and thanks. Air Show, June 8-9, 2002 at Fargo Hector International Airport. The training sessions were successful and our speakers Fixed Base Operation Changes, were notable. Gary Ness gave me the extreme pleasure Consolidation Begin to Make Impact of introducing our FAA Great Lakes Regional Director, Felt Across State .cecelia Hunziker. She has a Changes in Fixed Base Op­ long-time Bismarck avionics Sweeney indicated that general aviation background erator (FBO) ownership and repair facility, Way Point Avi­ changes in local economics and has done a great job de­ operations, common in other onies, who had served the drove the sale of Valley's as­ fending GA since coming to parts of the United States, region as a major source of sets and Way Point. Sweeney her Chicago office. Thanks have begun to have their im­ avionics work for many pointed out that the econo­ Cecelia for attending our pact felt in North Dakota. At years. Way Point had opened mies of scale had allowed for symposium. the end of the last year, Fargo a small Fargo facility in the costly duplications of assets The Council elected me as Hector International Airport late 1990's and had long been to be alleviated by the con­ your Chairman for the up­ FBO Fargo Jet Center began a major regional player in the solidation. coming year. In doing so, a consolidation of operators avionics field. The same pri­ Where there had previ­ they have entrusted me with with the purchase of neigh­ vate owner had owned both ously been 11 fuel trucks at the responsibility of keeping bor and business competitor Way Point and Valley Avia­ Fargo Hector, there are now Valley Aviation in Fargo. tion for some time. five. Fargo Jet is now offer- that outstanding tradition Concurrent with that pur­ In an interview with the Continued on page 2 chase was the acquisition of Quarterly, Fargo Jet's Jim Continued on page 4 They are excited and plan­ From The Editor: ning to work with the coun­ Letters to the Andrew Niemyer, Editor-in-Chief cil to make it a memorable North Dakota Goodbye, farewell and North Dakota aviation has event. amen: It has been a real done, is doing and will do The tentative schedule is Aviation Council: privilege to serve the last in the future. for a four-day affair, starting few years as the editor of the After 12 years here on the on Saturday the l"of March, Thank you, NDAC, for North Dakota Aviation Quar­ high plains, my family and and running through Tues­ terly. Because of the chance I have made a tough deci­ your fantastic spouses pro­ day the 4th of March. Satur­ afforded me by the North sion and will be moving gram at the recent aviation Dakota Aviation Council, I east to the shores of the "big day and Sunday would be symposium. It was interest­ have had the unique oppor­ water," Lake Superior, this fun days, celebrating avia­ ing, educational, fun and tunity to meet an amazing summer. The Minnesota tion and touring the facilities positively uplifting. variety of hard working, and Wisconsin aviation at UND's CAS. We had the "Hat Lady," dedicated people from all communities, while bigger, We've elected Dan "Candle Makers," "Dr. Scott corners of the state and will not be the "family" that Kasowski as your Vice Chair­ Mcfall, hypnotist," and a tour across the nation who have exists here. While I will en­ man; he is in charge of the of the Harris House and Five taken the time to discover joy the chance to meet new UND aircraft maintenance Nations Art Studios. We're looking forward to the amazing diversity that is people, make new friends department. Dan will also next year's program. Thank the face of aviation in North and discover new places to head up our coordinating you. Dakota. get $100 hamburgers, the committee for GFK. Few people outside our close-knit aviation commu­ Sally Pfeiffer Those who were at the industry realize how vital nity of North Dakota will Spouse Program Attendee aviation is to our state's eco­ always have a very special Symposium know we hon­ nomic and transportation place in my "personal log­ ored Andy Niemyer for his dedication as the editor of the infrastructure. It is very im­ book." NcJrth DaIrAIIa AvIation Qumerly portant that each of us, be Dan Vigesaa will take the "Aviation Quarterly". Well, 0IIidal1'lllllll:aticl oIlhe we applicators, air taxi pi­ helm of the Quarterly, start­ Andy and his bride are mov­ NorIh DIIraIa AvIatIon CoundI lots, flight instructors, FBO ing as soon as you receive ing away. He will be giving I!dIlor/I'llblllber: Andrew NIemyer owners, maintenance tech­ this issue. I know everyone OlT to our new Quarterly edi­ Phme (701) 328-9650 NorIh Dakota Aviation Council nicians or airport mangers, who reads this will enjoy tor on this issue. Our new BoaId Members Ol/a.! get the word out about the Dan's insights and ideas. editor's name is familiar to role aviation plays in the The Quarterly will continue us all. Yes, he is none other DIne! ~_'''''_'H''''''''''' 0Iabman day-to-day life of our com­ to grow and thrive under than that famous pilot for the Don ~ NDPAMAIVioe 0Iabman munities and the state as a his guidance. I wish him, Roger PfI!iIfer H ...H ..H.H ...... Secretory North Dakota Governor, Dan whole. What we do here is the Council, and everyone jlmLawler ..... _ ...... MND/1NoIunr Vigesaa. Welcome back to reflected across the nation in North Dakota aviation Bill Towle ... H ...... _H ..... MND the council, Dan. Does the and the world. 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Send Adc1n91 Changes To: council and I will do our best and ramp space for aircraft North DaIaIta Aviatlaa QaarIedy "CLEARED FOR TAKE­ CIO Dan VigeIaa to keep that outstanding had a meeting displays. We OFF." P.O. Box 5020, symposium tradition alive. at UND with Bruce Smith, Bismarck. NO S8502-502O Darrel www.ndac-org That being said, the sym­ Dean of the "Center For E-mail: posium for 2003 needs to be Aerospace Science" (CAS). dvigesaaOBtate.nd.us a very special event. Your FROM THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR Editor Andy has informed ads. Additional funding is By Gary Ness, Director, us that he not only will be being sought from compa­ ND AerolUlutical Commission leaving the Quarterly he will nies involved with agricul­ be moving his family to tural aviation. NDAAA The 2002 "Gathering of Duluth, MN. Good-byes are President Tim McPherson, Eagles" has come and gone. always hard, but to say so along with a committee set The aviation community has long to a AVIATOR is the up for that purpose, is doing met again, taking the time to hardest. Best of luck, good the leg-work on the project. share the good and the rest buddy, keep the power up in If you are interested in be­ with counterparts from all the turns. coming a sponsor; would like comers of the state. When I Have a good spring and more information; or maybe walked around the exhibit keep the greasy side down you have some ideas - we hall on Sunday night, I and the nuts tight. would like to hear from you. couldn't help but be amazed This time of year the excite­ at the amount of material ment begins to grow for' crop available that represented so memoration events. If this NDAAA dusters' as we look forward many facets of the industry. I involves a request for assis­ News to another season. The thrill was impressed with the time tance from the aviation com­ of making those first turns or and hard work involved as­ munity, please step forward The numbers are in - 95 flying those first fields is hard sembling it all. The realm of to help make 2003 "The aerial applicators (286 people to describe to people who information was staggering Best." overall) paid attendance to have never done it. It isn't in its simplicity and complex­ Congratulations to all of the 2002 Upper Midwest until later that it becomes ity. What would the two you who received recogni­ Aviation Symposium in Bis­ work and then after awhile people who lead the way to tion and awards from your marck March 2-5. Although it - just another job. During "powered flight" think of peers. That marks a special wasn't a record-breaker, you these accomplishments and the coming weeks, take time time in a person's life be­ have to go back to 1994 (there to get ready mentally and our little get-together? cause the recognition comes were 98) to find a higher at­ Orville and Wilbur would be physically for another de­ from those who know and tendance by aerial applica­ manding season and remem­ stunned at the changes and care. tors. I'm sure the mandatory ber to always FLY SAFE. the advancements in the in­ Of the 166 aerial applica­ Security Briefing on Saturday dustry they helped to jump­ tion operators in the State, morning helped get us there. start ninety-nine years ago. 154 were represented, total­ Still, many didn't stay and This year we had the op­ ing 176 people in attendance register for the Symposium - AIRCRAFT portunity to hear from MANAGEMENT at the Safety/Security brief­ which brings to mind the old "Orville." Jim Spence pre­ ing held on Saturday after­ adage 'You can lead a horse sented the best imaginable noon. A video of the presen­ to water, but...' Well anyway, first-hand look at the birth of tation was sent to Minnesota aviation, as well as informa­ thanks to all of my fellow ap­ for use at their aerial appli­ plicators who stuck around to tive descriptions of events cator meeting scheduled for • Pilot Services preceding and following experience and enjoy the the week following ours. Symposium. A great deal of • Aircraft Brokering "FIRST FUGlIT." In addition Operators from Minnesota time, effort, and money goes to our presentation, Jim took who also work in North Da­ • Aircraft Purcllases and Sales into putting one on. The the time to tell the story to kota had a chance to view the • Aviation Consulting NDAAA, on behalf of all approximately six hundred briefing. The State Homeland aerial applicators in our great • Flight Instruction .1th, 5th, and 6th graders from Security staff was impressed four Bismarck elementary with our turnout. The aerials state, has decided to pursue • Pilot Certification schools on Monday morning are to be complemented for a public relations campaign. • Fligllt Department Management and afternoon. Even a history The objective is to inform a their cooperation and efforts • Aerial Photograplly buff like me found new infor­ in improving and providing somewhat weary public mation in his account. This na tional, s ta te and local about our work and its im­ • Pilots For Hire was the second historical pre­ awareness to security. portance to agriculture. This sentation on the Council's The North Dakota Private will be accomplished by us­ Bob Simmers march to 2003 and the "Cen­ Airfield Owners Association ing various media, including President/pilotlDPE tennial of Flight" celebration. television and radio. The cost 8523 Briardale Drive (NDPAOA), an offshoot of Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 The approaching year will the ND Aviation Security of making this a successful have special significance to Plan, held an organizational effort will be quite high. The Office: (701) 223-4754 the aviation community as meeting during the Sympo­ NDAAA, in addition to using Fax: (701)223-9566 the Council has already sium. An article related to general funds, has asked Cell: (701) 220-8623 E-mail: [email protected] started to plan for the culmi­ that meeting can be found in members to help sponsor the nation of the effort and com- this issue. Fixed Base Operation Changes lots. With insurers looking to airfields whose length is Continued from page 1 closely at aircraft size, pilots, too short to support turbine NATA ing the remaining six, and line and ramp operations powered aircraft, Rolfs did News: other assets no longer and even insurance limits on add that Executive Air would needed with the consolida­ liability for parked transient be keeping two piston pow­ Association tion, for sale. He did allow aircraft, the rates have soared ered training aircraft, and that that concurrent with that to the point that many opera­ this might encourage some of Praises consolidation was a reduc­ tors, already pressed by stiff those clients to pursue train­ tion in staffing, as duplicative competition, simply sell out ing for their own pilot li­ AciIWnistration's efforts across the board were and leave the aviation indus­ censes. Another option, one eliminated. try all together. Coupled that is becoming more popu­ New Sweeney told the Quarterly with recent high dollar liabil­ lar around the nation, would that the measure does help ity awards in aviation cases be for clients to group to­ Ergonomics make Fargo itself more at­ and many aviation under­ gether, purchase an aircraft, tractive for transient traffic writing firms simply leaving and obtain a pilot to fly the Plan that crosses the country. The the market, there has been a aircraft as a FAR Part 91 op­ National Air Transporta­ avionics operation itself has substantial decrease in the eration. This last option has tion Association (NATA) already grown in number to number of firms even willing been tried in other locations president James K. Coyne to­ five full-time staff, equaling to offer insurance to FBO's. as more and more Part 135 the size of the Bismarck op­ Sweeney added that Fargo operators leave the "small air­ day praised the Bush Ad­ eration, and that number is Jet is actively looking at es­ craft-small field" business ministration for a new ergo­ expected to increase. The in­ tablishing a fractional own­ model in favor of larger, far­ nomics plan recently re­ crease in the avionics niche ership program that would ther ranging aircraft that ap­ leased by the Occupational will be driven in part, he allow groups of businesses peal to larger corporations Safety & Health Administra­ feels, by the larger numbers or individuals to purchase and groups. tion (OSHA). of aircraft situated in the east­ ownership in a small twin The move will also help The plan, a culmination of ern half of the state. turboprop or small jet air­ Executive Air's extensive net­ several public forums Sweeney did allow that craft much like the increas­ work of helicopter operations throughout the country de­ while North Dakota's many ingly popular concept pio­ as well. The two aircraft have signed to collect testimony small airports and small neered by NetJets of Cleve­ the potential to move person­ and comments on the best FBO's makes it a unique mar­ land, Ohio. nel and potential clients solutions to prevent ergo­ ket, the mergers and acquisi­ As Fargo Jet Center ex­ around the country to the nomic injuries, provides a tions of larger operations panded its operations, an­ sites where Executive Air comprehensive set of guide­ "[IJs a trend that is reflected other major FBO, Executive maintains its helicopters. lines on how to stem muscu­ Air Taxi of Bismarck was also across the nation." An expe­ The impact of Executive loskeletal disorders while beginning to institute major Air's decision on business rienced state FBO owner recognizing the financial af­ changes in its Bismarck ac­ practices and travel in west­ pointed out that the small fects on America's small tivities. In a decision that ern North Dakota remains to market nature of the state's businesses. may have consequences that be seen, but it will no doubt fixed base operations pre­ "The Association ap­ cluded massive buy-outs and go far beyond the local area, force changes in how many Executive Air's owner, Den­ area businesses arrange travel plauds the Bush Administra­ more consolidations of the tion for its well-rounded and size of the Fargo business nis Rohlfs is in the process of to outlying business sites. retiring his entire piston en­ objective ergonomics plan," deal. Coyne stated. "NATA will Much of the changes seen, gine air taxi fleet in favor of a Cessna Citation II and a strongly encourage its mem­ as many FBO's sell out to oth­ NDPA Hits bers to follow the guidelines ers and leave the aviation turboprop aircraft. Rolfs told released by OSHA in order business, seem to be a reflec­ the Quarterly that Executive the Web to limit ergonomic injuries." tion of the tough time Part Air had been seeing a steady "This debate has been an 135 operators and FBO's downturn in piston powered have in obtaining reasonable aircraft utilization and that The North Dakota Pilots extremely arduous process Association has begun a insurance coverage at rea­ prompted the turn to, as he for the Administration and sonable rates. An area FBO put it, "the next generation new web presence. For Capitol Hill," Coyne com­ observed that one factor of air travel." In order to en­ those who have internet mented on the resolution of driving many operators out hance the utilization of his capability, details and in­ a politically sensitive discus­ of supporting piston pow­ new fleet, Rolfs has been pro­ formation on NDPA sion that has encompassed a ered aircraft which can fly moting the presale of flight events and happenings very diverse set of constitu­ paying into time to Executive Air's client can now be found at http:/ encies. ""1 hope that all par­ smaller airports is the soar­ base. When asked about the /www.geocities.com/ ties will accept this plan and ndpilots/index. ing costs of insuring piston impact on his former clients incorporate its recommenda­ engine planes and their pi- of the loss of transportation tions." sity. Harrison will use the National Air scholarship to earn her pri­ Darrel & Marlette Pittman, Realtors vate pilot certificate on the Transportation way to becoming a profes­ sional pilot. The Meisinger Personal Attention Foundation scholarship was established Professional Results In memory of Dan L. Awards 2002 Meisinger, Sr., whose 63-year 201 West Front Avenue career in aviation included ~.M21.-- ~ . Bismarck, NO 58504 Scholarships the founding of Executive Business (701) 223-6654 Maor ._ ...... 1nc. Toll Free (BOO) 657-8089 The National Air Transpor­ Beechcraft. .. __;';;;;;;;iIliii4 Residence (701) 255-6311 tation Foundation (NATF), On selecting the winners of the research and educational this year's scholarships, arm of the National Air NATA president James Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Transportation Association Coyne said, "The recipients (NATA), announced the win­ for the NATF scholarships ners of the Foundation' s were some of the strongest scholarship programs follow­ candidates we have seen NDPAOA NEWS: ing NATA's Annual Conven­ coming into the general avia­ Discussion ensued on the tion and AS3 tradeshow last tion industry. General avia­ The organizational meeting issues facing private air­ month. tion has ample opportunities of the North Dakota Private fields, and whether there is Three Pioneers of Flight for these enthusiastic and Airfield Owners Association a need for an organization of Scholarships were awarded ambitious young students. (NDPAOA) was held on private airfield owners. It totaling $4,500. The 2002 The entire Foundation Board March 2, 2002 during the Up­ became obvious in the dis­ winners of the Pioneers of of Directors and the NATA per Great Plains Aviation As­ cussion that private airfield Flight Scholarships include staff join me in congratulat­ sociation Symposium. Mark owners face many of the Grant Desmarais, a sopho­ ing these fine students for Holzer, aviation planner for same issues as do their pub­ more at Embry-Riddle Aero­ their academic/flight excel­ NO Aeronautics Commission licly owned counterparts: nautical University; Rebecca lence and look forward to presided. Rick Ennen, a pri­ protection from towers, inva­ Kizior, a sophomore at South­ working with them very vate airfield owner and air­ sion by residential develop­ ern Illinois University; and soon./I port planner for Kadrmas, ment, and need to educate Daniel Mosley, a junior at the The NATF scholarships Lee & Jackson facilitated. their communities on the University of North Dakota. were established in 1989 to Malinda Weninger, executive importance of aviation. By Mosley was awarded the offer financial assistance and secretary for NO Aeronautics the end of the meeting every­ Lawrence L. Burian Scholar­ encouragement to young Commission, assisted. Eight one agreed that there is a ship of the Pioneers of Flight, people in the pursuit of aca­ private airfield owners at­ need for an organization to established in honor of demic excellence and to pro­ tended. help private airfields. NATA's 18-years past presi­ mote careers in the general At the meeting we learned The course of action cho- dent. aviation industry. The Foun­ that there are apprOximately sen by the group was to ap­ Two flight-training scholar­ dation awards academic and 200 active private airfields in proach the Airport Associa­ 5 ships for continuing flight flight-training scholarships in North Dakota. The majority tion of North Dakota Z training were awarded total­ order to assist outstanding of these facilities are base to (AAND) on allowing private ~ ing $5,000. The John E. candidates pursue careers in at least one aircraft, and airfield owners to join their a Godwin, Jr. Memorial Schol­ aviation service businesses. many of our aerial applica­ organization. This idea was ~ arship Fund recipient for For more information on tors operate off private air­ presented to AAND at it ~ 2002 went to M. Penny Levin, the Foundation's scholarship fields. Cecilia HWlZiker, re­ business meeting on March > Ph.D. who will use the funds program, contact Amy gional administrator for 4, 2002. AAND membership ~ to complete her instrument Koranda, NATA's manager of FM's Great Lakes region ad­ thought the idea had merit ::! rating on the way to becom­ education and training. dressed the group on issues and agreed to review their ~ ing a flight instructor. The NATA, the Voice of Avia­ of security, safety, and me bylaws before making a final '2 Godwin scholarship was es­ tion Business, is the public need for educating the pub­ decision on our proposal. : tablished in memory of John policy group representing the lic on the importance of all Contact Rick Ennen, 701- ~ E. Godwin,Jr., past chairman interests of aviation busi­ airfields to our nation. Cecilia 3558431, if you have ques- ~ of Atlantic Aero. nesses before Congress and added that no other state is tions or comments concern­ The second flight-training the federal agencies. doing as well as North Da­ ingNDPAOA. scholarship, the Dan L. kota in terms of organizing MeiSinger Sr. Memorial and guiding its airports and Learn to Fly Scholarship, aviation users. went to Theresa Harrison, a junior at Jacksonville Univer- General Session speaker and Symposium guest Mr. Jim Spence, Terry Fleck, the "Attitude Doctor" had Monday autographed the new 2002 state aeronautical charts at the Saturday night night's annual banquet and ND Aviation Hall of ice breaker function. Fame attendees' full attention with his humorous and insightful presentation.

Members of the ND Sport Aviation Association, state EAA chapters and the ND Association ofAir Museums posed in front of the replica Wright Flyer currently being built in chapters statewide. Members of the FAA's state offices were present to help educate all Symposium participants in the new runway safety program's goals. 6

TIm McGinnis, President and owner ofAir Mac, discussed the finer points of engine maintenance with two attendees.

Quality GPS Sales' booth, featuring precision equipment for multiple aviation uses, drew this attendee's attention.

NDAAA members received an in-depth briefing and And Finally, Aeronautics Commission Director Gary Ness training covering anti-terrorism procedures from federal is caught trying to decide if he should give Governor and state officials. Hoeven or Jim Spence a "Wedgie." ~ NATA Applauds Release Of Fractional NPRM

The National Air Transpor­ ments and landing distance "Because both fractional tationAssociation (NATA) is limitations and are based on and charter business inter­ enthusiastic over the publica­ evidence showing that an al­ ests are now well repre­ tion of the long-awaited No­ ternate means of compliance sented within NATA, we tice of Proposed Rulemaking will not compromise safety are able to provide the FAA (NPRM) that will establish standards. with essential feedback and Way-Point new regulations for fractional Both NATA's Air Charter advice, not only during the ownership providers and re­ Committee and the recently NPRM process, but when vise several on-demand air formed Fractional Aircraft the implementation of the charter regulations. Business Council (FABC), regulations begins after a Avionics, Inc. The proposed rule is based which met for the first time final rule is iss ued," said on recommendations by the July 18, will review the pro­ NATA president James Fractional Ownership Avia­ posed rule to aid in the devel­ Coyne. tion Rulemaking Committee opment of the Association's "We are pleased that the (FOARC), an FAA-appointed comments. The NPRM was FAA respected the hard PHONE TOLL FREE group that comprised vari­ published the same day as the work of the FOARC by is­ ous industry and govern­ initial meeting of the FABC. suing an NPRM consistent 800-333-4064 ment representatives. The FABC members were briefed with the consensus recom­ FAA proposes to create a new by FAA staff and committed mendations of the Commit­ Subpart K of Part 91 that sets to assist the Agency in devel­ tee," added Coyne. 2301 University Drive #38 forth regula tory require­ oping compliance and guid­ Bismarck Munidpal Airport ments for fractional pro­ ance documents necessary for grams. Changes to certain transition to the new regula­ Part 135 regulations include tions once a final rule is in ef­ weather reporting require- fect. SerVair air bp West, Inc. Williston Airport 8 (KISN) Now Serving the Dakotas! 100LUJetA NORTH • Avgas 100 LL Hours CENTRAL • Jet A with additive 8AM-9PM AVIATION • Branded & unbranded programs Heated Hangar Call Ed at 888-718-4616 Rentals Parts & Service for more information Repairs Food Annual Inspections lodging Major & Minor Repairs Gmd. Trans. IOOU Jet 'A' Catarlng Camping Major CClCk • 1InIcom: 122.8 Linton Airport (7L2) Linton, North Dakota Petroleum Distributors 7011572-3773 Mike & Terri Gunia cityservice.com [email protected] Fax:701177~1897 701/254-5449 This patriotic paint job adorns an /Air Express DC-6, based in Fairbanks, . (Photo by Bud Hatfield, Air Cargo Express.)

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