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4 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Dialogue Television Promo Reads: “Barely Used Minnesota Airports Getting Millions In Tax Dollars To Expand” by Dave Weiman reporter asked a lot of questions like: 1. Why would Blue Earth build an $8 million ? im Hanson, manager 2. Why is Faribault spending $3 million on a ramp? and fixed base operator in 3. Every one of these small towns has an airport… Are Albert Lea, Minnesota, tipped they really necessary? usJ off that Minneapolis-based KSTP 4. How much money is the local community putting into Television Channel 5 was planning to the project? air a television story on May 13, 2010, 5. In the case of Albert Lea, what made you do the criticizing government spending on project now? Was it the stimulus money? general aviation airports. 6. Why doesn’t Albert Lea and Austin combine and have This was the station’s third negative story aired in less one airport? Why isn’t Owatonna and Faribault doing the than a year slamming GA (see www.midwestflyer.com, same? “Previous Issues,” December 2009/January 2010). We 7. We’ve been filming at airports all day, and this is the in turn alerted state and national aviation organizations only place we've even seen an fly. Is business that and the word spread quickly, allowing us enough time to bad? Where are all of the airplanes that we’re spending contact the station, but not enough time to change the story. money on? Our calls to KSTP were not returned. Hanson told the reporter: “I can’t speak for Blue Apparently as a result of a call received from a Earth, but for Albert Lea, the time has simply come when disgruntled airport employee, KSTP sent a reporter and repairing our existing airport was no longer economical. cameraman around the state of Minnesota to film and “We got 12-15 more years out of our airport than any document general aviation airport projects. Hanson said: other local airport built at the same time. The runway could “I’ve been to this dance before, and noted the tenor of the no longer be overlaid; the lights were substandard. There questioning, (and) I don’t believe it was friendly.” The were obstacles off the end. We are finally completing the

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North Star Ad Oct08.indd 1 1/26/09 8:00:29 PM if they didn't have an airport. Having and Leah McLean making opening takeoffs and landings. access to corporate aviation is a way remarks: Responding to the reporter who to attract executives here…it is part Lunn: “Every time you buy noted that the airport gets one plane of the quality of life that we value an ticket, you help pay for taking off or landing every five days, in Minnesota. Those executives are improvements at small airports where John Huisman of the Blue Earth City home most nights, instead of riding some weeks only a handful of planes Council, commented that expanding the .” takeoff and land.” the airport based on such infrequent Unfortunately, the reporter McLean: “You wouldn’t believe use, doesn’t make any sense to anyone ignored Jim Hanson’s comments, and the federal funding. We found plenty with any “math skills.” excluded him from their broadcast. of people that think it’s nothing but a Paul Sanders, the manager of the Featured instead was a farmer who money grab.” Jackson, Minnesota airport, stated lives next door to a rural airport; how bad he would feel knowing he someone from a city council; a city So did KSTP deliberately “look had to “lie through his teeth” about administrator, a pilot, and an airport for” and seek out people who traffic counts to get a 5,000 ft. runway. manager – all of whom were either thought money spent on airport Buffalo, Minnesota pilot, Randi ignorant to the needs of their local development at small airports was Ernst, remarked about the proposed airport, allowed the reporter to put nothing more than a money grab? project at his airport: “They’re flush words in their mouths with loaded with money right now, and in a hurry questions, or whom were quoted out Reporter Bob McNaney apparently to spend it.” of context. did his best to load his questions and Buffalo City Administrator, Here is a link to the news story that edit the broadcast to fit the story he Merton Auger, looked down at his aired on KSTP by reporter Bob and the station wanted. desk when asked about the proposed McNaney: (http://kstp.com/news/ McNaney first interviewed Rodney airport development project, lacked stories/S1559234.shtml?cat=1). Anderson, a farmer who lived next confidence in it and knowledge of The “Tracking Your Money” to the Blue Earth, Minnesota airport, aviation when he stated he hopes it story begins with anchors Bill Lunn who commented to the infrequency of will result in greater safety and

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10 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE in payroll in 2000. News Director, Lindsay Radford, the funds, $3.08 billion – more than 67% ECONOMIC IMPACT: General next day. Here are excerpts from that – went to 423 airports with airline aviation in Minnesota contributes letter written by AOPA Vice President service. The remaining 1,194 airports $2.9 billion, or $595 per capita, to of Communications, Andrew Broom: – 74% of those receiving funds – the state’s economy, making it ninth shared $979 million. That means each on the list of leading states in terms “The story is little more than a airline airport received, on average, of general aviation contributions per localized retread of a six-month-old $7.27 million to each general aviation capita. USA Today story, and like that story is airport’s $819,000. Minnesota is home to 31 charter riddled with errors of omission. “In Minnesota in FY 2009, nine flight companies, 55 repair stations, “At no point does Mr. McNaney airports with air carrier service and 13 flight schools operating 35 explain that the users of general shared $47,934,574, or an average of aircraft, all providing jobs. In addition, aviation airports also contribute to the $5,326,063 per airport. By contrast, there are 102 fixed base operations aviation trust fund through fuel excise 65 general aviation airports shared in the state, and 5 technical colleges taxes, nor does he explain how much $37,637,523, or an average of and university campuses offering more the FAA spends at airports with $579,038 per airport. flight training, aircraft maintenance airline service than at general aviation “Mr. McNaney failed to mention and aviation management degree airports. So here, from the FAA’s own that community airports are part of a programs. spreadsheets, which can be found national air transportation system, or Additionally, Minnesota is home on the FAA website at http://www. that in rural areas of Minnesota and to airplane manufacturer Cirrus faa.gov/airports/aip/grant_histories/ the rest of the United States they are Design in Duluth, and WipAire, Inc., media/fy2009_aip_grants.xls, is the often a community’s only access to manufacturers of Wipline floats in whole story. that transportation system. The federal South St. Paul. “Nationwide in FY 2009, the FAA government’s Airport Improvement The Aircraft Owners & Pilots spent approximately $4.56 billion on Program (AIP) helps pay for the Association (AOPA) also offered its the Airport Improvement Program upkeep of that national transportation assistance prior to the broadcast, but (AIP) with just over $4 billion of that system in the same way that the ended up writing a letter to KSTP going directly to airports. From those federal government helps pay the cost

JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 11 TV St a t i o n Sl a m s GA Ai r p o r ts stories in the future, and to seek out running arrests in Pontiac, Illinois of maintaining the entire Interstate information through our statewide and earlier this month (May 2010). I spent Highway System – including on-and- national aviation organizations. a good deal of time on the phone with off ramps in the Twin Cities and in the reporter and he obviously got the Blue Earth (exit 119, I-90 – the exit Is routine slamming of general full security briefing from the airport Mr. McNaney and crew would most aviation airports like this typical manager. He even quoted the Embry likely have used to get to the airport). throughout the country, or rare? Riddle study that shows that the Those improvements enhance both AOPA Airport Watch program at GA safety and commerce,” said Broom. Chris Dancy, Director of Media airports, works!” After viewing the story yourself, Relations with the Aircraft Owners & If you are ever interviewed by we urge you to email your comments Pilots Association (AOPA): “We see a reporter about your local airport, to the news director at KSTP, Ms. an increase in anti-airport stories, or general aviation, be sure to ask Lindsay Radford, at lradford@kstp. whether they’re about airport funding the reporter the purpose of the com, via fax at (651.642.4409), or or airport security, every three months interview and the nature of the mail to: or so, when television stations have story. If you sense that the reporter Ms. Lindsay Radford their quarterly ratings sweeps periods. has preconceived notions and asks News Director Stations set their ad rates based on questions which are phrased to get a KSTP-TV those ratings, so attention-grabbing predetermine response, be careful as 3415 University Avenue stories, and the sensationalized to how you respond. It is easy to open St. Paul, MN 55114-1019 promos that accompany them, are up too much or in jest, but everything You can also write or email the typical.” you say could be used to damage Chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting, Dancy cited those reporters who do general aviation and your local Inc., Stanley S. Hubbard, c/o Joyce get it right, however, and who will go airport, and taken out of context. Mahoney at [email protected]. to great lengths to do so: Also, when in doubt about Please be professional in your “Take, for instance, a story from “facts,” do not guess! Write down the response, and urge the station to the Santa Monica Daily Press, reporter’s questions and offer to get present objective and well-balanced involving a flight that ended in pot- back with him/her, regardless of the reporter’s deadline. Better yet, refer the reporter to a designated airport From Design To Installation, Our Team Is Here To Help spokesperson. You With Your Aircraft Interior. All airports need to have in place a designated media person and a plan with which to deal with these very types of so-called investigations by the media. The maintenance person mowing the grass and possibly the part-time manager at a small airport is not expected to be knowledgeable about airport funding, nor the number of operations an airport supports on a daily or annual basis. Mankato Regional Airport, Mankato, Minnesota, has such a plan in place. It is of the utmost importance that every airport and community have a plan in place, which can be activated when media situations occur, whether pre-announced or unannounced.

Meanwhile, you might be wondering how could any good 701-258-5024 come from this most recent Contact - Cemone Oberg incident? Bismarck, North Dakota Interior Design for Aircraft Well, chances are, Stanley 12 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Le t t e r s Hubbard will not become the next Hi Dave: issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine. chairman of EAA , and I just wanted to say hello, and We had the privilege of having Joe he contends that the story they ran let you know what you probably perform at our fly-in in 1998. That “was very fairly done,” and that it already know, that your magazine is year, my mom was Nebraska Flying was “entirely appropriate to ask the very widely read. I lost count of the Farmers & Rancher Queen and I was question: How much should be spent number of people that approached me the International Flying Farmers & for an airport in a small town when to talk about the article on the trip to Ranchers Farmerette. To celebrate, we there is very little air traffic at that Colombia (Feb/March 2010). hosted a fly-in at our farm in Spencer, town?” He suggested that we contact I was flattered. From FBOs to work Nebraska. We had 19 airplanes land the news director at KSTP-TV, and colleagues, even the farrier at the barn and enjoy the entertainment from Joe. ask her if they might like to do a story where I board my horses saw it!!!! It was a day that I will never forget. about the contributions that general Well, I just returned with the TBM Thanks! aviation brings to the economy in on a trip to Sao Paulo in Brazil. I Julia R. Jones Minnesota. covered over 11,000 nm in about 43 Communications Coordinator “I agree wholeheartedly that hours. If you are interested in another Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association general aviation is important and write up, let me know. It was quite Frederick Maryland that general aviation facilities afford an adventure, and I have a greater different cities in Minnesota an appreciation for our freedom to fly in Dear Dave: opportunity for economic growth,” this country vs the world of user fees I was very pleased to see that the said Hubbard. out there. Paul Berge article on Blakesburg (was For additional facts and figures Guilherme Schmidt in the February/March 2010) issue of on aviation in your state, and ways Edina, Minnesota Midwest Flyer Magazine. general aviation contributes to In addition to our thanks for being American communities and our Dear Dave: part of your excellent Midwest Flyer national transportation system, see I just wanted to let you know Magazine, we are enclosing both the www.AviationAcrossAmerica.org and I appreciated the article about Joe most recent (issues of) Antique Airfield www.GAServesAmerica.com. q Dooley in the Feb/March 2010 Co n t i n u e d On Pa g e 62

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ASI Feb08 2.indd 1 3/18/08 9:11:40 PM from it. Another bill (HB 3783) was introduced in Minnesota after the conference, which would reduce the sales tax on aircraft from 6.5% to 3% and the proceeds would be credited to the state airports fund, instead of the general revenue fund as happens now. Obviously, we favor that bill since it would Great Lakes reGionaL report reduce the cost of buying an airplane and would apply the by Bill Blake taxes collected toward airport improvement projects. AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative It is believed that neither of the bills discussed above will Bill Blake proceed during the session, but will provide starting points State Study Group Looks At Changing for discussion during the summer with the goal of reaching Gas Tax & Registration Fees At A Time When agreement as to funding bills in the fall session. Michigan House Bill 5773, discussed in detail in my They Might Be Better Off Leaving Well-Enough Alone! last column, which would change and raise the current state aviation fuel tax from 3 cents a gallon ultimately to 4% on the n my last column, I discussed a proposal being promoted wholesale price of aviation fuel, is still pending. As I stated by the Minnesota Business Aviation Association to before, AOPA strongly opposes this bill for several reasons. reduce the state aircraft registration fees and increase the Discussions with legislators and others have indicated that jetI fuel tax from 5 centsAOPA Header.indd to 8 cents 1 a gallon. As I mentioned5/22/09 12:10:21 PMthere might be a future amendment to the bill changing to then, the proposal did not include any increase in taxes an aviation fuel tax increase of an undetermined amount of on . However, Minnesota House Bill 3656 has since cents per gallon. However, nothing has been introduced along been introduced, which in addition to reducing the aircraft those lines. It is expected that movement on the bill will be registration fee, would raise state fuel tax on all aviation fuel, delayed until the lame duck session period in December. In the including avgas, from the current 5 cents a gallon to 6 cents meantime, we encourage Michigan citizens to let their elected a gallon. AOPA believes the bill would reduce the amount officials know they oppose passage of the bill. going to the state airports fund and, therefore, be subject to By the time this column is published, I will have amendment increasing the fuel tax even further. The bill was participated in a panel at the 55th Annual Wisconsin Aviation passed out of the House Transportation and Finance Committee Conference that I am very excited about. Representatives without recommendation to the House Finance Committee. from some of the national aviation associations are to discuss I participated in a panel discussion on Minnesota aviation existing industry programs that aviation businesses, airport funding at the recent annual conference of the Minnesota managers, airport commissioners, airport owners, and local Council of Airports (MCOA). Other participants included communities might use to increase public awareness of airport representatives of the National Business Aviation Association values, recruit student pilots, and build long-term community (NBAA), the Minnesota Business Aviation Association and aviation relationships. (MBAA), a representative of MCOA, a representative from By the way, there is one idea that I think every state should Delta Airlines, and someone representing fixed base operators imitate. That is the Michigan Air Tour, which has taken place (FBOs). for the past eight years. Each year the Michigan Aviation MBAA’s position is that the current state registration Association plans a tour to between six and 10 airports in fee is too high and makes Minnesota uncompetitive with the state. At each airport visited, the organization makes a surrounding states in attracting business aviation. Delta is presentation to local officials and citizens who come out to concerned that any changes should not result in an additional see the 30 to 60 aircraft and crews that fly in. The presentation burden on airlines. The FBO representative, who provides describes the economic impact the particular airport has on services to both the airlines and general aviation, was the community. The Michigan DOT Bureau of Aeronautics concerned that changes affecting the airlines could reduce air furnishes the data for the presentation. service to smaller communities in the state. MCOA would I flew with the Michigan group on their tour last fall. It did support a change in registration fees, but not at the cost of less truly seem to create an interest by local citizens as to the value money going to the state airports fund. of their airports and got some general aviation airplanes flying! At AOPA, we are concerned that any change in fuel tax AOPA will continue to work to promote, improve, and could reduce general aviation flying even further during a poor protect general aviation. You all can play an important role. It economy. We think it is a bad time to be increasing taxes and/ is essential that we all work together to protect and enhance an or fees on aviation. AOPA also believes that after $15 million industry that is important to each of us individually and to the was taken from the airports fund in Minnesota to bolster up nation as a whole. Become engaged, keep informed, and let the state general fund, we need some assurances the airports your local, state, and federal elected officials know your views. fund will not be raided again and a timetable established for For more information on these and other issues facing general returning the $15 million already raised by aviation, but taken aviation, please go to: www.aopa.org. q 14 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AOPA Foundation on which the AOPA Foundation was “To that end, once the organizations & Air Safety Foundation To Merge formed two years ago. The other three are merged, all of the current Air are expanding the pilot population, Safety Foundation staff will transition FREDERICK, MD – AOPA President protecting general aviation airports, into the AOPA Foundation and Craig Fuller announced May 24, 2010, and enhancing the public perception continue their phenomenal educational the intention to merge the association’s of general aviation. The AOPA outreach as the Air Safety Institute.” two 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, Foundation raises funds to finance As a result of the intended merger, the AOPA Foundation and the projects that support those four Karen Gebhart, current president of AOPA Air Safety Foundation, into primary missions. the AOPA Foundation, will be leaving a single entity known as the “AOPA “All of the work currently done by the association in July. In making Foundation.” Bruce Landsberg, the Air Safety Foundation—the online the announcement, Fuller recognized currently president courses, the in-person safety seminars, Gebhart’s contributions to AOPA since of the AOPA the flight instructor refresher courses, 1994 in various strategic roles. q Air Safety all of it—will continue,” said Fuller. Foundation, will lead the combined organization as president of the AOPA Foundation. Safety is one of the four pillars Bruce Landsberg speaks out for GA If you’ve been following news about general aviation over the past few months, you’re probably already Two Aircraft Collide familiar with the general aviation caucuses created late last year in the House and Senate. Their quest to understand the role of general On Intersecting Runways aviation and its value took a decidedly glamorous turn recently when actor, pilot, by Bruce Landsberg and General Aviation Serves America spokesman Harrison Ford spent some time on Capitol Hill. wo IFR aircraft—one landing, Ford is a passionate and articulate pilot who actively flies a variety of aircraft, one departing—collided on ranging from an open cockpit Waco to a Citation jet to a Bell 407 helicopter. His intersecting runways while flying takes him from backcountry strips to major airports and everywhere in operatingT at a nontowered airport. One between. And he has long been engaged in General Aviation, spending six years as honorary chairman of EAA’s Young Eagles program. aircraft was on the CTAF; the other You can see the whole conversation on AOPA Live at www.aopa.org/aopalive. apparently was not. ATC was aware of I hope it will inspire you to join Harrison Ford and your fellow GA pilots to get both aircraft but did not advise either more engaged with aviation! pilot of the other. The NTSB decided In the meantime, I thought you’d like to hear what he had to say on some of the that the probable cause was failure most important topics of the day, so here are some excerpts from his visit to to see and avoid on the part of both Capitol Hill. pilots and cited ATC for not providing “General aviation does a great deal for this country, and it’s a story I don’t think we did a very good job of telling in the past. It’s become more important to get an advisory. the word out about what general aviation does for America, so I’m proud to be Lessons learned: here, proud to be associated with these people, and happy to invest my time in • Do not assume that you are alone telling this story.” at any airport. “I think one of the things people don’t realize is the importance of the general • Intersecting runways at towered aviation manufacturing business and the economic impact of community airports throughout this country.” and nontowered airports introduce another collision potential. Be sure “I’m very pleased that we were able to resist the impulse for user fees, and thank many of you in the caucus for your contributions to that effort. That intersections are clear before entering makes a huge difference to the pilot population not to have to face that further during taxi, takeoff, or landing. imposition of expenses.” Visually clear the area—in both “There are 500,000 active pilots in this country. They are educated, concerned, directions! active citizens, and although they come from many different political persuasions, I think that one of the things we have to do is to keep ourselves • Report and listen on CTAF. together to protect our freedoms and our right to fly. It’s a unique American • If there is any uncertainty, ask the freedom that we enjoy in this country.” controller if he is aware of any traffic near or on the airport. A negative *For more information on the Aircraft Owners report does not relieve pilots of and Pilots Association and the issues that Craig L. Fuller see-and-avoid responsibility when affect your flying go to www.aopa.org today. AOPA President and CEO conditions permit. q JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 15 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s State Aviation Conference Reports Wisconsin • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois

– Mahnomen County Airport, Minnesota Council of Airports Mahnomen. Recognizes Excellence At State Conference - “James L. Oberstar Award” – Duane “Doc” Wething, Detroit Lakes. DULUTH, MINN. – The Minnesota Awards recognizing superior - MCOA Awards of Excellence – Airports Conference was held performances by individuals and Duane “Doc” Wething and Joe Harris, in Duluth, Minn., at the Duluth excellence in airport development Metropolitan Airports Commission. Entertainment & Convention Center, were presented including: - MCOA Scholarship – Nicholi April 14 - 16, 2010, and included a tour - “Outstanding Promotion of Lanier of Rosemount, Minn., of the 148th Air National Guard Tactical Aviation in Minnesota” – Brian Ryks, University of North Dakota (UND). Fighter Wing at Duluth International Executive Director for the Duluth The 2011 Minnesota Airports Airport, presentations by industry Airport Authority. Conference will be held at the leaders, vendor exhibits, and awards. - “Projects of the Year” – Rutger’s Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Over 240 attendees were present. Commercial Service Airport – Range Rapids, Minn., April 13 - 15. For Among the speakers were Bill King Regional Airport, Hibbing. additional information contact John if Cirrus Design, which is located - Large Key Airport – Flying Puckropp with the Minnesota Council in Duluth; and Bill Swelbar, MIT Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie. of Airports at 218-828-5049, and Judy Aviation Analyst, who cleared the air - Intermediate Key Airport – Meyers with the Minnesota DOT on why and how the airlines operate Owatonna Airport, Owatonna. Office of Aeronautics at 800-657- the way they do. - Landing Strip GA Airport 3922. q

FAA/Minnesota Governor’s Award airport board member, Steve Perkins. Presented To Luverne Municipal Airport Prior to recent improvements, Luverne had one of the shortest DULUTH, MINN. – Christopher Roy, innovative project accomplishments. paved runways in Minnesota, with Director of the MNDOT Office of The award, presented annually since limited facilities and was generally Aeronautics, and Barry Cooper, FAA 1988, recognizes excellence in airport unusable by modern business aircraft. Great Lakes Regional Administrator, planning, development, operation, Improvements included a new 4,200 presented the 2010 FAA/Minnesota maintenance, and public relations. by 75 ft runway, medium intensity Governor’s Award to Luverne Accepting the award on behalf runway lighting, connecting taxiways, Municipal Airport - Quentin Aanenson of Luverne Municipal Airport was and the conversion of the original Field for its dedicated support of Luverne City Administrator John Call; runway into a partial parallel taxiway aviation and their successful and city councilman, Pat Baustian; and system. A new hangar, completed in late 2009, was fully leased prior to project completion and there is a significant waiting list for future hangar development. The airport is named for Luverne’s

Consulting Engineers & Surveyors native son and decorated war hero, Quentin Aanenson, a World War II For all your Airport Development needs P-47 Thunderbolt pilot. Aanenson Planning ¤ Environmental ¤ Design ¤ Construction ¤ Survey was featured in the 2007 Ken Burns documentary “The War,” narrated Contact: Offices In: Ron Roetzel. P.E., Airport Group Manager Burnsville, MN Mankato, MN Sleepy Eye, MN by actor Tom Hanks. A painting mobile: 612.770.6012 Chaska, MN Maplewood, MN Willmar, MN of Quentin Aanenson titled “The email: [email protected] Fairmont, MN Ramsey, MN Ames, IA Thunderbolt Patriot” hangs in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW DC. Quentin passed away in www.bolton-menk.com December 2008. q 16 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Iowa Aviation Conference Celebrates 100 Years of Flight In Iowa outgoing president Robert Grierson with an IPAA President’s Award for WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - The his service over the past two years Iowa Aviation Conference, April as IPAA president and in recognition 21-22 in West Des Moines, celebrated of Grierson as he prepares for an 100 years of powered airplane flight upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. in Iowa. Ann Holtgren Pellegreno, Several educational sessions author of the trilogy, “Iowa Takes to offered new insight to conference the Air,” provided a presentation on attendees. One session included Iowa’s rich aviation history, including airport board member training notable pioneers and aeronautical with an overview of laws, duties, development over the past 100 responsibilities, and tips to enhance years. Pellegreno was presented the the effectiveness of airport boards “Outstanding Involvement In Aviation and commissions. The Iowa DOT Award” from Michelle McEnany, Office of Aviation provided updates director of the Iowa Department of (L/R) Ann Holtgren Pellegreno received the on aviation issues and programs in Transportation Office of Aviation for Outstanding Involvement In Aviation Award Iowa that included a review of the from Iowa DOT Aviation Director, Michelle her work in chronicling Iowa’s long McEnany. office’s new web site at iowadot.gov/ and varied aviation history. aviation, as well as a briefing on the Outgoing Iowa Public Airports Iowa aviation system plan update that Association (IPAA) President at the airport including runway is currently underway. Robert Grierson presented the IPAA reconstruction, a new taxiway, and The Transportation Security President’s Award to Tom Francis various other projects that have Administration (TSA) provided and the Ottumwa Regional Airport, enhanced the airport in recent an update on the state of aviation recognizing the management and years. Additionally, incoming IPAA security. Other sessions covered FAA planning of new construction President Greg Gobble presented airport programming, public relations

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(L/R) Tom Francis receives the IPAA President’s Award from Robert Grierson at the 2010 Iowa Aviation Conference.

for airports, pavement preservation, storm water permitting, Mark Van Tine (center), President & CEO of Jeppesen, was the keynote speaker at the 55th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference. Hosting Mr. and a pilot safety seminar. VanTine was Jill and David Mann of Racine Commercial Airport, Racine, The Iowa Aviation Conference is a joint effort between Wisconsin. the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation and the Iowa Public q Airports Association. WAUKESHA, WIS. – The Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA) recognized pilots, airport directors, a journalist and an engineer for their contributions to aviation at the 55th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference, May 3-5, 2010, at the Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha, Wis. Wausau Downtown Airport Barry Bateman, the airport director Wausau, Wisconsin at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, received WAMA’s “Lifetime Service Award.” Under Bateman’s leadership, General Mitchell International Airport has significantly increased passengers, • Runway 12/30 Extended to 5,200 Feet operations and air freight. Since his (L/R) WAMA President John Reed • Learn To Fly Tailwheel Aircraft With John Chmiel presents Barry Bateman of General • Visit Us On Facebook! appointment in 1982, Mitchell International Airport with the annual passenger “Lifetime Service Award.” Call For Details 715-845-3400 boardings have gone Email: [email protected] from 3 million to www.flywausau.com more than 7 million (222%)…international passengers have increased from 1,940 to 53,280 (2746%)….flight operations from 160,483 to 202,505 (126%)….and air freight from 30 million to 194 million pounds (644%). To manage this massive growth, and prepare the airport “Bicycles & Kayaks for rent for pilots that fly in. for future increases, Bateman has overseen more than $300 Wisconsin Aviation Business million in major facility renovation projects. of the Year 2007 Makes for a fun day in Wausau!” Shortly after becoming airport director in 1982, 18 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE (L/R) WAMA President John Reed presents Clint Torp of La Crosse Municipal Airport with a “Distinguished Service Award.”

Wisconsin. (L/R) WAMA President John Reed presents (L/R) Representing WAMA, Dave Jensen of Rose Dorcey of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Dane County Regional Airport, presents Mark The project resulted in reduced Fame with the “Person of the Year Award.” Porlier of Clark-Dietz, Inc. with the “Airport energy consumption and improved Engineer of the Year Award.” lighting. It was designed to use lighting on a “as needed” basis only Bateman envisioned what is today the received the “Airport Engineer of the when aircraft, vehicles or people are “Mitchell Gallery of Flight Aviation Year Award.” He was recognized for occupying a specific area. During History Museum,” one of the first his work in providing a LED lighting unoccupied periods, only vital aviation museums located inside design for /Noble F. locations are illuminated. Motion a U.S. airport terminal building. Lee Memorial Field in Arbor Vitae, sensors and time delays are used Bateman got the museum built, and developed the concept of managing it through a non-profit corporation called “The Friends of Mitchell Gallery of Flight.” The museum has become a Milwaukee attraction, and has done much to promote aviation. Prior to coming to Milwaukee, Bateman spent the previous eight years in Las Vegas as Assistant Director of Aviation at McCarran International Airport. Prior to that he was Administrative Assistant at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Bateman is a member of the American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International, and is an Accredited Airport Executive (AAE). He holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate, and is a Certified Flight Instructor and an alumnus of the University of Kentucky with a Masters in Business Administration. The American Association of Airport Executives honored Bateman with its Distinguished Service Award in 2007. Mark Porlier of Schofield, Wis., an engineer with Clark-Dietz, Inc., JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s State Capitol in Madison and the EAA Museum in Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture. Dorcey is a pilot and on the editorial staff at EAA. Fred Beseler of La Crosse, Wis., received the “Blue Light Award” for excellence in journalism for articles published in “Forward in Flight,” a publication of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. Beseler is a pilot and graduate of Winona State University with a degree in English. Clint Torp, Assistance Airport Manager at La Crosse Municipal Airport, La Crosse, Wis., received the “Distinguished Service Award” for providing administrative assistance to John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service led (L/R) Fred Beseler of La Crosse is presented the Wisconsin Aviation Conference, a discussion on how the Wisconsin Aviation the WAMA “Blue Light Award” by Rose Dorcey Coalition can initiate a statewide aviation of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. including setting up an online credit promotion campaign. card registration system. Torp, and Scott Volberding of Austin Straubel to turn lights on and off. Energy Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame International Airport in Green Bay, consumption is expected to be reduced (WAHF), Dorcey led the WAHF were awarded scholarships by WAMA by 83 percent. Centennial Celebration Program to pursue further airport management This project was classified as a which consisted of promotional accreditation. “first in state” for custom outdoor presentations; overseeing the The Wisconsin Aviation Trades lighting incentives offered through construction, transportation and Association (WATA) named Wisconsin Focus On Energy, display of a ¼-scale model of the “Executive Air” at Austin Straubel and a “first in state” for outdoor first airplane to fly in Wisconsin; and Airport in Green Bay, “Wisconsin LED lighting implemented on a culminating in the celebration event Aviation Business of the Year” for project overseen by the Wisconsin in Beloit on November 4, 2009, which providing excellent service, and Department of Transportation, Bureau was the exact day when A.P. Warner building a new multi-million dollar of Aeronautics. The Lakeland Airport of Beloit made his historic flight facility. WATA President Jeff Baum project recently won an American on the Morgan Farm in his Curtiss of Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., presented Council of Engineering Companies Pusher Airplane. EAA Chapter 60 of the award to Executive Air President (ACEC) award where the judge stated Beloit, Wis., built the model airplane. Mark Jaraczewski. that its cost-saving features should be A group of WAHF board members The keynote speaker for the an industry standard. transported it some 2,000 miles across conference was Mark Van Tine, Receiving the “Person of the the state where it was displayed at 12 President and CEO of Jeppesen. Year Award” was Rose Dorcey different locations. Presentations were Van Tine described the changes of Oshkosh. As president of the made at each location, including the occurring in his company to coincide with changes in the industry, such as electronic approach plates, and what the industry needs to be doing to grow. Airport Services: Van Tine was critical of states which lack information on the economic Planning, Engineering, development impact aviation has Architecture, Real Estate on them, and how important this information is to promote airports and aviation in general. Van Tine is Contact Randy Van Natta, PE, President an active private pilot and lives on an airpark in Denver, Colorado. [email protected] Among the other conference 715.845.8000 • becherhoppe.com Wausau, Wisconsin speakers included Matt Dubbe of Mead & Hunt, Inc., on the topic 20 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE of understanding an airport’s carbon footprint on the environment; John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service on the need for a Wisconsin Aviation Coalition working on common issues and promoting aviation; Bill Blake of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) on the impact the “GA Serves America” campaign has had on Congress, the importance of the AOPA Airport Support Network in protecting and promoting airports, and on the success of the “Michigan Air Tour” to promote flying; Bob Quinn of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on the NBAA program “No Plane, No Gain,” and “Aviation Alliance Across America;” and Barry Cooper, FAA Great Lakes Region Administrator on FAA initiatives such as “NextGen.” David Greene, Director of the Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics, discussed airport funding in Wisconsin and other work being done by his Executive Air was named “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” staff. Gary Dikkers, also with the Wisconsin DOT Bureau by the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA). (L/R) Jeff Baum, Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.; Mark Jaraczewski, Executive Air, Inc.; and of Aeronautics, addressed tall structure issues, including Bruce Botterman, NewView Technologies, Inc. wind turbines, and their affect on airports. The 2011 Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be held May 2-4 at Hotel Sierra in Green Bay. For additional information refer to www.wiama.org/conference.htm. q Good Report Card Led To Career For Former Cessna CEO... Russell W. Meyer Addresses Illinois Aviation Conference

by Jim Bildilli SCHAUMBURG, ILL. – Following the board meetings by Our Goal Is Your Success the Illinois Aviation Trades Association (IATA) and Illinois Our Goal Is Your Success Public Airports Associations (IPAA), the Illinois Aviation Conference kicked off its annual event, May 18-19, 2010, with a late afternoon icebreaker reception at the Chicago/ WESTERN PETROLEUM: Schaumburg Marriott Hotel. Following the icebreaker, the Supplying Midwest Airports With A Global evening’s activities featured a hangar party sponsored by Northwest Flyers. Perspective & Hometown Service! Andy Priester of Priester Aviation emceed the opening session the next day featuring Mike France, Director of Regulatory Affairs for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). France, who started as a Line Service Technician in 2001, gave a brief summary of the origins of NATA. In 1938, things were not going well in Europe and our country was just starting to emerge from the Great Depression. President Roosevelt set a goal of training 20,000 people to fly through the Civilian Pilot Training Program. In 1939, Congress wanted to scrap the program, but it was so successful in putting people to work in manufacturing and maintaining aircraft, that a group of industry people decided to form a pro-active association. For All Your Aviation Fuel Needs, NATA was subsequently established. Today, NATA consists of seven (7) member committees CALL WESTERN PETROLEUM 1-800-972-3835 representing airports, air charter, business management, flight training, maintenance, safety and security and the environment. Each committee not only assists its JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s members in their own area of concentration, but together Other issues NATA is closely monitoring include the Large lobbies to ensure that general aviation has a united voice in Aircraft Security Program (LASP), security directives by Washington. Homeland Security, and the establishment of “minimum In 2010, NATA is concentrating on four (4) major standards” including the new FAA Compliance Handbook issues: reauthorization of the FAA, interstate commerce and “through-the-fence” operations. In addition, they are taxation, health care and climate change. watching California’s proposed regulation of flight schools, Reauthorization of the FAA is of major interest to NFPA 409 regulations requiring the installation of fire all parties because it includes the future funding of suppression systems in hangars of less than 12,000 sq ft the FAA, its future programs (NextGen), long-range (includes T-hangars), new spill prevention requirements by planning, user-fees and foreign inspection stations. NATA the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the is against user fees, but does support a continuation of latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the use fuel taxation. Interstate commerce taxation is of major of lead in aviation fuel. interest especially in light of the fact that each state has its France concluded his presentation with an own laws concerning the registration and use of aircraft acknowledgement of the contributions that Illinois within its borders. NATA’s efforts are directed toward members have made toward the promotion of safe, leveling the playing field so that companies that purchase convenient and cost-effective air transportation, not only in aircraft are not taxed by multiple jurisdictions for the Illinois, but the entire country. same aircraft. NATA, along with most of the nation, is still Following a mid-morning break, trying to understand the implication of the new health care Russell W. Meyer, Chairman Emeritus legislation. One of the provisions of major concern is that of Cessna Aircraft, put a positive each vendor is required to file an IRS Form 1099 for any on where he believes the aircraft transactions in excess of $400. NATA believes that this industry is headed. Growing up in will put an undue burden on most everyone in the aviation Davenport, Iowa, Meyer became community. NATA is closely watching Senators Lieberman interested in aviation at the early age and Kerry’s legislation…commonly known as “Cap and of 4. His treat for getting “As” on his Trade,” which is not a popular phrase in Washington. report card was to be taken to the airport Russell W. Meyer to watch planes fly. Herb Elliott who had just started in the aviation business owned one of the first aircraft that he saw. Russ Meyer is a firm believer that you should learn from past experiences and centered his presentation on what has happened in the industry since the 1960s. He characterized the 1960s as a “booming” time where 90% of the 105,000 aircraft produced carried the Cessna logo. In the late 1970s, Cessna produced nearly 34 aircraft daily and held a 50% market share. Although the business jet aircraft was introduced in the 1960s, it wasn’t until the 1970s that companies began to realize their potential. Along with their development, innovations in avionics complemented the cockpit and made flying easier and safer. Starting in the late 1970s, lawsuits, many of them frivolous, began to take a toll on aircraft manufacturers and production. Companies were being held liable for aircraft that they built decades earlier. Cessna’s employment had tumbled from an all-time high of over 12,000 employees in 1981 to a little over 3,000 in 1986, and aircraft production fell from over 9,500 to 1,500 aircraft during the same period. Recognizing that something had to be done, Russ Meyer spearheaded the efforts of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) during the decade- long effort to get Congress to consider much needed tort reform. The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), under the leadership of then president, Phil Boyer, representing the consumers, worked with the presidents of other leading national aviation organizations to gain 22 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE success. Meyer promised that if the liability issue were Susan Shea made several presentations. resolved, that Cessna would resume production of single- The first presentation recognized the efforts of the engine aircraft. He kept that promise. Women AirForce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War When liability “limitations” became law, several II. Six women from Illinois served their country during companies like Cessna went back into production and WWII performing a multitude of tasks from ferrying business jets began to take a larger share of the market. aircraft to target towing and flight instruction. Three lost Business rebounded in the 1990s with Cessna introducing their lives during the war: Jane D. Champion, Mary E. 11 new Citation models and employing more than 14,000 Trebing and Betty Taylor Wood. Three survived: Ester employees. Back orders were the norm and the transition Knoffke, Faith Buchner (Bucky) Richards and Laraine to the digital age was taking hold. Things were looking up; Zillner Rodgers. The evening Hall of Fame dinner also Cessna constructed a new single-engine production facility recognized the WASPs who only recently were recognized in Independence, Kansas, and exports accounted for nearly by President Obama for their efforts. 50% of its production. Besides providing needed services in nearly all phases In 2008, nearly everything came to a screeching halt of the Army Air Corps, WASPs flew over 12,000 aircraft with the tumble of the stock market, home foreclosures consisting of 76 different models produced during the and bank failures. Orders were cancelled and Cessna was war. Although the corps only lasted 26 months, there were forced to cut back production to minimal levels. With such nearly 25,000 applicants. Of those, only 1,074 earned far-reaching impacts, Cessna and other companies looked their wings. The WASPs served without military benefits backwards in order to go forward. This “recession” was and were paid one-third less than their male civilian not new, but the lessons learned from previous economic counterparts. “downturns” could provide some insight as to what actions Of the 1,830 women accepted by the military, only 122 could be taken to weather the storm. joined the United States when it was created. In the 1960s Cessna and the other aircraft manufacturers Unfortunately, they were not allowed to fly. In 1977, learned that together, they could become an effective WASPs were recognized as veterans and granted honorable voice and that general aviation works most effectively in discharges. underserved markets. With near cattle-car conditions and sharp reductions in service, General Aviation provides the level of service expected by business travelers that the airlines do not. The 1980s taught the industry to embrace new technology. Today’s aircraft are the most sophisticated ever produced, and in many cases far exceeds that provided in commercial aircraft production. The 1990s brought enhanced production techniques, large investments in product development and the “team” concept to the decision-making process. The turn of the century provided elements such as “value added” products and increased customer relations. Using those concepts as a foundation, Russ Meyer believes that the industry will rebound to pre-2008 production levels. He added that it may take some time with the current glut of older aircraft on the market, but customers will soon embrace the new services and technological advancements associated with new aircraft. The fiasco created by the “Big 3” automakers using their business jets to attend a Congressional hearing was a major set-back for the aircraft industry. However, he believes that it has been successfully countered by the re-introduction of the “No Plane, No Gain” campaign, coupled with some new ads being produced that feature well-known leaders of industry including Arnold Palmer, Warren Buffett and Neil Armstrong. Together, the three leaders are scheduled to become the new “spokespersons” for general and specifically business aviation. During the noon luncheon IDOT Aviation Director JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 St a t e Av i a t i o n Co n f e r e n c e s The next round of recognitions Division of Aeronautics from a pool , India and many in Europe. It is was given to the “Airports of the that includes all airports or heliports not unusual to visit 12 countries in 19 Year.” There were six categories within the individual categories. days using the G-V or Citation 10s. If recognized for their outstanding job Larry Dahl of John Deere’s flight commercial aviation were available, of maintenance and promotion of department kicked off the afternoon the same trip would take nearly three aviation during the past 12 months. sessions with his version of the “No times longer. The “Primary Airport of the Year Plane-No Gain” philosophy. John Along with the flexibility of Award” was presented to Abraham Deere has utilized aircraft in the scheduling, the corporate flight Lincoln Capital Airport of Springfield, development of their business since department provides an increased Illinois; Lake in the Hills Airport was their initial purchase of a Grumman level of security and protection for named “Reliever Airport of the Year;” Widgeon in April of 1945. The first their personnel. The John Deere Quincy Municipal Airport-Baldwin pilot for John Deere was Joe James Company is truly committed to Field, “Large General Aviation Airport whose FAA Certificate number was utilizing General Aviation to increase of the Year;” Mt. Carmel Airport, “56.” their market share and shareholder’s “Small General Aviation Airport of the Over the years, John Deere has value. Year;” St. Francis Hospital of Peoria, owned and operated a wide variety Barry Cooper, Director of the “Heliport of the Year;” and Gen of powered aircraft including single- FAA Great Lakes Region, wrapped Airpark of Geneseo, “Private Airport engine and multi-engine piston, and up the conference with a summary of the Year. turbine aircraft. Presently, their fleet of FAA initiatives and a review of The “Five Prop Award” for best consists of a Grumman G-V, two recent accomplishments. Cooper airport restaurant was conveyed to Cessna Citation 10s, one Citation 680, acknowledged everyone’s frustration Charlie’s Restaurant located on and a Beech King Air 350, which is with regard to not having a new Bolingbrook-Clow International based in Brazil. The flight department national reauthorization bill. As he Airport. employs 17 pilots, six technicians, noted, the FAA is currently operating Award recipients were voted four schedulers and one account under the 13th extension to the on by the employees of the Illinois manager. Although most of their pilots existing bill. Although important items are triple rated, they recently switched such as “NextGen” are not getting to a dual rating system because of full attention, the FAA has committed the complexity of the new aircraft to migrate from ground-based to systems. satellite-based navigation systems. WENK AVIATION INSURANCE AGENCIES John Deere’s flight department Cooper cited several instances does not have a “chief pilot.” Rather, where VORs have been compromised Since 1932 the department is “managed” by a due to nearby incompatible land uses. The most time-honored team effort with a heavy emphasis The Northbrook and Capital VORs Aviation Insurance Agency in the industry! on doing things in the most efficient are prime examples of the problems and safe manner. They have adopted experienced when continuing with Founded by WWI pilot, Sam Wenk, a “no penalty” system for presenting ground-based systems. FAA has and now guided by his son, grandson and granddaughter, new ideas or as Larry says, admitting committed $695 million in 2009, $687 plus 12 other pilot-agents... “stupid” mistakes. The philosophy million in 2010, and $1.1 billion in is that everyone benefits in an open 2011 toward the establishment of the 15 highly-trained agents to guide you learning environment. satellite-based system. on the proper coverages and limits. John Deere’s flight department It is anticipated that the Automatic Respected by the companies themselves, is consistently recognized by other Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast by their clients and by the industry... divisions as playing a lead roll in (ADS-B) system will be in place by Jets, Turbines, Pistons the development of new markets. 2013 with the Great Lakes Region Student Pilot or ATP Last year, John Deere realized a coming on line in late 2011 or 2012. Mechanics, Airports, Flight Schools... 16% increase in sales with only Sometime over the next decade, radar a 6% increase in costs. In 2005, guidance will probably go the way of “Our Clients Love Us! You Will Too!” international sales were a mere 4% of the Non-Directional Beacons (NDBs). their production. Today, they represent Of course, aircraft will need to be 1-800-225-W-E-N-K nearly 60% of their business. Their equipped to utilize ADS-B and the aircraft have played an unmistakable FAA is proposing a target date of 2020 Offices In Illinois, Wisconsin & Florida. role in the development of their for that to occur. Presently, ADS-B is Our 79th Year!!! “global” business, which includes supplementing radar in areas where Licensed In 48 States. countries such as Russia, Brazil, radar coverage is not available. Areas 24 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE of the Gulf of Mexico received the first priority because believed should receive additional attention. there is no radar coverage. With the increasing number of Foremost was “safety.” With the U.S. Airways incident off shore oil platforms, coverage was of concern. Houston involving bird ingestion and the fateful commuter crash in has integrated ADS-B with traditional radar to increase their Buffalo, increased emphasis was placed on pilot fatigue, coverage. Because UPS was a major player in the Louisville crew training and environmental concerns. On the ground, area, it became the second site along with Philadelphia. additional emphasis has been placed on reducing runway In preparation of the ultimate “switch,” FAA has been incursions. developing satellite-based instrument approaches for the Because data has been collected for several years, past several years. Currently, satellite-based procedures incursions have been categorized into three areas: pilot outnumber those tied to ground-based navaids. The FAA’s deviations, vehicle deviations and ATC errors. Through goal is to develop or covert 500 procedures per year. By increased educational efforts, each category is being 2015, the traditional ground-based ILS (Instrument Landing addressed to increase awareness and provide procedures System) will be replaced by LPV (Localizer Performance to reduce incidents. Nearly 60% of incursions were pilot with Vertical Guidance) procedures (i.e. WAAS approaches deviations. Of those nearly 40% were by General Aviation – Wide Area Augmentation System). aircraft. Like all statistics, one needs to keep in mind that In 2009, traditional AIP (Airport Improvement Program) the majority of flying is done in General Aviation aircraft funding was supplemented by money from the American and therefore it has the most exposure. Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Great Lakes Of course, Cooper could not conclude without Region received nearly $788 million ($600 AIP/$188 mentioning his concern about attracting and sustaining ARRA) with Illinois receiving $113 million in AIP and $46 youth in the various aviation fields. Peaking their interest in in ARRA funding. math and science will help steer them in that direction, with Cooper concluded his comments by listing some of FAA a little guidance from those of us currently in the industry Administrator Randy Babbitt’s concerns and areas that he as mentors, to keep America #1 in aviation! q Le t ’s Fl y & Di n e - Ai r p o r t s “Pilot Pete’s” At Schaumburg & A Whole Lot More! become today’s airport, as an emergency landing strip, termed an Optional Landing Field (OLF), for Naval SCHAUMBURG, ILL. - Schaumburg is a destination that any general aviation pilot should put on their list of places to fly and visit for a day, weekend, or for an extended vacation. Starting at Schaumburg Regional Airport (SRA),“Pilot Pete’s” restaurant is an award-winning restaurant in the terminal building overlooking the runway and aircraft parking area. In 2009, Pilot Pete’s was named the “Number One Airport Restaurant In Illinois” by the Illinois Division of Aeronautics, and selected as one of the top five Building our track record on airport restaurants in the nation in the book, “The $100 80 years of client satisfaction. Hamburger.” Schaumburg Regional Airport features Rwy 11/29, a concrete runway 3,800 feet long. Only seven miles west of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, SRA is home to numerous businesses that include Northwest Flyer’s for aircraft charter services, flight training, fuel and maintenance; Windy City Flyer’s for flight training; A & M Aviation; Bachmann Aero; U.S. Helicopters which provides Chicago network news helicopters; and AirplanesUSA We specialize in airport planning and design! aircraft sales. 800.325.2055 • www.sehinc.com SRA dates back to World War II when the U.S. Navy used the small rectangular patch of grass that would ARCHITECTS | ENGINEERS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25 Ai r p o r t s - Le t ’s Fl y & Di n e Aviators who couldn’t make it back to and a restaurant. to the region including Woodfield the flight training facility at Glenview SRA is governed by the elected Mall, among the nation’s 10 largest Naval Air Base. Between WWII and trustees of the village board. shopping malls and one of Illinois’ the early 1990s, the Schaumburg Recognizing the importance of the top tourist attractions since opening in Airpark, as it was then called, was a airport and its economic impact of over 1971. In addition to Woodfield’s 300- privately owned public-use airport $16 million annually on Schaumburg plus stores and restaurants, other great that consisted of a small terminal and surrounding communities, a options include Streets of Woodfield, building and a 3,000 x 40 ft asphalt commission was developed with a life-style themed shopping complex, runway. representatives from bordering and IKEA’s largest store in North In 1994, the Village of communities including Schaumburg, America. Schaumburg’s 66 shopping Schaumburg purchased the airport Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover centers and hundreds of retail shops when it was disclosed that the Park and the Schaumburg Park and boutiques offer a wide array of airport site was going to be sold District. The Schaumburg Regional goods that are sure to please everyone. for development. Under village Airport Advisory Commission If you’re looking for a break ownership, a series of upgrades were (SRAAC) operates as a recommending from shopping, check out some initiated to transform the airport to the body to Schaumburg’s Village Board of Schaumburg’s entertainment premier facility that exists today. The addressing issues of policy and options: a show at Laugh Out Loud village replaced the asphalt runway procedures. or The Improv, cinema at Streets of with a 3,800 x 100 ft concrete runway There are a number of fun Woodfield, or a live performance at the with a parallel taxiway. Three new and interesting things to do in Prairie Arts Centre. Medieval Times t-hangar buildings were added to the Schaumburg, all within a few miles of is a great place to take the family for existing two buildings, providing the airport. an experience that takes you back to a total of 52 hangars for aircraft Fly in to catch the Schaumburg the 11th century. Dine on a four-course storage in addition to 150 concrete Flyers, a minor league baseball team meal in a castle while watching knights tiedown locations. The new 26,000 playing in a major league stadium. battle in an arena on live horses with sq ft terminal building was completed If shopping is on your radar, jousting and sword matches. The kids in 1998, which provided space for Schaumburg is home to a variety would also appreciate a day at Game businesses, a public meeting room, of shopping opportunities unique Works and Lego Land. 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www.cooperengineering.net Phone (715) 234-7008 & Vibrator Smoothing Serving Call us for a free estimate. Southern Wisconsin 1-800-862-3141 & Northern Illinois 26 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE G:\CEC\ADS\dwg\Midwest Flyer Ad 2009.dwg,Ad Model,Flyer 4/15/2010G:\CEC\ADS\dwg\Midwest PM, 3:16:16 MRE Etten, Mark for two, Schaumburg’s 200 restaurateurs will be happy to well as places to go and things to see while visiting the welcome you in style and with great taste. Schaumburg area. For more information about what SRA and Schaumburg Schaumburg Regional Airport was the host for the 2010 have to offer, see www.villageofschaumburg.com where Illinois Aviation Conference and Illinois Aviation Hall of you will find links to the businesses at the airport, as Fame, May 18-19, at the Marriott Hotel. q Ai r p o r t s Geese or Human Lives? The Madison Parks Commission voted to support the round-up at its April meeting, but due to mounting pressure MADISON, WIS. – The Wildlife Division of the U.S. from the animal rights group “Alliance for Animals,” a Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that second hearing was held May 12th at which time the birds Canada geese at Warner Park in Madison are flying around obtained at least a temporary reprieve, while the issue is and landing at nearby Dane County Regional Airport, and being studied. airport and Federal Aviation Administration officials are Oregon, Wisconsin native, Jeff Skiles, known for his concerned. The USDA has therefore recommended that role as First Officer on U.S. Airways Flight 1549 that they conduct a “goose round-up,” said Deputy Airport successfully landed an A320 on the Hudson River in Director Dave Jensen. 2009, commented on the controversy with WISC TV 3 in Madison: “Clearly, there are times when man interacts with geese, and you know in an airplane, if you’re interacting, it’s obviously in a very bad way,” Skiles said. Skiles wouldn’t say that killing is the only option, but said controlling these birds can be very difficult: “In some cases you have to be realistic that when they interact with human beings in a negative way, as they could very potentially do right around an airport, we do have to do something about it,” Skiles said. q

A is Warner Park and B is Dane County Regional Airport. Aviation Maintenance Technician Degree Program In 2007, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Visit the BTC Exhibit #3164 at EAA-Oshkosh Resources (DNR) banded 132 Canada geese in Warner Park. Since then, the airport has dispatched nine of these banded geese on airport property. The USDA wildlife biologists have determined that number to be significant and positively identifies the non- migratory Canada geese residing in Warner Park to be a “source population” frequenting the airport during the year and acting as live decoys for migratory populations during the spring and fall migration periods. If the round-up occurs, the geese will not be shot. They will be gathered and transported off site by the USDA. Juvenile birds are euthanized in accordance with USDA and American Veterinary Association standards and have been traditionally donated to animal sanctuaries. The adult birds are given to state certified poultry processing plants. The meat is tested for a variety of contaminates and if cleared, is donated to local food pantries. The round-up will eliminate most of the source population, and in conjunction with a cooperative habitat management and hazing program on the part of the Madison City Parks Department, the Warner Park Canada geese numbers should be able to be Blackhawk Technical College maintained to acceptable levels, minimizing the potential [email protected] for more information threat to aviation safety. Blackhawk Technical College is an equal opportunity, equal access educator and employer. JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27 Av i a t i o n La w FAA Clarifies New DUI Policy For AMEs tell us about your actions in Block 60. 5. If you obtain these documents and note that the airman “refused” to by Greg Reigel since a driving while intoxicated submit for testing, this is considered Attorney At Law (DWI) conviction and whether a positive for us, and you should defer history of 0.15 or above blood alcohol the issuance. n the Spring content (BAC) before the previous 6. In the instances where you end issue of the medical certificates were issued now up deferring, you can inform the Federal Air requires a deferral? airman that it will be necessary to Surgeon'sI Medical Responding to the questions, Dr. obtain a substance abuse evaluation Bulletin, Dr. Silberman stated: from someone knowledgeable in Warren Silberman, 1. This only applies to a new doing such evaluations. manager of the offense, meaning a new applicant who Although it isn’t absolutely clear, it FAA’s Aerospace now reports a first DUI (driving under appears that the FAA will not be Medical the influence) event. Greg Reigel going back and requiring substance Certification 2. If this is a new student pilot and abuse evaluations for DUI events Division, responds to an aviation reporting a single DUI, you only involving a BAC of > 0.15 that medical examiner’s (AME) confusion need concern yourself with the event – are now reported if the DUI event regarding the FAA’s new driving if it was within the previous five (5) occurred more than five years ago. under the influence (DUI) policy. years. That’s good news in light of the new Specifically, the AME wanted to know 3. As an aviation medical requirement that “arrests” now be when he was required to obtain court examiner, you need to obtain the reported on the medical application documents and defer the medical police reports, court documents, etc., even if the arrest did not result in a application. The AME also asked from the event (in the past, we were conviction. about how to handle an airman who not picky if an AME did not obtain has had one or more certificates issued these documents from a single DUI, © Reigel Law Firm, Ltd.-Aero Legal as long as it was indicated in Block Services 2010. All rights reserved. 60 that it had been discussed with the airman). Lakeshore aviation 4. If, when you obtain these EDITOR̓S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with Reigel Law Firm, Ltd., a Manitowoc County Regional Airport documents, you note that whatever law firm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, Manitowoc, Wisconsin way the sample was obtained, the which represents clients in aviation level was > 0.15, you defer issuance and business law matters (www. of the medical certificate. If the level aerolegalservices.com, 952-238-1060, was less than this, you may issue and [email protected]). q

Ed u c a t i o n ➤ Flight Training & Aircraft Rental Student Aviation Art Contest be featured in the Mn/DOT 2011 ➤ Full-Service Aircraft Maintenance Minnesota Aviation Art Calendar. ➤ Fuel - 100LL & Jet ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota In addition, winners will receive Department of Transportation has gift certificates for a 30-minute ➤ Seaplane Instruction announced the winners of the 2010 introductory flight at their local airport In A Cessna 172XP Minnesota Aviation Art Contest for and for art supplies. (Northwoods Lake Cabin For Rent During Training... Bring the Family!) students ages 6 to 17. The winners An award ceremony was held in were chosen by a panel of judges the State Capitol rotunda on March 5. Hangar & airport Development that included professional educators, The 2010 art contest is sponsored SiteS available education administrators, and aviation by Mn/DOT to encourage students www.lakeshoreaviation.com industry people. to learn about aviation by designing Four winning entries in three age a piece of art based on this year’s 920-682-0043 categories (6-9, 10-13, 14-17) were selected theme, “My Dream To Fly.” selected from more than 1,300 entries There were 1,309 entries. statewide. The winning entries will www.mndot.gov q 28 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Lakeshore April09_1_6.indd 1 3/21/09 12:05:34 PM Co v e r St o r y The “Champ” Continues To Fly The American Way!

8KCAB Super Decathlon Greg Koontz Airshows

by Dave Weiman

he name “Champ” is nearly as familiar as the name “Cub” – both are “taildragger” aircraft andT built by American companies with rich histories. While Piper Aircraft built the Cub, the Champ was built by a number of companies over the years. The long-standing design has proven strong, stable and comfortable for over 50 years, and continues to be

Jerry Mehlhaff built to this day, which is testament to a great airplane!

JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 You cannot know where you are going, unless you know where you have been. According to Wikipedia, the Champion aircraft design began at Aeronca Aircraft Corporation, founded on November 11, 1928 in , Ohio. Backed by the financial and political support of the prominent Taft family and future Senator Robert A. Taft who was one of the firm’s directors, Aeronca became the first company to build a commercially successful General Aviation aircraft. When production ended in 1951, Aeronca had sold 17,408 aircraft from 55 different models. Production began with the Jean A. Roche-designed “Aeronca C-2” monoplane, often called the “Flying The American Champ! Bathtub,” in 1929. The next major model was the “Scout” in 1937, a two-seater, which was developed into the American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACA) “Chief” and “Super Chief” the next year. in Rochester, Wisconsin, now builds the FAA certified Following a flood in 1937, the factory was moved to aerobatic and utility line of aircraft for pleasure, work, and Middletown, Ohio, and the company has remained there training. The Mehlhaff family owns the company – not ever since. All of the airplanes produced from 1929-37 are some distant foreign investors who know nothing about known as the “Lunken” Aeroncas. The first Aeronca built in General Aviation, the aircraft they build, or the customers Middletown was on June 5, 1940. they claim they serve. In contrast, the Mehlhaffs are a The “Defender,” a tandem trainer version of the Chief solid, hard-working American family who got their start in with a higher rear seat, was used in training many of the aviation running a fixed base operation. It is an “American” pilots who flew in World War II. Several observation and story worth sharing, but first let’s look at the history of the liaison aircraft designs were also produced during and after Champion aircraft. the war, including the L-3, L-16 and O-58. In 1945, following the end of World War II, Aeronca returned to civilian production with two new models, the “7AC Champion” or “Champ,” and the “11AC Chief.” The Champ outsold the Chief at a rate of 4 to 1. Between 1945 (800) 323-4130 and 1951, nearly 8,000 Champions were manufactured, compared to only 2,000 Chiefs. Aeronca ceased light aircraft production in 1951, and in 1954 sold the Champion design to Robert Brown at which time he established Champion Aircraft Corporation of Osceola, Wisconsin, which continued building variants of the Champion as well as the derivative design, the “Citabria.” Today, Aeronca builds components for aerospace companies including , , Lockheed and Airbus. Through the 1950s and the 1960s Champion Aircraft Corporation introduced variations of the 7-series design. Champion also developed and began production of the significantly upgraded follow-on to the 7-series, the “8KCAB Decathlon,” as well as the twin-engine “Lancer.” Bellanca Sales, which changed its name to Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, acquired Champion Aircraft Corporation in 1970, and that company continued to produce most of the Champion line. Shortly after I obtained my private pilot certificate in 1971, I flew to Osceola, Wisconsin to see the Bellanca factory and observe its flight operations. I stood outside the building and watched test pilots fly the planes right out of production. I will never forget the $4,995 selling price for a new Citabria, any more than I will forget the $5,496 selling 30 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Aircraft PropellerJune08.indd 1 7/22/08 12:17:31 PM Modern avionics are installed. All parts are precision made using computerized laser cutting equipment. price for a new Corvette that same off the assembly line in 1990. airplane design. year. The price of both has increased And to complete the story, in I have known Jerry Mehlhaff since with inflation, added features and 2002, Viking Aviation sold its assets 1978 when the Wisconsin Aviation value. to Alexandria Aircraft LLC – a Trades Association (WATA) held In 1978, Bellanca Aircraft became consortium of Weber’s Aero Repair a meeting in a small restaurant in a subsidiary of Anderson Greenwood, and four Bellanca employees in downtown Burlington, Wisconsin. which designed the “Space Shuttle.” Alexandria, Minnesota. The company The room was filled with people In 1980, Bellanca filed for is now for sale, should you know who would later be inducted into the bankruptcy and Champion Aircraft of anyone interested in a wooden Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, was bought by Jack Burton and moved to Tomball, Texas. In 1982, Anderson Greenwood sold the assets of Bellanca Aircraft to Viking Aviation, which stayed in Alexandria, Minnesota. In 1984, Champion Aircraft Corporation filed for bankruptcy Aircraft Engine Preheaters Cabin Preheaters and a physician from Austin, Texas Battery Preheaters Engine & Wing Covers purchased the assets with the intent to re-sell them. He named his company “ Save Fuel, Save Time, Save Money” Tetelestai, Inc. To Order Or For A Product Catalog In 1988, Champion Aircraft was sold to the Mehlhaff family, consisting Call 800-443-2136 www.TanisAircraft.com of 16 semi-truck loads of parts and tools. The following year, the Mehlhaffs hired 15 employees, mostly Tanis 1_6 Ad Front Cover2 April09 .indd 1 Greg Reigel3/23/09 4:46:30 PM welders, to help existing Champion Aviation Attorney aircraft owners comply with an Airworthiness Directive on the “seat.” The Mehlhaffs were manufacturing 10 seats per day, and replaced 4,000 (952) 238-1060 seats in all. They also manufactured “wheel pants” for the Champion line Email: and for other manufacturers. When H FAA Regulatory/Certificate Actions [email protected] they finally got the actual aircraft back H Aviation & Commercial Transactions WWW.AEROLEGALSERVICES.COM in production, the Mehlhaffs named H Licensed In Minnesota & Wisconsin their company American Champion H Member, AOPA Legal Services Panel Reigel Law Firm, Ltd. Aircraft, and their first airplane rolled JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 such as the late Bill Lotzer, Harry from 1975-80, and again from 1984- you are inverted. Chaplin, as well as Jerry Mehlhaff 90. Between his FBOs at Burlington American Champion aircraft fill who was inducted in 2005. Before and his own airport in Rochester, a “nitch” in the aerobatic and utility that, the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Mehlhaff sold Mooney, Piper, and category of airplanes. “Our planes are Association named American Bellanca aircraft over the years. the Cessna 150s of ,” said Champion Aircraft “Wisconsin Jerry and Char Mehlhaff are no Jerry Mehlhaff. The airplanes are fun Aviation Business of the Year.” I longer married, but remain good to fly, and you can own and fly them introduced myself to the group, and business partners. Their son, Jerry, Jr., very economically. told them that my wife and I were is equally involved in all aspects of If you haven’t yet learned to fly a starting an aviation magazine. the business. tailwheel aircraft, you must! Mehlhaff says that he was “born While the basic aircraft today is My transition from nose-wheel and raised on the 7AC Champ” when the same aircraft built 50 years ago, to tailwheel aircraft went smoothly, he soloed in 1962 at the old Hales American Champion aircraft are a because I had a good flight instructor. Corners Airport, south of Milwaukee, product of high technology. Once I got the hang of it, I would so his passion for aviation began early When the Mehlhaffs bought seldom make a three-point landing, on. Champion Aircraft, they needed and chose instead to do wheel In 1969, the Mehlhaffs bought the an engineer and hired Terry Smith, landings using the main farm in Rochester, Wisconsin, where formerly of WipAire, Inc., to design only. It was more fun and your skills the American Champion Aircraft a metal wing spar to replace the old flying tail-draggers will transfer to factory is now located, and established wood spar that caused problems for flying all aircraft. the airport and a fixed base operation the aircraft. During research and The secret of flying a tailwheel Brackett_Dec04 12/22/04 5:34 PM Page 1 in 1970. Rochester is located 39 miles development, American Champion aircraft is in how well you use the southwest of Milwaukee…21 miles Aircraft ran the wing of the Decathlon . You don’t drive a tailwheel south of Waukesha. through 21,000 cycles at 6 positive aircraft in for a landing… You fly it Mehlhaff also ran the Burlington, Gs, and then took it to 9 positive Gs. in. Wisconsin airport for 11 years, first They ran the Scout through 50,000 The late performer, cycles at 3 positive Gs because the Bobby Younkin, felt that the American Canadian Air Force was American Champion line of aerobatic aircraft Champion’s first customer, and was the finest entry-level airplane in BRACKETT they wanted a strong airplane. They the world for flight training. Younkin TOWBARS ordered a total of 17 sets of wings for was a dealer for American Champion, their existing fleet. as is air show performer Greg Koontz. Everyone loves Champion aircraft There are 10 dealers in the United THRU because they represent the grassroots States, two in Canada, one in Europe, GULFSTREAM V of aviation, and they are a lot of fun! one in Australia, and soon one in The aircraft is also a good-looking Brazil. The company exported its first airplane. aircraft in 1992 to Israel. Today, the Mehlhaff told us that the CEO of a company exports 15-20 aircraft a year. major aircraft manufacturer bought a Air show pilot, , plus Citabria Adventure two years before once performed a private air show HELICOPTER taking his job, and has no plans to in a stock Decathlon for employees sell it because his company does not at the American Champion Aircraft manufacturer anything comparable. factory, and afterwards told Mehlhaff There are five (5) presidents of that the airplane flew better than his Fortune 500 companies that own own Decathlon with clipped wings American Champion aircraft. Another and other modifications. The reason customer is 88 years old and just is in the wings. Cole’s Decathlon bought a Champ. had “wooden” wings, and a new American Champion aircraft Decathlon has “metal” wings. Metal (928) 757-4005 have “tandem” seating with the wings have one-third the amount of FAX: (928) 757-1948 aircraft flown from the front seat. The deflection that a wooden wing does. E-Mail: [email protected] visibility is superb with windows all Mehlhaff and I spent the better Website: www.brackettaircraft.com around and there’s a sunroof where part of 3 hours visiting and touring BRACKETT AIRCRAFT CO., INC. you can either watch the sky or the the factory. He introduced me to 7045 Flightline Dr. • Kingman, AZ 86401 ground, depending on whether or not all 40 employees, down from 94 at 32 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE the company’s peak in 2007 when business is not top-heavy in American Champion Aircraft was management. building two airplanes a week. Today, At American Champion Aircraft, an aircraft has to be sold before it is all of the paint schemes are computer built. But building new planes is not generated, and one color is not painted all American Champion does. over another. Each color is carefully The company also restores masked from the other colors. approximately three aircraft per Models include the 7EC Champ year. A major restoration will run with a base price of $103,900; 7ECA $68,000, and will take 8 weeks to Citabria Aurora for $111,900; 7GCBC complete. American Champion also Citabria Adventure for $125,900; manufactures parts for other aircraft 8GCBC Scout for $148,900; 7GCBC manufacturers. Citabria Explorer for $125,900; and The tooling at American Champion the ever-popular aerobatic 8KCAB Aircraft is very high tech. Drills Super Decathlon for $155,500. and laser cutting equipment can Dimensionally, all models are the manufacture parts within a fraction of same: metal spar wings and the a millimeter in size. entire plane is covered in Dacron American Champion Aircraft fabric made by Dupont with a life builds the control arms for propeller expectancy of 20-40 years if hangared. governors for most General Aviation The 7EC Champ is the “light sport NewView 5/23/05 4:21 PM Page 1 manufacturers, and for Aircraft eligible” aircraft American Champion Skilled, experienced, factory-trained techni- Propeller Service in Wheeling, builds, and is the only light sport cians build each and every American Champion aircraft by hand using high-tech Illinois. aircraft being built today that is FAA computerized equipment. American Champion Aircraft certified. The Champ is nostalgic, makes more parts in-house than any both in appearance and design. A other aircraft manufacturer in the 100 hp O-200D Continental engine world! American Champion Aircraft’s with a fixed pitch wooden propeller, predecessor outsourced a lot of the powers the Champ. The Standard parts, and this was undoubtedly one FAA Airworthiness Certificate allows of the reasons they went belly up! operation beyond the limitations of However, for certain parts, it is more the light sport aircraft category. The cost-effective for American Champion Champ is perfect as an introductory Aircraft to outsource them to other airplane or for simple weekend Give Your Aircraft manufacturers than to build them recreation. themselves. The 7ECA Citabria Aurora meets A New View With All of the metal tubing is powder all a pilot’s basic needs. You can coated with paint to prevent corrosion, perform loops and rolls, and make and after working the numbers, touch and goes, knowing that you are American Champion Aircraft decided flying a very fuel-efficient aircraft. that a supplier that specialized in this The Aurora is simple, reliable, and could do it cheaper. The same is true affordable in all respects. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin for “interiors,” which are done by a is certified to aerobatic loads of +5/-2 private contractor. Gs. Powered by a 118 hp Lycoming Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? Building airplanes, and remaining engine and fixed pitch propeller, the NEWVIEW will restore or replace competitive, is a numbers game. Aurora is as economical as it is fun. your windshield and/or cabin windows. Mehlhaff never sacrifices quality, The 7GCAA Citabria Adventure OTHER SERVICES: but at the same time, he does not uses the same +5/-2 G aerobatic • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing waste money either. Mehlhaff is airframe as the Aurora, but is fitted • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials so good at running a lean shop that with a 160 hp Lycoming engine and • Authorized Diamond Service Center he has been asked to help a major fixed pitch propeller for improved aircraft manufacturer streamline performance. The Ultimate Adventure FOR APPOINTMENT CALL its operations. For one thing, a package further increases performance 1-877-303-0709 small manufacturer like American with a 180 hp engine, and composite E-Mail: [email protected] Champion Aircraft like any small propeller. Web Site: www.newviewtech.com JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 The 8GCBC Scout is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming engine and two or three-blade constant speed propeller. The gross weight of 2150 lbs. allows useful loads in excess of 750 lbs. Optional 70 gallon fuel tanks extend endurance, allowing operation to and from the most remote

locations or extended Scout on Wipline floats. loitering. Additional options include amphibious floats, bush wheels, and skis. American Champion just delivered A 180 hp, fuel-injected Lycoming engine, and a two or its 37th Scout on Wipline floats. The “Aqua Bama” water three-blade constant speed propeller, powers the 8KCAB bomber is a modified Scout, specially equipped with a 100- Super Decathlon. Stressed for +6/-5 Gs, and equipped with gallon water tank in the backseat. This model has not yet inverted fuel and oil, the Decathlon is the standard for been certified. aerobatic training. The 7GCBC Citabria Explorer features an extended Featuring a 1950 lb normal category weight, the wing, flaps, and a 1800 lb gross weight. These features Decathlon is as capable of cross-country flight, as it is for increase utility while retaining the +5/-2 G aerobatic aerobatics. The aircraft has a semi-symmetrical airfoil and capability. The High Country package consists of a 180 hp shorter wings than do Citabrias, which increases its roll rate engine, larger tires, and a 1950 lb normal category weight to about 180 degrees per second. limit. The Explorer is suited for both aerobatic flight and If you are wondering what the model numbers mean short field operations. like EC, ECA, GCAA, GCBC, and KCAB, you are not alone. Each time an airplane goes through a change, be it a different engine or tires, or adding flaps, or if gross weight is changed, the prefix changes. AC, for instance, stands for Aeronca Continental. Optional equipment includes everything from starburst paint schemes, to sunroofs and avionics packages including the Aspen Avionics glass panel with multi- functional display; a J.P. Instruments EDM-930 engine data management glass panel primary flight display; the popular Best Garmin 696 nav com; and your choice of a Hartzell or MT three-blade propeller. In addition, the “Explorer” can be Oil Company built for floats, with CFP-2 corrosion protection for coastal operations, and all models can be built for towing. Mehlhaff is creative and an entrepreneur. He keeps AviAtiOn Fuels thinking of how to make his airplanes better or more & luBriCAnts useful. A project Mehlhaff has had in the works for quite some time is a replacement for the Cessna 185 Skywagon and -Serving- its Continental O-540 300 hp engine. American Champion Aircraft’s replacement plane would be powered with a Lycoming 300 hp engine. The aircraft would have an empty Minnesota weight of 2,000 lbs or less, and a gross weight of 3,600 lbs. Nearly retired at age 67, Mehlhaff says that if the aircraft Wisconsin ever flys, his son will have to complete it. Mehlhaff is also working on an infrared vision project, which is nearly completed. Even for $103,900 for the Champ, and $155,500 for a 1-800-524-4666 Super Decathlon, the price isn’t bad when you compare it with the price of other aircraft built today. There are many 34 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE

Best Oil CompanySW.indd 1 3/18/08 8:36:10 PM Fl y -In s & Ai r Sh o w s light sport aircraft that approach the $150,000 price tag, and you cannot Sun 'n Fun – Spring Break For Pilots! touch a conventional aircraft for that. The closest aircraft to an American Champion is an “Aviat Husky,” which sells for $53,000 more than an American Champion Aircraft “Scout,” and is more difficult to get into, says Mehlhaff. American Champion Aircraft’s profit margin is small, and their employees are paid competitive wages with other industries in the area. Employees come to American Champion with varying skills, but the company trains everyone for their specific job. There are two test pilots at American Champion Aircraft. Due to an FAA decision, the owner of an aircraft manufacturing company cannot test fly their own planes ' for fear of letting a defect go by. by Dave Weiman local EAA Chapter, Sun n Fun is now Mehlhaff thinks to the contrary… an independent corporation and no that the owner of the company has hile EAA AirVenture at longer affiliated with EAA, although more at stake than anyone else, and Wittman Regional Airport the ties between the two organizations would never let a bad plane leave the in Oshkosh, Wisconsin remain strong. John Burton, formerly W(July 26 – August 1, 2010), is clearly “Vice President of Corporate factory. Oftentimes, buyers will make a list the premier general aviation fly-in Communications” at EAA, joined the of features they want in their plane. convention and exposition held each staff at SNF in 1999, and was named ' When I toured the plant on May 3 summer, “Sun n Fun” (SNF) at President of SNF in 2001. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, of this year, American Champion Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Aircraft was building a Decathlon Lakeland, Fla., is the premier aviation valued at $228,000, with $70,000 in event held each spring, and is the Home of the first “Red Lobster” options including a glass instrument “spring break for pilots” as their restaurant, Lakeland is a city in panel and custom paint scheme. slogan says, especially for cold- Polk County, located approximately Something that American weather-bound Midwest pilots. The th ' midway between Tampa and Orlando Champion Aircraft does that few 36 Annual Sun n Fun Fly-In was along Interstate 4 (Population: other manufacturers do is to email held April 13-18, 2010. 89,108). Lakeland was first settled their customers photos of their aircraft Although originally founded by a being built. If customers want to stop by to see their aircraft being built, they may. Cessna Multi-Engine Service Center • Flight Training & Aircraft Rental A man that started from scratch Experience Technology - and modernized and expanded the production of one of America’s Fuel Sales - 100 LL & Jet A • Aircraft Appraisals finest sport airplanes, must feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Yes, Jerry Mehlhaff feels that sense of accomplishment, and now you know why. or he esT eal n angar n IsconsIn Ig or mall eaTeD or olD To learn more about the airplanes F T B D o a h I se W – B s , h c built by American Champion Aircraft, Call Dave at Gran Aire Inc. - 414-461-3222 visit www.amerchampionaircraft.com, Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee or call 262-534-6315. q www.flymilwaukee.com JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 35 Fl y -In s & Ai r Sh o w s contract. Flight training was performed there until the end of the war. In 1944, the Third Air Force used Lakeland Army Airfield as a training base for Air Commando units, flying P-51 Mustangs before being reassigned to India and Burma in the summer of 1944. At the end of World War II, the airfield was closed as a military facility and turned over to the City of Lakeland for redevelopment as a civilian airport. The City of Lakeland operated another municipal airport before and after World War II, which was renamed “Al Lodwick Field” in 1948. During World War II, hundreds of young British airmen were taught to fly at Lodwick Field by volunteer flight instructors, a collection of barnstormers and independent Sun ‘n Fun President John Burton (right) greets guests Jeff Skiles (left) and Phil Boyer (center). pilots. These British airmen enjoyed the hospitality of Lakeland during their training and then returned home to fight in the “Battle of Britain.” Their skills in downing in the 1870s and began to develop as the rail lines reached German warplanes were crucial to Britain's survival. Later, the area in 1884. The development of Lakeland Linder when America entered the war, the United States Army Air Regional Airport as a major facility in central Florida Forces relied on training fields like Lodwick to train pilots has taken the community to the next level. The airport is for its fighters, bombers, and transport planes. located 6 miles southwest of the central business district. Lodwick Field continued to be used by the city for Lakeland Linder Regional Airport covers 1,528 acres, several more years as its principal airport, but gradually and features two asphalt runways: Runway 9/27 measuring more and more of the complex was converted for use as 8,500 x 150 ft, and Runway 5/23 measuring 5,005 x 150 the spring training home of the “Detroit Tigers” baseball ft. The airport features an air traffic control tower, and ILS, team. By the summer of 1957, the city decided to phase VOR and GPS instrument approaches. out Lodwick Field as a municipal airport and concentrate Gene Conrad, son of the late Blair Conrad, who its resources on Drane Field. Drane Field had deteriorated managed Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., in and languished underutilized for many years following the the 1980s, was recently named director of Lakeland Linder departure of the United States Army Air Forces in 1945 Regional Airport. until its rededication as “Lakeland Municipal Airport” in Sun 'n Fun is today Lakeland Linder Regional Airport’s 1960. claim to fame, but the airport enjoys a rich history. In the 1970s, the facility was renamed “Lakeland In May 1942, Lakeland Army Airfield (also called Regional Airport.” In the late 1980s, it was again renamed Drane Field) opened and served as a training base for “Lakeland Linder Regional Airport” in honor of local medium bombardment groups flying the B-26 Marauder businessman, Paul Scott Linder. as an auxiliary United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) From the 1970s until 1999, the airfield operated as a airfield to MacDill Field, now MacDill Air Force Base, in joint civil-military facility when the Florida Army National nearby Tampa. Initially, the Lakeland School of Aeronautics Guard operated UH-1 Huey helicopters there, followed by provided basic pilot training to USAAF flying cadets under locally-based UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters and C-23B Sherpa fixed-wing cargo aircraft. In 2000, the Guard relocated to Hernando County Airport in Brooksville, Florida. The Army National Guard, U.S. Air Force, and From Indianapolis, Ind. To Madison U.S. Coast Guard still use Lakeland to practice instrument Only 10 Minutes Away! approaches and landings. Over the years, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport has At 1,956 mph! seen a number of layout modifications. Construction of the – Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room Restaurant – current 2 ½-story airside/landside terminal was completed Dane County Regional Airport – Madison, Wis. (MSN) in 2001 and features the “Earhart’s Runway Grill.” A Hilton Wisconsin Aviation – East Ramp Hotels Corporation Hilton Garden Inn is located on the Breakfast & Lunch airport property, approximately 400 yards northwest of the 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. airport terminal building. The Sun 'n Fun complex and its 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday Florida Air Museum are located in the southwest quadrant Pam & Pat O’Malley 608-268-5010 of the airport. 36 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Sun 'n Fun Gets $7.5 Million Grant of Flight” museum in nearby Polk City, Fla. Take away For New Academy Building all the attractions from both fly-ins, and what remains are the planes and pilot camaraderie with EAA AirVenture- Officials from the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and the Polk Oshkosh still the official convention of the Experimental County (Florida) School Board broke ground on a new Aircraft Association. $7.5 million building that will house the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA). The aviation-oriented high Top Names In Aviation… school and career academy is currently located on the Sun Administrator Babbitt Discusses NextGen & More! 'n Fun campus. The 58,000-square-foot facility will house up to 500 Top aviation high school students when completed. It is set to open in leaders congregate August 2011 and will be located next to the Florida Air at Sun 'n Fun as they Museum. The current CFAA building holds 175 students. do at AirVenture. More and more aviation-related businesses are also Among them include locating in Lakeland because of the fly-in. Among the EAA President Tom largest businesses located on the airport are “Gulf Coast Poberzeny and his Avionics,” “Flight Safety International,” and “Columbia father, EAA Founder Air Service.” In addition, “Sky King, Inc.,” a Part 121 ; AOPA supplemental air carrier, has relocated its fleet of B737 and President Craig Fuller; B767 aircraft from Sacramento, California to Lakeland. and FAA Administrator For years, Sun 'n Fun and EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh Randy Babbitt. were measured by their size and depth of presentation, Administrator with Sun 'n Fun characterized affectionately as the smaller Babbitt gave the press version of Oshkosh, and pilots liked that. That comparison an update on the can no longer be made, however, as Sun 'n Fun – while still progress being made smaller than Oshkosh, is no longer small. on the modernization Both fly-ins have hundreds of exhibitors, daily air of the air traffic control FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt shows, aircraft judging, permanent buildings, and museums, system “NextGen,” and although the EAA Museum is huge in comparison with the noted because of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Florida Air Museum. Oshkosh attracts more major aircraft Broadcast (ADS-B) system, all aircraft now have the fly-bys and displays, but Sun 'n Fun is not far behind in capability to see other aircraft, if they have the equipment featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds this year. Both to do so. Babbitt hopes that all aircraft owners will see the events offer camping and evening entertainment, but again, value in the new system so they voluntarily equip their AirVenture provides big name aviation celebrities and aircraft with compatible equipment. bands like the “Beach Boys” (2008-2009) and “Chicago” Speaking of modernization, the international satellite scheduled for this year. AirVenture also offers your choice system COSPAS-SARSAT no longer monitors 121.5 MHz of “Theater In The Woods” for evening programs, the Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) in part because outdoor stage at AeroShell Square for late afternoon of the high number of false signals attributed to these AIRPAC_Adconcerts, 1/27/05 and motion 12:40 PMpictures Page after 1 sunset at the large frequencies. Distress signals from 121.5 MHz ELTs can “Ford Motor Company Fly-In Theater.” EAA AirVenture now only be detected by ground-based receivers such as has its seaplane base at nearby Lake Winnebago, and not local airport facilities and air traffic control facilities, or by to be topped, Sun 'n Fun has a “Splash-In” at the “Fantasy other aircraft monitoring the frequency.

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We further urged the and fuel efficiency which reduces old equipment with modern, more Administrator to help streamline emissions. cost-effective GPS-based 406-MHz the notification process for civilian “Aviation has established an Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). aircraft to cross the border to make outstanding track record in reducing You can purchase a 406-MHz PLB for it more efficient, reduce costs its environmental impact as we as little as $300, compared to $2200 and improve security, and offered grow to meet rising demand for plus installation for a 406-MHz ELT. suggestions to do that. He said that the transportation around the world,” If 406-MHz PLBs were approved to proposal made sense, and promised Pelton said. “To further reduce replace the outdated 121.5 MHz ELTs, to review it (see www.midwestflyer. aviation's impact on climate change and we were not required to upgrade com, Previous Issues, Aug/Sept 2009, requires partnerships between industry to the more expensive 406-MHz "Streamlining Customs & FSS). and government, and a commitment to ELT as proposed in Canada, aircraft find realistic solutions . . . technically owners could justify upgrading their Lindbergh Awards and financially viable solutions avionics for NextGen. everyone can live with.” The Administrator’s immediate The 2010 In accepting the award, Pelton response: “ELTs have saved a lot of Lindbergh issued a call to action for the lives, and the FAA has no plans to do Foundation General Aviation community to away with them.” presented its take a leadership role in defining Learn more about 406-MHz prestigious solutions to environmental issues Personal Locator Beacons, and their “Lindbergh Award” so that responsible stewardship advantages over 406-MHz Emergency to Jack Pelton, CEO works in conjunction with economic Locator Transmitters at www. of Cessna Aircraft, considerations required for industry equipped.org. for his work to Jack Pelton growth. Concerned about recent changes balance technology Pelton said people in the industry in border crossing requirements and and nature, and its “Lindbergh must participate in debate on the procedures, we asked Administrator Corporate Award for Environmental issues that should not only include Babbitt if he has ever registered Balance” to Federal Express, at aircraft emissions, but operations, as a pilot with U.S. Customs & ceremonies held April 14, 2010, infrastructure, and research and Border Protection (CBP) using the during Sun 'n Fun. development. He also called on the agency’s new eAPIS (electronic In 2008, Jack Pelton established 1.2 million Americans who earn a Advance Passenger Information the Cessna Environmental Strategy living from some aspect of General System), and completed a “traveler Council, which focuses on aircraft Aviation to help tell legislators and manifest” (https://eapis.cbp.dhs.gov/). emissions, industrial emissions/waste/ the public about the positive steps Expressing interest in the question, he recycling, recycling consumables, industry has already taken. admitted that he had not. energy conservation, and engaging “The market demands efficiency, We then informed the employees. Under Pelton, Cessna and business aviation has delivered a 40 percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the past 40 years,” Pelton said. “Keep in mind that during the same timeframe, passenger and A career with a view. cargo traffic increased more than six fold, making aviation an extremely Nationally recognized degrees in air greenhouse gas-efficient economic traffic control, professional flight, aviation driver.” operations, aviation management and aviation maintenance management. Federal Express was recognized for its efforts to support the Take a great education and make it fly. research and development of more fuel-efficient vehicles, as well as alternative fuel vehicles. www.StCloudState.edu/aviation | 320.308.2107 Among the special guests that attended the Lindbergh awards 38 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE banquet were retired AOPA President Phil Boyer and his Eurocopter/Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm (MBB BO 105 wife, Lois, who flew from their home in Batavia, Ohio to CBS), and pilot Chuck Aaron holds the distinction as the Lakeland in their A36 Bonanza (www.lindberghfoundation. only pilot licensed in the United States to fly aerobatics in a org). helicopter. He performs loops, rolls, the Split-S, Immelman, Other special guests of the Half , and even a modified Lomcevak called fly-in this year were five of the “Chuckcevak.” the original 1200 Women Air The MBB derives power from two 425 hp Allyson Rolls Service Pilots (WASPs) from Royce C-20B turbine engines that drive composite rotor World War II, and EAA Young blades mounted to a solid titanium fixed rotor head. Normal Eagles Chairman Jeff Skiles versions of the rotorcraft can be configured for a variety (Jan. 15, 2009, U.S. Airways of flight operations, from air ambulance to off shore oil Flight 1549, “Miracle On The drilling support. Red Bull’s helicopter is certificated in the Hudson”). Both the WASPs experimental exhibition category, allowing Aaron to push and Skiles kept busy speaking Elizabeth (Betty) Strohfus, 90, the envelope of its flight capabilities. schedules, and to liven things of Faribault, Minnesota, was Chuck Aaron has been in charge of NASA’s Space one of five WASPs honored at up for Skiles, of Sun 'n Fun 2010. Shuttle Air Rescue Program and performed stunt flying in “,” flew him films like “The Rock” and television shows like “NCIS.” from Lakeland to his museum He helped the U.S. Department of Defense develop and test in nearby Polk City in his World War II “Grumman Duck.” night-vision systems and rebuilt three Cobra helicopters Sun 'n Fun holds an annual seaplane “Splash-In” at Fantasy from leftover parts. He’s been a crop duster and traffic of Flight on beautiful Lake Agnes, located next to the reporter and has flown banners at the beach. museum. The Red Bull Helicopter and Chuck Aaron made their Strong winds April 15 prevented Weeks from taxiing worldwide debut in November 2006 at the Nellis AFB air from the lake up the concrete ramp, so he and Skiles first show. Aaron quickly reached stardom as the recipient of the landed on the lake, then took off again and landed at the prestigious “ Memorial Showmanship Award” in museum’s grass airstrip. 2009, after only 3 years in the business. Fantasy of Flight is the world’s largest private collection of aircraft with 65 planes of all types, and is an enjoyable experience for both veteran aviators and non-aviators alike. There are numerous full motion flight simulators, a walk- through B-17 Flying Fortress, biplane and hot air balloon rides, living history symposiums, and an excellent 1940s- era restaurant called the “Compass Rose Diner.” Sun 'n Fun partners with Fantasy of Flight on the Splash-In and other year-round activities. Everything a Homebuilder Needs!

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2612 Wicks MF Everything 2 Ad.in1 1 3/17/10 2:00:24 PM Fl y -In s & Ai r Sh o w s AOPA Live At Sun ‘n Fun have two years to prove that user fees Mike Aune and Haig Hagopian of won’t work,” said Fuller. Wipaire, Inc.; Scott Wicks of Wicks AOPA President Now AOPA is focused on where Aircraft Supply; Rick Januszewski of Craig Fuller our next gallon of gas will come from, Cobham (S-TEC); Steve Wentworth produced “AOPA looking at the availability of 100LL of Wentworth Aircraft; Chris Hartwig Live” webcasts and alternate fuels. of Eagle Fuel Cells-Etc; Dieter Canje throughout the “We have to find a solution that of MySky Aircraft; Pam Warner week, which he works for everyone,” said Fuller. of Airparts, Inc.; Peter Bowers of first initiated at “70% of the GA fleet can burn auto Waco Classic Aircraft; Gary and the AOPA Summit fuel, but 30% of the fleet burns 70% Karen Hoffman of Huffy’s Airport in Tampa in Craig Fuller of the fuel.” Windsocks; Pat Hartley of DRE November 2009. AOPA discontinued hosting its Communications; Corky Fornof of Fuller also held a “pilot townhall own fly-in and open house in the LoPresti Fury; Thomas Peghiny of meeting” on April 15 in which he told spring, and has expanded its presence Flight Design USA; and Scott Caverly pilots that the strength of General at Sun 'n Fun. AOPA representatives of LSA North. Representatives from Aviation lies with them, that the future were available in the large, yellow Rapco, Schweiss Bi-fold Doors, of GA rests in their hands, and that AOPA tent all week to provide Garmin, Avidyne and Piper Aircraft they need to actively participate in member services. “AOPA Day” was were also at Sun 'n Fun in force. defending GA’s interests. held April 16. “Together and individually, you can do great things if only you become Products & Aircraft On Display engaged with aviation,” said Fuller. “Being more engaged can be as simple as staying informed about the issues that affect your flying, and as involved as hosting a major public Carl A. Miller event. But inbetween, there are almost PiperSport LSA infinite opportunities.” Fuller outlined four pillars upon Kevin Gould, President and CEO which AOPA’s engagement effort is of Piper Aircraft, delivered the first Bob Wiplinger of Wipaire, Inc. was one of built: restoring the pilot population; many aviation industry CEOs on hand to visit “PiperSport” light sport aircraft at Sun protecting community airports; with customers and sell product. Wipaire and 'n Fun to three Miami pilots. WipCare are located at Fleming Field, South improving GA safety; and upgrading St. Paul, Minnesota. Piper is offering three versions of GA’s image. the LSA: the basic ($119,900); trainer Fuller said that a year ago at Sun 'n I was encouraged to see so ($129,900); and deluxe ($139,900). Fun, “user fees” was the big topic, and many top executives of aircraft You could also find some great Winona StateDarkAOPA launched 3/20/05 advertisements 1:51 PM Pagefor 1 manufacturers present during the fly- deals at Sun 'n Fun. Cobham, for “GA Serves America” featuring pilot/ in, meeting with customers and selling instance, manufacturers of S-TEC actor Harrison Ford, and helped create aircraft. I enjoyed spending time with autopilots, was offering a $2,000 a Congressional caucus to support Jack Pelton, John Doman and Tom rebate on the S-TEC 55X or 65. General Aviation. On February 1, Aniello of Cessna Aircraft; Michel The 2011 Sun 'n Fun Fly-In will 2010, there were no user fees in the Adam de Villiers of Daher-Socata be held March 29 thru April 3, 2011 Administration’s budget. “Now we North America; Bob Wiplinger, (www.sun-n-fun.org). q WINONAWINONA STATESTATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY YOUR PATHWAY TO THE AIRLINESIRLINES WHILE LANDING AN EDUCATION 1-800-DIAL-WSU1-800-DIAL-WSU (An FAA Airway Science University) 40 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Pr o d u c t s & Se r v i c e s Organs To Airplanes: The Remarkable Story of Wicks Aircraft Supply

Wicks Aircraft Supply is located in Highland, Illinois.

by Ed Leineweber

uccessful businesses are the product of opportunity, Wicks Aircraft Supply was created in response to ambition and ability. While this formula sounds the growing experimental aircraft movement of the early 1970s, and in turn contributed to the explosive easy enough, in the real world these ingredients expansion of homebuilding in the years that followed. seldomS come together in proper proportions and at the Wicks President Scott Wick (right) with EAA Founder precise moment for synthesis to take place. The story of the Paul Poberezny (left) at Sun 'n Fun 2010. creation of “Wicks Aircraft Supply” is a tale of what can happen when things go right. Thirty-five years later, we all continue to enjoy the fruits of this aviation alchemy. Cessna Citation When John F. Wick, a watch-maker and jeweler by trade, boarded a train in the early 1900s to travel from Maintenance Specialists his hometown of Highland, Illinois, to nearby St. Louis, Missouri, to learn to play the organ at the behest of his parish priest, the Wright brothers where still tinkering with their flying machines in a bike shop in Dayton, Ohio. Who could have guessed that three quarters of a century later, the organ-building company John later developed, would branch off into an airplane-building supply company enabling tinkerers around the world to realize for themselves the Wrights’ dreams of powered flight? But FAA Certified through the happy combination of opportunity, ambition Unlimited Class 3 and ability, that is exactly what happened in 1974 when Serving Repair Station Wicks Aircraft Supply opened for business. The Midwest Opportunity came in the form of a rapidly developing aircraft homebuilding movement, which lacked a & Beyond! single source of materials and supplies backed up by knowledgeable, first-rate customer service. Ambition was abundantly present in Martin Wick, John’s son, and the president of Wicks Organ Company at that time, who was himself a pilot and aviation enthusiast; George Gibbons, the COMPANY vice-president and company pilot; Richard Haase, the plant 715-594-3761 superintendent who was building a Bowers Fly Baby; and Red Wing, Minnesota Mel Smith, an expert craftsman and woodworker employed www.redwingaero.com FAA Certified CRS# R3WR714J Email: [email protected] by Wicks Organ Company. JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41 Pr o d u c t s & Se r v i c e s

Scott Wick behind the keys of a Wicks church organ.

The Wicks Organ Company is located across the street from Wicks Aircraft Supply.

And ability, defined to include skills, capital, available from supplies and materials that Wicks sold, including materials and equipment, was all to be found in abundance the spruce and a line of composite products. Folks were within the four walls of the organ manufacturing facility, amazed at the quality of the workmanship and the speed at which contained workshops, finishing rooms, machines, which the airplane was put together. tools, skilled workers and a large inventory of Sitka spruce Wicks gained valuable experience with the products and aircraft-quality plywood. It’s almost as if Wicks they sold, and the challenges faced by the homebuilder. Aircraft Supply HAD to burst forth in such an environment! This initial experience shot them forward, and Wicks has The way this aeronautical chemical reaction proceeded only continued to improve since then. was this: Haase was frustrated by his inability to easily At first the aircraft supply business occupied 1,500 sq acquire the materials and supplies for his Fly Baby; Smith feet of the organ factory. But by 1975, the new enterprise suggested that Wicks expand into the aircraft supply moved into its own 15,000-sq ft facility across the street, business; and the boss, Martin Wicks, gave the idea his which still houses Wicks Aircraft Supply today. Two enthusiastic blessing. What was needed was a way to additions over the years have increased the size of the launch the new enterprise which would attract the attention building considerably. of the aviation world as quickly as possible. Solution? Of The growth of Wicks is seen even more dramatically course! Build an airplane with company products and fly it in a comparison of its first catalog, issued in December, to Oshkosh! 1975, with the 2010 edition. The first edition, consisting of The crew of this fledgling enterprise made its mark by 13 type-written, mimeographed pages, offers spruce and building a KR-2 in 74 days and flying it to the EAA Fly-In plywood, control cabling and associated hardware, 4130 Convention (now AirVenture) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that chrome molybdenum steel tubing, turnbuckles and other same summer in 1974. The little low-wing plane was made AN hardware. The first materials kits were also offered,

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LSA NorthFeb09_2.indd 1 1/25/09 4:42:09 PM When a customer calls Wicks The morale among employees is high Sitka spruce is used to build aircraft and organs with to order aircraft construction at Wicks Aircraft Supply! aircraft getting a much higher grade. material or pilot supplies, they talk to Erin Weber in customer service. for the KR-1 and KR-2, at prices of $571.18 and $704.38, has been with the company since 1996, right out of high respectively. school, and has an almost photographic recall of all 13,000- The 2010 Wicks Aircraft Supply catalog, by comparison, plus part numbers in the Wicks catalog. Now THAT’S has almost 250 pages of homebuilder and pilot supplies, a warehouse manager! All the other Wicks staffs were listing over 13,000 separate items. The index alone is friendly and knowledgeable, and most have been with the longer than the first edition of the catalog in 1975. And, of company for years. course, the Internet has radically change mail order retailing Scott prides himself on having a comfortable, laid-back since the early days, with all of the catalog information now place for people to work, and he appears to have been readily accessible at www.wicksaircraft.com. rewarded with competence and longevity in his crew, which One thing that has not changed over the years is the is an increasingly rare attribute in today’s workforce. Wicks passion for achieving customer satisfaction. I have been told by satisfied, loyal customers that Wicks offers the best service in the industry, the fewest backorders, and the South St. Paul Municipal Airport most knowledgeable sales staff. For builders in the middle Richard E. Fleming Field (SGS) of a project, especially first-time builders like me, that is huge. Both the original organ company and Wicks Aircraft An Economical Supply are still owned by the Wick family and operated Way To Visit day-to-day by two of Martin’s sons, Mark and Scott. Other or Base In family members make up the board of directors, which The Twin Cities! includes Martin’s wife, Barbara. Small, closely held, family operations are still prevalent in the general aviation world, and constitute one of its most attractive attributes, in my opinion. I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Wick at the “Midwest Light Sport Expo” in Mount Vernon, Illinois, last October. Although knowledgeable on both sides of the family enterprise, Scott has focused his attention on the • Conveniently located between Minneapolis & St. Paul aircraft supply operation part of the business since being off I-494 (Only 20 Minutes From The Mall of America) named its vice-president in 2003. Now company president, • Self-Service Fuel At Self-Service Prices (100LL & Jet A) Scott is a commercial pilot with instrument and multi- • Overnight Tiedown (Only $5.00 per night/$15 per week) engine ratings, who grew up with Wicks Aircraft Supply • Hangar Space ($204.00 per month) and remembers the “two-months-to-flying KR-2” project, • Rwy 16/34, 4001 x 100 ft. which got everything started in 1974. • Enterprise Rent-A-Car 651-457-7000 More recently, Midwest Flyer Magazine editor/ • Hertz Car Rental 651-457-2788 publisher, Dave Weiman, and I flew to Highland, Illinois, • Suburban Taxi 651-222-2222 and visited Wicks Aircraft Supply in person. There we had the opportunity to tour the facility and meet the staff, 651-554-3350 including Eric Cleveland, the warehouse manager. Eric “We like the little guy!” Glenn Burke, Manager JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43

South_St.Paul_Ad_SW.indd 1 5/16/08 10:38:33 AM Wicks Aircraft Supply was built aircraft owners had been buying from has been running it for the past 35 on providing the homebuilding Wicks for years. years. Ed offered to take us over to community with the fundamentals; “Without realizing it,” Scott Wicks, but before he could make the the highest quality of aircraft exclaimed, “motor sports had grown call, Scott Wick showed up himself to wood, steel, glues, paints, fabric, to about 25% of our business!” personally greet us. composite materials and hardware. Although the paper catalog still For a company that sends its Scott emphasizes a back-to-basics focuses on aviation, the company products all over the world, it’s nice philosophy in the current business website now has a section devoted to to see the personal touch that makes plan. this new and important segment of the aviation special. I could readily see “Our typical customer is age 55 or Wicks business base. where that world-wide reputation for older,” Scott says, “probably retired, One last important feature of great customer service comes from. and skilled in working with his hands. Wicks Aircraft Supply: its retention of Maybe a trip to 3K6 and Wicks He is pursuing his dream of building a small town, down-home atmosphere. Aircraft Supply should be on your list and flying his own aircraft, but needs When Dave Weiman and I touched of summer flying destinations. Tell a good source of components and down at St. Louis Metro-East them Dave and Ed sent you. know-how. We try to provide both, Airport/Shafer Field (3K6) located EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to Roy with excellent customer support to in nearby St. Jacob, Illinois, we were Beisswenger, whose article found on keep him coming back.” This strategy immediately met at the gas pumps by the Wicks website was relied on for part has been successful for this company Ed Shafer, who owns the airport and of this article. q for the past 35 years, and will likely be a winner in the coming years as well. Mi d w e s t Se a p l a n e Pi l o t Ne w s Scott notes, however, that the addition of the wide variety of pilot Madden’s, Site of 2010 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Fly-In supplies has been a good complement to Wicks’ core business. by Dave Weiman “After our builder customers finished their projects, we had nothing more to offer them to keep them coming back,” he said. “We found that they were willing to continue with us in later years when they were flying their dream machines if we could fulfill their needs as pilots and aircraft owners.” Good idea, for sure, but a couple of years ago Scott noticed another phenomena that is now contributing BRAINERD, MINN. – An opening resort facilities and seaplane fly-in to the bottom line. The “motor fish fry, great fellowship, interesting activity, contributed to making this sports” crowd needed many of the seminars, and commercial exhibits year’s Minnesota Seaplane Pilots same products and supplies that light to peruse, combined with the best in Association Fly-In great! The fly-in was held May 7-9, 2010, at Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota. The events began Friday, May 7, with a “water egress” demonstration in one of Madden’s many indoor swimming pools. A social hour and fish fry followed with safety seminars by the FAA and Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics that evening featuring Rick Braunig from MNDOT. Once the weather broke on Saturday morning, more planes flew into Gull Lake and at nearby East Gull Lake Airport (9Y2), a 2618 44 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE X 160 ft grass airstrip, located less than a mile from the lodge. Shuttle service between the airport and lodge is available. Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) was also available for fly-in aircraft. Featured first thing Saturday morning, May 8, was Dr. James McManus, president of the National Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA). With 9,000 members, SPA is the largest seaplane organization in the Marcel Kobberdahl of Deerwood, Minnesota world with headquarters in Lakeland, (right), brought a group of Civil Air Patrol Fla. (www.seaplanes.org). cadets from the Crow Wing County Composite Squadron to help park aircraft. Discussing U.S. Customs border crossing procedures were Tim Johnston of the U.S. Customs & fiber, and Kevlar were the float Border Protection, Department of construction materials covered. Joyce and Francis Einarson of Einarson Flying Service, Inc., International Falls, Minnesota. Homeland Security; and Brian Addis Other speakers included Pete Francis Einarson was the banquet speaker. of Wipaire, Inc., who is also an FAA Firlotte of Transport Canada; Jason Examiner. Addis provided pilots with Jenson of the Minnesota Department an information sheet with instructions of Natural Resources on the topic The fly-in was supported by on how to file a traveler manifest of invasive species; Adam Bergaso members of the Civil Air Patrol, who using the new electronic Advance of Lockheed Flight Service; and manned the unicom and helped park Passenger Information System Darrell Bolduc of Bolduc Aviation aircraft. About 20 seaplanes flew in (eAPIS). There was considerable Specialized Services on the topic of despite rain and snow showers on discussion on the proposed 406-MHz engine maintenance. Bolduc reviewed Friday. Excellent weather prevailed on Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) techniques and products available to Saturday and Sunday. requirement to fly in Canada, and prevent corrosion of cylinders. Madden’s Resort received praise other GPS-based emergency devices, The banquet speaker was Francis for its accommodations, food, and such as Personal Locator Beacons Einarson of Einarson Flying Service, service. Amenities include five (PLB) and the GPS messenger located in International Falls, swimming pools, three sand beaches, “SPOT.” Minnesota, who told of his adventures golf course, and boat rental. The One by one the manufacturers of flying floatplanes in Minnesota and resort offers numerous packages. For “aircraft floats” got up and described Canada. additional information refer to www. their products including Alan Thyng The president of the Minnesota maddens.com. of Baumann Floats; Brian Huberty Seaplane Pilots Association, Mary Both Brian Thuringer, president of Clamar Floats; Jeff Voigt of Park Alverson, emceed all events. Len of Madden’s, and his son, Benjamin, Rapids Aviation, distributors of Christianson is vice president; Pam vice president and manager, are pilots. Aeroset Floats; and Chuck Wiplinger Freese is treasurer and membership The Thuringer family has owned of Wipaire, Inc. Aluminum, carbon chairman; and Neil Otey is secretary. Madden’s for three generations. q

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Wisconsin  Bureau of Aeronautics       David M. Greene, Director P.O.    Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914  (608) 266-3351  www.dot.wisconsin.gov !"

Stabilized Approaches approach. add at least 100 feet to your landing, Unstabilized approaches often so you can see how adding 10 knots by Jeff Taylor result from late descents, poor can set you up for a go-around at best, Aviation Consultant awareness of crosswinds or tailwinds or a hard landing at worst. in the pattern, distractions and visual Gusting surface winds is one of the

WISDOT MaskheadFeb09.inddo fly an 1 illusions. Maintaining heightened few times we should consider flying2/13/09 3:24:41 PM airplane situational awareness during the entire faster than published. A rule of thumb safely, we descent can be your best defense used by many pilots is to add one mustT memorize against an unstabilized approach. To half of the reported surface wind gust many numbers. keep a bad situation from becoming to the normal approach speed when WisDOT Maskhead CMYK Feb09.indd 1 1/23/09 10:16:15 AM Power settings, worse, set the standard of requiring a landing in turbulent, gusty winds. If Jeff Taylor airspeeds, go-around if you have not stabilized the winds are 15 knots gusting to 25 frequencies and traffic pattern your approach at 200 feet AGL. knots, the gust is 10 knots, so add 5 altitudes are just a few of the While configuring the aircraft knots to your approach speed. Adding important numbers we must know. typically isn’t a big challenge, the this cushion gives you more control WisDOT Maskhead.indd Airspeed1 numbers 7/20/08 12:22:11 PM – especially approach speeds - are particularly important since skillfully flying the aircraft during a stabilized approach can make the difference between a smooth touchdown and a landing accident. What is a stabilized approach and how does it help? speed you fly is the biggest variable over the aircraft during unpredictable Essentially, a stabilized approach in the equation and has the greatest winds and protects you from any is where the aircraft is on final, 400 impact on your landing. Aircraft sudden loss of headwind component. to 500 feet AGL, configured to land manufacturers typically publish in Pilots who consistently fly with gear down and flaps set for the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) stabilized approaches make conditions, at approach speed, gliding a recommended approach speed that consistently smooth landings because at a constant rate of descent to a provides a generous cushion above they follow a proven plan for success. predetermined point on the runway speed and allows for some gentle Setting the goal of always being where the flare begins. That doesn’t maneuvering to maintain runway stabilized by 200 feet AGL or you sound too hard, does it? But, in fact, centerline. The danger lies in the go-around will result in better, more we all know sometimes this can be idea that adding 5 or 10 knots adds passenger-friendly and safer landings. a challenge since many factors can a margin of safety to the approach. Takeoffs are optional, landings are keep us from getting on a stabilized Adding just 1 knot of airspeed will mandatory! q 46 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE County Land Information Officer, Diann Danielsen – Real Estate Specialist WisDOT GIS coordinator, Wisconsin State Cartographer survey advisor, and WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Western Area Power Administration ROW surveyor. Diann has specialized iann airport development and property education in surveying and land Danielsen management. In her position as a real information systems, with a BS in joined the estate specialist, Diann will assist with surveying and an MS in civil and WisDOT’sD Bureau real estate analysis and quality review, environmental engineering/surveying of Aeronautics appraisals, owner negotiation and and land information systems. (BOA) Real Estate relocation planning, condemnation For questions regarding Group in April. The Diann Danielsen settlements, and project management. airport land acquisition, releases, BOA real estate Diann is a Wisconsin-registered reimbursement, or property staff provides technical expertise land surveyor. Prior to joining the management, please contact Diann at and services to airport sponsors Bureau, she worked in real estate [email protected] or and project engineers involved in related positions including Dane 608-266-1709. q

More Wisconsin Students Participate In 2010 International Aviation Art Contest Than In 2009

ore than 100 Wisconsin students between the ages of 6 and 17 submitted original artwork to the state aviation art contest that feeds winners into national and international Artwork by Cody Fromader contests.M This year’s contest theme, “Flying with the Sun,” was meant to capture the excitement, activities and possibilities of the world of aviation. The purpose of the contest is to motivate and encourage young artists to participate in and become more familiar with aviation, science, and engineering. Entries were judged in three classes: Category I - Ages 6 to 9; Category II - Ages 10 to 13; Category III – Ages 14 to 17. The winners were announced in early March, 2010 and the winning artwork will be on display at the State Capitol this summer. State winners and runners-up were selected, with winners receiving a certificate and recognition from their state. The top three entries in each age group were forwarded to Washington, D.C., where Artwork by Margaret Butler they were judged in the national competition. In Wisconsin, the winners in each category received their choice of an airplane flight for themselves and two guests, or $100 worth of art supplies. Second place winners received $75 worth of art supplies and third place winners received $40 worth of art supplies. A first, second, and third-place national winner was then selected from each age group. All national winners received certificates, ribbons and a framed reproduction of their artwork. Also, their artwork was forwarded to the FAI Headquarters for international judging. Winners of the international competition will receive certificates and gold, silver, or bronze medals. For more information about the art contest, contact Karen Valley at 608-266-8166 or email [email protected]. q Artwork by Wyatt Dohrwardt JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47 A AeronAutics Bulletin www.mndot.gov The STaTe Of MinneSOTa PrOvideS ThiS Technical BulleTin in The inTereST Of aviaTiOn SafeTy and TO PrOMOTe aerOnauTical PrOgreSS in The STaTe and The naTiOn Christopher Roy, Director Dan McDowell, Editor innesot Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 M 651-234-7200 or (toll free) 1-800-657-3922 It’s So Sweet! quality airport in the community. It is a small investment in by Christopher Roy the future of your airport and aviation in your community that could pay great benefits in the future. One example remember hearing someone once that would benefit the airport, the community, and excite say that flying resembles a box of youth about flying is the “EAA Young Eagles” program candy. Until you really get into it, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (http:// youI never know how sweet it can be. www.youngeagles.org/). With summer here, what better time When you go flying this summer, instead of just flying is there to learn about flying, aircraft from point A to point A, or point A to your usual point maintenance, airport operations and the Christopher Roy B, why not get a little adventurous and visit a different vast array of aviation industry career Minnesota airport. You have 136 airports to choose fields? What better time is there to improve your flying between! Remember the “Fly Minnesota Airports” proficiency or even upgrade your rating? If you haven’t program is still happening and you should be a part of tried flying a seaplane, go find the nearest seaplane base it. Check it out at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/aved/ and go for a flight. You won’t regret experiencing the best Passportprogram/Passport.html. Make this a summer of of both water and air worlds! flying fun. Share aviation! Doing so enhances its value to I also strongly encourage aviators who are properly the entire community. rated and fully current to take a young person up for a By the way, if your airport is not yet a part of the flight. Show them the beauty and excitement of flying. But “Adopt-An-Airport” program, let your airport manager I’ll go further and open that up by saying, why not make it know you want to be involved in the airport’s beautification a priority to take someone from your city leadership for a and enhancement. You can do this with your community via flight around your town. the Adopt-An-Airport program. More than 30 airports in Help them see the advantages and value of the airport Minnesota are reaping the benefits of a strong program and and flying. Educate them about all the great things aviation an involved community. brings to a community. Help them understand that aviation Now go fly! Think and practice safety first and always. benefits everyone, even those who have never flown! Be vigilant, and enjoy the beauty of our Minnesota summer. Show them the importance of supporting and maintaining a It’s so sweet! q

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Now that mix of size must be removed from carry-on It is easy to find a number of wizardry includes a device called the baggage and placed separately in companies that produce and/or sell iPad …not quite a laptop computer, bins. Small and portable electronic luggage and other items that meet but bigger than many other devices items do not need to be removed from TSA required guidelines for security. one might carry. their carrying cases. If a TSA Officer Type “TSA compliant luggage” into When traveling by air, passengers cannot resolve an item in carry-on your browser and several dozen sites must maintain a personal vigilance baggage on the X-ray screen, it may will provide many travel bag options and be aware of what they are require additional screening.” to meet your specific needs. carrying and wanting to carry on An iPad would likely fall into Purchasing a good quality, TSA board any commercial aircraft. the “similar size” category. Thus it compliant carry on case for your Security rules and guidelines are makes sense to treat that device like electronic devices and other items always subject to change as protection a laptop. That means for the safety is a worthwhile investment for the needs dictate. But in general by and protection of the device, a quality protection of your items and to aid planning ahead and completing a book-style padded jacket that holds in the protection and security for you little online research, it will be easy to the actual device can provide adequate and others who travel by commercial avoid having your items confiscated daily general handling protection. aircraft. q Wipaire’s Single Point Fueling System Now G1000 Compatible Ne w Pr o d u c t s Fr o m Mi n n e s o t a the user. Also new to the G-2 edition is the flexibility to display fuel quantities in gallons, liters, kilograms or pounds. With over 100 STCs, Wipaire, Inc. is not just for aircraft floats. For additional information on the Single Point Fueling System G-2 or other STCs, contact Wipaire, Inc. at SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, equipped with an older Aviadesign 651.451.1205 or visit www.wipaire. Inc. has announced the certification system. com. of its new and improved “Single The Wipaire Single Point Fueling For 50 years, Wipaire has been Point Fueling System” for the Cessna System G-2 enables the aircraft to be engineering and manufacturing Caravan. The Wipaire Single Point filled from the ground, eliminating a full line of aircraft floats for all Fueling System G-2 is compatible the risk of leading edge damage from sizes of aircraft from the Piper Cub with the Cessna 208 or 208B Caravan over the wing fueling. Ladders are no to the de Havilland Twin Otter as equipped with either G1000 or longer required, enabling the Cessna well as over 100 Supplemental resistive fuel quantity systems, and Caravan to be fueled more safely and Type Certificates for a variety of features precise electronic fuel level expeditiously. useful aircraft modifications. In monitoring. Wipaire’s new electronic addition, Wipaire is a service leader The system can be installed on the monitoring ensures that the aircraft in other areas, including aircraft aircraft in either landplane or seaplane is reliably topped-off and an all new maintenance, avionics installation configuration. An upgrade option is digital display with touch screen and repair, custom interior design and also available for aircraft previously controls ensures an easy interface for installation, and exterior refinishing.q JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 WATA Difference WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION

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Kevin Wixom Scholarships Awarded JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College Foundation has awarded the 2010 “Kevin Wixom Memorial Scholarships” for aviation technical studies to Ted Treinen of Janesville, Wisconsin and Jeffrey Palmer of Edgerton, Wisconsin. This year is the 10th anniversary of the award and the reception held April 28 at the BTC Aviation Center was attended by the extended Wixom family and friends, former aviation instructors, and program alumni. The award is named in memory of Kevin Wixom, an alumnus of the Blackhawk Technical College Aviation Program, and an aviation technician at Blackhawk Airways at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville.

Jeffrey Palmer of Edgerton, Wis. and Ted Treinen, Janesville, Wis. are recipients of the 10th Annual Kevin Wixom Memorial Scholarship Award, which honors former alumnus of the Aviation Program at Blackhawk Technical College, Kevin Wixom. (L/R) Nancy Wixom, Jeffrey Palmer, Richard Wixom, Joann Wixom, Ted Treinen, and Charile Wixom. q

1940s Style Hangar Dance… the best-dressed couple and best dancers. Proceeds to benefit the Community Action Coalition, A Salute To The Troops, Past & Present! a local organization committed to reducing poverty in MADISON, WIS. – Re-live the 1940s era by attending Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties; and The Badger an old fashion hangar dance on Saturday, July 31, 2010 Honor Flight (badgerhonorflight.org), a local nonprofit that from 7:00-10:30 pm at Wisconsin Aviation, Dane County ensures that World War II and terminally ill veterans from Regional Airport, Madison, Wis. The dance will feature any war have the opportunity to see the memorials that big band music performed by “Ladies Must Swing,” a have been erected in their honor in Washington, D.C. jazz band consisting of 19 energetic women dressed in era Tickets are $15 in advance by contacting June Dalton at costume. [email protected] or (608) 698-8944, or $17 at Vintage wear is encouraged and there will be prizes for the door (www.ladiesmustswing.com). q Omnni 10/8/04 5:12 PM Page 1

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JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 Minnesota Aviation Industry News Darrell Bolduc Named Aircraft Maintenance Technician of the Year Aeronautics with support from the Federal Aviation Administration, Bolduc went on to compete at the regional level, and was then also named “Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year” for the FAA Great Lakes Region. Bolduc Aviation Specialized Services is an aircraft engine overhaul facility known throughout the United States and Canada. Darrell Bolduc is an expert on aircraft engines, and a noted speaker at the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Fly-In, and aircraft maintenance conferences throughout the Midwest. q

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BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Darrell Bolduc, President of Bolduc Aviation, Inc. at Anoka County-Blaine Airport, was named “Aircraft Maintenance Technician of the Year” for the state of Minnesota. The award was presented to Bolduc by James Niehoff of the Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office during the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference, March 29, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. Following the conference, which is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of

The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) held its monthly Mankato, Minnesota luncheon meeting at Key Air Twin Cities at Anoka County Blaine Airport in Minneapolis on May 12, 2010. The guest speaker was U.S. Airways 507-625-6006 First Officer Jeff Skiles of “Miracle On The Hudson” fame. Sponsors flymankato.com included Key Air, Wings Financial Credit Union, and Bombadier. Wings Financial Credit Union staff with guest speaker Jeff Skiles (center): Providing committed customer satisfaction since 1991. (L/R) Susan Binger, Amy Peterson, Jeff Skiles and Cynthia Smith.

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in their honor, such as Ernest Groves Minnesota Does It Again… Wold and Cyrus Foss Chamberlain Hall of Fame Inducts Aviation’s Finest! (i.e. Wold Chamberlain Field, now Minneapolis-St. Paul International BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Each Airport). Many others are known only year since 1989, the Minnesota within aviation circles, or remembered Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) by tales passed on by family members. inducts pilots and others, who have One hundred and forty-nine (149) either made a personal contribution men and women have been inducted to aviation, accomplished something to date. in aviation truly great, or have a Persons inducted April 24, 2010, colorful aviation background. The at ceremonies held at the Ramada organization is a vehicle for putting Mall of America/Thunderbird Hotel, their names and careers before the included the following: public so they may become familiar The late Major Scott D. Anderson with them for recognition purposes, of Duluth, Minnesota, who flew F-16s and to place aviation in a favorable with the Minnesota Air National Dick Phillips Guard, and was a test pilot with Cirrus light. Some names are already widely Gary Schmidt (right) of the Metropolitan known, because of world-renown Airports Commission presented the Minnesota Design Corporation where he gave his Hall of Fame plaque to his father, Claude C. life testing the first production model accomplishments such as those of Schmidt (left), inductee. Charles A. Lindbergh, or because aircraft; they have had major airports named Stunt pilot and barnstormer, the late Danny Fowlie of Minneapolis, who flew with the “Flying Aces Air 00 $15. One Year (6 Issues) IDWEST FLYER Circus” in the 1930s; M AGAZINE June/July 2009 00 $25. TwO Years (12 Issues) The late Raymond G. Glumack of SUBSCRIBESUBSCRIBE Marble, Minnesota, who following subscribe at service in the U.S. Navy as a OFFER www.midwestflyer.com EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2010 or complete floatplane pilot during World War II,

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Anderson was killed while testing an aircraft parachute system for Cirrus Design, which have been tow pilot and instructor at Stanton suggestion of members of deployed 17 times since, and saved 35 lives. During the Airport in Northfield; the Minnesota Office of program, the MAHF awarded a scholarship in Anderson’s name to Oliver Paul Henderson of Eden Prairie, who will The late Dennis R. Scanlan, Jr. of Aeronautics, whose intention be attending the University of North Dakota for aviation St. Paul, who became a partner in the at the time was to create a studies. fixed base operation “Northwestern Minnesota Aviation Museum, “Minnesota Aviation History, Aeronautical Corporation” at St. Paul as well as a Hall of Fame. 1857-1945,” by Noel E. Allard Downtown Airport, and an aviation Minnesota aviation history has and Gerald N. Sandvick. 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The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Instrument Approaches, Full-Service FBO, ATC Tower & Approach Control Fame was established in 1988 at the Contact Tom Janssen at 920-731-5201 or email at [email protected] JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 55 Airport. Fly-In / Float-In Breakfast & Airshow 13 Ma n d a n (Y19), N.D. - Breakfast 8-11am CALENDAR in conjunction with the Buggies-n-Blues Send the date, times, location Festival. 701-527-1950. (include city, state & airport i.d.), 13 wa t e r t o w n (RYV), Wis. - Pancake and contact person’s telephone number, Breakfast & Airport Open House. address & email address for reference. (920) 261-4567. First 15 words FREE! 13 Mo n t ev i d e o (MVE), Mi nn . - Breakfast & For Larger Listing, reFer to the Classic Car Show 8am-Noon. CLassiFied ad seCtion on Page 60 Price County Airport & Long Lake monteair.gmail.com 320-269-4829. Email: [email protected] Phillips, Wisconsin (PBH) 13* al b e r t Le a (AEL), Mi nn . - Breakfast – Or Mail To – nd 7am-12:30pm. 507-383-1878. Midwest Flyer Magazine Twilight Air Show, Friday - July 2 7 p.m. 13* pr i n c e t o n (PNM), Mi nn . - Pancake PO Box 199 - Oregon WI 53575-0199 Fly-In Breakfast, Saturday - July 3rd 8 a.m. - Noon Breakfast 8am-???. NOTAM: Pilots, be sure to call ahead Air Show Begins At 10 a.m. 13* ru s h Ci t y , Mi nn . - Pancakes, Eggs & to confirm dates and for traffic advisories. Sausage Breakfast 8-Noon. Lunch Also use only current aeronautical charts for • 24/7 Self-Service Fuel (100LL & MOGAS) begins at 11am. Car/Antique Tractor • Full-Service Jet A (Best Fuel Prices In The Area!) Show. 320-358-4743. navigation and not calendar • Floatplanes Welcomed On Long Lake listing information (Call Ahead For Fuel) 13* rh i ne l a n d e r (RHI), Wis. - Pancake Midwest Flyer Magazine is not responsible • Aircraft Maintenance On Field Breakfast 8am-Noon. 715-369-1304. for accuracy of information published. 715-339-3701 13* sp en c e r (SPW), Io w a - Breakfast (7am) & * IndIcates any new or updated calendar Airshow (10:30am) at the Northwest Iowa lIstIngs sInce the prevIous Issue. 12* su p e r i o r (SUW), Wis. - New terminal Regional Airport. 712-262-1000. JUNE 2010 dedication 9am-2pm Pancake Breakfast 14* la k e In Th e Hi l l s , Il l . - Southern Illinois 5-6* Ma n i t o w o c (MTW), Wis. - Thunder on & BBQ Lunch. www.eaa272.org. University (SIUC) Aviation Scholarship the Lakeshore Airshow. Gates open 12* al e x a n d r i a (AXN), Mi nn . - Belgian Golf Scramble at the Boulder Ridge 8am with Airshow starting 1pm. Waffles 8am-Noon. Hangar Dance County Club. Info Dr. David NewMyer, www.ThunderOnTheLakeshore.com 7-11pm (Doors Open 6pm) at Chandler [email protected]; 11-13 Mi l w a u k ee , Wis. - Milwaukee Air & Water Field. www.dchsmn.org 618-453-8898. www.aviation.siu.edu Show at Milwaukee Lakefront. www. 12* Va l p a r a i s o (VPZ), In d . - Air Rally 10am. 15* Va l p a r a i s o (VPZ), In d . - FAAST-FAA milwaukeeairshow.com Call 219-464-0132 to sign up. Safety Seminar 7pm. Contact 12* Mt. Mo r r i s 219-464-0132 to reserve your seat. (C55), Il l . - 17-19 Ma s o n Ci t y (MCW), IA - American YesterYear Fly- Barnstormers Tour 10am-6pm. In Breakfast www.americanbarnstormerstour.com Volk Field Fly-In & Open House 7-11am. Lunch 18* Ep h r a i m -Fi s h Cr ee k (3D2), Wis. - Pizza Camp Douglas, Wisconsin 11:30am-?? Friday 11:30am-1:30pm. at the Ogle [email protected] Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 0800 - 1600 County Airport. 18-20* ga y l o r d (GLR), Mi c h . - Wings Over th th th IFR/VFR & Maintenance Seminars A Free Family Affair!!! 815-732-7268. Gaylord. 18 Swing Band. 19 & 20 Sponsored by WISDOT Bureau of Aeronautics No Parking or Admission Fees glenlorr@ Airshow Noon-3pm. Camping is permit- Pancake Breakfast ** No Rain Date** verizon.net. ted. 989-448-8369. wingsovergaylord.org Flying Demonstrations a d en a i nn Static Displays For More Information 12* ch a r i t o n (CNC), 19* w (ADC), M . - Wings & Wheels Air National Guard Museum Call 608-427-1899 Io w a - Breakfast Over Wadena. 8am-1pm. 218-639-4769. 8am-Noon. 641- 19* Mo o s e La k e , Mi nn . - Breakfast 7:30- 774-4059 11am. 218-485-4441. 13 po r t Hu r o n 19* wa u t o m a (Y50), Wis. - Chicken & Beans (PHN), Mi c h . 10am-2pm. 920-229-1560. - Pancake 19* la Cr o s s e (LSE), Wis. - Freedom Fest Breakfast - Airshow at Noon. Concert with 3 Dog 7-11am. at Night, REO & Reminders. 317-8535. St. Clair County www.airfest.com Int’l Airport. 19* beu l a h (95D), N.D. - Breakfast. 810-364-6890. 701-873-2259. 13 Fl u s h i n g (3DA), 19* ke o s a u q u a (6K9), Io w a - Breakfast Mi c h . - Breakfast 6-10am. 800-868-7822 / 319-293-7111. 7:30-11:30am at 19* po p l a r Gr o ve (C77), Il l . - Dogs & Brats the Daltons Fly-In 11:30am-1:30pm. Attention Airport. 20 ann Ar b o r (ARB), Mi c h . - Breakfast Pilots!! 810-201-6882. 8am-? west of the control tower. 13* Ma s o n (TEW), 734-429-2992. Fly-In Aircraft Welcomed! Mi c h . - Pancake 20 gr a n d Ha ven (3GM), Mi c h . - Pancake Pre-Registration & Radios RequiRed (uHF/VHF) Breakfast 7am- Breakfast 7am-Noon along with Antique/ Noon at Mason Muscle Car Show & other activities. To Register Call 800-972-8673 Jewett Field 20 ta y l o r v i l l e (TAZ), Il l . - Breakfast

56 JUNE/JULY 2010 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 7-11am. 217-824-9313. 7-11am. 8am-Noon. 402-380-9882. 20 st a n t o n (SYN), Mi nn . - Breakfast 26* in d i a n a p o l i s , In d . - Midwest Taildragg- 27* Ma r i o n (C17), Io w a - Breakfast 8am-Noon. 507-645-4030. gers’ Fly-In 8:30am-2pm. Door prizes & 6am-Noon. 319-377-9437. 20 Buff a l o , Mi nn . - Breakfast 8am-Noon. Luncheon. 27-29 bi s m a r c k (BIS), N.D. - American 763-682-1516. Pilots eat free. 26* Ne w Ri c h m o n d (RNH), Wis. - Burgers, Barnstormers Tour 10am-6pm. 20 do d g e Cen t e r (TOB), Mi nn . - Pancake Brats & Refreshments 11am-2pm. www.americanbarnstormerstour.com Breakfast 7am-Noon. 507-266-8572. 26* cr e s t o n (CSQ), Io w a - Open House 28 Ne w Ri c h m o n d (RNH), Wis. - Burgers 20* Ea s t p o r t (59M), Mi c h . - Father’s Day 7-11am. 641-782-2383. & Brats 11am-2pm. Fly-In at Torchport Airpark 8am-Noon. 26* ha v a n a (9I0), Il l . - Old-Fashioned Fly-In 30-7/2 Ja me s t o w n (JMS), N.D. - American [email protected] Pancake Breakfast 6:30am-Noon. Barnstormers Tour 10am-6pm. 20* ca n b y (CNB), Mi nn . - Dads Belgium 26* ha zen (HZE), N.D. - Breakfast at Mercer www.americanbarnstormerstour.com Waffles 7:30am-Noon & Burger Feed County Regional Airport. 701-748-2550. JULY 2010 11am-2pm. Airshow 1pm (closing 26-27 st. Cl o u d , Mi nn . - “The Great Minnesota 1-/2 Ja me s t o w n (JMS), N.D. - American airspace at 1pm). 507-829-9608. Air Show” featuring the Blue Angels. Barnstormers Tour 10am-6pm. 20* ba r a b o o (DLL), Wis. - Pancake www.TheGreatMinnesotaAirShow.com www.americanbarnstormerstour.com Breakfast 9am-2pm. 608-356-8650. 26-27* wa l w o r t h (7V3), Wis. - 2-3 ph i l l i p s , Wis. - Price County Airport & 20* Ea g l e Ri ve r (EGV), Wis. - Pancake Fly-In & Pancake Breakfast 7am-1pm. Harbor View (on Long Lake) Fr i . 7pm Breakfast. & Flea Market 8am-3pm. 262-275-2679. air show; 9pm live music at Harbor 715-479-7442. 26-27* qu a d Ci t y , Io w a - Airshow at Davenport View. Sa t . 8am-noon - Breakfast by the 20* pa l my r a (88C), Wis. - Father’s Day Fly-In Municipal Airport. 563-285-7469. AMVETS; 8:30am Breakfast Buffet at 7am-Noon. 262-495-4342. www.quadcityairshow.com Harbor View; 10am air show; planes on 20* Mi ne r a l Po i n t (MRJ), Wis. - Pancake 27 Ni l e s (3TR), Mi c h . - Breakfast EAA display & plane rides; admission is free. Breakfast at Iowa County Airport 7am- hangar on the east side 7am-Noon. 5pm - 2 am Lake, Rattle & Roll (3 bands) 12:30pm. 608-553-7571 / 987-9931. 574-339-9991. at Harbor View. 20* Ma q u o k e t a (OQW), Io w a - Breakfast 27 sa n d u s k y (Y83), Mi c h . - Dawn Patrol in 715-339-3701 / 2626 7am-1pm. 563-652-6517. association with the Thumb Festival 3 wa t e r v l i e t (40C), Mi c h . - Pancake 20* ha r l a n (HNR), Io w a - Breakfast 7-11am. 7am-Noon. 810-414-3009. Breakfast 7am-Noon. 269-876-4921. 712-744-3366. 27 ca l e d o n i a (CHU), Mi nn . - Fly-In at the 3 ho u g h t o n La k e (5Y2), Mi c h . - Brats & 20* Ea g l e Gr o ve (EAG), Io w a - Breakfast Houston County Airport. 507-450-2095. Dogs 10am-4pm. Rain date 4th. 7am-3pm. 515-851-8031. 27 Fa i r m o n t (FRM), Mi nn . - Breakfast 989-578-2005. 20* ga r r i s o n (D05), N.D. - Breakfast. 7-11am. 507-236-3604. 3 au s t i n , Mi nn . - Breakfast 7am-1pm. 701-337-6294. 27* aitkin (AIT), Mi nn . - Fly-In Classic Car 507-433-7115 or 507-433-1813. 20* qu i n c y (UIN), Il l . - Breakfast 7-11am. Show 7am-3pm. Wildrice Pancake 3* rio Cr ee k (I28), Wis. - Breakfast, Food, 20-22 te a (Y14), S.D. - American Breakfast & Brat & Burger Lunch. Polka Band, Hangar Dance, Silent Barnstormers Tour 10am-6pm at the 218-839-0390. [email protected] Auction 7:30am-5pm. 920-837-7777. Marv Skie-Lincoln County Airport. 27* rio (94C), Wis. - Pancake Breakfast www.riocreekairport.com www.americanbarnstormerstour.com 7am-Noon. [email protected] 3* tr a ve r s e Ci t y (TVC), Mi c h . - Pancake 24-26 ab e r d een (ABR), S.D. - American 847-736-4603. 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