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6 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 “introductory flight lessons.” June fly-in. Furthermore, WPPA is ty to pursue my dream to be an To obtain a Sport Pilot Certificate, hosting a huge powered parachute fly- FBO/airport manager; the City of the rules have drastically changed from in this September, sponsored by Wausau and previous/current airport being a “Basic Flight Instructor” (BFI). PowraChute Powered Parachutes of committee members; past and present An FAA written test must be taken, one Michigan. This annual event, titled employees of Wausau Flying Service, must arrange a question-answer/flight “Extravaganza,” has been held in Inc.; my mentors who lead by example: test with an FAA Designated Pilot Kansas for years. However, after vis- Jeff Baum, Duffy Gaier, and Tim Ashe; Examiner (DPE), and his aircraft must iting our airpark last June, the compa- my father, Jack Chmiel, who gave me be inspected by an FAA Designated ny has decided to move the event to my love of aviation and taught me to Aircraft Repairman (DAR). My pow- our site just south of New London. set high standards; yourself and Rose ered parachute must have an “N” num- This is a national event and promises Dorcey for the exposure you have ber now just like the 747 parked at to be very exciting. given WFS; and most of all, my wife, O’Hare! My aircraft was the first pow- I enjoy reading your magazine in Angela, for being my business and life ered parachute to be inspected by Joe that it involves aviation in the partner. We’ve worked together, side- Norris of EAA, an FAA (powered para- Midwest. Visit WPPA’s website by-side for 15 years, 24/7, and I would- chute) DAR. www.wisconsinppa.org. n’t have it any other way! The point is, light aviation, to coin Gary Morris I got my training on the couches a past phrase, “is not like your dad’s Madison, Wisconsin of small town FBOs and received my Buick” anymore. Certainly, single ratings the old school way through placement vehicles under 254 lbs. are my local FBO. Looks like that educa- still classified as “ultralights” and Part Dear Dave: tion has served me well, and the “ma 103 of the FAA regs still apply. At I wish to thank the members of the and pa” FBO business is still alive! WPPA, we represent single-seat Wisconsin Airport Management It was a great conference. All the “ultralights” and also Sport Pilot vehi- Association (WAMA) for the topics were relevant. The speakers cles. But we are not limited to just “Distinguished Service Award,” and were excellent. All I’ve learned about people with aircraft. Ours is a “fami- to the Wisconsin Aviation Trades the airport business I’ve learned at the ly” organization with a mission state- Association (WATA) for presenting us Wisconsin Aviation Conference and ment that involves the safe flying of with the “Aviation Business of the seminars sponsored by the Wisconsin powered parachutes. Year Award” during the Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics. To that end, we conduct an annual Aviation Conference, April 30 – May Thanks, again, and keep up the clinic that is held at EAA’s AirVenture 2, at Stevens Point, Wis. Both awards good work at MIDWEST FLYER Museum each March. In June, we mean so much to us at Wausau Flying MAGAZINE. conduct an annual powered parachute Service, Inc. (WFS). John P. Chmiel fly-in, one-half hour northwest of As I stated at the conference, there President, Wausau Flying Service, Inc. Oshkosh. We have just held our 6th are many people and organizations that Manager, Wausau Downtown Airport annual clinic and we are in the I would like to thank for their help: Wausau, Wisconsin (KAUW) process of planning our 6th annual, Charles Turner gave me the opportuni- www.flywausau.com DPODFOUSBUJPO ZPVS OFFET PVS TFSWJDFT B QFSGFDU NBUDI
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WASHINGTON curb lawmakers from accepting free ers who use their own airplanes to Ethics Reform Bill rides in corporate jets, but would travel within their districts, want the Could Snag Flying Legislators instead prevent them from flying their language changed, EAA said. Graves own planes. flew his 1943 Boeing/Hughes PT-13D OSHKOSH, WIS. – The newly According to EAA, the ethics leg- Super Stearman biplane to EAA installed House of Representatives in islation states that members of AirVenture last summer and is also an Washington, D.C., got to work earlier Congress “may not use personal airplane homebuilder. this year, eager to approve a new ethics funds, official funds or campaign “Many members of Congress, par- package during their first hours on the funds for a flight on a non-govern- ticularly in rural or large areas, rely job. But the Experimental Aircraft ment airplane that is not licensed by on airplanes as a primary means of Association (EAA) says their proposed the Federal Aviation Administration to transportation to travel within their law includes a provision that could pre- operate for compensation or hire.” districts,” he said. “Taking away a vent pilots who serve in Congress from But the FAA licenses carriers, not air- member’s ability to travel by plane flying their own aircraft. planes. limits their ability to serve their con- The proposed law is intended to Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., and oth- stituents.” K 10 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 INDUSTRY NEWS based operation will build a new 108,000 square foot facility at operators in North America. Fargo Jet Chicagoland’s Aurora Municipal Center is a ChevronTexaco fuel deal- Airport (KARR). Slated to open late er, FAA approved aircraft mainte- in 2008, the facility is part of a $20 nance repair station, air charter opera- million expansion plan at Aurora. The tion, Cessna Pilot Center, and New new facility will include more than Cessna aircraft dealer for North 60,000 square feet of clear-span Dakota, Minnesota and Western hangar space, large enough to fit Wisconsin. K Global Express and Gulfstream 550 size aircraft. The nearly 50,000 square Fargo Jet Center Acquires King Air feet of office space will be home to a For Air Charter Service spacious General Aviation terminal and have ample office space available FARGO, ND – Fargo Jet Center, Inc. for aviation-related tenants. In addi- has purchased a Beechcraft King Air tion to flight center services, aircraft C90A to be added to its current fleet sales and acquisitions, charter, flight of charter aircraft. The pressurized instruction, and mail order avionics turbo prop offers the comfort of a and consumer electronics sales, J. A. light jet with the ability to utilize Air Center is an FAA Part 145 repair shorter runways, which are in-accessi- station offering aircraft maintenance ble to jet aircraft, further increasing Chicago-based J.A. Air Center and parts, instrument sales and serv- the flexibility to its passengers. To Expand To Aurora ice, and award-winning avionics Fargo Jet Center, Inc. is the installation and service. J. A. Air region’s largest aviation service AURORA, ILL. – A major expansion Center also operates the flight center organization, and is consistently is underway at J.A. Air Center. The at nearby DeKalb Taylor Municipal ranked among the top fixed base longtime West Chicago (KDPA) Airport (KDKB). K
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Receiving the “Lifetime Service Award” was Bob Egan, long-time chairman of the Eagle River Union Airport in Eagle River, Wis. Tony Yaron, manager of Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, Wis., received the “Aviation Person of the Year Award.” Distinguished service awards went to John Chmiel, manager of Wausau Municipal Airport and owner of Wausau Flying Service, Inc., Wausau, Jim Schumacher of Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., Watertown, Wis. (right), gave WAMA scholar- Wis.; Ruth Elliott, manager of ship award recipient, Shane Wright (left), his Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, first airplane ride in 1994 when Wright was 9 years old. Wis.; and Dr. Patrick Mattson, for- Dave Jensen (right) of WAMA presents the merly of St. Cloud State University in Peter Wasson of the Wausau Daily “Aviation Person of the Year Award” to Tony St. Cloud, Minn., and a Wisconsin Herald, Wausau, Wis. Yaron of Central Wisconsin Airport. native, who is working to establish an Shane Wright of Jefferson, Wis., WAMA Names 2007 Award Recipients aviation program at the University of received WAMA’s scholarship in the Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. amount of $1,000. Wright received STEVENS POINT, WIS. – The Receiving the “Airport his Bachelor of Science Degree in Wisconsin Airport Management Engineering Award” was Kevin Flight Operations and Aviation Association (WAMA) recognized six Sielaff, P.E., of Mead and Hunt, Inc., Management at the University of deserving aviation professionals in the Madison, Wis. Dubuque, and is pursuing his Master state at the annual Wisconsin Aviation WAMA’s “Blue Light Award” for of Science Degree in Business Conference in Stevens Point, Wis., excellence in reporting Wisconsin avi- Administration at the University of April 30-May 2. ation news and information, went to Wisconsin-Whitewater. K
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AOPA DAY on April 20, 2007 at Sun ‘N Fun in Lakeland, Fla,, featured a billboard size petition to Congress which states: “We, the undersigned, as pilots and aviation enthusiasts, hereby endorse the following principles in consideration of how the FAA is to be financed in the future.” • Federal airport funding should be sustained at no less than current levels ($3.7 billion). • Excise taxes are the best way for all aviation users to support the system. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL REPORT • The Congress must maintain its oversight of the FAA. • The General Fund must continue to provide at least by Bill Blake 21.5% of the FAA’s budget. • There is no place for user fees in the world’s largest, AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative safest, most efficient air transportation system.
“Alliance For Aviation Across America,” vide for aircraft insurance coverage that will be more affordable and in Protecting Small & Rural Community Airports line with insurance being offered by the industry than previous versions of ore and AOPA and local pilots shortly before the bill, which AOPA strongly more the vote. AOPA and local pilots opposed. AOPA members answered Mpeople unsuccessfully opposed the vote and the call to contact their respective are understanding asked for a delay to hold public hear- legislators, pointing out the cost asso- the value of small ings. This runway is important to the ciated with the original bills. The community air- small, single-engine pilot since sum- recent versions require aircraft own- ports and the mer winds are frequently out of the ers to carry $100,000 of liability cov- harm that will be southwest. AOPA will work through erage per passenger seat, instead of caused to them if the FAA and the two airport spon- the originally proposed $250,000 per the FAA’s pro- Bill Blake sors, Wheeling and Prospect Heights, seat. The bills also establish a study posed user fees and enormous aviation to defeat the planned closing. group, which will include aircraft owner and pilot representation. The fuel tax increases are approved by Bult Field, Monee, Illinois Congress. The “Alliance for Aviation study group is to research the issue of Across America” (AAAA), a diverse After being closed for renovation, absolute liability, develop a recom- coalition of aviation enthusiasts, local privately owned, open-to-the-public mendation, and report back to the airports, civic organizations represent- Bult Field (C56), Monee, Illinois, has legislature in November. AOPA will ing rural and agricultural voices, eco- been waiting on a state inspection monitor this issue closely and work nomic development entities, non-prof- since December of 2006, which would to protect the interests of its mem- it organizations, and small and mid- allow the airport to re-open. AOPA bers. recently wrote a letter to the Illinois size businesses, has been formed, ded- Funding Aviation In Minnesota icated to protecting small and rural Department of Transportation, community airports. The coalition Division of Aeronautics, urging the Minnesota HF 1940 & SF 1753 strongly opposes the FAA’s proposal. division to fulfill its responsibility by are bills that would create a group Please visit the coalition’s web site inspecting this new facility. There is made up of government and aviation (www.aviationacrossamerica.org) to speculation that the delayed inspection interests to study the current and learn more about its efforts. Please is caught up in discussions about the future funding needs and alternative also encourage any organizations or construction of the proposed third sources for Minnesota aviation. businesses that might have an interest Chicago commercial service airport. AOPA is named in the bills as a par- in this effort to visit the site as well. Bult Field could be the site of the pro- ticipant, along with a number of oth- Anyone can join by signing up on the posed airport. However, construction ers. Projections by the Minnesota web site. We all know there is politi- on the commercial service airport has Office of Aeronautics presented at cal power in numbers. not begun and will take years to reach the Minnesota Airports Symposium completion. In the meantime, Bult at Alexandria, Minn., in April, indi- Chicago Executive Airport Field could be serving a public need cated that aviation in the state is ade- In late April, the Chicago without expenditure of any public quately funded in the near term. Executive Airport (PWK) board of money. For more information on these directors voted to begin the process and other issues facing aviation, Minnesota Aircraft Insurance to close the field’s crosswind runway, please go to the AOPA website at: 6/24. News of the plan only reached Minnesota HF 772 & SF 608 pro- www.aopa.org. K
14 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 Dear Fellow Pilot:
The answer: defend the home front – respond In the wake of recent mediaWhat can coverage I do? of the FAA Funding debate, AOPA members have been asking: as a local GA pilot who values everything that aviation contributes to your local community.
If your local newspaper prints a story that doesn’t tell the full story, oversimplifies issues like FAA Funding, or simply casts a shadow over GA, send a letter to the editor and let them know how you feel. Many AOPA members have done so in response to articles appearing in their local newspapers. And we’ve seen how more details add clarity to complex issues and make for better stories in the future.
AOPA, in coordination with other aviation and coalition groups can respond on a national level to national stories, but nothing – nothing – is as effective as a local voice speaking up for a local asset such as your airport. So keep reading your local paper and have your pen ready to go. Blue skies,
Phil Boyer
www.aopa.org
AWARDS & RECOGNITION Red Wing AAeroplaneeroplane ìSETTING NEW STANDARDS IN AVIATION EXCELLENCEî Eagle River Pilot Receives Lifetime Service Award
General Aviation Maintenance Specialists ï Aircraft Inspection ï Aircraft Weighing ï Dynamic Prop Balancing ï Sheet Metal Repair ï FAA Certified Unlimited Class ï Pitot-Static Transponder Checks (Center L/R) Bob and Shirley Egan with Eagle River Union Airport 3 Repair Station Factory Trained Technicians ï Manager Scott Volberding, commission members and tenants. ï Factory Trained Technicians for Pratt & Whitney JT15, for Mooney Aircraft TCM & LYC Committed to Quality Workmanship STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Bob Egan, long-time chairman and Excellent Customer Service of the Eagle River Union Airport Commission in Eagle Phone: 715-594-3761 River, Wis., and a local business owner, received the Fax: 715-594-3110 COMPANY “Wisconsin Aviation Lifetime Service Award” at ceremonies www.redwingaero.com held during the annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference in Email: [email protected] FAA Certified CRS# R3WR714J Stevens Point, Wis., April 30-May 2. The award is spon- sored by the Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA), and recognized by all aviation professionals in the state of Wisconsin. As a result of Egan’s leadership on the Eagle River Union Airport Commission, the airport went from one, short paved runway and a shorter grass crosswind runway, to a full-service airport with two longer, paved runways; an emergency helicopter landing pad; improved runway light- ing and instrument approach equipment; an Automated Weather Observation Service (AWOS), and a remote BC06PhotoAd3Ground 9/30/06 Communications 8:47 PM OutletPage 1(GCO) with Flight Service. Today, the airport serves corporate jets, air charter opera- tions, air ambulance rescue services, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hundreds of full-time and seasonal residents, and the tourism industry. DOWN TO EARTH SOLUTIONS. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 IDEAS THAT TAKE FLIGHT. Aviation Services Painting • Restoration • Maintenance Planning Since 1953 Environmental Engineering Construction
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JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 accomplishments in managing the then, as the original North Central the late 1990s, both the commercial Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. service has morphed into service and GA terminal buildings The Brainerd airport was relocated Mesaba/Northwest Airlink. were remodeled, expanded, and con- to its current site in 1946. At that In 1985, a maintenance/ARFF nected. time, the City of Brainerd asked Crow building was built, and a new T1500 A prime example of the excellence Wing County to become an equal fire truck was purchased. Full-time in planning and development is the partner in ownership and operation of staff was hired and trained to provide most recent addition of Runway the airport. The county accepted, by- flight coverage. 16/34. This project began in 1990 laws were drafted, and an airport The airport continued to prosper, with the adoption of the comprehen- commission was established. The ini- and in 1989, the first full-time airport sive plan, which identified the need tial construction included Runway manager was hired. A 20-year com- for a new commercial service runway. 1/19, Runway 12/30, and a mainte- prehensive plan was developed and In 1993, the EA/EIS was initiated. nance hangar with a small office. adopted for 1990-2010. The Airport Layout Plan underwent In 1963, when commercial service Over the years, general aviation three revisions. Finally, nearly 10 was established with North Central also continued to grow. As a result, a years later, all approvals had been Airlines, Runway 4/21 was construct- 100 x 100 ft. aircraft maintenance acquired, and construction permits ed. Later, in 1980 and 1981, this run- hangar was added with a fixed base were issued. way was lengthened, widened, and operation, along with a general avia- The net result of all the planning is realigned to become Runway 5/23. A tion terminal. Assorted navigational a 6500-foot runway, expandable to new commercial service terminal was aids and fuel facilities have also been 7100 feet, which is worked within W also constructed to better serve air added. The airport is now home to tight physical constraints and created P travelers. There has been commercial seven 10-unit T-hangars, 11 private a very small environmental footprint. service at Brainerd continuously since hangars and a DNR tanker base. In Impacts were limited to only 4 acres of wetland on a 400-acre site, and the relocation of snowmobile and cross- country ski trails. Almost 2 million yards of granular material was used, Wick and balanced on site. Lifecycle cost Buildings Fly-In / Float-In analyses were performed to identify the best use of both concrete and bitu- minous pavements on the project. The project was funded through local Breakfast bonding and coordinated with the - July 7, 2007 FAA and Mn/DOT Aeronautics, to & Air Show both receive grant funds and maxi- Price County Airport & Long Lake mize the navigational aids available to AIRCRAFT HANGARS Phillips, Wisconsin (PBH) users of the runway. “Protect your Aircraft with the best!” Breakfast at Harbor View Restaurant: 8-11 am The construction of Runway 16/34 Call Bob Henry Air Show: 11 am & 2 pm was phased over three years. The final S 1-608-544-2561 phone/fax or 608-963-5164 cell • 24/7 Self-Service Fuel (100LL & MOGAS) project includes the new runway, and Full-Service Jet A full parallel taxiway, MALSR, and an Email: [email protected] (Best Fuel Prices In The Area!) Bob is not just a salesman, but a WICK • Floatplanes Welcomed On Long Lake ILS on Runway 34. It was opened to hangar owner and a pilot. He knows how to (Call Ahead For Fuel!) traffic on July 10, 2006, with the ILS • Aircraft Maintenance On Field help you build what you want. approach published in March 15, Give Him A Call Today! 715-339-3701 2007. All through the years, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport has enjoyed SUBSCRIBE Special Introductory Offer! strong support from the community, (For First-Time city council, and county board. A THREE-ISSUE, LIMITED-TIME OFFER Subscribers Only) $7.50 EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2007 LIMITED TIME OFFER 6 MONTHS (3 ISSUES) strong, visionary airport commission has guided the airport through numer- Mail Check or Money Order To: Name______ous construction projects focused on MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE meeting the needs and growth of the Street______P.O. BOX 199 area. The airport is a first-class facili- OREGON, WI 53575-0199 City______State______Zip______ty positioned well for the future. K 18 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 EAGLE RIVER/EGAN FROM PAGE 16 took off. Gaszak, is lead line technician. Egan, a former Chicago police The equipment and management “Good facilities and good manage- officer who moved to Eagle River for required to operate the growing airport ment is the perfect combination to a better life for himself and his fami- reached a critical juncture in early having a successful airport, and we ly, is often referred to as a visionary 2001. So with the support of local are fortunate to have both at Eagle for the airport because of his leader- pilots, aviation businesses and civic River Union Airport,” said Egan. “I ship in turning a small town airport leaders, Egan soon led a search and accept this award not for myself, but into a professionally operated, region- screen committee to find a new manag- for the entire Eagle River community al air transportation facility. er, and the commission appointed Scott which benefits from the services and In 1988, Egan was asked by long- Volberding airport manager. Volberding the tourism the airport generates, and time Eagle River Mayor Pike Dyer to is a graduate of the Aerospace on behalf of our airport management serve on the airport commission, and Department at the University of North team and tenants. The airport is mov- in the mid 1990s, the airport really Dakota. Long-time local resident, Dan ing in the right direction!” K
AWARDS &RECOGNITION in Bismarck, N.D., from the early Training School in Fort Rucker, FAA Presents Wright Brothers Master 1970s through June, 2003. He was Alabama, for single and multi-engine Pilot Award To North Dakota Pilot also involved in the Civil Air Patrol aircraft, where he eventually flew C- where he flew a J-3, L-13, L-19, PA- 130 Hercules aircraft. In 1994, 11 and PA-18 aircraft. Schafer also Schafer retired from the National flew powerline and pipeline patrols, Guard at age 60. conducted aerial fish and railway sur- Schafer has 8,646 hours of flight- vey flights, and did some banner-tow- time of which 2,044 hours are in ing. Huey helicopters. He has flown in 61 The North Dakota Army National various fixed-wing aircraft including Guard sent him to Army Flight five different types of helicopters. K
(L/R) Ray Schafer is honored as Darrel Pittman reads aloud his flying accomplish- ments just before he presents Schafer with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 or more years of safe flying during the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet, March 6 in Minot, N.D.
MINOT, N.D. – The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was presented to Raymond Schafer of Bismarck, N.D., during the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame banquet, March 6, as part of the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium, March 4-7 in Minot, N.D. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizes the efforts of pilots who are safe and who take precau- tions. Most of all, FAA recognizes pilots who have contributed and maintained safe flight operations for 50 or more consecutive years. Schafer obtained his Student Pilot Certificate on July 27, 1956. He first soloed on August 10, 1956, and obtained his Commercial Pilot Certificate in May 1962. Schafer flew as a part-time charter pilot for Capital Aviation Corporation and OK Aviation JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19
HEADLINE NEWS DISCOVER AOPA President Responds To FAA “The Cape Cod of the Midwest”* DOOR COUNTY Proposal To Have GA Pick Up The Tab! WISCONSIN
AOPA President Phil Boyer and Iowa DOT FAA Regional Administrator Chris Blum Office of Aviation Director Michelle McEnany.
Located on Eagle Harbor WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Generation Air Traffic Control just 2 miles from the Congressman Leonard Boswell, rep- System, and tried to justify the 344 Ephraim-Fish Creek Airport (3D2) resenting Iowa’s Third Congressional percent increase in federal aviation Make your reservations today District, kicked off the Iowa Aviation fuel tax on General Aviation, and the 1-800-292-9494 Conference, April 4, at the Sheraton first round of “user fees.” Blum is one www.pinegrovedoorcounty.com Hotel, West Des Moines, followed by of the most likeable regional adminis- * Source New York Times, October 20, 2006 FAA Central Regional Administrator trators in the country, but even he Chris Blum, and AOPA President Phil could not sell the Administrator’s pro- BRACKETT Boyer as headline speakers. posal to the group consisting primari- Congressman Boswell – a pilot ly of GA airport managers and opera- TOWBARS and member of the House Aviation tors. Administrator Marion Blakey CESSNA 150 subcommittee – said in the morning was invited to speak at the confer- THRU general session that he did not like the ence, but sent Blum in her place. FAA’s Reauthorization proposal, During the question and answer GULFSTREAM V which includes user fees and federal period, which followed his luncheon aviation fuel tax increases, and will presentation, Blum was asked just how do everything he can to get it does a proposal like FAA’s changed. He feels that the “Next Reauthorization Bill get created in the Generation Air Traffic Control first place, and who were the architects plus System” or “NextGen,” should be behind it. Blum responded by stating HELICOPTER supported with the existing airline that the Administrator solicited input ticket tax, a reasonable aviation fuel from all of the aviation groups, but in tax, and continued contributions from his presentation which followed the the General Fund. Rep. Boswell also luncheon, the President of the Aircraft announced that he and Rep. Jerry Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), Costello (D-Ill.), chairman of the avi- Phil Boyer, distant himself and his ation subcommittee, will conduct an organization from the proposal, stating open hangar session in early June for that it did not include any recommen- (928) 757-4005 all pilots to voice their opinions on dations from AOPA. Boyer further tax increases and user fees. reinforced the lack of GA community FAX: (928) 757-1948 E-Mail: [email protected] FAA Central Regional input by asking the crowd if anyone in Website: www.brackettaircraft.com Administrator, Christopher Blum, also the room was asked for their input, and BRACKETT AIRCRAFT CO., INC. talked about the FAA’s no one raised their hand. 7045 Flightline Dr. • Kingman, AZ 86401 Reauthorization Bill and the Next CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 20 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007
GAMA President Takes No Prisoners At Wisconsin Aviation Conference
STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Speaking highly crafted speech was viewed as for every pilot, aircraft owner and the FAA’s “party line” of mistruths business person that has a stake in the and rhetoric. future of General Aviation, General Peter Bunce has encouraged Aviation Manufacturers Association Congress to work with industry and (GAMA) President Peter Bunce flatly push the Joint Planning and refused to accept the FAA’s proposed Development Office (JPDO), the “Reauthorization Bill” intended to Federal Aviation Administration fund its “Next Generation” Air Traffic (FAA), the Department of Control System (NextGen), shooting Transportation and other participating more holes in it with facts, than he agencies to clearly define the system ever could with bullets from the F-15 they intend to build. He has also he once flew for the U.S. Air Force. urged decision-makers to modify the GAMA President Peter Bunce Bunce spoke at the Wisconsin FAA’s proposal to take “user fees” Aviation Conference in Stevens Point, and “avfuel tax increases” out of Wis., May 1, before a crowd of 300 FAA’s Reauthorization Bill. Light Jets) will disrupt and put a bur- airport managers and fixed base oper- “I have the utmost respect for den on the ATC system is false!” (Just ators. His speech followed a brief Administrator Blakey, but I emphati- the opposite.) “VLJs will enhance and presentation by newly appointed FAA cally disagree with her concerning complement ATC by using smaller Acting Regional Administrator, Great funding of NextGen,” said Bunce. airports.” Lakes Region, Stanley A. Sieg, whose “FAA’s claim that VLJs (Very CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Wisconsin Welcomes FAA Acting Great Lakes Regional Administrator, Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast But Not His Message! Sunday, July 8 - 7:30am to Noon STEVENS POINT, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation In conjunction with the Hinckley Corn and Clover Carnival Conference in Pancakes and sausage hosted by the Hinckley Fire Department Stevens Point, Wis., April 30 - May 2, welcomed newly appointed FAA Aerobatic Performance by Acting Regional FAA Reg. Adm. • Air Rides Stan Seig Randy Harris Administrator, Great • Young Eagle Flights Lakes Region, Stanley A. Sieg, but in his Skybolt 300 • Sky Jumpers not his message of “user fees” for • Door Prizes General Aviation. • Aircraft, Helicopter & The retired U.S. Air Force General Car Display told airport managers and fixed base • Under-Wing Camping operators how much the Next Generation (NextGen) Air Traffic Self-serve fuel: $3.59/gallon For more information, Control System was needed, and that call 320-384-6667 or visit even though it is designed to relieve :H VHOO FDQDGLDQ ¿VKLQJ OLFHQVHV ¿HOGRIGUHDPVDLUSRUWFRP congestion at the major airline hub airports, that General Aviation would Airport closed for aerobatic Latitude: 46o01.4 be expected to foot the bill. While performance. Check NOTAMs Longitude: 92o53.7 CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 for times! Airport ID: 04W CTAF: 122.9 JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 GAMA NO PRISONERS CONTINUED reduce noise around airports and keep St. Cloud Bunce went on to dispel the small aircraft away from the dangerous Administration’s myths: vortices behind large aircraft. But State University 1) The FAA says that the funding microwave systems have been delayed source is currently not stable and pre- in the United States due to funding dictable. (Bunce: The fact is, the FAA problems and uncertain developments has seldom been denied any money from competing technology. when requested. FAA funding has Advanced Automation System (AAS): increased, not decreased. If there are Initiated – 1980s BACHELOR OF SCIENCE user fees and counts decline, fees will Status – Canceled 1994 v ACCREDITED BY THE have to be increased. If FAA’s proposal Cost to Date - $2.6 Billion COUNCIL ON AVIATION ACCREDITATION goes through, the agency will have Summary - The AAS program was the v PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT $900 million less money than before.) centerpiece of an ambitious effort, v AVIATION OPERATIONS 2) The FAA says that a new fund- which began in the 1980s to replace v AVIATION MANAGEMENT ing mechanism is needed to modern- computer hardware and software, ize the ATC system. (Bunce: The cur- including controller workstations, in BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE rent system is working just fine.) en-route, terminal, and tower air traffic Aviation Maintenance Management 3) Congress will remain in control control facilities. AAS failed because FOR MORE INFORMATION: of the FAA. (Bunce: The FAA wants of over-ambitious plans by both the Email: [email protected] to operate independent of the FAA, FAA and the contractor, poor FAA Web Page: www.stcloudstate.edu/aviation and does not want Congressional oversight of contractor performance in Phone: 320-308-2107 W Address: Aviation Department/SCSU oversight.) developing software, and FAA’s inde- Headley Hall 216 4) The FAA says that ATC will run cisiveness about requirements. 720 S 4th Ave. more efficiently under the proposal. Local Area Augmentation System St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 (Bunce: Not if user fees need to be col- (LAAS): Admissions: 1-877-654-7278 toll free lected. The FAA would have to create Initiated – 1992 SCSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Educator its own Internal Revenue Service to Status – 2004 Funding Cut collect the fees. Congestion is caused Cost to Date - $696.1 Million by the airline hub and the spoke opera- Summary - LAAS was created in order Tailwheel Instruction tion airports, not GA airports.) to improve signal accuracies enough to “(The Administration’s proposal) permit bad-weather landings, even www.flywausau.com is not about modernization, but rather under stringent Category II and III con- ditions (though initially aimed only at √Wausau Flying Service a shifting of fees from the airlines to General Aviation,” said Bunce. “The the less-demanding Category I condi- FAA does not yet have a plan for tions). To date, LAAS has about a 31% modernization.” cost growth from the original $530 mil- Listing numerous boondoggle lion estimated in 1998. modernization programs that have all Next Generation Air/Ground failed, Bunce said “this time, we want Communications (NEXCOM): Named 2007 Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year a detailed plan (before collecting and Initiated – 1998 by the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n (WATA) spending money).” Status – (2004 Last Record Available) Tailwheel Endorsements Among FAA’s modernization Cost to Date - $318.4 Million Aircraft Check-Outs plans, which have failed, include: Summary - NEXCOM is an effort to Insurance Qualification Microwave Landing Systems (MLS): replace all existing air-to-ground Recurrent Training Initiated – 1975 communications systems in the Status – 1998 Contract Canceled National Air Space System with state- Aircraft Ferrying Cost to Date - $UKN of-the art digital voice and data sys- Wausau Flying Service, Inc. Summary – Microwave landing sys- tems. It involves replacing 50,000 tems were intended to replace the ILS FAA and user-owned radios. FAA Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW) in the United States. This system would believes that it needs NEXCOM in Wausau, Wisconsin have allowed pilots to enter a path to order to provide safe and reliable 715-845-3400 land from more directions than the ILS communications in the future. and descend at a choice of paths best Controller – Pilot Data Link Call About Our 2007 matched to their type of aircraft. These Communication (CPDLC): Aerial Adventure different landing patterns can help Initiated – 2001 (Miami Center) 22 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 Status – Canceled, 2003 fee, and that some increase in General Bunce retired from the Air Force Cost to Date - $167 Million Aviation fuel tax can be expected. as a command pilot with more than Summary - Controller-Pilot Data Link Prior to joining GAMA, Bunce 3,000 hours in fighter and training Communications (CPDLC) was to be completed a 26-year Air Force career, aircraft and currently holds a a way for controllers and pilots to flying F-15s and A-10s while com- Commercial Pilot Certificate with share information that is analogous to manding several large operational multi-engine airplane and instrument wireless EMAIL. A number of factors fighter units. In his last two Air Force ratings. He serves on the Board of contributed to FAA’s cancellation of assignments, Bunce worked closely Directors of the International Council the program. FAA estimates that it with the U.S. Congress serving as the of Air Shows; the Industry would cost $236.5 million for eight senior liaison to the House of Management Council of the Next locations – an increase of $69 million Representatives and then as Director Generation Air Transportation for less than half the locations initial- of the Air Force Congressional System; and the RTCA Policy Board. ly planned. Another factor was the Budget and Appropriations Liaison. Bunce and his wife, Patty, reside impact on the operations account, In this capacity, he served as the focal in Arlington, Virginia, and have six which is already overburdened. point on Capitol Hill for Air Force children: retired Marine Corporal CPDLC would have added $63 mil- matters associated with the annual Justin Bunce, who served in lion in cost to the operations account Defense Appropriations Bills. Operation Iraqi Freedom; sons Andy for, among other things, controller A Wisconsin native, Bunce learned and Robert; and daughters Megan, training and overtime (for just eight to fly as a teenager in the skies over Ashley and Molly. locations), and $20 million annually southern and central Wisconsin. He The General Aviation for the cost of data link messages. entered the Air Force in 1979 as a Manufacturers Association (GAMA) While he admits that the battle graduate of the United States Air Force is headquartered in Washington, DC. over FAA funding has not yet been Academy, and received his Master’s Its primary mission is to look out for won, Bunce doesn’t think FAA’s pro- Degree in international affairs from the interests of the 60 airframe, avion- posal will fly as currently written. He Troy State University in 1988, and was ics, engine and component manufac- did say, however, that turbine-pow- an International Affairs Fellow at turers that make up the GAMA mem- ered aircraft can expect a modest user Harvard University in 1996-97. bership (www.GAMA.aero). K
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JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Pfeiffer spent 23 months on the dark Anderson Named Assistant Chair North Dakota’s Roger Pfeiffer Retires side; he was employed by the FAA in For Academics At UND the Flight Service Station in Minot. In MINOT, N.D. – The 1980, Pfeiffer returned to state service as GRAND FORKS, Assistant Director of the Assistant Director of the Aeronautics N.D. – Tina the North Dakota Commission to then Director Harold Anderson has been Aeronautics Vavra. With the Mooney 21 first, and named as the Commission, Roger then the Cessna 337, they were the Assistant Chair for Pfeiffer, retired in wings of the commission with Pfeiffer at Academics for the March. Pfeiffer grad- the yoke. Department of uated from American Pfeiffer holds a commercial, multi- Aviation in the Flyers and pursued Roger Pfeiffer engine, and an instrument rating with University of North Tina Anderson that career on the plains of North more than 16,000 hours of flight time in Dakota’s (UND’s) John D. Odegard Dakota. His first employment was with 40 different aircraft, covering most of School of Aerospace Sciences. Dickinson Air Service. On that airport, the United States. Pfeiffer is known in Anderson received her B.S. degree in he learned the big and little things about more communities and airports in the Aeronautical Studies from UND in aviation and how it works or does not state than any governor he has flown. A 1997 and her M.S. degree in Aviation work, as a flight instructor, charter pilot, matter of fact, Pfeiffer has served six from UND in 2005. She holds an snow plower, grass mower, and governors in his career. He is a long- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and mechanic’s helper. Pfeiffer’s first time member of the board of the Flying is a Certified Flight Instructor with employment with the state, as a pilot, Farmers of North Dakota, and the recip- Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings. was with the Highway Department, ient of the National Association of State Anderson has served as a Flight which lasted 13 years. Pfeiffer has a Aviation Officials’ “Distinguished Instructor for UND Aerospace, a First record that will never be matched; he Service Award” (1997). The North Officer for Horizon Air in the Dash-8, has flown, for inventory reasons, every Dakota Aviation Council honored him and a First Officer for Northwest section line in the state of North Dakota, with the “Special Service Award to Airlines in the DC-9. She has been a not once, but twice! North Dakota Aviation” in 1998. K faculty member in UND’s Aviation
24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 Department since 2002 and teaches Aviation 102 (Intro to Management). In addition to her teaching responsibilities Aviation), Aviation 222 (Instrument Procedures and in the Aviation Department, Anderson also teaches EHD Regulations), and Aviation 430 (Crew Resource 101, Introduction to University Life. K World Record-Setting Pilot Counts On Lycoming Engines
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Mark Malmberg II IOWA AV.CONF FROM P. 20 management by Ernie Colboth of the Earns Aviation Designation Blum went on to state that he did USDA Wildlife Services, and Glenn not believe that the proposal would be Helm of the FAA Central Region; FARGO, N.D. – accepted as written, but that the FAA thinking outside the box by Bill King Fargo Flight School would never have proposed the of Cirrus Design; fuel quality control pilot, Mark Reauthorization Bill if the agency did for airports by Ross Gregson of Phillips Malmberg II, has not think it would be approved by 66 Aviation, and John Worthing of received a GOLD Congress. Barry Molar of FAA’s NationAir Aviation Insurance; an SEAL flight instruc- Airport Division in Washington, also update by the Iowa Office of Aviation; tor certificate from spoke about the bill. and a land-use study by Stephanie the Federal Aviation Boyer believes that the current Ward of Mead & Hunt. The conference Administration Mark Malmberg II funding system could provide some concluded with the presentation of the (FAA). Malmberg is an instrument $20 billion for NextGen, if we continue “Office of Aviation Lifetime flight instructor at the Fargo Flight to pay about 23 percent of the FAA’s Achievement Award” to Iowa School. He has six years of aviation budget from the General Fund as we Congressman Bruce Braley. experience. He also holds an advanced have done for the last four decades. Hosting the Iowa Aviation ground school instructor certificate and “Even FAA Administrator Marion Conference was the Iowa Department of teaches evening aviation classes. The Blakey has admitted that the FAA’s Transportation, Office of Aviation, and GOLD SEAL certificate is intended to proposal would raise $600 to $900 the Iowa Public Airports Association. recognize an instructor who has high million less each year than the current Michelle McEnany is director of the personal qualifications and good tax system,” said Boyer. IDOT Office of Aviation. K records as an active flight instructor. Boyer continued to discuss the Mike Paulson, Director of the FAA’s proposal that evening at an WIS.AV.CONF.FROM P. 21 Fargo Flight School, appreciates AOPA Pilot Town Meeting. conference attendees did not argue Malmberg’s efforts. “Mark not only Other conference topics were that going from a “ground based” has the textbook knowledge, but also interesting, but seemed secondary to control system, to a “satellite” system the instructional flight experience to the “user fee” issue. is a good thing, Sieg does not realize pass on to those learning to fly.” Aviation humorist Doc “Blakely” that satellite navigation is already Fargo Flight School is pleased to see (not to be confused with FAA here, and that the ATC system is Mark’s recognition by the FAA for his Administrator Marion C. Blakey), start- already moving in that direction. accomplishments,” said Paulson. ed the conference off on a good note, Sieg said, (the FAA Reauthorization Fargo Flight School is a division describing some of his most memo- Bill is designed to provide the FAA of Fargo Jet Center, Inc., the region’s rable flying experiences. Other topics with) “a stable revenue source of fund- largest aviation service organization. and speakers included a session on ing, so the agency is not at the political Fargo Jet Center is consistently FAA planning, programs, grants and whim of Congress. ranked among the top FBOs in North construction; FAA Safety Team and “Up to now, the FAA has been America. Fargo Jet Center is a Flight Service Station updates by Joe dependent on continuing resolutions ChevronTexaco fuel dealer, FAA Morgan of Lockheed Martin and Bob for its funding, and airline passengers AIRPAC_Adapproved 1/27/05 aircraft 12:40 maintenance PM Page repair1 Linenweber; how to promote your air- are paying more than their fair share.” station, air charter operation, Cessna port by Dan Smith of Council Bluffs Sieg claims that so long as General Pilot Center, and New Cessna aircraft Municipal Airport; dealing with the Aviation aircraft do not land at Class dealer for North Dakota, Minnesota media by Phil Boyer of AOPA and B airspace airports, they will not be and Western Wisconsin. K Stella Shaffer of Radio Iowa; wildlife charged a user fee beyond the proposed PlanePlane CDCD™ Over 20 aviation databases including U.S. Aircraft Owners, Pilots, New Students, Airport Managers and Aviation Businesses on one CD. Files are CASS Certified to cut mailing costs by up to 13%. Includes Windows software for searching and printing lists, labels, letters and envelopes 1-800-654-2066 www.airpac.com 1231 E. 9th • Edmond • OK • 73034 [email protected]
26 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 increase in federal fuel tax from $ .194 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. certifications in Program to $ .70 per gallon for avgas. But the Prior to joining the FAA, Sieg Management, Acquisition Logistics acting administrator offered no guaran- served 30 years on active duty in the and Contracting, and is a graduate of tee that this would not change if United States Air Force, retiring as a Leadership Oklahoma, Class XVII. Congress no longer had oversight of the Brigadier General. His previous respon- He is married to the former Elizabeth agency. Sieg claims that the increase in sibilities included developing and Wilkinson of Melbourne, Florida. federal fuel tax amounts to only 3% of implementing contracting and acquisi- They have three daughters: Jaclyn, the total operating cost of an aircraft. tion policies and processes, acquiring Shannon and Shelby. K For a typical single-engine aircraft $31 billion in research and develop- owner that flys 150 hours at 14.7 gph, or ment, production, test and logistics sup- 2205 gallons of avgas per year, the port for Air Force systems and infra- amount they would pay in federal fuel structure. Additionally, he served as tax would increase from $428.00 per Director of Logistics for the Air Force year to $1,544.00 per year. According to Material Command, managing over $10 Sieg, who has never flown or owned a billion annually in Air Force wholesale GA aircraft, and is apparently not a supply and depot maintenance activities pilot, “a $90.00 a month increase (in for over 23,000 personnel. Pam & Pat O’Malley operating costs) doesn’t seem too Sieg was commissioned as a Pat O’Malley’s bad...compared to what one has to pay Reserve Officer Training Corps Jet Room Restaurant in airline tickets when they fly on their Distinguished Graduate following own nickel. Remember, airline passenger graduation from the University of Wisconsin Aviation Bldg. seats are the most heavily taxed aviation New Mexico in 1970. He entered Dane County Regional Airport spots on earth. I think the flying public active duty in 1972 with a Master of Madison,Wis. (MSN) would enjoy ticket price reductions of Business Administration degree from Breakfast & Lunch $1.8 billion....not everyone can afford the University of Oklahoma. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. their own airplane,” said Sieg. Sieg has held a variety of assign- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday Unfortunately for conference atten- ments in acquisition, logistics and 608-268-5010 dees, there was not enough time for contracting, including at the Secretary questions and answers. Sieg’s appoint- of the Air Force level, as a DoD Plant ment took effect on April 16 and will Representative, and as a depot com- conclude July 31, unless he is appointed mander in Korea. He served as to the position permanently at that time. Inspector General for the Air Force Stanley A. Sieg is a member of Material Command and as the FAA’s Senior Executive Service cov- Director of Propulsion, managing and ering the states of Illinois, Indiana, repairing over half of the Air Force’s Give Your Aircraft Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, engines. Prior to his current position, A New View With Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Sieg led the FAA’s Logistics Center He normally serves as the Deputy implementing industry best practices, Director of the Federal Aviation including Lean/Six Sigma. Administration (FAA) Mike Sieg holds the highest Acquisition Monroney Aeronautical Center, Professional Development Program Wittman Regional Airport Oshkosh, Wisconsin Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? NEWVIEW will restore or replace your windshield and/or cabin windows. Professional Pilot in ONLY 4 Months! 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But Dowdy has owned three airplanes, Linda M. Dowdy, Master CFI at the same time I loved it and decid- including her “keeper” – a 1966 Piper ed to take lessons. I was 47 years old Twin Comanche, which she has flown when I started taking lessons. Eleven over most of the United States as well years later, at the age of 58, I became as Canada and Alaska. She became a a multi-engine ATP.” In 1995, Dowdy flight instructor in 1995 and served as became an instructor, and has almost chief flight instructor for Knowlton 3,700 hours of flight time with over Flight Instruction Services from 2000 1,600 hours of multi-engine time. She until the spring of 2006. At that time has given more than 2,400 hours of she resigned in order to form Sim dual instruction, including 850 hours Flite Minnesota, LLC, a small compa- of sim instruction. ny devoted to sim and GPS training at Dowdy says that she used to refer Anoka County Airport in Blaine, to her flying as “middle age mad- Minn. 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28 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 Long-time Iowa Aircraft gentleman and a remarkable mentor Wixom Scholarships Awarded for young salesmen coming into the Sales Rep Passes On business.” To BTC Aviation Students Dave Weiman of MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE flew with Faux on demon- stration flights, and remembers him as a GA professional. “Willis had me flying Piper’s Malibu in record time,” said Weiman. “He was a superb flight instructor, which helped to make him an out- standing aircraft sales representative.” Faux was a member of the Aircraft Matt Colclasure and Mike Erickson. Owners & Pilots Association, and the Quiet Birdmen. JANESVILLE, WIS. – Two He is survived by his wife, Betty, Blackhawk Technical College and daughters Diana and Pamela, sons Aviation Maintenance (Airframe and Gregg and Bradley, and their families. K Powerplant Mechanics) students were
Willis Faux DES MOINES, IOWA – Willis Faux, long-time Des Moines Flying Service Earn a bachelor’s (DMFS) aircraft sales representative, degree in Aviation died March 29 at the age of 72. For those who knew Willis, he had a Concentrations offered in Professional Flight and Aviation Management courageous battle with failing heart and kidney problems. For more than 35 years, Minnesota State Mankato Faux was born September 30, 1934 has prepared aviation professionals for successful careers! in Winterset, Iowa. He farmed there Our students enjoy a supportive and educative atmosphere while until joining the U.S. Air Force where pursuing their aviation goals. We are pleased to announce: he earned the Distinguished Flying > New fleet of aircraft including > Flight instructor > Flight instruct while Cross for his service as a pilot in Korea. DA-20s, Warriors and opportunities available to completing college degree When he returned from service in 1957, Seminoles all students who complete > Great internship Faux operated Husker Aviation in > Technically advanced avionics our flight training program opportunities Omaha, Neb., and LincolnAire in [email protected] www.mnsu.edu/aviation 507-389-6116 Lincoln, Neb. He also worked for Sky • • Harbor Air Service in Omaha before A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. moving to Des Moines and joining Des Moines Flying Service. A new era in professional aviation education For five decades, Faux was an A&P mechanic, flight instructor, char- ter pilot and an accomplished Piper aircraft sales representative. He had over 18,000 hours of flight time. DMFS recently had a surprise 40th anniversary luncheon for him with 35 of his best friends and cus- tomers. Faux continued working and selling new Pipers right up to the end of his life. “For those of us who knew Willis, we'll miss him dearly,” said DMFS President John Lowe. “He was a true
JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 each presented with “Kevin Wixom awards from Wixom’s wife, Nancy, 2000 in memory of Kevin Wixom, a Memorial Aviation Scholarships” in along with Wixom’s father, Dick, and local leader in aviation maintenance. the amount of $500.00 on April 16. son, Charlie, who presented the award Students are selected based on their Mike Erickson of Columbus, Wis., at BTC’s Aviation Center located at classroom involvement, excellence in a second-year student, and Matt Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport leadership, and their potential and Colclasure of Madison, Wis., a first- in Janesville. goals for the future as related to the year student, each received their The memorial fund was created in field of aviation. K EDUCATION Southeast Airline Signs Letter of Agreement With Indiana State Student Pilot Network Flight Dream Award Scholarships
ST. CHARLES, ILL. – The Student Pilot Network is soliciting applicants for its 2007 “Flight Dream Award” Professional flight aviation scholarships. Each recipient will students get acquainted with receive a $300 cash award to help the cockpit in one of Indiana State University, College of them defray the cost of their flight Technology’s state-of-the-art training. flight simulators. Tony Campbell/ISU The annual “Flight Dream Awards” are made possible by the Student Pilot Network, its advertisers and SPN’s more than 780 listed flight schools. Since 1998, the Student Pilot TERRE HAUTE, IND. – Atlantic gled out for excellence in January as Network has awarded over $9,000 in Southeast Airlines (ASA) of Atlanta, well, when its students were selected “Flight Dream Awards” to help stu- Ga., has signed a letter of agreement for three of five national slots dents come one step closer to com- with Indiana State University, in for United Parcel Service’s competi- pleting their dream of “Learning to which the airline agrees to consider tive Flight Operations internship/co- Fly.” for interview graduates of the College op at its Flight Training Center in To be considered, students must of Technology’s aerospace program. Louisville, Ky. The professional avia- complete the application process and The graduates would need to meet tion flight technology majors are be enrolled in a flight training pro- certain criteria, such as attaining a being paid $35,000 each for their one- gram at a U.S. flight school regis- specified number of flight hours, year assignment at UPS. tered with the Student Pilot grade-point average, and certificates Professional aviation flight tech- Network’s free on-line Flight School and ratings. nology is the largest undergraduate W Directory. The current fleet at ASA includes program in the university’s College For more information about the the 66-passenger ATR-72-210 of Technology, with an enrollment of Student Pilot Network and its annual turboprop, the 40 and 50-passenger more than 200 students. To find out “Flight Dream Awards,” visit CRJ200, and the 70-passenger more about ISU’s aerospace pro- www.studentpilot.net or email CRJ700. gram, go to: [email protected] K ISU’s aerospace program was sin- www.indstate.edu/aerospace. K
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AOPA PROJECT PILOT practical flying can be. And you’ll be helping GA. Taking That First Step In Introducing Others To Flight! The dwindling student pilot population is a very seri- ous, long-term threat to general aviation. Fewer pilots by Phil Boyer mean less competition, higher prices and a lesser voice in AOPA President support of general aviation across the nation. AOPA is ow that many of us are into the committed to reversing that decline and increasing the flying season, I’d like you to number of pilots nationwide. We created our AOPA Project Nadd one item to your checklists. Pilot program to address this issue. But we need your help. But don’t worry… this one is fun, easy AOPA cannot do this alone. and rewarding for both you and GA! A short flight on a beautiful day may be just the thing Take somebody flying. It’s as simple that a future student pilot needs to ignite their flying pas- as that. You probably know somebody Phil Boyer sion. You’ll be making a meaningful contribution to the who has dreamed of learning to fly. future of GA and having fun. So find a prospective student Introduce them to the joys and excitement of GA. It’s fun pilot — you already know one — and sign up together for to share your love of flying. It could be with a friend, a AOPA Project Pilot, and enjoy the fun. family member, a neighbor or a business associate. They’ll Go to www.AOPAProjectPilot.org for more details on be hooked on flying while you get to experience the sheer how you can help someone you know get started flying joy of watching someone on a first flight in a GA aircraft. and actually triple their chances of becoming a pilot. You’ll also be showing one more person how fun, safe and Have a great spring and safe flying! K Flying’s Limitless Views… If Only The Masses Knew What They Were Missing by Rebecca Jensen
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JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 Minnesota Aviation Industry News MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Winona’s Flying Professor Recognized For Contributions To Minnesota Aviation Big Guy Photography Dr. George Bolon Jay Asfeld The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) with distinguished WINONA, MINN. – Winona State service award honoree, Dr. George Bolon, and Winona Mayor Jerry Miller, May 10, 2007, Max University Professor and President of Conrad Field, Winona, Minnesota. (L/R) Mark Plummer and Christa Restad of U.S. Aviation Insurance Group (USAIG), Kevin Doering of North Star Aviation, Dr. George Bolon of Win Air and Win Air, Dr. George Bolon, was pre- Winona State University, Winona Mayor Jerry Miller, Greg Reigel of Reigel & Associates, Greg sented the “Past President’s Mavencamp of Wright Aero, Ben Redman of Rare Aircraft, and Dave Weiman of MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE. Distinguished Service Award” by the Minnesota Aviation Trades “There is not an aviation business received his Bachelor of Science Association (MATA) at ceremonies person or mechanic in Minnesota that Degree in Organic Chemistry, served as held May 10 at Max Conrad Field in has not heard Dr. George Bolon speak a Captain in the United States Army in Winona, Minn. Dr. Bolon served as at a conference, or who have not ben- the North American Air Defense president and spokesman of MATA, efited from his leadership and wealth Command, and upon his release, and served on the organization’s of aviation knowledge. earned a Master of Science Degree in board of directors for many years. “With the presentation of this dis- College Student Personnel As president of MATA, Dr. Bolon tinguished service award, the General Administration with a minor in addressed issues, which affect Aviation businesses in the state of Psychology, also at Oregon State General Aviation businesses, airports Minnesota hereby acknowledge Dr. University. In 1975, Dr. Bolon was and pilots throughout the state of Bolon’s many contributions to the air granted his Ph.D from the University of Minnesota. transportation industry, to Winona Utah with a major in Higher Education “To many persons in the aviation State University, and to his local com- Administration with concentrations in community, Dr. Bolon is best known munity, which depends on General school law, business, and computers. for his undaunted work in aviation Aviation for transportation, education Dr. Bolon holds the highest pilot safety education and accident preven- and commerce.” and aircraft technician certificates, tion, and has spoken at numerous state Dr. Bolon is currently a professor at which can be earned, including an and federal safety clinics throughout Winona State University in the Physics Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Minnesota,” said Kevin Doering, cur- Department, and the Director of the and an Inspection Authorization rent President of the Minnesota Aviation/Airway Science program. A Certificate for aircraft maintenance. Aviation Trades Association. native of Portland, Oregon, Dr. Bolon In addition, Dr. Bolon is a Designated 32 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007
Pilot Examiner for the Federal written and presented papers covering also for more than three decades. Aviation Administration (FAA) with various aspects of aviation and The Minnesota Aviation Trades authorization to issue single and advanced composite materials. Association is headquartered at Flying multi-engine Private and Commercial In addition to his position at Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Pilot Certificates, as well as Winona State University, Dr. Bolon Minnesota, and has a nine-member Instrument Ratings and Flight has operated a flight school at Max board of directors, which meets quar- Instructor endorsements. He has Conrad Field in Winona for 30 years, terly to represent the General Aviation flown more than 13,000 hours. has served as Director of Operations air transportation industry and flight Dr. Bolon is considered an expert for Win Air since 1997, and has man- centers in the state (www.mnataon- witness in aviation litigation and has aged and flown corporate aircraft, line.net). K
MAC Wants Reliever Tenants lines. Northwest does not think that would experience a lot of delays if To Pay Surcharge revenue generated at MSP should go General Aviation used MSP more than to the reliever airport system, and it does. There was also apparently no MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The does not realize that without the discussion on MAC staff efficiency, Metropolitan Airports Commission reliever system, they would not have and whether or not reliever airport (MAC) in the Minneapolis/St. Paul MSP all to themselves, and that they tenants are getting their monies metropolitan area has proposed that tenants of the six reliever airports under its control pay a new “ground Businesses Interested In Becoming A Cosponsor of “Minnesota Aviation Industry News” rent” surcharge. At the completion of B Call 608-835-7063 or Email [email protected] each year’s audit, MAC will calculate the net operating profit or deficit for the relievers. The surcharge will be Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by calculated to eliminate the deficit, and # B2W/Win Air # Regent Aviation, Inc. Winona, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota # Wright Aero, Inc. will be applied on a per square foot Maple Lake, Minnesota basis and paid by all tenants who pay # Bolduc Aviation # Reigel & Associates, Ltd. # Minnesota Aviation ground rent to MAC. Any profit (if it Blaine, Minnesota Aero Legal Services Hopkins, Minnesota Trades Association ever occurs) will be carried forward # Midwest Flyer Magazine Eden Prairie, Minnesota to the next year. Oregon,Wisconsin # Regent Aviation, Inc. Starting in 2010, if a net operating Rochester, Minnesota profit is projected in each of the next five years, a ground rent credit may be established not greater than 75 per- cent of the estimated net operating profit. Tenants would receive a credit, MESABA AIRLINES rather than a bill under such circum- stances. PILOTS Currently, reliever airports receive MESABA IS HIRING esaba operates as a $300,000 per year derived from Northwest Jet Airlink and REQUIREMENTS: S AirlinkM partner under service 600 total fixed wing hours Minneapolis/St. Paul International S agreements with Northwest 50 total multi-engine hours S Airport revenues escalated by 3 per- Airlines. The airline serves 72 100 hours instrument S cities in the United States and 75 hours flown in last 90 days cent per year plus depreciation, S Canada from Northwest's and High school diploma (college preferred) S imputed interest, and land acquisition Mesaba Aviation's three major FAA commercial pilot certificate (AMEL) Instrument Rating S hubs: Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Current first class medical imputed interest associated with proj- S Paul, and Memphis. We operate Current passport S ects closed prior to 12/31/2005. a fleet of regional jet and jet- FCC radio operators permit S prop aircraft, including the 76- Vision correctable to 20/20 MAC’s proposal was not well passenger CRJ-900 and the 34- received by reliever airport tenant passenger Saab 340. We're cur- ur pilots receive 8 weeks of ground school/flight train- rently seeking experienced ing, with a base salary during this period. We pay hotel representatives, and a lengthy discus- First Officers to serve passen- Oaccommodations for trainees living outside Minneapolis. sion ensued. Apparently, this new gers out of our Minneapolis/St. Pilots are guaranteed a minimum of 75 hours pay per month. Paul, Detroit, or Memphis hubs. Starting first officer pay is $22.81/flight hour, increased to concept for charging tenants was gen- $27.35 at one year. Increases are then given each year upon erated by the Northwest the anniversary of the pilot's hire date. The current per diem rate is $1.55/hour. Airlines/MAC agreement to provide extensive financial relief to the air- To apply, please visit us on-line at www .mesaba.com. JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 33 worth, or need all of the services sure will prove to be so costly that it (STP) will see continued major work MAC provides. will not be considered. He added that on the flood wall for the next couple MAC staff was instructed by the the commissioners had instructed staff of years, and any work on it or else- commissioners to prepare an analysis to prepare four alternatives for Crystal where will be done at night so normal of what it would cost to close Crystal and none of those were for closure. operations are not affected. The other Airport (MIC). Reliever airport direc- In a review of 2007 construction reliever airports will have only minor tor, Gary Schmidt, indicated that clo- plans, St. Paul Downtown Airport repair projects. K
FLYING’S LIMITLESS VIEWS FROM P. 31 does open, I may not even find sham- chased. There is freedom in learning stories are from the Oklahoma plains, poo. I am learning to fly now, at the to fly, too: no insulting billboards, just digging up daylight and running after age of 32, because it is an opportunity me and the plane, flying in aimless it without the benefit of 24-hour con- to see more than what I am able to ever-widening circles to small airports venience. Funcolands, and mall com- find at the local mall. It’s scary. It’s with only a pump or to larger commu- plexes, seem to say “you can have it new. New things that lift me, bodily nities with diners and airport histori- all, everywhere, and why wouldn’t even, out of my comfort zone, are ans congregating around hangars. Up you want it.” It’s hard to escape the hard to begin. here I am not only a woman… I’m a assault of these voices and the limita- It’s been a bumpy start: I’ve strug- pilot, a tail number. Lots of women tions they place on our lives. gled with airsickness (and given up have been up here already, which I’ve decided to learn to fly on more than one occasion) and self- gives me some inspiration to follow because the limitless, unpasturized esteem. I ask myself, am I capable of them. I’m going to learn to fly beauty of our country is breathtaking doing something that is so demand- because it’s a beginning – the first from 2,000 or 9,000 feet, and also just ing? There are few “airport wives” in part of an adventure that will take me a little bit threatening – it threatens my community who fly regularly, so out of my comfortable kitchen and that I will not find a Starbucks here or it’s hard to see myself as a pilot. away from my laptop computer and be able to buy shampoo at a 24-hr There is no 99s chapter in my area give me a greater awareness of how convenience store, and when the store that is publicly recruiting or advertis- much I am capable of doing. ing, so the women I hear are mostly EDITOR’S NOTE: Rebecca Jensen over-flying the airport or practicing lives in the Chicago suburbs with her missed-approaches somewhere else. husband and has been flying with him In spite of these things, I am learning since they met five years ago. When she is not flying their J-3 Cub, she’s to fly because of the often limitless writing about flying. views and the freedom. I can see the Introduce a friend to flying by skylines of Chicago and sometimes of introducing them to AOPA PROJECT MINNESOTA Albuquerque, and they hint of the PILOT today AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION adventure the world’s explorers (www.aopaprojectpilot.org). K “Working For Minnesota Aviation” Membership Open To All Fixed Base Operations & Support Services Senate Commerce Committee Splits On Aviation User Fee Vote... JOIN TODAY! User Fees Nearly Stricken From Committee’s FAA Reauthorization Bill WHY? WASHINGTON, DC – An uphill fee,” Bolen said. • Representation Before Government • State Trades Conference effort to completely eliminate user Members of the Senate Commerce • Scholarship Program “Learn To Fly” fees from an FAA funding proposal Committee voted on an amendment • Grants up to $1,500 a year. came within one vote of succeeding introduced by Senators Bill Nelson • Minnesota Aviation Industry News on May 16, prompting National (D-FL) and John Sununu (R-NH) that • Aviation Directory Business Aviation Association would strike proposed language call- • Website (NBAA) President and CEO Ed ing for a per-flight user fee as part of For more information Bolen to note that opposition to user the Committee’s “reauthorization,” or refer to the MATA website at fees is strong and growing. funding proposal for the FAA. The www.mnataonline.net “This remarkable vote shows that tally on the anti-user fee amendment or contact Christa Restad opposition to the per-flight user fee is was tied 11-11 before a final vote was at [email protected] growing among Senators from both cast. Bolen said the razor-thin margin 952-943-2835 sides of the aisle, who are coming to for the vote adds momentum to the share our concerns about this user fight against user fees. K 34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 FLY-INS •AIR SHOWS 2,500 show planes; family friendly KidVenture area; Learn EAA AirVenture 2007 NOTAM Now Available Online & In Print to Fly Center; tens of thousands of fellow EAA members; evening programs in Theater In The Woods; and general OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Federal Aviation Administration socializing throughout the day, and into the night in the (FAA) has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007 campgrounds and area hotels. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and depar- For event schedules, hours of operation, travel and ture procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s lodging info, features and attractions and the latest 55th annual fly-in, July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport AirVenture news, visit www.airventure.org. K in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 20-29, outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly Beach Boys To Return To EAA AirVenture to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land at nearby airports. The on-line Adobe Acrobat (pdf) version of the NOTAM is available in the “Plan For It/Pilot Information” area of the EAA AirVenture website (www.airventure.org). A 28-page printed NOTAM is available by calling mem- bership services at 800-564-6322, or through the EAA AirVenture web site. K EAA AirVenture 2007 Highlights
OSHKOSH, WIS. – There’s simply nothing else like it. Part air show, part trade show, part aviation family reunion. OSHKOSH, WIS. – One of the top opening-day highlights This year’s lineup at in the history of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be repeated EAA AirVenture in in 2007, as AeroShell Square will be filled with music on Oshkosh, Wis., July Monday, July 23, when the Beach Boys return by popular 23-29, includes demand, compliments of Eclipse Aviation and Ford Motor Lockheed F-22 Company. The encore performance, free of charge to all Raptors; U-2 recon- AirVenture guests that day, will start at 5:30 p.m. at naissance aircraft; F-4 AeroShell Square, adjacent to the Ford Motor Company Phantoms; KC-135s; Hangar. K 60th Anniversary Edition aviation legends Tex Of The Beechcraft Bonanza. Hill, Chuck Yeager, and Bob Hoover; 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force; Beechcraft’s 75th Anniversary; 60th Anniversary of the Bonanza; Beach Boys live in concert; Fly-in Theater; astronaut Jim Lovell will introduce the movie “Apollo 13;” daily air shows; hundreds of forums ENJOY GREAT AVIATION, COME FLY WITH US TODAY. and workshops; 10,000 airplanes and Capt. James Lovell clubcherokee.com tel: 763.536.5991 personal tours and demo flights welcome
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OSHKOSH, WIS. – On March 27, 2007, Thomas Griffin, one of only 15 surviving veterans of the World War II “Doolittle Raiders” bombing mission over Japan, took a ony Evans crowd of 500 visitors T to the EAA within 400 miles of the Japan coastline, but the USS AirVenture Museum Hornet and its escort ships were spotted before they in Oshkosh, Wis., could get that close, recalled Griffin. back in time, as he Griffin’s plane was #9 for takeoff, which he said told the heroic story enabled his crew to learn from the mistakes of those of the mission. F who took off before them. In early 1942, Lt. A stiff 55 kt. headwind, plus the speed of the ship Griffin, 25, volun- Lt. Tom Griffin going into the wind, helped them to launch. But for the teered for what was #2 bomber, the pilot pulled up too steep and nearly known as “Special drifted back on to the deck. Fortunately, he got the nose Mission No. 1,” a secret bombing attack on Japan just four months after the attack at Pearl Harbor. He was one of 80 men selected by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle for the assignment. The group launched 16 B-25 bombers from an aircraft carrier in the Pacific – itself an unprecedented feat – and attacked several Japanese cities before ditching their aircraft in China or in FACER INSURANCE AGENCY,INC. the China Sea. “We started with 20 planes and crews, but the carrier could only accommodate 16 planes,” said Griffin. Griffin remembered vividly leav- ing San Francisco on the USS Hornet • Corporate Aircraft • FBOs • Airports and going under the Golden Gate • Personal Aircraft • Part 135 Ops • Flying Clubs Bridge. “Everything was hush, hush, • Rotorcraft • Specialized Aviation Svcs • Hangars and our Air Force crew could not tell To receive unmatched service and begin a the Navy crew anything about the relationship with a team of professionals mission,” said Griffin. “It wasn’t until who , call today! we were out at sea that the captain know aviation insurance made the announcement over the PA 800-727-2147 system. The Hornet then ren- dezvoused with the USS Enterprise Also check-out www.facer-ins.com that had planes that would fly cover See the versatility & services we offer via the web! for us.” The goal was to get the Raiders Facer Insurance...a name to know, a name to trust!
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Two crew members drowned, and a third crew member was executed. Of those eight crewmen, five men were put in prison where they died, and the others were held in prison for three and one-half years. When someone in the audience asked Griffin how close was he able to navigate his B-25 to land, he said, “I hit it right on the nose!” After the raid, Griffin rejoined the newly promoted Brig. Gen. Doolittle and his 12th Air Force, and fought in North Africa, flying B-26s. On July 3, 1943, Griffin was shot down over Sicily and spent the rest of the war in a German POW camp until his release in April 1945. Of the five crew members in Griffin’s B-25 in the Doolittle raid over Tokyo that survived, two were later killed and three were shot down by the Germans and were held in a prison of war camp for two years. When Griffin was shot down over Sicily, an ME109 Lt. Tom Griffin (left) and fellow crew members of the Doolittle Raiders came after him as he parachuted from the aircraft, but the #9 B-25 Mitchell Bomber. pilot spared his life. Griffin learned later from the pilot that he told his commanding officer that his guns had jammed. down, but below the deck and within 10 feet of the water, The pilot made six passes and after Griffin landed with his until he gained enough airspeed to avoid stalling. “Because chute, the pilot made a pass at 50 feet and waived his of the additional fuel onboard, we were all 1,500-2,000 wings, while taking Griffin’s picture. lbs., overweight. Griffin felt bad for the Chinese who had helped the “Eleven planes went to Tokyo, and the other five planes Raiders evade the enemy. The Japanese later killed literally to other cities. thousands of Chinese for helping the Americans. “We had overcast skies, and were flying at roof top The USS Hornet that the Raiders were on was later level, dropped our bombs at 1,500 feet, then went back sunk, and since then a new carrier adopted its name. down to roof-top level to evade enemy fire,” said Griffin. Over the years, Thomas Griffin and the rest of the Griffin’s B-25 mistakenly bombed Tokyo Gas & Doolittle Raiders have been featured in several books and Electric Company, when they were supposed to bomb a movies, including the classic “Thirty Seconds Over tank factory. “We then flew out 50 miles to the China Sea, Tokyo,” and the Hollywood blockbuster, “Pearl Harbor.” and anticipated being 100-150 miles short of China and Griffin’s awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, then run out of gas, just hoping to land by a ship and be Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Chinese picked up. But we got a break, thanks to a very strong tail- Army, Navy, Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade. wind, and it made a difference to all the planes which Griffin recommended the book “Calculated Risk” and made it at least to the China Coast.” Griffin’s crew bailed “I Could Never Be As Lucky Again” by Jimmy Doolittle. out at 10,000 feet when they ran out of gas. After the war, Griffin started his own accounting firm, Eleven planes pulled up into a bad storm to evade the and retired in 1982. enemy, but the Japanese still managed to capture eight His presentation in the EAA museum’s Eagle Hangar, crew members, including three who ditched in the ocean. was free to the public. K
Columbia Aircraft Hands Over The Keys Spirit’s most famous flights. To The “New Spirit of St. Louis” Gregg To St. Louis Science Center Maryniak, direc- tor of the J.S. ST. LOUIS, MO. – The New Spirit of St. Louis, the McDonnell Columbia 300 that carried Erik Lindbergh from New York Planetarium, and to Paris in 2002, recreating his grandfather’s historic flight, Vice President of Erik Lindbergh on the wing of the “New Spirit of is headed home to the city for which it is named. Columbia St. Louis” in Paris in 2002. Aerospace Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation officials handed over Sciences at the the keys on April 17 to the New Spirit to the St. Louis St. Louis Science Center, said that the institution and the Science Center, an institution that was central in the New New Spirit already have a lot of history. “The St. Louis
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Science Center was deeply involved dously excited to receive the New Louis. It may be retired from flight, in the Lindbergh flights in 2002 as Spirit and thank Columbia for its gen- but it will continue to support aero- well as subsequent X PRIZE activi- erosity on so many levels. It’s great to space education in our region for ties,” said Maryniak. “We’re tremen- see this historic aircraft return to St. years to come.” K
The 2007 Session of Iowa’s 82nd General Assembly ed by the federal government, none of those bills gained enough traction to Adjourned With Aviation Fairing Okay! pass during the session. In response by Michelle McEnany, Director to the antenna structure issue, the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation Iowa DOT Office of Aviation will address non-regulated antennas as DES MOINES, into the State Aviation Fund created part of a statewide helicopter EMS IOWA - At press during last year’s legislative session. summit later this year. time, a funding bill Those funds (approximately $1.1M in It was a good legislative session (House File 911) in FY2008) will be used for airport proj- for aviation! During the session, the Iowa was awaiting ects, studies, and aviation safety pro- Iowa DOT Office of Aviation made Governor Culver’s grams. A bill relating to regulation of presentations to both the Senate signature and was underground storage tanks (Senate File Transportation Committee and the expected to be 499) passed and will affect some air- Joint Transportation, Infrastructure, signed. The bill Michelle McEnany ports around Iowa. It requires record and Capitals Committee. The Iowa appropriates vertical infrastructure keeping and inspections of under- Public Airports Association hosted funding of $1.5M to projects at com- ground storage tanks. another very successful “Airports Day mercial service airports and $750,000 Although bills were submitted on the Hill.” And, many others from to projects at general aviation airports. dealing with topics such as aviation the aviation community took the On July 1 of this year, half of the security, use tax increases on aircraft opportunity to educate their legisla- revenues from aircraft registration and sales, and dangers to aircraft posed by tors on the uses and importance of aviation fuel taxes will begin flowing antenna structures that are not regulat- aviation in Iowa. K
2007 Iowa Aviation for 2007. The contest is a great way available on the Office of Aviation Photography Contest to have fun, share your experiences in Web site at www.iawings.com. aviation, and promote aviation in Entries will be accepted anytime Iowa. A brochure and entry form is between now and October 5, so you he Office of Aviation will once available by clicking here: 2007 Iowa have four months to get awesome pic- again sponsor an Iowa Aviation Photography Contest. tures of aviation activities around the TAviation Photography Contest Information on the contest is always state! K
AVIATION FLIGHT PROGRAM, Assistant Instructor/Lecturer-Flight The College of Applied Sciences and Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated positions within ASA’s Aviation Flight program. Employment is available beginning with the Fall 2007. These are term appointments and do not lead to tenure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and FAA Certified Flight Instructor- Airplane Certificate. 325 hours total flight time with 50 hours dual given. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CFII, FAR 141 experience within a University flight program. Master’s Degree. RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/postflight inspec- tions as well as maintaining the training of records of assigned students. To assist faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor. BENEFITS: Excellent salary. University provided health, dental, vision and retirement. Tuition and fee waiver available. Scenic southern Illinois. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin June 1, 2007 and continue until suitable applicants are found. To apply, send letter of interest, current resume which includes verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of certificates, copy of college transcripts, and names, addresses/email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: John Voges, Chief Flight Instructor - ASA Aviation Flight Program - Mail Code 6817 - Southern Illinois Airport - 665 N Airport Road - Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Carbondale, IL 62901 SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
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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 International Art Contest Inspires Wisconsin Youth
by Karen Valley ally. It was a great experience WisDOT Aviation Education Consultant for me and I was able to meet many other current figures in n an effort to motivate and aviation, including John encourage young people to Glenn and several other astro- Ibecome more familiar with and nauts and shuttle command- participate in aviation, the Wisconsin ers. Department of Transportation’s “I entered the competition Bureau of Aeronautics participates in again in 2005, this time plac- the annual International Art Contest ing first, both in state and sponsored by the National nationally. On this trip I was Aeronautics Association (NAA), able to meet even more fig- National Association of State Aviation Devin Turner with the Cessna 152 he soloed in two days ures in aviation including the Officials (NASAO), National after his 16th birthday. pilots of SpaceShipOne, Brian Aeronautics and Space Administration Binne and Mike Melvill. I have (NASA), and the Federal Aviation where they have the opportunity to subsequently placed first and second Administration (FAA) in cooperation meet significant people on aviation. in Wisconsin again in the 2006 and with the Fédération Aéronautique Devin is an outstanding example 2007 contests. Internationale (FAI). of the positive impact the art contest “I flew for the first time in a small Every year we receive outstanding has on today’s youth. The following is plane at a summer aviation camp in entries from young people ranging in an excerpt of Devin’s account of his sixth grade and had my first official age from 6 to 17 years old. The experience: flight lesson the summer of 2003 as entries are grouped into three age “I have always had an interest in part of my prize for winning the brackets and then bureau staff vote on anything to do with aviation and aero- Wisconsin DOT art competition. I con- the artwork. After deciding winners of space, and my lifelong dream has been tinued my interest in flight by the statewide contest, the winners’ art- to fly. As a preschooler, I made hun- enrolling in the Aviation course at work is then forwarded to Washington dreds of model Lego aircraft and espe- Madison Edgewood High School a for the national contest. cially enjoyed pretending to press but- year early by special permission, and Wisconsin has had several national tons in the cockpit of an airliner taking regular flight lessons. winners recently. In 2002, Hillary whenever we traveled commercial. As I “As my 16th birthday approached Kruger won the national contest for got older,I moved to rockets and (April 3, 2007), I began taking fre- her entry of hot air balloons in the remote control planes and gliders. I quent lessons in preparation to solo. contest themed, “Silent Flight.” In experimented with fin designs, fin Unfortunately, I was not able to fly on 2003, Devin Turner of Madison, Wis., placement, power, angle, and shape, my birthday because of weather condi- placed first in the state and second in and used rockets for my eighth grade tions, but soloed two days later on the national contest. In 2005, he science project. I also enjoy drawing April 5, 2007 at MSN with over 20 placed first in both the state and as a hobby, and discovered and hours of flight time. It was definitely national contest. Artists placing first entered the NAA Aviation Art Contest one of the best experiences of my life, and second in the national contest are in 2003, winning first place in and I was even complimented by the flown to Washington for a ceremony Wisconsin and placing second nation- control tower for my flying. My next
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(Top Left): Rice Lake Regional Airport/Carl’s Field (RPD), Rice Lake, Wis. (Top Right): L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO), Osceola, Wis. Photos by Gary Dikkers
(L/R) NAA Aviation Art Contest winner, Devin prime contractor was Turner of Madison, Wis., with SpaceShipOne pilot, Brian Binne. Meeting aviation celebrities Monarch Paving. is one of the “perks” of winning the national Subcontractors included aviation art contest. Dresel Construction, A.A. aviation goal is to fly as much as pos- Hanson Electrical, sible and hopefully, earn my private Mattison Contractors, pilot certificate when I turn 17. I am Allied Blacktop, and also being sponsored by the Dane Interstate Sealant & County EAA Chapter to attend the Concrete. 2007 EAA Advanced Air Academy dur- The project involved Representatives of the City of Osceola, Wis., Wisconsin ing EAA AirVenture, and I am plan- DOT Bureau of Aeronautics, Cooper Engineering, Inc., and Golden Agelengthening Ad 5/17/07 the main 5:17 run- PM Pagecontractors 1 joined members of the Osceola, Wis. communi- ning to fly there myself. way and a parallel taxiway. ty and its airport commission for a groundbreaking ceremo- “I am also very interested in engi- ny at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport. (L/R): Neil J. Soltis, It also involved recon- Philip H. Mattison, Lee Casto, Sheila Harsdorf, Tim Ward, neering and have toured the Cirrus structing existing pave- Chuck Jensen, Jeff Taylor, Mark Pettis, Keith Gerard, manufacturing plant in Duluth, Minn. ments so they could handle Stephen Stocker, Dave Giese, Purnal Tracy, Dale Dresel, twice. I have attended engineering and David Dresel. (Kneeling): Brad Volker and Cathy CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 Isaacson-Larson of Cooper Engineering.Photo by Carter Johnson camps and classes, and I would like to study aerospace engineering when I leave for college and pursue a career in that field.” GoldenGolden AgeAge Aeroworks,Aeroworks, LLCLLC Everyone at Wisconsin DOT enjoys the art contest. The opportuni- NORTH CENTRAL U.S. DEALER FOR ty to view the creative and imagina- tive artwork, and see the positive Aerolab Sport Camp impact it can have on people like Devin, make this a very rewarding Light Sport Aircraft project. www.aerolab.it For more information on the art contest and to see artwork of past Paul Peckham Ed Leineweber winners, visit our web site at: 608-383-3055 608-604-6515 http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/a [email protected] [email protected] ir/art.htm K Airport Upgrades Completed Aerolab LoCamp In Rice Lake & Osceola uring 2006, Cooper Engineering Company of DRice, Lake, Wis., helped complete major airport upgrades in Rice Lake and Osceola, Wis. Thanks to competent, committed contractors, and to some cooperative weather, both projects were finished on time Only For Lovers of Old Fashioned Aircraft and under budget. At Rice Lake, the Only For Lovers of Old Fashioned Aircraft JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 41
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www.mndot.gov TA AERONAUTICS BULLETIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PROVIDES THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN IN THE INTEREST OF AVIATION SAFETY AND TO PROMOTE AERONAUTICAL PROGRESS IN THE STATE AND THE NATION Raymond J Rought, Director Dan McDowell, Editor Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics INNESO Mail Stop 410 • 222 East Plato Boulevard • St. Paul, MN 55107-1618 651-234-7200 or (toll free) 1-800-657-3922 M
Another Active Summer and in educating your community as a whole about the importance and value by Ray Rought, Director of aviation. If your airport isn’t a part MNDOT Office of Aeronautics of the Adopt-An-Airport program, n upper With that in mind, I want to remind talk to your airport manager. Help Midwest you that summer flight nearly any- him/her find the support in your com- Asummer is where in the U.S. can be affected by munity they will need to make the most always a large, powerful and fast-moving storm program a local success. beautiful and fronts, and localized thunderstorms. It Please, don’t just fly from point A peaceful time of is always a wise decision to get a thor- to point A, or take a short flight for the year. The land- ough weather briefing before taking the proverbial $100 hamburger, then scape is covered in even a short cross-country flight. It is return home and put the plane away. lush green vegeta- Ray Rought equally wise to review Chapter 7 Get out and actively support aviation tion. The lakes (Meteorology) of the Aeronautical by educating and informing your shimmer in deep sky blue color. One Information Manual to help assure community leaders about the benefits could easily say it is paradise. There you have good knowledge of the types of aviation to the community, espe- are so many things to do for pleasure of weather you might encounter. Make cially to those who do not fly. (and business), and so many ways to sure you thoroughly understand flying Volunteer to help raise youth interest enjoy the outdoors, especially by fly- when thunderstorms are in the area, in aviation. ing all over the state! and what to do to stay safe. Remember, there are literally thou- In Minnesota, one can enjoy a I also urge you to make this the sands of jobs in General Aviation variety of sites and attractions from year that you not only enhance or (GA) across the state and nation that the vast open prairies to the west, or upgrade your flying skills and ratings, are begging for people. GA is a great the beautiful conifer and hardwood but also the year when you begin tak- career field. Now, take the active role, forests to the north, to the rolling hills ing a very active role in your airport, today! K and wetlands to the east and south. Minnesota has 136 publicly What Is A Precision Approach? owned/public-use airports and 19 sea- Part I plane bases, all available and inviting to aviators and their passengers! If you by Rick Braunig look inside the Minnesota Airports MNDOT Office of Aeronautics Directory, you will see a page that pro- e used at that altitude until you reached the vides detailed information about the to think Missed Approach Point (MAP). In airport you want to visit, as well as the Wthat any examining accident reports, there are surrounding area amenities. approach with ver- several examples of aircraft that The point is, Minnesota has a lot tical guidance (a crashed on these non-precision to offer and this is a great season to glideslope) was a approaches because they failed to come explore and enjoy the beautiful precision level off or flew past the airport with- landscape, tourist sites, and all of our approach. Non- out realizing and then contacted rising 136 airports and 19 seaplane bases. It precision Rick Braunig terrain when they should have been will be an adventure that will provide approaches all had executing a missed approach. a lifetime of wonderful memories and Minimum Descent Altitudes (MDA) Two examples of failed non-preci- will rejuvenate your flying spirit. that you descended to and then stayed sion approaches in Minnesota come to 42 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 mind. One is the crash at Hibbing, Minnesota where a regional carrier executing the back course localizer at night in instrument conditions failed to level off at the MDA and crashed into the ground killing all 18 aboard. The other is the crash that killed Senator Wellstone in October 2002 where the crew was shooting a VOR approach to Eveleth-Virginia Airport and lost control upon reaching the MDA and crashed. In these examples, if the aircraft had been on a glides- lope to the runway, they would have had a much better chance of success- 2° off course on a VOR non-precision From our earliest flying lessons, we fully completing the approach. approach, but only 1/2° off course on were taught the value of a stabilized The advances in GPS have an ILS precision approach. approach. Whether flying the aircraft allowed the creation of two new types Panel mounted GPS units certified visually or on instruments, a stabilized of approaches, both with vertical for instrument approaches also have a approach puts us in the best position guidance. These are not precision requirement for accuracy. In addition for a safe landing because the aircraft approaches, but procedurally they to accurately displaying the position is correctly positioned for the transi- resemble precision approaches more of the aircraft, they have requirements tion to landing. One of the criteria for than they do the non-precision for integrity, which means they have continuing an approach is that the approaches we have flown. They are to evaluate the signal and provide a landing can be made using normal the LNAV/VNAV (Lateral/Vertical warning to the pilot when the signal is maneuvers and a normal rate of Navigation) and the LPV (Localizer not within tolerances. The certifica- descent. Approaches with vertical Precision with Vertical guidance) tion of the Wide Area Augmentation guidance help us to be in that position. approaches. These approaches are System (WAAS) allows for even The LPV (Localizer Precision with identified in the approach plates as greater accuracy and integrity in the Vertical guidance) approach utilizes RNAV (aRea Navigation) approaches, display of the aircraft’s position. the WAAS signal to provide RNAV and one plate will display the normal WAAS certified GPS units have “electronic lateral and vertical guid- GPS approach (LNAV), as well as the shown the accuracy and integrity to ance.” LPV approaches are more LNAV/VNAV and LPV approaches. safely display a vertical glideslope on accurate than the LNAV/VNAV, and The only difference between these LNAV/VNAV and LPV approaches. this is reflected in the DH with some three approaches is in the minimums The LNAV/VNAV as low as 250 feet. According to the shown below the profile view. (Lateral/Vertical Navigation) definition, this would seem to be a The Airman Information Manual approach is an RNAV approach with precision approach, but still these (AIM) defines a precision approach vertical guidance, usually provided by approaches do not have the accuracy procedure as a standard instrument approach certified Baro-VNAV. It to be recognized by the FAA as a pre- approach procedure in which an elec- uses the same path over the ground as cision approach. GPS may someday tronic glideslope/glidepath is provid- the non-WAAS GPS approach, but reach the accuracy and integrity ed; eg ILS, MLS, and PAR. These adds a vertical signal shown on the required for a precision approach, but approaches normally have minimums CDI the same way as the ILS glides- we are not there yet. There is the pro- around 200 feet above ground level lope is displayed. The LNAV/VNAV vision for a precision GPS approach with visibility minimums as low as approach lacks the accuracy of the in the Aeronautical Information one-half mile. These are precision ILS so the minimums are higher, Manual (AIM 5-4-5j1) called a GLS approaches, not only because they higher sometimes than even the approach, but I’m not aware of any have an electronic glideslope, but also LNAV-only approach. Even though published GLS approaches. because the tolerances in the naviga- this approach has a Decision Height The LPV and LNAV/VNAV tional signal are tighter, allowing the (DH) instead of a MDA, it is clearly approaches are new to most of us. pilot to more accurately position the not a precision approach. There aren’t many of these approach- aircraft with relation to the runway. The value of the LNAV/VNAV is es around, and it was just this year You will remember from your pilot that the aircraft is established on a that Garmin came out with an training that one dot deviation on the stabilized “slope” toward the runway upgrade to their 430 and 530 models Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) is end, as well as a stabilized “course.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 46 JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43
“Safety Now,” Theme Of Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Conference
General Dynamics Aviation Services received the FAA Award of Excellence for 100% Hundreds of aircraft maintenance technicians attend the Minnesota Aviation participation in the FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program. Maintenance Conference each year. (L/R) Darrell Bolduc of Bolduc Aviation, Inc, Representing General Dynamics was (L/R) Jeff Toline, Cassie Bartley, and Gary Smiley. Minneapolis Anoka County/Blaine Airport; Franny Einarson of Mesaba Airlines, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport; and Dr. George Bolon of Winona State University and Win Air, Inc., Winona, Minnesota. BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Aircraft mechanics young and a token compensation for the responsibility that rests on old, students of the trade and experienced professionals, their shoulders each and every day. from small, rural shops to large corporate flight depart- The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of ments, gather once a year to attend refresher training, to Aeronautics, sponsors the conference, in cooperation with learn what’s new in technology, to network with employers the Federal Aviation Administration, and vendors who and employees, to see old friends and socialize, and to rec- exhibit in the trade show. ognize one another for years of dedicated service. A pilot The Charles Taylor Master Mechanics Award went to doesn’t appreciate his/her mechanic more than when at Glenn Charles Mielke of Willmar, Minnesota, who is retir- cruising altitude and everything is working as it should be. ing from Willmar Air Service after 50 years of service. The hourly fee charged by most aviation technicians is CONTINUED ON PAGE 47
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Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees Roger H. Anderson, educator and mentor to homebuilders, antique restorers and replicators. Anderson spent a lifetime as an aircraft techni- cian, serving with the Navy at Ford Island in the Pacific, the Air Guard, and in 1966 joined the Minneapolis Aviation Training Center, and instructed students earning their A & P licenses, eventually becoming the school program manager. Pioneer Ray Brown was just a young man when he helped fuel the Spirit of St. Louis at Roosevelt Field, New York for the trip to Paris. Brown began flying immediately after that flight and worked for Huff-Duland Aircraft Company and the Ireland Aircraft Company, then flew for Coastal Airways of New York. Brown Left to right: Jon Norstad, accepting for the deceased inductee General Lauris Norstad; Carole Chandler, accepting for the deceased inductee Harold Chandler; Bruce Norstad; Robert Brown, worked as a mechanic and opened a accepting for the deceased inductee Ray Brown; Curtis O. Erickson, inductee; Roger Anderson, flight school. In 1940, he joined the inductee; Gary Underland; inductee. C CAA and was sent to Minnesota, and BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – On May Mall of America’s Thunderbird joined the Minnesota Department of 12, 2007, the Minnesota Aviation Hall Convention Center in Bloomington, Aeronautics in 1944, to enforce state of Fame celebrated the induction of Minnesota. aviation statutes. six more people from the Minnesota Honored for their service to avia- Harold C. Chandler learned to fly aviation community at the Ramada tion in Minnesota and the country was in 1928. He taught flight instruction Enjoy Camaraderie With Fellow Aviators In A Canadian Wilderness Setting You’reYou’re Invited!Invited! Hosted by Dave Weiman, MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 20072007 Midwest Midwest FlyerFlyer CanadianCanadian FishingFishing Fly-OutFly-Out To Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5) * August 23-26 On Beautiful Lake Miminiska, Along The Albany River “This will be my fourth fly-out to Canada, and each trip is better than the last. You’ll not find a friendlier group of aviators to fish with, and the information provided makes flight planning a breeze. A trip of a lifetime!” Phil Peterson An All-Inclusive Lodge Oregon, Wisconsin Remote, Wilderness Setting, Accessible Only by Air! 196 nm North of Thunder Bay, Ontario For Details, Rates & 50 X 2400 ft. Turf Runway (Rwy 9/27) Registration Form, Email (See Thunder Bay Navigation Chart) [email protected], or Call 608-835-7063 Limited Space * Book Early! Visit Miminiska Lodge At www.liddles.com JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 45 and in 1942, flew in the Ferry Link Trainer in 1951 and began oper- Gary E. Underland was born in Command in the Pacific. He opened a ating as Instrument Flight Training at Owatonna, Minnesota. He learned to flight school in Thief River Falls, Minneapolis Airport and taught fly in 1956 and earned advanced flying Minnesota, dusted crops at Warren, instrument flight to airline crews. He and mechanics certificates in the next Minnesota, and in 1962, set up was active on many aviation boards, few years. He worked as a crop duster Chandler Flying Service at such as the NBAA and NATA and in the 1950s and as a flight instructor, Alexandria, Minnesota with his wife their Minnesota affiliates. taught aircraft entrepreneur Buzz as partner. He test flew Bellanca air- General Lauris Norstad, a Kaplan how to fly, and began working craft for the company and gave Minneapolis native, began flying in the for Kaplan as an aircraft restorer and checkrides to students at the flight Air Corps in the 1930s. He climbed replica builder. He is acclaimed as one school. The Alexandria Airport is the ladder of command and served in of the great aircraft artisans with named Chandler Field in his honor. many command positions at Air Corps numerous awards. Underland has Curtis O. Erickson was born near headquarters. In 1950, President helped students to earn their wings as Montevideo, Minnesota, took his first Eisenhower appointed Norstad as com- an instructor, and aircraft homebuilders airplane ride at age 9, joined the U.S. manding general of Allied Forces in as an EAA technical counselor. Navy in 1945, and served as a naviga- central Europe and air deputy. Norstad For additional information about tor and later as a navigator instructor. helped make the changeover from the the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, In the Reserves after the war, Air Corps to the Air Force in 1947 and go to http://www.mnaviationhallof- Erickson taught instrument flying to became Supreme Commander of fame.org/ or contact Noel Allard at Navy pilots. Erickson purchased a NATO in 1954. [email protected]. K
RICE LAKE/OSCEOLA FROM PAGE 41 its pavement to handle heavier loads. tion. NWBE of Hayward staked the the weight of jets taking off with a At Osceola, that left only an adjacent gravel grades for the entire runway. full load of fuel. The airport stayed turf runway during the six weeks that “The two crews from NWBE had open during the entire project; that the paved runway was out of commis- a tough job,” says Project Manager made for some extra challenges. Both sion. Brad Volker. “They were unlucky Monarch Paving and CEC won The new runway opened just in enough to be out there staking on the awards for the project. Bob Nelson, time for Osceola’s “Wheels and two hottest days of the year. Despite who won a DOT award for excellence Wings” festival, which includes a that, they did a great job for us.” in airport resident engineering, insists pancake breakfast fly-in. (www.cooperengineering.net) K that it was a team effort. “There was The project’s prime contractor was great communication among all the Dresel Construction; subcontractors PRECISION PPROACH FROM PAGE 43 contractors, and we were working included Monarch Paving, A.A. to make them capable of flying these with a good design, and with a good Hanson Electrical, Hansen approaches. I would predict that they set of plans that didn’t require a lot of Landscaping, and Osceola Sand and will grow in numbers just like the field designing.” Gravel. The project started late due to GPS/RNAV approaches that preceded Mark W. Koegel, Project Manager, contractors’ commitments at the Rice them. As pilots, we need to under- agrees; he also gives a lot of credit to Lake Airport. Dresel Construction stand the accuracy provided by these the airport’s management. was adamant, however, that the proj- approaches. It might be tempting to “We worked closely with them to ect would be substantially complete continue descending below the deci- schedule everything we did; some- for the festival. sion height on an LNAV/VNAV times that meant working around Dresel and its subs made that hap- approach based on our experiences flight schedules. A few times, of pen. Cooper Engineering’s project with ILS approaches. There is a good course, we needed to schedule traffic staff included Cathy Isaacson-Larson, reason for the higher decision heights around what was happening on the who performed materials testing and on these new approaches. We need to ground. It wasn’t simple, but we day-to-day observation and inspection remember that the signal does not made it work.” Koegel also wanted to of the construction; Wayne Rado, who have the same precision as an ILS and thank Cooper’s engineering subcon- performed construction staking; and the higher minimums keep us safe. tractors, Brad Volker, Project Manager. Cooper We need to understand the difference Quest LLC. They worked extend- Engineering also received valuable between precision and non-precision ed hours to complete staking require- support from the airport’s commission approaches and respect the published ments. The Osceola airport upgrade and management, and from two sub- decision heights. meant some different challenges. This contractors of its own: Powertek There is more to know about the project also involved extending the Engineering of Waukesha handled differences between precision and airport’s runway and reconstructing runway lighting design and inspec- non-precision approaches, but we will 46 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007
leave that for next time. In addition to AVIATION LAW the navigation signal, there are differ- ences in the airport requirements for Intentional Falsification On Application For Medical Certificate precision and non-precision approach- Justifies Revocation Of All Certificates es that pilots should understand. K by Greg Reigel Attorney At Law MN MAINTENANCE CONF. FROM P. 44 Honored for 48 years as a mechanic recent case FAA would obtain the NDR record. was Tony Walske, director of mainte- has Judge Pope rejected the airman’s nance at Cargill, Inc. Aaffirmed arguments. He found that the airman’s Among the many speakers was Greg the National explanation was not credible because Reigel of Reigel & Associates, a legal Transportation the question was “clear and unam- firm which specializes in aviation law, Safety Board’s biguous.” He then affirmed the emer- with offices in Hopkins, Minnesota. (NTSB) longstand- gency revocation of the airman’s cer- Reigel described some of the paperwork ing position that an tificates. required for mechanics to remain legal airman’s intention- Greg Reigel On appeal to the NTSB, the air- with the FAA, and also to protect them- al falsification of man argued that Judge Pope had mis- selves and their customers. Reigel’s an application for a medical certifi- understood his explanation for his “Aviation Law” columns can be read in cate justifies revocation of all of an incorrect answer. However, the board each and every issue of MIDWEST FLYER airman’s certificates. In Administrator rejected the airman’s argument and MAGAZINE. v. Croston, the airman completed a deferred to Judge Pope’s credibility If there is one message the Minnesota application for a first-class medical and factual determinations. It then DOT Office of Aeronautics wishes to certificate and, in response to affirmed its longstanding precedent convey is that there are good paying jobs Question 18(v)(whether the airman that “revocation of airman and med- available for those individuals willing to ever in [his] life [he] had any history ical certificates is the appropriate get the training. The beauty of most air- of any conviction(s) or administrative sanction for intentional falsification of craft technician jobs is that you can make action(s) involving an offense(s) a medical certificate application the same, if not more money than a pilot, which resulted in the denial, suspen- because such falsification demon- and be home each evening, and there can sion, cancellation or revocation of strates that an airman lacks the neces- be more job security. This is a great time driving privileges[.]), the airman sary qualifications to properly exer- to seek a career in any field in aviation, answered “no.” The airman was sub- cise the privileges of these FAA cer- and both pilots and aircraft technicians sequently issued a medical certificate. tificates.” are in big demand! However, when the FAA obtained This case demonstrates the danger For additional information about the airman’s driving record from the of answering a question on an appli- careers in aviation, contact your National Driver Registry (“NDR”), cation for medical certificate incor- statewide technical college or univer- the FAA learned that the airman had, rectly, whether due to a misunder- sity, state aeronautics office, and see in fact, had his driver’s license sus- standing or intentionally. An airman advertisements elsewhere in this issue pended on five separate occasions for with possible disqualifying condi- of MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE. alcohol-related driving offenses. As tions would do well to review, and For additional information on the you might imagine, the FAA was not understand, the application well Minnesota Aviation Maintenance pleased. The FAA issued an emer- before he or she arrives at the avia- Conference and aviation career oppor- gency revocation order revoking both tion medical examiner’s office. That tunities, contact the Minnesota DOT the airman’s first-class medical cer- way, the airman can obtain appropri- Office of Aeronautics at 1-800-657- tificate, as well as his private pilot ate counsel from an aviation attorney 3922 ext. 3652 (www.mndot.gov). K glider certificate, based upon its alle- to make sure he or she does not end gation that the airman had violated up in the position of the airman in FAR 67.403(a)1(making a fraudulent this case. or intentionally false statement). Editor’s Note: Greg Reigel is an Tell A Friend The airman then appealed the attorney with Reigel & Associates, emergency revocation. At the hearing, Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, the airman argued that he answered Minnesota, which represents clients To Check Out the question as he did because he mis- in aviation and business law matters understood the question. He also (www.aerolegalservices.com, 952- www.midwestflyer.com argued that he didn’t intend to 238-1060, greigel@aerolegalser- deceive the FAA because he knew the vices.com). K JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47
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CONSIGNMENTSBuying or selling, we’ll work WANTED for you! Avionics Sales & Service 3 Locations To Serve You Watertown • Madison • Juneau WAAS CERTIFIED GNS 530 Dane County Regional Airport (24 Hours) Madison, Wisconsin (MSN) 800-657-0761 E-Mail: [email protected] For a FREE quote or appointment call 800-594-5359 or 608-268-5006 www.wisconsinaviation.com JUNE/JULY 2007 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 CALENDAR Noon. 815-758-6948. Vintage A/C. www.stantonairfield.com. 3* WASHINGTON (AWG), IOWA - Breakfast 7- 17* CANBY (CNB), MINN.- Breakfast 7:30am - 11am. 515-707-3977. ?& Burgers & Hot Dogs 10:30am-2pm. Send the date, times, location 3* DENISON (DNS), IOWA - Breakfast 7-11am. Airshow 11:45am. 507-829-9608. (include city, state & airport I.D.), 712-263-5071. 17* HARLAN (HNR), IOWA - Breakfast 7-11am. and contact person’s telephone number, 9POPLAR GROVE (C77), ILL.- Army Wings 712-744-3366. address & email address for reference. & Wheels Air Show. “Gathering of WW II 17* STRUM (3WN9), WIS.- Pancake Breakfast First 15 words FREE! Vintage Liaison Aircraft & Military at Brion Field 8am-Noon. 715-533-2059. Vehicles” 815-964-8610. 18-24 LE BOURGET,PARIS.- Paris Air Show $.50 for each additional word. www.armywingsandwheels.com 21-24 NEW LONDON,WIS.- Powered Parachute Mail listing with payment (if any) to: 9CLEAR LAKE (8Y6), MINN.- Bean & Brat Fly-In 7-9am at Mark’s Park & Airfield. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE • P.O. BOX 199 Fly-In 10am-2pm. (Rain Date 10th) 920-982-0981. [email protected] OREGON, WI 53575-0199 www.airnav.com/airport/8Y6. 22-24* SLEEPY EYE (Y58), MINN.- Soaring spon- 320-229-8563. Spot Landing Contest. sored by the Minnesota Soaring Club. or email: [email protected] 9STURGEON BAY (SUE), WIS.- Breakfast at 22-24* CLINTON (CWI), IOWA - Balloons in June. (if 15 words or less) Door County Cherryland Airport 8am- 563-242-3292. www.balloonsinjune.us Noon. 920-743-6082. 23* CLINTON (CWI), IOWA - Antique Airplane NOTAM: PILOTS, BE SURE TO CALL AHEAD [email protected] Fly-In Breakfast. 563-242-3292. TO CONFIRM DATES AND FOR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES. 9* KANKAKEE (3KK), ILL - K.V.P.A. Corn 23 ALEXANDRIA (AXN), MINN.- Airshow ALSO USE ONLY CURRENT AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Roast. Contest 3-4:30pm. Dinner 5pm. featuring Greg Poe’s Edge 540 plus For info 815-932-4222. others. Jerry 320-762-1333. FOR NAVIGATION AND NOT CALENDAR [email protected] 23 PRAIRIE DU SAC (91C), WIS.- Sauk LISTING INFORMATION 10 MONTEVIDEO (MVE), MINN.- Breakfast Prairie Airport Fly-In 7am-7pm. * Indicates any new or updated calendar 8am-1pm. 320-269-4829. Food Available & Activies. 608-577-3754. listings since the last issue. 10 WATERTOWN (RYV), WIS.- Open House & 23-24 WALWORTH (7V3), WIS.- Bigfoot Airfield. Pancake Breakfast 7:30-11:30am. Static Annual fly-in breakfast. Breakfast is all Display. 920-261-4567. you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, JUNE 2007 10 REDWOOD FALLS (D81), MINN.- Breakfast etc. served from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. 1-2 JACKSON (JXN), MICH.- Jackson Blue sponsored by Rotary International. Free Various vendors will attend. Festival on the airport’s front lawn. transporation to Minnesota Inventor’s For additional information contact 1st 6-11pm. 2nd 12pm-12am. Congress. See over 100 inventions: 507- Eric Sandberg at 262-215-4380 or 517-788-4225. 430-1818. [email protected]. [email protected] 10 RED OAK (RDK), IOWA - Breakfast 23-24 NEW RICHMOND (RNH), WIS.- Airshow 1-3 ROCKFORD,ILL.- Rockford Airfest featur- 7-11am. 712-623-6523. 2pm. Check Airport NOTAMS. ing the Blue Angels. 815-969-4000. 16-17 FARGO, N.D. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels [email protected] www.flyrfd.com performing. 23-24* GWINN /SAWYER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2FREDERICK,MD.- AOPA Fly-In 16* BOYCEVILLE (3T3), WIS.- Aviaton Day (SAW), MICH.- Sawyer Experience Air 800-872-2672. (aopa.org) Pancake Breakfast & Bratwurst Lunch Show. 906-346-6440. 2 STEVENS POINT (STE), WIS.- Fly-In & 7am-2pm. 715-235-0972. [email protected] Cook Out 11am-2pm. Static Display, 16 CASSVILLE (C74), WIS.- Breakfast 7- 24 AITKIN (AIT), MINN.- Fly-In/Classic Car Radio Controlled & More. (Rain Date 3rd) 11:30am. 608-725-2362. Show. Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast & 715-341-8353. 16* TWO HARBORS (TWM), MINN.- Hot Dog & Brat/Burger Lunch 7am-3pm. 2* AMERY (AHH), WIS.- Breakfast 7-11am. Chili Feed Fly-In. 10am-1pm. 218-927-4104. [email protected]. 715-268-6899. (Rain Date 17th) www.aitkinaviation.com 2-3 DAVENPORT,IOWA - U.S. Air Force 16* MOOSE LAKE (MZH), MINN.- Breakfast 24 ST.CLOUD (STC), MINN.- Granite City Thunderbirds performing at the Quad 7:30-11am. 218-485-4441. Festival; Fly-In; Displays; Pancake City Air Show. www.quadcityairshow.com 17 CAMBRIDGE (CBG), MINN.- Breakfast Breakfast 8am-1pm. 320-255-7292. 563-285-7469. 7:30am-12:30pm. 24 RIO (94C), WIS.- Pancake Breakfast 2-3 MANITOWOC (MTW), WIS.- 17 MINERAL POINT (MRJ), WIS.- Father’s 7am-Noon. Static Displays. 847-736- 15th Anniversary Thunder on the Day Pancake, Sausage, Eggs, Hash 4603. After the 18th call 920-992-3038. Lakeshore Air Show starts at 1pm & Fly- Brown Casserole & More Breakfast 7am- 24 CALEDONIA (CHU), MINN.- Breakfast at In Pancake Breakfast (FREE breakfast 1pm. 608-987-9931. Houston County Airport. 507-450-2095. for PIC both days!). 920-482-1650. 17 EAGLE RIVER (EGV), WIS.- Eagle River 24* PENDER (0C4), NEB.- Breakfast 8am- www.manitowocairshow.com Union Airport Fly-In Pancake Breakfast & Noon. 402-380-9882. 2-3 SPRINGFIELD (W23), ILL.- Pancake & Brat Lunch 7am-3pm. Static Displays. 24* FAIRMONT (FRM), MINN.- Breakfast Sausage Breakfast 7am-Noon at Capital 715-479-7442. 7-11am. [email protected] Airport. www.WellsScholarship.com 17 PALMYRA (88C), WIS.- Father’s Day 25* POCAHONTAS (POH), IOWA - Breakfast 7- 3* AUDUBON (ADU), IOWA - Ham & Cheese Pancake, Ham, Eggs Breakfast & 11am. 712-335-4382. Omelets, Pancake Breakfast 6:30- Radishes 7am-Noon. 414-732-8456. 30 KALKASKA,MICH.- Pancake & Eggs 10:30am. 712-563-3780. 17 RUSH CITY (ROS), MINN.- Pancake Breakfast 7-11am Coast Guard Helo; 3REEDSBURG (C35), WIS.- Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon. Static Displays & National Guard Display. 231-258-9191. Breakfast 7am-Noon. 608-524-6888. Classic Car Show. 320-358-4743. 30* DES MOINES,IOWA - Fly Iowa 2007 & 3WILD ROSE (W23), WIS.- Breakfast 8am. 17 ROCK RAPIDS (RRQ), IOWA - Breakfast 7- Open House 9am-5pm. Celebrating Pig Roast 11:30am at Idlewild Airport. 9:30am in connection with Heritage 75 Years at Des Moines Int’l Airport. Many Activities. 715-258-2037. Days. 712-472-3311. [email protected] 3 JUNEAU (UNU), WIS.- Open House & Fly- 17 MAQUOKETA (DQW), IOWA - Father’s Day www.flyiowa.org In Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon at Breakfast 7am-1pm. 563-652-6517. www.dsmairport.com 515-256-5093. Dodge County Airport. 920-296-0645 17* STANTON (SYN), MINN.- Pancake 30* CHETEK (Y23), WIS.- Starting at 9am Car 3* DEKALB (DKB), ILL.- Breakfast 7am- Breakfast. Focus on Sport Pilot, LSA & Show, Craft Fair and Professional Horse
50 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007 Pull. Afternoon Water Ski Show. Food 8-9 JACKSON (JXN), MICH.- “Henry Haigh” Cars & Planes at Southworth Municipal and Drink All Day. 715-456-8415. Aerobatics Competition 8am-5pm. Airport 10:30am-? 715-924-4501 / [email protected] 715-237-2477. 517-788-4225. 456-8415. 30-7/1 BATTLE CREEK,MICH.- U.S. Navy Blue 10-11* ST.CLOUD (STC), MINN.- EAA’s 5LONGVILLE (XVG), MINN.- Pancake Angels performing. Aluminum Overcast B-17 Rides/Ground Breakfast 8am-Noon. 218-363-3267. 30-7/1 BARABOO (DLL), WIS.- Airshow, Hot Air Tours at St. Cloud Regional Airport. 5CARO (78D), MICH.- Fly-In 11am-3:30pm Balloons, Classic Car Show & More. 9:30am-6pm. www.b17.org at the Tuscola County Airport. 989-551- 608-356-2270. 320-229-8563. 1641. 13-14 MATTOON,ILL.- Annual Wings Weekend 11 RICE LAKE (RPD), WIS.- Pancake JULY 2007 at Coles County Airport. 217-524-5269 Breakfast 7-10am & Lunch 10am-1pm & 1BATTLE CREEK,MICH.- U.S. Navy Blue 14 CHESANING,MICH.- Ultralight and Light Aerobatic Flying 11-11:30am. 715-458- Angels performing. Sport Airplane Fly-In at the Howard 4401. 1BARABOO (DLL), WIS.- Airshow, Hot Air Nixon Memorial Airport. 989-288-3090. www.ricelakeairport.com Balloons, Classic Car Show & More. 14* COOK (CQM), MINN.- Pancake Breakfast 11 FREMONT (3FM), MICH.- Dawn Patrol 608-356-2270. & Lunch 8:30am-2pm. 218-666-9931. Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. 231-924- 1TIPTON (8C4), IOWA - Fly-In & Open 14* CRESTON (CSQ), IOWA - Breakfast 7080. avcraftltd.com House 9am-3pm. www.tiptoniowa.us 7-11am. 641-344-0007. 11 OSCODA (OSC), MICH.- Yankee Air 563-212-3308. [email protected] 14-15 MCCONNELL AFB, KAN.- U.S. Navy Blue Museum Annual Hangar Dance 7pm. 4EVANSVILLE,IND.- Canadian Forces Angels performing. 989-362-5740. Snowbirds performing. 15 GRANTSBURG,WIS.- Wild Rice Pancake 12 LINO LAKE (8Y4), MINN.- Annual MSPA 4MATTOON (MTO), ILL.- Airshow 07 at Breakfast 7am-Noon. 715-653-2619. Pig Roast & Fly-In at Surfside Seaplane Coles County Memorial Airport. 217-234- 15* EDEN PRAIRE (FCM), MINN.- Pancake & Base Noon-4pm. www.mnseaplanes.org 7120. www.colescountyairport.com Omelet Breakfast at Flying Cloud Airport 12 MANCHESTER (C27), IOWA - Air Show. 4* ATLANTIC (AIO), IOWA - Breakfast 7am- 7am-1pm. Displays, etc. 612-581-1070. Events start at 11am with air show at Noon. 712-243-3056. 15* WAVERLY (C25), IOWA - Breakfast. 1pm. 563-927-3636. 4-5* ORR (ORB), MINN.- Fly-In and Classic 1-888-UFLYCVA. [email protected] 12* HUMBOLDT (0K7), IOWA - Breakfast Car Show and more. John Mohr Airshow. 15* ALGONA (AXA), IOWA - Breakfast 7:30am- 7:30am-Noon. 515-332-4012. 218-757-9994. [email protected] Noon. 515-332-4012. [email protected] 18 NORTHPORT (5D5), MICH.- Pancake 5-8 MADISON,WIS.- EAA Ford Tri-Motor at 15* MONTICELLO (MXO), IOWA - Breakfast Breakfast 8am-Noon at Woolsey Airport. Wisconsin Aviation. 608-268-5000. 7:30am-12:30pm. 319-465-5488. Car display, military display and a band. www.wisconsinaviation.com 15* WAUKON (Y0I), IOWA - Breakfast 7am- 231-386-5762. Rain date 19th. 6-7 CAPE GIRARDEAU,MO.- 2007 Cape Noon. 563-568-3849. 18* FOREST LAKE (25D), MINN.- Brat & Corn- Girardeau Regional Air Festival “Heroes 15* SIOUX CITY (SUX), IOWA - Breakfast 7:30- on-the-cob & ice cream 10am-4pm. & Legends.” 573-334-6230. 11am. at JetSun Aviation Centre Grass strip 3000 ft. 31/13. 651-776-1717. www.capeairfestival.com [email protected] 18-19 CHICAGO,ILL.- U.S. Air Force 6-8* KANKAKEE (IKK), ILL.- Pig Roast. 15-20 WICHITA,KAN. TO STEVENS POINT,WIS.- Thunderbirds performing. www.theultralightplace.com National Cross Country Air Races 19 MONONA (7C3), IOWA - Pancake Breakfast 7PHILLIPS,WIS - Price County Airport & (Speed Racing). www.us-airrace.org 7am-Noon. 563-539-2561. Phillips Area Chamber Float or Fly-In on 19-21 KEOKUK (EOK), IOWA - ILPA - IBDA. 19 BROOKFIELD (02C), WIS.- Capitol Airport Long Lake. All-you-can-eat Breakfast at L-Birds Fly-In. Formation school, many Ice Cream Social & Vintage Aircraft Harbor View 8-11am.; Aerobatic activities. All Warbirds are welcome. Display. Dean London 262-442-4622. Performances, Plane Rides and Contact Irv Lindner: 319-524-6378/6203. 25 GLENCOE (GYL), MINN.- Brat & Sweet Planes/Seaplanes on Display; Event is 19-22* CLINTON (CWI), IOWA - International Corn Feed Fly-In 10am-2pm. all day; Admission is Free. 715-339-3701 Cessna 150-152 Fly-In. 563-242-3292. 320-238-2376. / 2626. www.pricecountywi.net www.cessna150-152club.com 25 GUTTENBERG,IOWA - Annual Abel Island 7SUPERIOR,WIS.- Pancake Breakfast at 21-22* HOLLY,MICH.- Capt. Phogg Classic Fly-In, Float-In Potluck & BBQ at Abel Superior Bong Airport 8-11am. Seven Lakes State Park Balloon Festival. Island Airpark Noon-3pm. 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org [email protected] 248-634-3094 www.abelisland.com 319-480-0913 7* MADISON,WIS.- Big Band Dance at 22* BENSON (BBB) MINN.- Pancake and 25-26 INDIANAPOLIS,IND.- U.S. Navy Blue Wisconsin Aviation, Dane County Sausage Breakfast 7am-1pm. Angels performing. Regional Airport featuring “Ladies Must 320-843-4432. www.llfc.net/ 25-26* ALMA (AMN), MICH.- Gratiot Community Swing.” [email protected] 22* CASSELTON (5N8) N.D. - Planes on the Airport Air Show. 989-463-5500. 7-8* YPSILANTI,MICH.- U.S. Navy Blue Plains EAA 317 Fly-In. 701-347-0201 26* COTTAGE GROVE (87Y), WIS.- Brat & Angels performing. http://casselton.com/events/planesplains/ Bean Feed at Blackhawk Airport. 7-8 BELLEVILLE (YIP), MICH.- Thunder Over 23-29 OSHKOSH,WIS.- EAA AirVenture. 26* BURLINGTON (BUU), WIS.- Lions Michigan at the Willow Run Airport 9am- www.airventure.org Breakfast & Fire Dept. Lunch. Display of 5pm. Warbird Air Show also featuring the 28-29 DAYTON,OHIO - U.S. Air Force antique tractors & cars. 262-945-5920. U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 734-483-4030. Thunderbirds performing. 26* IOWA CITY (IOW), IOWA - Breakfast 7am- www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow 29* HUMBOLDT (0K7), IOWA - Breakfast in con- 12:30pm. 319-338-9222. 7-8 CAPE GIRARDEAU,MO.- Air Show junction with “River-Fest”. 515-332-1863. 26* ROCHELLE (RPJ), ILL.- Sweet Corn/Pork 8MIDDLETON (C29), WIS.- Pancake [email protected] Chops 11am-3pm. 815-562-4617. Breakfast at Morey Airport 7:30am-Noon. [email protected] 608-836-1711. AUGUST 2007 8* TWO HARBORS (TWM), MINN.- Pancake 4EAGLE RIVER (EGV), WIS.- Joe Bucher SEPTEMBER 2007 Breakfast 7am-1pm. 218-834-4784. Blues Fest & Fly-In. 715-479-7442. 1SHELL LAKE (SSQ), WIS.- Pancake 8* EMMETSBURG (EGQ), IOWA - Breakfast 4ESCANABA (ESC), MICH.- Pig Roast at Breakfast 7-11:30am & Town & Country 7am-12:30pm & Air Show 12:30-1:30pm the Delta County Airport in conjunction Days. featuring Joe Dooley. Car Show 9am-3pm. with the “Art in the Park.” 906-786-4902. 1-3 ST.LOUIS,MO.- U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 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Dynamic Aviation is definitely a big part of the Bruce Jaeger family of Willmar Air Service, Willmar, Minnesota. (L/R) Bruce Jaeger’s son, Matthew, who is a Commander of a C-5 Galaxy in the U.S. Propeller Air Force out of Dover AFB, Del.; Jaeger’s mother-in-law and cofounder of Willmar Air Service, Mary Jane Rice; Bruce Jaeger, President, Willmar Air Service; Jaeger’s daughter-in-law, Jacquie; Balancing and Jaeger’s wife, Janet. For Bruce Jaeger, who has been flying for more than three decades, his excitement in aviation was rekindled when he started flying and selling the Columbia aircraft you Eliminate that annoying, harmful vibration see in the background at EAA AirVenture 2006, Oshkosh, Wis. caused by propeller imbalance. Prop not removed for balance! ringed image of the aircraft dance on Benefits: The Joy In Life the clouds below, or have had the joy of More comfortable cabin. # by Dr. John Beasley, MD cruising a hundred feet above a stratus # Increased life of sheet metal, engine & accessories, avionics, etc. layer lit golden by the setting sun. Come to Dodge Center or I’ll come to you! here were I hope you have seen rainbows, tears in my full circles as you flew into showers RedwoodFallsFlyIn07 3/14/07 11:34 AM Page T1 eyes as I with the sun behind you – and you Dodge Center, MN flew over western were going down an infinite tunnel of Complete Aircraft Maintenance Services Wisconsin early color. I hope you have had the joy of Annuals - Repairs - Dynamic Propeller Balancing one fall morning. the approach lights emerging from the Chuck Willette (A&P/ IA) overcast at minimums at the end of a 507-633-9379 The rising sun lit the mist lingering long flight, and the squeak of the tires in the river valleys. Dr. John Beasley on touchdown. And I hope that flight Redwood Falls, MN My tears were those of joy that I was was one of those where the air was privileged to fly and see this over- glass and the only sense of motion ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPONSORED whelming beauty with the sky, the was the countdown of the DME. FLY-IN BREAKFAST mist, the countryside, the farms and After you landed, did you take a the towns as I went to a day’s work in moment to stop and look at the stars? Sunday Home Eau Claire. It shouldn’t be so beauti- Or in the daytime, did you listen to June 10, 2007 Built ful! I should not be allowed this! the meadowlarks singing from in the 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & I hope you – all pilots – have been grass just off the runway on a morn- Redwood Falls, MN Ultra there; that you have experienced this ing in June? Airport (RWF) Light overwhelming sense of awe at the won- I hope you have had the joy of a FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ders we experience. Perhaps you have repair done well, of companionship MINNESOTA Aircraft INVENTOR’S CONGRESS seen it while turning between towering gained, and of work shared. Lying on See Over 100 New Welcome! my back in the mud fixing the differ- Inventions! cumulus with bright sun above and vivid green fields below; those fields, ential on the club’s plow truck, isn’t Free Breakfast to Command Pilots watered moments ago by the cold front. my idea of a good time, but it builds Redwood Falls VOR Freq. 113.3 • Unicom Advisory Freq. 123.0 ASOS • Test 126.575 I hope you have joined me in the beauty companionship and relations. And life 507-430-1818 of the glory, watching the rainbow- is richer. 52 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE JUNE/JULY 2007
OK, so this is supposed to be a health column, and what does include some perks. Our last concert was the first is all this “joy” stuff about anyway? Well, I’ll tell you time I have ever witnessed a standing ovation from the per- what…. I never saw a tombstone with the writing: “I wish former side! Sure charged up my batteries! Never would I had gone to one more committee meeting.” have believed it if someone had told me five years ago I’d There are many attributes to mental health, and I don’t pre- be where I am now! Sure is good MEDICINE!” sume to be an expert, but as a family doctor I have observed Sounds like it’s better than any medicine I have to offer. the human condition for some 33 years. (And I’ve observed Enjoy the richness of your life – whatever form that takes. my own, with all its ups and downs, for over double that.) And, believe it or not, there is considerable medical evi- Sometimes we push too hard – we fail to seek commit- dence that you will live longer! ment, beauty, and adventure in our lives. We focus on one P.S. I owe the inspiration for this column to Bruce or two dimensions – perhaps just our job. Good mental Jaeger of Willmar Air Service, Willmar, Minnesota, who health derives joy and pleasure from many dimensions and told me of his joy in a new aircraft. While letting me fly has a rich internal ecology of different activities, skills and his Columbia 300, he explained how his joy in aviation rewards. These give us the strength to be robust enough to had been rekindled with flights in what he found to be a cope with the stresses, losses and tragedies that are an really exciting machine. I understand that well. For some inevitable part of the human condition. Our sources of joy folks it is flying using a new hi-technology, state-of-the-art – hence resilience and strength – may include family, machine; it is in the sophistication and finish of something work, art, religious experience, charity – anything that can new in both concept and execution. For others (Gordon enrich our lives. Recently, a pilot friend wrote to me: Baxter comes to mind!), it is the old and well worn. It is “I now play with the symphony, which has put me into the scent of clover on the tires after landing. To each their an entirely different world which is very demanding, but own, but be sure to enjoy! K
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