Iowa Spring 2002 Aviation Bulletin

Aviation Advisory Council Jerry Bradley, Aviation Technology Lab

As this article for the Dec. 6 council meeting is being completed, we are awaiting our first true snowstorm of 2002. The December council meeting was held at the Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus Aviation Lab at 2610 McKinley, on the grounds of the Des Moines International Airport. I was happy to host this well-attended meeting, as I am the chair and an instructor for the school. Our high school aviation lab is the only one of its kind in the state of Iowa. It is considered by many to be world class in its curriculum. This program has been in existence since 1943 and is one of only three in the nation. The facility is state of the art and has 25,000 square feet of hangar, lab and classroom space. Central Campus and the Aviation Lab serve 32 school districts and 61 high schools from the surrounding areas. Young people have Local media covered the helicopter arriving at the Tech Lab. the opportunity to learn the skills neces- sary to pursue a career in aviation, whether in mechanics, technology or piloting. The Aviation Technology Program hosted an open house Aug. 29, 2001, for the purpose of receiving a decommis- sioned UH-1-H model helicopter that was donated by the Iowa Army National Guard. The helicopter was airlifted by a CH-47 heavy lift Chinook from the Davenport National Guard unit. The UH-1-H helicopter was made available through the efforts of Congressman Leonard Boswell and Brigadier General Joe Lucas, Asst. AG, and Col. Bender of the Iowa National Guard. Also, Dr. McClanahan, director of Central Campus, was very instrumental in securing this helicopter for the school. Inside the Tech Lab Advisory Council, go to page 10 Director’s Des Moines Corner Flight Standards District Office Roger Clark

My first column of the new year is a mixed bag, of sorts. I have mixed feelings about the things that are occuring. The Office of Aviation has been making progress with the Aviation System Plan update. Many of you should have already received a copy of our draft recommendations on how to improve the program with limited state resources, while remaining true to the mission and core values of the office: advocacy, partnerships and economic development. Please take some time to review the proposed plan and provide us with constructive feedback. Remember we are all in this together! The state legislative session has begun. The DOT had a legislative reception at the Capitol at the end of January and I had the The Des Moines Flight Standards The Aviation Safety Program is opportunity to talk to many legislators District Office (FSDO) has responsibility conducted by myself, Roger “N” Clark, about aviation and the issues we face. for the entire state of Iowa. We are operations safety program manager There definitely is interest in aviation, just located at the Ankeny Regional Airport (SPM), and Joe Quiring, airworthiness difficult budgetary issues to face. And and moved into our new facility Oct. 1, SPM. The SPM supports the district office IPAA will once again host a legislative 2001. This new location will enhance our compliance and enforcement program by reception at the annual “Airports’ Day at ability to serve the flying public. Our persuading and motivating the aviation the Capitol.” Thanks to all who partici- address is 3753 S.E. Convenience Blvd., community to strive toward higher pate! I cannot stress enough the impor- Ankeny Regional Airport, Ankeny, IA proficiency and safety levels and volun- tance of knowing your legislators and 50021. Our telephone number is 800-728- tary compliance with regulatory standards. educating them on the issues you face, not 7250 or 515-289-3840. The majority of our efforts in promot- just at this event, but throughout the year. Our office is responsible for ensuring ing aviation safety is through safety Lastly, after 37 years with the DOT, aviation safety, and compliance with the seminars and special aviation events such Don Long called it quits and accepted the operations and maintenance safety as “Wings Weekend” and “Poker Run.” state’s early out option. Don’s contribu- standards for air carriers, commercial These seminars and special events are the tion to the DOT and aviation is immeasur- operators, air agencies, airmen and civil result of combined efforts of industry and able. His knowledge, technical ability and aircraft, including aircraft registration. the Des Moines FSDO. down to earth approach will leave a The inspectors of the Des Moines In the year 2001, 35 safety seminars sizeable hole in our organization. There is FSDO strive to enhance safety through were conducted in the state of Iowa, with a big pair of shoes for someone to fill. Not effective relationships within the state of over 1,800 pilots/mechanics attending. to mention we will miss his sense of Iowa. Safety through education is a I have been the operations SPM at the humor and the “old sayings” with which critical aspect of our mission: providing Des Moines FSDO since April 1988. he entertained us. I think there is an old the public with accident-free aircraft Prior to that, I was in the FAA - Flight saying that “airport inspectors don’t retire, operations through the highest safety Service Stations in Fort Dodge, Cedar they just…” standards in the world. Rapids and Ottumwa, and participated in The Des Moines FSDO office is safety seminars with the state of Iowa’s comprised of safety inspectors experi- Aviation Department and the Des Moines enced in operations, airworthiness, FSDO. I started my aviation career as an avionics issues, and an operations and air traffic controller in the U. S. Navy airworthiness safety program manager. In from 1957-1965. addition, flight standards personnel are Even though recent security proce- actively involved in all accident and dures require us to maintain a locked incident investigations, as well as the entry, we invite anyone to visit our facility investigation of possible noncompliance with prior coordination. of federal regulations.

2 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN General aviation security Repainting the By Kay Thede airport pavement

Security for general aviation • Pilots: The FAA pilot certificate marking program continues to be a “hot topic” after Sept. should be modified to include a By Alan Beddow 11 and the Jan. 5 incident of the photograph using a format difficult In our continuing effort to update and unauthorized flight by a student pilot in to counterfeit. First-time applicants adjust programs that impact our custom- Tampa. The U.S. DOT issued a report for a pilot certificate should have a ers, we have decided to suspend the to Congress in late December to government issued identification that pavement marking program for the comply with a provision in the Avia- includes a photo. remainder of this calendar year. During tion and Transportation Security Act. • Airport: Outdoor signage should be this time, we will evaluate all aspects of Several aviation groups, including prominently displayed warning AOPA and NBAA, provided the against tampering of aircraft, and the program. The program will resume Transportation Security Administration indicating a phone number to in 2003. We will keep you apprised of with recommendations on general contact, if suspicious behavior is any changes or deadlines of which you aviation security measures. The FAA observed. need to be aware. If you have comments Flight Standards Office also issued a or suggestions that relate to this program, notice Jan. 9, 2002, with suggestions Summary of FAA notice N 8700.12: please contact Alan Beddow at 515-233- for flight schools and fixed base http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/afs800/ 7703 or [email protected]. operators to enhance security. fbo.htm. The U.S. DOT report to Congress, The notice provided 11 possible titled Improving General Aviation security enhancements, most of which Security, can be found on the Web at: apply to flight schools. Some of the http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/ suggestions from the aviation industry newsitems/2001/011226report.pdf. were included. Flight schools and fixed- EAA The report identifies two primary base operators are encouraged to evaluate balloon event security objectives for general aviation: their own operations from a security protecting air passengers and aircraft standpoint and institute policies and Hot-air balloons and flying fun for from attack; and preventing an aircraft procedures that relate to their business families will be the themes on June 1-2 from being used as a weapon directed and their size of operation. Suggestions as a captivating new event debuts in the at sensitive targets on the ground. The included dealing with limiting access of Fox Valley, hosted by EAA, the leader in FAA’s main methods to increase student pilots to aircraft without supervi- recreational aviation. general aviation security are air space sion, requiring medical certificates and The first EAA Family Flight and restrictions, intercept operations, parental co-signing for students, securing Balloon Festival will be held on the scrutiny of crews, pilots and passen- aircraft, posting signs, and training grounds of the EAA Aviation Center in gers, and communication and educa- employees to be aware of suspicious Oshkosh, Wis., and it promises to be one tion. The U.S. DOT also provided activity. of the most spectacular events held in Congress with a classified briefing and The Office of Aviation developed a Fox Valley each year. The festival, continues to identify tools to improve sign that can be posted at airport general aviation security. locations reminding pilots to check which will likely become an annual The recommendations provided to NOTAMS and to be aware of suspi- event, is designed for families, with the Transportation Security Adminis- cious behavior. Contact the Office of activities, displays and prices that appeal tration by several aviation organiza- Aviation if you need additional signs. to family participation. tions included suggestions for security The Office of Aviation also worked The event will include numerous at several levels: aircraft, passengers, with the Iowa State Patrol in coordinating hands-on activities, flight demonstrations pilots, and airports. a statewide notification system for all and displays, as well as hot-air balloon • Aircraft: Owners should take Iowa airports in the event of an emer- competition sanctioned by the North steps to secure aircraft when gency. This communication network will American Balloon Association. It marks unattended. Identities of individu- work on a 24/7 basis, if notification of the first time a major competitive als renting or purchasing an Iowa’s airports becomes necessary. balloon event has been held in the Fox aircraft or joining a flying club Iowa’s general aviation airports have should be verified. In addition, responded to security issues in different Valley. only authorized personnel should methods, depending on the size and “The emphasis for the Family Flight issue keys to rental/flying club activity at their airport. Some airports and Balloon Festival is on family, flying aircraft. have stepped up surveillance by local law and fun,” said Stephan Brown, EAA • Passengers: Pilots should verify enforcement, ensured unattended aircraft executive vice president and chief the identity of all occupants and are locked, and are keeping hangar doors marketing officer. “There is nothing like that all cargo/baggage is known to closed. At the current time, no statewide this anywhere and it makes sense that the occupants. mandate has been issued requiring any EAA host an event that brings together specific action. Airport officials need to so many diverse parts of aviation. We be aware of security issues and develop a welcome the entire family to participate plan for their individual airports. and create their own memories of flight.”

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN SPRING 2002 3 Aviation Association Update

Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Seed Grants Educational Activity Grants The seed grant awards, up to $10,000, Joy Tweedt, Sawyer Elementary, The call for are to be used from Feb. 1, 2002, through Ames: Space exploration curriculum AEROSPACE Dec. 31, 2002, to initiate innovative development and teacher in-service EDUCATION projects that have clear relevance to the Stacey Newbrough and Patty Achey COUNCIL teacher grants deadline has NASA mission. At least half of each Cutts, AEA 7, Cedar Falls: Workshop been extended from Jan. 31, 2002, to April grant must be used to support student development on using technology to 1, 2002. Iowa teachers in grades K-12 in fellowships or scholarships. The develop science concepts both public and private schools are awardees, their affiliations and titles of Shirley Johnson, Lakeland AEA 3, eligible for grants of up to $500 to assist their projects are listed below. Lake Park: Curriculum development and in the presentation of classroom units or David Courard-Hauri, Drake, elementary teacher training in physical projects involving aviation, space, or “Development of a Novel Technique for science related topics. Interested teachers, who the Automatic Generation of Dynamic have their school’s approval, should apply. Atmospheric Models” Educator Incentive Grants The grants are for the year beginning Jan. LaRhee L. Henderson, Drake, Ganesh Ganpat, Science Station, 1, 2002, with proposals due by April 1, “Cellular Mediators of MODS: Neutro- Cedar Rapids: Partial support for an 2002. For further information, please phil Priming, Activation and Apoptosis” educator to attend the Association of contact: Charles H. Nelson, III, Drake, Science and Technology Centers annual Chuck McDonald “Investigating Bulges, Black Holes and conference c/o Exec 1 Aviation Active Galactic Nuclei with Hubble Space Gail Lynch, Maharishi School, 3700 S.E. Convenience Blvd. Telescope” Fairfield: Partial support to attend the Ankeny, IA 50021 Fredric J. Janzen, II, ISU, “Testing National Science Teachers Association 515-964-1398 of Satellite Remote Sensing for Analysis conference [email protected] of Semi-aquatic Habitat for Salvage of a Birgitta Meade, North Winneshiek • Threatened Species” Community School, Decorah: Partial The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Atul G. Kelkar, ISU, “Development support to attend the National Science entertained proposals from Cedar Rapids of Robust Control Strategies for Aero- Teachers Association conference Eastern Iowa Airport (EIA) and Washing- space Systems” Ernest Schiller, Central Lee High ton Iowa Municipal Airport to host Fly Mark E. Westgate, ISU, “Application School, Donnellson: Partial support to Iowa 2003, the Centennial of Powered of Hyperspectral Imaging for Remote attend meetings of the American Junior Flight. After hearing two strong propos- Sensing of Maize Pollen Shed” Academy of Science, the American als, EIA was asked to host the 2003 event Virginia A. Berg, UNI, “Leaf Association for the Advancement of and Washington Iowa in 2004. Orientation in Space: Phototropic Leaf Science, and the National Academy of In other board action, Bob Dickson, Movements” Science corporate pilot for Townsend Engineering David R. Mercer, UNI, “Geographic Company and representing Central Iowa Information System Technology Used for Business Aviation Association, was Iowa Public Airports Association Mosquito Surveillance in Northeastern elected as director. The new year has begun and IPAA is Iowa” busy making plans for the current legisla- Lizhi Sun, UI, “Mechanical Re- tive session in support of Iowa’s airports. Iowa Space Grant Consortium sponses of Discontinuously Reinforced This year we have engaged the help of a Aluminum Composites under Multi-axial The Iowa Space Grant professional lobbyist to assist us with the Loads for Aerospace Applications” Consortium recently several items on our legislative agenda. announced the winners of You may get a call in the coming weeks Educational Grants its seed grants and to request your support and to call your Educational activity grants, up to educational grants for local legislators. Also, you can expect our $1,500, are for K-12 educator workshops 2002. For information on next IPAA AirWaves newsletter soon. or curriculum development. Educator how to apply for these incentive grants, up to $750, are for grants, visit their Web site individual educators for professional Aviation Association Update, at www.public.iastate.edu/~isgc and click development. The awardees, their go to next page on the “research” and/or “pre-college” affiliation, and a brief description of their links. projects are listed.

4 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN So “Long” Airport Inspector Don Long retired on Jan. 31, after 37 years with the DOT. The last 25 years were spent in aviation. A world of knowledge walks out the door with Don. His vast experience in construction and inspection, and his familiarity with FAA issues, will be difficult to replace. Thankfully, the plan is for Aviation Association Update, Don to work part-time during the summer to help train the new from previous page inspector. A pizza lunch was held at the office on Don’s last day. Don’s Iowa Public Airports Association only immediate plans are to buy a riding lawnmower for use on his and his son’s yards. Iowa Airports’ Day at the Capitol His son and daughter-in-law are expecting grandchild #2. (Looks like Grandad will have Join Iowa’s 113 public airports for a more time to spoil the kids.) Don says he did buy a new rod and reel. Maybe there are legislative forum and rotunda luncheon some lazy days by the lake in his, and wife Karen’s, future. with legislators on Tuesday, March 5, Reasons why may differ, but everyone at Iowa airports will surely miss Don! Hey, 2002. Airports from throughout Iowa will buddy, don’t be a stranger! have displays and information in the rotunda area. IPAA will also host two legislator briefings that morning. Hear the current status of Iowa’s aviation from Statewide marketing industry leaders. Hear the latest on: By Roy Criss airport security, airport economics, We have distributed 130 copies of the and handouts. In February the booth made legislative issues and airport funding promotional video Iowa Airports Give an appearance at the Professional Aviation issues. Look for answers to several critical Us a Lift. It either has been aired, or is Maintenance Association’s annual questions airport managers are asking: being aired, on about 20 public access symposium, of which we were a sponsor. • What did 9/11 do to Iowa’s aviation channels around the state and is being I invited John Infanger, editor of industry? made available in several public libraries. Airport Business magazine, to do an • What can we expect in the future? Additionally, it is being used as a curricu- article on the Ankeny Airport. We met • Does your community’s airport have lum aid in the Travel and Tourism class at with authority members, the airport a future? AIB College of Business in Des Moines. manager, the FBO, a consultant, a pilot, • All in all, when combined with its and a representative of Ankeny’s eco- Legislative priorities that IPAA is traditional uses, we are getting great nomic council. The story will appear in working on are: re-establishing the State exposure with it. (As an aside, the video is the March issue. This publication has Aviation Investment Fund, and increasing being entered in the Telly Awards and the international distribution. This represents the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund by Iowa Film Awards.) another step in Phase 2 of our marketing $1 million for general aviation and In January, we ran display ads in plan, raising our airport quality level and commercial service airports. selected newspapers around the state. The letting the rest of the world know about • ads were replicas of the billboards that are Iowa’s airports. Iowa Aviation Conference - Oct. 8-9, up and they appeared in papers that I have created a tri-fold brochure to be 2002. Once again, the Iowa Public represent general aviation communities. placed in Iowa’s eight welcome centers. Airports Association has partnered with Supplementing the billboards with the At the top, on the front, it says “Next time, Iowa DOT’s Office of Aviation to bring newspaper ads should have given us an why not fly?” There is a U.S. map with you the best speakers, latest information effective blanketing of the state with our Iowa elevated and the word “Welcome” and most valuable opportunity to hear message “Airports are a community’s on it. Then we encourage people to visit Iowa’s aviation industry discussed. The best economic engine.” The economic aviation-related points of interest around two-day format provides a concise set of impact message ($834 million and 10,000 the state. This list will need to be updated training sessions for airport operators, jobs) will appear in April and May on the from time to time, so if you know of an FBO owner/operators, public and elected billboards and in newspapers. aviation-related point of interest you officials, and airport community leaders. During February and March we are would like to see listed, let me know. running a series of news releases touting Right now, we have the museums listed. the importance of airports to Iowans’ Final note: In January I was invited to quality of life. The releases will stress speak at Nebraska’s Annual Aviation economic impact, emergency and medical Symposium. My presentation centered on services, entertainment and education. The marketing a state’s airports and its air releases are sent to print and broadcast system. Be glad Iowa’s Annual Confer- outlets around the state. Maybe you saw or ence is held in October! (BRRR!) heard them in your area. Gotta Go… In January, the Office of Aviation participated in the Legislative Transporta- tion Day activities with a display booth

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN SPRING 2002 5 Commercial Service Airport Update

Des Moines International In other air carrier news, US Airways ments. However, with the passing of the Another milestone in the continued Express recently announced it would end Aviation Security Bill last November, the growth of the Des Moines International its daily flights to Kansas City. The airport will retain its AIP primary status Airport was reached in late December as carrier, Air Midwest, maintained the since it will be able to use last year’s airport and Federal Aviation Administra- Kansas City flights for the past 15 years, numbers. tion (FAA) officials opened the newly but passenger counts had been steadily Fort Dodge is Part 108 approved and extended Runway 5/23 to air traffic. declining. In its prime, there were five compliant and began using security The runway opened with an interim daily flights to Kansas City, but after Sept. screening equipment Feb. 1, 2002. Since length of 9,700 feet and will not only 11 that number was reduced to three. A Sept.11 the airport had been screening all increase the airport’s capacity but, more Beechcraft turboprop plane was used for passengers individually using hand wands. importantly, will help divert aircraft noise those flights. The future plan for our passengers flying from residential neighborhoods around the Staff continue to find the best way to into Minneapolis is to deplane directly airport. balance complying with federal security into the terminal instead of the current “The opening of this runway is the directives and providing convenience to procedure of unloading onto a shuttle bus culmination of over 10 years of planning, passengers. On Jan. 8, the airport’s short- that takes them to the terminal and then design, and construction work. We are term parking lot and Terminal Drive were pass through the security screening extremely proud of this project,” said reopened for use for the first time since process. The improved service will allow Aviation Director William Flannery. the terrorist attacks. To reopen them, a our passengers even more convenient This multi-year project will continue checkpoint was set up where security service from Fort Dodge. in FY2002 with the final phase of work to officers do a brief vehicle search before be completed on the northeast end of the allowing a vehicle to go into either area. Mason City runway. The FAA is also scheduled to There have been several positive com- Air Service Developments finish their installation of an instrument ments from passengers happy that they Northwest Airlines recently filed a landing system to the Runway 5 approach can again be dropped off right in front of proposal with the U.S. Department of and the Iowa Air National Guard’s aircraft the terminal’s main entrance. Transportation to continue to provide arresting systems will have to be installed, commercial air service to Mason City which will require the closure of the Fort Dodge through the department’s Essential Air runway for a brief period in 2002. The Fort Dodge Regional Airport Service (EAS) Program. Northwest filed Total project costs are expected to hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, through a docket with the U.S. DOT in September exceed $80 million. the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce, 2001 serving a notice of intent to suspend Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2002. This ribbon service to Mason City effective Jan. 1, Quad City International cutting was for both the airport and our 2002. However, until the U.S. DOT has Representatives from the Quad City on-site rental car agency. The Hertz rental selected a carrier to provide EAS they area media attended a “media day” Jan. 29 company had previously been a franchise have ordered Northwest to hold over. The at the new terminal in Detroit, Mich. operation that had given notice of ending airline made the decision to file such Northwest Airlink is also planning on its contract in Fort Dodge. The airport notice prior to September 2001 and cited announcing service to a new hub in early was extremely pleased to have a contract financial reasons for the filing. The U.S. February. Stay tuned for details. signed and a corporate Hertz branch office DOT should make the air carrier selection open in the Fort Dodge Regional Airport by the end of February. Mason City The Eastern Iowa Airport terminal. Jeremy Smith is the Hertz Airport Manager Duane Haataja said he New destinations continue to be added manager and became a member of the Fort expects Northwest to continue serving to the flight schedule at the Eastern Iowa Dodge Chamber of Commerce. The Mason City with subsidy from the EAS Airport. Starting in March, Northwest airport ribbon-cutting ceremony covered Program. Northwest has not been paid Airlines will have two, daily roundtrip three projects completed in 2001: (1) subsidies for prior operations. flights to its Detroit hub. The non-stop Taxiway A&C reconstruction; (2) terminal flights will feature 50-passenger CRJs. entrance door replacement; and (3) Runway Approach Protection Program This announcement’s timing coincides bathroom renovation. The Mason City Municipal Airport is with the opening of Northwest’s World Plans are being drawn up to expand continuing to work on the acquisition of Gateway at the Henry G. McNamara and renovate the sterile screening area in property interests for runway approach terminal. Passengers will fly into a new, the main terminal. Funding sources for protection on the ends of both runways. state-of-the art facility. This is the second this renovation will most likely come from The acquisition program has been ap- new destination added to the airport’s Federal AIP or the State CSVI program. proved by the FAA. ACSG, Inc., schedule in the last six months. US Due to the Sept. 11 tragedy, the Airways Express began non-stop regional 2001enplanements from Fort Dodge were jet service to Pittsburgh last fall. 278 short of the 10,000 annual require- CSA Update, go to next page

6 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN CSA Update, from previous page

Naperville, Ill., was hired by the Mason began leasing the area in November and be traded in as part of the bid documents. City Airport Commission to complete the are pleased with the convenience of the It is anticipated that bids on the equipment acquisition of property interests, which on-site location. will be received in February, with action may include acquisition of land in fee The Airport Authority will be traveling by the city council expected in March. simple and navigation easements. The with members of the Chamber of Com- The manufacturer will have 150 calendar property interests to be acquired are within merce to Des Moines Feb. 12-13 for the days to manufacturer and deliver the the runway protection zones (RPZs) at the Southeast Iowa Days Economic Summit. vehicles. end of each runway. The $2 million This is an annual event in cooperation The airport also submitted, and was program will be funded 90 percent by the with Fort Madison, Keokuk and Mount recently notified of approval of an airport’s FAA entitlement funds, with the Pleasant. Meetings are being scheduled amendment to one of the airport’s ap- remaining 10 percent funded by the city of with representatives of several depart- proved PFC applications, increasing the Mason City. The program was initiated ments, including the Iowa Department of approved levy from $3.00 to $4.50. The by the airport commission to comply with Transportation, and various state legisla- airport currently has three approved PFC FAA regulations. tors. applications and collects approximately $264,000 per year for Airport Capital Airport Authority Feasibility Study Waterloo Improvement Project costs. The increased The Mason City Airport Commission The Waterloo Airport plans to con- PFC will begin to be collected March 1. is planning to make a decision soon on tinue with the terminal renovation project. In early 2001, the airport began conducting a feasibility study to determine They will complete the design phase for negotiations with Northwest and if there is local interest and support in the renovation in a few months and it is Chautauqua Airlines for new airline creating an airport authority for the Mason anticipated that construction could begin agreements. The current airline agree- City Municipal Airport, or if there is an in July of 2002. ments were entered into in 1994 and have alternate method to obtain financial been on a month-to-month basis, with no support for the airport from sources other Sioux Gateway Airport/ rate increases since 1995. Through a than the city of Mason City. If the airport Col. Bud Day Field series of discussions and meetings, an commission decides to proceed with the The Sioux Gateway Airport ended “agreement in principle” was reached, but study, it should be completed by the end 2001 with a 5 percent increase in total before it could be executed the country of the year. passengers, the first yearly increase since experienced the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. 1995. Other highlights of the year Since that time, the airport has done two Southeast Iowa Regional included: purchase and installation of the things. First, the airport and Northwest Southeast Iowa Regional Airport is new passenger loading bridge, an increase Airlines agreed to an amendment to the looking forward to spring and the begin- in the number of jet aircraft serving the new lease agreement increasing the lease ning of construction of Phase 2 of the market, completion of a new airport term one year while holding the rates and Taxiway A relocation project. Phase 2 master plan, new airline and farming charges constant for one additional year extends the new pavement about 1,400 agreements, receipt of a federal innovative (increased rates to become effective July feet to the south. Phase 3 of the project financing grant, a 25-year extension to the 1, 2002). Second, the airport established a will take the taxiway on south to the end Iowa Air National Guard lease, execution new, non-signatory airline agreement. of 18/36, our main north-south runway. of a three-year professional service Both of these documents were approved Depending on funding, they would like to contract for airport engineering and by the city council in early January. see Phase 3 follow on the heels of Phase 2. architectural projects, renaming of the In July the airport began the prepara- The airport is completing a major airport, an amendment and extension to tion of its FY 2003 operating budget. renovation of all passenger areas in the JetSun Aviation lease agreement, execu- While the airport historically generated main terminal. New carpeting and floor tion of a Military Construction Coopera- operating revenue in excess of operating tile is in place throughout the main area of tive Agreement (to provide funding for expenditures, the difference was not the terminal, the security station, and also Air National Guard conversion-related enough to cover airport debt service; at the airline and rental car counters. New construction projects to be undertaken by therefore, the airport relied on reserve floor coverings are also in place in the the Airport), execution of design contracts funds and/or a tax levy subsidy to cover its FBO terminal. Both restrooms received a for a new entrance road, airfield pavement obligations. The FY02 required tax levy much-needed complete overhaul with new remarking, Taxiway Alpha construction/ subsidy, for example, was $150,000. Due ceramic tile, sinks, fixtures, partitions and reconstruction work, and serving as host to new agreements with the airlines wall coverings. This project was funded for the Siouxland Airshow 2001. (increased revenue), modifications to the by the state infrastructure grant. The airport recently began preparing a JetSun aviation agreement (increased The car rentals are enjoying the use of bid specification document for the revenue), new farming agreements a wash bay on the airport. Minor renova- acquisition of a new snowblower and (increased revenue and decreased ex- tions were made and hot water pressure snowplow. The new vehicles will replace penses), and receipt of an innovative washers were installed in a building a snowblower purchased in 1987 and a formerly used by the city. The car rentals snowplow purchased in 1980, which will CSA Update, go to page 13

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN SPRING 2002 7 2002 Aviation Art Contest STATE WINNERS The theme for this year’s contest was “Silent Flight.” The goal of the contest is to encourage young people to become more familiar with, and participate in 1st aeronautics, engineering and science. The state winners’ art will be entered in the national competition. About 75 entries were received this year. The sponsors of the International Aviation Art Contest are: the National Aeronautic Association, the National Association of State Aviation Officials, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration, in cooperation with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

NEWS FLASH! As this issue of the Aviation Bulletin was being prepared for press, word came that Brian Church placed 1st in the national competi- tion. Way to go, Brian! 2nd 3rd

Ages 6-9 1st - Jonathan Church, Cedar Rapids 2nd - Kaitlin Church, Cedar Rapids 3rd - Rachel Torry, Urbandale

8 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 1st

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Ages 10-13 1st - Brian Church, Cedar Rapids 2nd - Luke Shaffer, Cambridge 3rd - Heather Ross, Stockport

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Ages 14-17 1st - Aaron Church, Cedar Rapids 2nd - Will Moul, Boone 3rd - Kelli Koster, Fonda

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN SPRING 2002 9 The perfect Christmas gift!

Flight instructor Fred Reynolds and nine-year-old Joey Wallace of Huxley prepare for preflight. Joey loves all kinds of airplanes, as well as learning about aviation history and design. A ride in a small plane at the Ames Municipal Airport proved to be a big hit as a birthday present in October, so he received a series of flying lessons for Christmas. With the help of an extra seat cushion or two, Joey is tall enough to reach the pedals and still see out of the windshield.

Advisory Council, from page 1 The Aviation Advisory Council meeting was held in one of our A little help, please classrooms. Major topics covered during the advisory council meeting were: The following is a request of the EAA. 1. Michelle McEnany discussed the budget cuts for FY 2002. All responses are to be directed to EAA. Approximately $97,000 was cut from the Office of Aviation In preparation for EAA’s 50th convention and anniver- budget. sary, we are doing some serious sleuthing, and we need 2. There was discussion about possible aviation issues that need everyone’s help. At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2002, EAA to be sent to the Legislature in 2003. Two of the top issues plans to recreate its first fly-in convention held Sept. 12-13, are airport zoning and land use. 1953, at Milwaukee’s Curtiss-Wright Field. Approximately 3. Kay Thede spoke about the Office of Aviation survey 180 people and 22 airplanes attended this convention and results, noting there was a 20 percent response rate. Mem- we are trying to uncover as much information about them bers of the council felt this was important and the results as we can. should be used as a benchmark for future use. We are looking for photos, home movies, memorabilia 4. John Hey presented an Aviation System Plan update that will and personal recollections of those who attended the be used in upcoming public meetings as the office works to inaugural EAA gathering in 1953. We also seek any modify the current system plan. information about the history and whereabouts of the 22 5. Roy Criss discussed the new marketing initiative “Helping airplanes that attended the first convention. We hope to Business Soar.” It was well received by all in attendance. have as many as possible on display at the 50th EAA Fly-in Roy also showed the new marketing video, “Iowa Airports Convention, AirVenture 2002, in Oshkosh, July 23-29. Give Us a Lift.” Roy has distributed more than 130 copies of Our goal is to make the 50th convention a memorable the video and it has been shown on 20 public access channels celebration for all EAAers regardless of which conventions around the state. they have attended, the first or 50th. By recreating that first At the end of the meeting, Bill Flannery, director of fly-in, you will be able to see the roots and spirit from Des Moines International Airport, hosted a tour of the airport. which EAA has grown. Send your information to: Susan Mark your calendars: the next council meeting is March 14, Lurvey, Library/Archives Manager, P.O. Box 3065, 2002, at the Gateway Center in Ames. Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065; call 920-426-4848; or E-mail [email protected].

10 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 2002 EAA Air Academy residence sessions Enrollment is now open for the 2002 residence sessions of the nation’s longest- running aviation camp, the EAA Air Academy. This year’s various programs, ranging from five to nine days in length The Quad City Aviators Association will host a meeting with area pilots and designed for young people from 12 to on the future of general aviation, featuring Aircraft Owners and Pilots 18 years old, will begin June 13 and end Association President Phil Boyer. The meeting will take place March 20, on Aug. 25. 2002, at 7 p.m. at the Airport Holiday Inn in Moline, Ill. Four distinct programs are offered at The meeting, titled “Securing the Future of General Aviation,” will the EAA Air Academy: the Primary discuss the current state and future of non-commercial aviation in the United Aviation Fun Camp for 12- and 13-year- States. Post Sept. 11 has brought about numerous changes, restrictions and olds; Intermediate Aviation Experience public distrust. The very accessibility and benefits of operating general Camp for those 14 and 15 years old; aviation aircraft have been challenged, causing the future of this type of flying Advanced Aviation Leadership Camp for to be called into question. Pilots and aircraft owners from all over Eastern ages 16-18; and the First Flight Academy Iowa and Northwest Illinois are invited to attend. for young people ages 15-18, as well as The Quad City Aviators Association (QCAA) is a non-profit group of adults. All sessions are based at the EAA local pilots, aircraft owners and flying groups who promote general aviation Aviation Center and the new Air Acad- in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Originally formed in the 1940s, the emy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wis. group started anew in 1998. The QCAA hosts a variety of aviation events that “Since 1984 the EAA Air Academy include safety seminars, flights to various events, tours and dinners. Through has hosted thousands of young people the local Pilot Wannabee program, they have introduced hundreds of inter- from around the world, launching them on ested youth to general aviation. Many members of other local aviation their own voyages of self-discovery and organizations such as the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) and aviation adventure,” said Chuck Larsen, Mississippi Valley Aviators Association are members of the QCAA. The executive director of residence education Quad City Aviators Association is dedicated to aviation leadership and the for the EAA Aviation Foundation. “Each promotion of general aviation. participant will learn that the sky is not the limit - it’s a beginning for aviation fun, adventure, friendship and knowl- edge.” For more information on any of the EAA Air Academy sessions, including a registration brochure, contact: EAA Education Office EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc. Quotable Quotes P.O. Box 3065 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065 [email protected] “We’d sit outside and watch the stars at night. 920-426-6815 or 1.888.EAA.EAA9 She’d tell me to make a wish; I’d wish we both could fly.” (1-888-322-3229) James McMurtry, the song “Levelland” Web site: http://www.eaa.org/ education/youth_programs.html The EAA Aviation Foundation was founded in 1962 and is dedicated to “But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply aviation education, preservation and research. Its headquarters are at the EAA that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Colum- Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis. bus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright Brothers. But, they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.” Carl Sagan

IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN SPRING 2002 11 State Airport Improvement Funds available Iowa Aviation Program (AIP) for By Alan Beddow System Plan If you are in need of funding for FY 2003 a hangar project at your general update By Gary Harris, P.E. aviation airport, you are in luck. By Gary Harris, P.E. It is that time of year again when the There is still money available from The Iowa DOT is in the process Iowa DOT seeks applications for the state the State of Iowa’s Hangar Revolv- of soliciting public input on AIP for fiscal year 2003, which begins ing Loan Fund (HRLF) program. updating elements of the Iowa July 1, 2002. All publicly-owned airports This program may be used to Aviation System Plan. The purpose in Iowa that do not receive federal primary construct and/or rehabilitate is to review the current funding entitlement funds are eligible. This hangars at public use general criteria to ensure the best public program funds many airside projects that aviation airports. The HRLF is a 3 investment decisions are made as include pavement rehabilitation, planning percent low-interest loan with a they relate to the development of studies, airport lighting and navigational variable term of three to 10 years Iowa’s air transportation system. aides, among other things. and a $100,000 limit. The program The draft recommendations Our letter soliciting applications came has a variable matching fund ratio have been mailed out to airport out a month later than normal due to the with a maximum being 90 percent managers, cities and consultants for ongoing review of the Iowa Aviation state and 10 percent local funds. comment and feedback. Written System Plan. It is our aim to incorporate Applications are available through responses should be sent to the the changes into the programming process the Office of Aviation or on our Office of Aviation no later than for the upcoming FY 2003 state AIP Web site. Monday, April 1, 2002. This will cycle. allow staff to incorporate any The deadline for submitting applica- changes to the draft recommenda- tions to the Office of Aviation is Monday, tions for final approval by the Iowa April 8, 2002. If you have any questions Federal Airport Transportation Commission at its about application submission requirements May 2002 meeting. or the state AIP, please contact me at 515- Improvement 239-1190 or e-mail me at Program (AIP) [email protected]. requests soar! By Gary Harris, P.E. The Iowa Transportation Commission FY 2002 GAVI recipients has approved the forwarding of pre- By Alan Beddow applications to the Federal Aviation The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the General Aviation Vertical Administration (FAA) for possible airport Infrastructure Grant Program for FY 2002. The approval of this funding shows the project funding in federal fiscal year 2003. importance of general aviation activities to Iowa’s economic viability. Iowa’s air These submissions set a new record for transportation system contributes $834 million to Iowa’s economy and supports both number of requests (78) and amount 10,000 jobs. Following are the grant recipients, their projects and grant amounts: ($29,973,323) by general aviation airports in Iowa. Airport Project Description Grant Amount The state “Channeling Act” requires Ankeny Construct 70’ X 100’ addition to maintenance hangar $50,000 pre-applications for federal AIP funds to Atlantic Design & construct new 6-unit T-hangar $50,000 be recommended by the Iowa Transporta- Carroll Upgrade fuel facility $50,000 tion Commission for submission to the Centerville Replace non-functioning hangar doors $34,313 FAA. The Iowa DOT evaluated each pre- application with the following consider- Charles City Install jet fuel facility $30,800 ations: criteria contained in the 1999 Iowa Denison Repair hangar roof $22,505 Aviation System Plan; potential non- Greenfield Insulate & install concrete floor in museum hangar $40,600 primary entitlement funds to selected Keokuk Replace non-functioning hangar doors $27,370 airports; and development priorities from Mount Pleasant Design & construct new FBO hangar $50,000 a state perspective. Any funding awarded Manchester Upgrade fuel facility and construct new terminal $44,412 and the timing of that award is solely at the discretion of the FAA. Red Oak Construct new 6-unit T-hangar $50,000 The complete list can be viewed on our Washington Construct new 10-unit T-hangar $50,000 Web site, www.iawings.com, under Grand Total $500,000 “Federal Funding.”

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Congress has “picked up” where it left off when it adjourned carrier service. The FY 2002 Transportation Appropriations bill Dec. 20, 2001, and continues to face difficult issues of the appropriated $20 million for the program, to come out of the economy and homeland security. Although some aviation issues Airport Improvement Program funds. The pilot program will fund were addressed late in the session, other issues were not ad- no more than four projects per state and no more than 40 projects dressed. General aviation economic impacts resulting from Sept. at any one time. 11 remained an issue. Several bills were introduced during 2001, including the General Aviation Small Business Assistance Act Aviation and Transportation Security Act (S.1447) – (S.1552) introduced by Senator Harkin, which would provide Signed into law Nov. 19, 2001. relief to general aviation businesses. The General Aviation Congress created a new administration, the Transportation Industry Reparations Act of 2001 (HR 3347) is another bill that Security Administration (TSA), to be responsible for the security would provide relief to Iowa’s general aviation industry. of all modes of transportation. Initial emphasis of the administra- tion is aviation security. The responsibility for baggage screening FY2002 Appropriations for Aviation – Funding for aviation and airport security was transferred to TSA. The new administra- was appropriated in the Transportation Appropriation bill (signed tion continues to work at setting up procedures and meeting by the President Dec. 18, 2001) and the Defense Appropriation timelines established in the law. bill (signed on Jan. 10, 2002). Below are some highlighted The security act authorized up to $1.5 billion to reimburse details: airport operators and on-airport parking lots for direct costs Airport Improvement Program: Funding was appropriated at incurred to meet new or revised security requirements. Congress the authorized level of $3.3 billion. With this amount of funding, appropriated $175 million in the Defense appropriations bill for the increases in primary entitlements and the general aviation this purpose. Guidelines and procedures for obtaining reimburse- entitlements authorized in AIR-21 are in effect. ment have been issued. Earmarks: Ankeny Airport received a $1 million earmark for A passenger security fee of $2.50 per segment ($5 maximum taxiway, access road and security improvements. Keokuk Airport per one-way flight) is now being collected from passengers to received $350,000 to upgrade its ILS to attain full ITS status. help cover the new security requirements. The fees are trans- Essential Air Service (EAS) Funding: The Aviation Stabiliza- ferred to the Transportation Security Administration to finance tion Act authorized an increase to $120 million for the EAS salaries of screeners, supervisors, airport security, equipment, program. Congress appropriated $113 million for FY 2002 - $63 training, federal air marshal program, security research, and other million in the Transportation Appropriations Bill and another $50 security needs. Air carriers may also be assessed a fee if passen- in the Defense Appropriations bill (funding comes from the ger fees are insufficient to cover costs. Aviation Trust Fund). This increase in funding is important to The security bill also provided some flexibility in the use of help maintain service at smaller airports where service may have federal AIP funds to help airports cover additional security costs. been discontinued due to the effects of Sept. 11 and the economy. Primary entitlement allocations for FY 2003 will use Small Community Air Service Development Program: Estab- enplanements from calendar year 2000 or 2001, whichever is lished as a pilot program in AIR-21, this program is designed to greater. improve air carrier service to airports not receiving sufficient air

CSA Update, from page 7 that he held the position of project increased enplanements and absolutely manager at Terre Haute International no cancellations for January. financing grant to eliminate terminal Airport. Andy holds a master’s of science Preliminary work has begun for the building debt service, the airport has in Aviation Safety and a pilot’s license. overlay of taxiway Charlie and the prepared a budget which will be the Please join Dubuque in welcoming Andy, rehabilitation of the lighting on first self-sustaining operating budget. his wife Danita, and son Colten. taxiways Charlie and Delta. The annual 2001 enplanements for The Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque Dubuque were 56,353. This is down only hosted a dinner reception on Jan. 16, Andrew D. Perry was hired as the 3.38 percent from 2000. It appears 2002, to thank the travel agents for airport manager for the Dubuque January 2002 is starting the year on a very their hard work and introduce the new Regional Airport. Andy (as he prefers positive note. American Eagle surpassed airport manager. Also in attendence to be called) was formerly the Director a long-standing ten-year record by were Michelle McEnany and Roy Criss of Aviation for Garden City, Kansas, a boarding 3,100 passengers in January. from the DOT’s Office of Aviation. non-hub primary commercial service Northwest Airlink’s January figures show airport in southwest Kansas. Prior to

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Mar. 5 Mar. 28 May 19 Airport Day on the Hill FAA “Listening Session” Flight breakfast State Capitol 7 p.m. start 7 a.m. – Noon Des Moines, Ia. Kirkwood Community College Free to Fly-ins Iowa Hall Sponsor: Cherokee Flying Club Mar. 6 Cedar Rapids, Ia. Cherokee, Ia. Municipal Airport FAA Safety Seminar 7 p.m. start Apr. 2-3 May 25 Municipal Airport AAAE Rates & Charges Workshop Bud Day Field Dedication Sac City, Ia. Swissotel Washington 1 p.m. start Info: 800-728-7250 Washington, D.C. Sioux Gateway Airport Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 152 Sioux City, Ia. Mar. 10-12 Air Freight Management Conference Apr. 4 June 1-2 Air/Expedited Motor Carriers Assoc. AAAE Passenger Facility Charge Workshop Family Flight & Balloon Festival Hollywood, Fla. Swissotel Washington EAA Aviation Center Info: 202-466-1317 Washington, D.C. Oshkosh, Wis. Info: 703-824-0500, ext 152 Info: 920-426-6523 Mar. 12-13 FAA Commercial Aviation Apr. 13 June 2 Forecast Conference Chili Fly In Flight breakfast FAA/Airports Council International- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North America Sponsor: Plane Crazies Free to all fly-ins Washington, D.C. Rain date-April 14 No ultralites please Info: 202-267-9943 Fort Dodge, Ia. Regional Airport Audubon, Ia. Airport

Mar. 21 Apr. 7-9 June 2 FAA Safety Seminar National Air Service Conference Flight breakfast 7 p.m. start Des Moines Marriott 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monticello High School Des Moines, Ia. Pilots in command free Monticello, Ia. Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 144 Displays and plane rides Washington, Ia. Airport Mar. 22-24 Apr.15-16 EAA/Van’s Aircraft Builders Workshop AAAE/APG Airport June 2 Build RV aircraft the right way Purchasing Conference Pancake fly-in breakfast Corona, Calif. Technical solutions and 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Info: 800-967-5746 streamlined processes Pilots in command free Orlando, Fla. Sponsor: EAA Chapter 94 Mar. 23-24 Info: [email protected] Mason City, Ia. Airport EAA Ultralight Instructor Ground School Oshkosh, Wis. May 3-5 June 8-9 Info: 920-426-6523 EAA/Van’s Aircraft Builders Workshop Quad City Airshow Build RV aircraft the right way USAF Thunderbirds Mar. 24-26 Griffin, Ga. Davenport, Ia. Municipal Airport AAAE/Great Lakes Chapter-AAAE Info: 800-967-5746 Info: [email protected] National Aviation Environmental Management Conference May 18 June 11-12 Marriott Hotel Fly-in breakfast Regional FAA Conference Dayton, OH 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites Info: 703-824-0500, ext. 172 Ultralight & GA aircraft welcome Kansas City, Mo. DeSoto, Ia. Airport Info: 816-329-2637

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14 SPRING 2002 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Calendar, July 7 Monona, Ia. Airport from previous page Kiwanis flight breakfast Sponsor: EAA Chapter #368 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free to pilots and co-pilots Aug. 25 June 16 Featuring taildraggers Fly-in breakfast Flight breakfast Emmetsburg, Ia. Airport 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Info: 712-852-3810 Free to pilots in command Fly-ins free Giant model airplane show Harlan, Ia. Airport July 13 Iowa City, Ia. Municipal Airport Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet Info: 319-338-9222 June 16 Greenfield, Ia. Optimists Fly-in Breakfast Info: 641-343-7184 Sept. 22-25 Maquoketa, Ia. Municipal Airport NASAO Convention & Trade Show 563-652-6517 July 18-20 Burlington, Vt. www.maquoketaairport.f2s.com Annual International L-Bird Convention Info: 301-588-0587 Keokuk, Ia. Municipal Airport June 30 Info: 319-524-6203 Sept.29 Fly-in breakfast Fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast 8 a.m. – noon July 21 7 a.m. – Noon Pilots in command free Flight breakfast Free to fly-in pilots Pender, Neb. 7 a.m. – Noon Elkader, Ia. Airport Info: 402-385-2687 Pilots in command free Sponsor: EAA Chapter #368 Traer, Ia. Airport 8C6 July 4 Sponsor: Clutier Lions Club Oct. 8-9 Flight breakfast Annual Aviation Conference 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. July 23-29 Gateway Center Hotel Fly-ins eat free EAA AirVenture 2002 Ames, Ia. Corning, Ia. Airport Whittman Regional Airport Info: 515-256-5180 Oshkosh, Wis. July 6-7 Oct. 18-20 FLY IOWA 2002 Aug. 18 EAA/Van’s Aircraft Builders Workshop Lemars, Ia. Fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast Build RV aircraft the right way 7 a.m. – noon Oshkosh, Wis. Free to fly-in pilots Info: 800-967-5746

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