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tainly also pertain to flying nosewheel depend on many variables, including of course, much more complex, with aircraft, the best laboratory for nailing pilot aptitude and training frequency. many variables and dynamic forces this down is the cockpit of a taildrag- The CFI should not sign off on a new acting on the aircraft all at once. The ger. tailwheel pilot until he or she is satis- successful mastery of this complex For those of us who had no tail- fied that the pilot can handle cross- task was an irresistible challenge to wheel time logged before April 15, winds of moderate velocity safely. me, and can be for you if you are 1991, the effective date of FAR 61.31, It’s been said that landing a tail- eager to expand your aeronautical dual flight instruction and a logbook dragger is like balancing an upside skills. endorsement are required to solo a down broomstick in the palm of your For additional information call tailwheel airplane. The CFI must certi- hand. While the analogy is apt to a Aeronautical Adventures, LLC: fy that the pilot is competent in nor- point, the task of tailwheel landing is, 608-604-6515. K mal and crosswind takeoffs and land- ings, wheel landings, and go-around procedures. Although a primary stu- dent may legally solo a tailwheel air- plane in the course of his or her train- ing for the first pilot certificate sought, there is no provision in the FARs for a certificated pilot transitioning to tail- draggers to solo before obtaining the FAR 61.31 endorsement. A good tailwheel transition pro- gram involves about 2 to 4 hours of ground school and about 10 hours of dual flight instruction, although the actual amount for a given pilot will Tailwheel Instruction www.flywausau.com

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WAUSAU, WIS. – It takes an invest- California, Chmiel got his first avia- ment of time in people to be a success- tion job at Aviation Training, Inc., ful flight instructor, and John P. washing airplanes at the Hayward Tailwheel Endorsements Chmiel, owner of Wausau Flying Airport (HWD). “My bicycle was my Aircraft Check-Outs Service, Inc. (WFS), Wausau, Wis., mode of transportation then, and I Insurance Qualification understands that. He also knows that rode it 7 miles each way most days Recurrent Training he will probably never get rich being during the week,” said Chmiel. For Aircraft Ferrying in the FBO business, but likes the chal- the next 5 years, Chmiel worked there lenge, and more so, the people. and at other FBOs on the airport as a Wausau Flying Service, Inc. One of 500 Master Flight fueler, fantasizing that the FBOs and Instructors in the country, Chmiel is a airplanes were his own. He took some Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW) second-generation pilot. His father flying lessons, but most of Chmiel’s Wausau, Wisconsin worked at the Merrill and flying skills were passed on to him 715-845-3400 Rhinelander, Wis. airports as an air- from his father flying in his Cessna craft technician where young Chmiel 172. After high school graduation, Check Out Our 2006 spent his summers working as well. Chmiel earned a four-year scholarship Aerial Adventure Growing up in Hayward, in aerospace engineering at Northrop 12 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

University in Los Angeles. After 18 months he realized Angela handles the money. Robert Fenske handles pilot engineering wasn’t doing it for him and that the FBO busi- services, advanced pilot training, and Cirrus pilot training. Jeff ness and airports were really where his heart was. Welch does primary/recurrent training and ground schools. In 1985, Chmiel moved to Rhinelander and got a job at Robert Fenske earned his Private Pilot Certificate at Rhinelander Flying Service, Inc., where he worked his way Wausau Flying Service, Inc. in 1999. For the next two up the ranks from part-time lineman to line supervisor, years he attended flight school at Fox Valley Technical marketing director for Air Direct Charter, and flight College in Oshkosh, Wis., and began flight instructing at instructor. He also got serious about flying and earned all WFS in 2002. The majority of Fenske’s time at WFS is in of his ratings while working and learning the FBO business advanced flight instruction and pilot services for local at Rhinelander Flying Service. During this period he pur- companies. He flys a Cessna 310 for Air Direct Charter, a chased a set of banners and started a part-time aerial adver- Cirrus for Wausau Supply, a Cessna 337 for Gordon tising business serving Central Wisconsin and the Aluminum, and an A36 Bonanza for Kocourek Chevrolet. Michigan Upper Peninsula. Fenske holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate ASEL, ASES In 1991, Angela Uhl was employed by Rhinelander & AMEL, Instrument Airplane, CFI, CFII, MEI, is a Cirrus Flying Service as an Air Direct Charter coordinator. Standardized Instructor, and has 2775 hours total time. In the summer of 1992, the contract to manage and pro- WFS instructor Jeff Welch earned his Private Pilot vide FBO services at Wausau was available. This was John Certificate at Wright Aero, Inc. in St. Cloud, Minn. in Chmiel’s opportunity. He and his co-worker, Angela Uhl 2002. While taking some time off from college and after (now his wife) at Rhinelander Flying Service, convinced being activated with the Army National Guard, he worked the owner, Charlie Turner, to go for the contract. “Long on his Instrument Rating at Westwind School of story short, we got it,” said Chmiel. “I’ve been doing what Aeronautics, Deer Valley, Ariz. For the next 3 years, Welch I’ve always wanted to do ever since.” attended college at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, There have been some great ups and some downs, but Minn., and began his aviation career as a flight instructor Chmiel says that he wouldn’t trade being in the FBO busi- at WFS. His duties include all primary flight instruction ness for the world! and ground schools. Welch holds a Commercial ASEL & In 1993, Angela became an FAA Testing Center Winona StateDarkAMEL, Instrument 3/20/05 Airplane,1:51 PM CFI,Page CFII, 1 and MEI. Supervisor. Besides regular management responsibilities of Todd Littfin and Neal Torney handle fuel quality and the FBO, she is also the company’s finance director, and line services. Both Littfin and Torney are pilots and Chmiel responsible for all of the training and facilitating of the thinks that line personnel have to be able to think like FAA exams administered by WFS. pilots in order to provide good line service. “If you’re a John Chmiel has since accumulated 3,000 flight hours, pilot, then you know how it feels to get out of an airplane Omnni and10/8/04 a slug 5:12of pilot PM certificates Page 1 and ratings including after a long flight,” says Chmiel. “I concentrate on tail- Commercial Pilot ASEL, Instrument Airplane, and Certified Flight Instructor ASEL. He is also an FAA Knowledge Exam Test Proctor, Aviation Safety Counselor (Milwaukee WINONAWINONA STATESTATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY FSDO), holds the Pilot Proficiency Award Program Wings I, YOUR II, III and IV, and is a Master Flight Instructor (NAFI). PATHWAY AIRPAC_Ad T 1/27/05O THE 12:40 PM Page 1 OMNNI ASSOCIATES AIRLINESIRLINES “Airport Engineering and Design Services” For Additional Information Contact WHILE LANDING AN EDUCATION Aaron Stewart At 920-735-6900 1-800-DIAL-WSU1-800-DIAL-WSU ONE SYSTEMS DRIVE, APPLETON, WI 54914 (An FAA Airway Science University) 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] AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13

wheel training, adventure ideas, pro- of the last real “Mom & Pop” FBOs motion and airport management. We in the country, and Chmiel says that apply the pilot CRM philosophy to when an operator also wears the hat our team approach of operating WFS. of airport manager as he does, he is Everyone on the team is important to really an ambassador for their city. our success. Working together, we “We try to represent Wausau to all have synergy.” our transient customers,” says WFS has concentrated on producing Chmiel. “We try our best to provide pilots, selling fuel, and managing the good service to everyone. The heart airport. Since 1992, Wausau has gone of our business is fuel sales, but our from 29 to 65-plus aircraft on the field. soul is in flight training. If you don’t The city has doubled the T-hangar create pilots, your airport will die a space from 20 to 40 since 1992. long, slow death. Creating new pilots WFS created a hangar development has been the key to making Wausau area and has had six private hangars Downtown Airport what it is today.” constructed since 2000. The City of Chmiel says that to make it in the Wausau built another 100 X 100 ft. FBO business, WFS went out of the heated hangar. Local businesses like FBO business a long time ago and got Wausau Supply Company, Wynn O. into the “adventure” business. Jones & Assoc., River Valley State Examples of WFS adventures have Bank, Gordon Aluminum, and K&A included: Seaplane Adventure (intro- Manufacturing have purchased aircraft ductory flight); Helicopter Adventure and base them at Wausau. “We’re at (introductory flight); Survival the point where we need to seriously Adventure – a field trip to FAA head- consider another 100 X 100 ft. quarters in Oklahoma City, Okla., for hangar,” said Chmiel. In the last two the FAA CAMI for survival training years, WFS has been doing more pilot and flight physiology course; services for its based customers and Simulated Adventure – introductory Youth Flight Camp participant Steven businesses in the community. Nicklaus with John Chmiel flying a You- flight training course in a simulator at Chmiel grew up at small airports Control model airplane. Proficient Flight; Glider Adventure like Merrill and Rhinelander, and (introductory flight); and Canadian flight instructors were always his an examiner, Duffy really knows how Adventure – a weekend flight to a heroes. His biggest inspiration has to put people at ease, and that’s a tal- destination in Canada and return to always been his father. “He’s the ent that I really would like to have.” learn customs procedures. The WFS greatest airplane mechanic I know But without his wife, Angela, Canadian Adventure this year will and the smoothest pilot,” said Chmiel. Chmiel says WFS wouldn’t exist. include the circumnavigation of Lake “He sets the highest standards and has “It’s been a team effort from the Michigan. The best part of all these M the discipline to attain them. Dad word go and we’ve done everything activities is the camaraderie with fel- taught me that if you always follow together, from running a business to low aviators and the friendships par- the rules and try your best, you’ll raising a family, side-by-side for 14 ticipants make, says Chmiel. always sleep at night, and he is right.” years. I can’t imagine going to work But there’s more! Employees vol- Duffy Gaier in Marshfield, Wis., is every day without her.” unteer at schools to teach aviation also one of Chmiel’s role models. “As Wausau Flying Service, Inc. is one through model building, simulator Airport Lighting NEW & USED PROPELLERS FOR SALE REPAIRS # EXCHANGES # OVERHAULS FAA approved equipment. Free catalog. # GOVERNOR EXCHANGES # Most orders are shipped in 24 hours. 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Wausau R/C Sportsmen. 1920s and '30s. I thought it would be Eventually, Chmiel would like to When possible, WFS tries to part- really cool if somehow it could be hand the reins over to his kids so he ner with other FBOs to expose their recreated again, and that’s what Greg and Angela can get some more fun fly- customers to different aspects of avia- Herrick of Minneapolis did with the ing time in! tion that they wouldn’t normally have National Air Tour of 2003.” Since Chmiel is living his dream, access to in Wausau. 2003 was also the 75th anniversary he feels that he is a very lucky person. “Our airport always has something of former Wausau Airport Manager “I’ve always wanted to do this, so it cool going on,” says Chmiel. “Syd John Wood’s victory on the 1928 Air has never been about the money for Cohen currently has a WACO CG-4 Tour. me,” says Chmiel. “For me, aviation is glider fuselage that he and volunteers In July of this year (2006), the a lifestyle. Our customers are our are restoring for a museum in Iron American Barnstormers Tour came to friends. The airport is a great place to Mountain, Mich. Other restoration Wausau. Along with the Barnstormers work, have fun and raise our kids. We projects include a Stearman, display, WFS had a swing dance – try to focus on what we enjoy doing, so Taylorcraft, and Cub, and there are at John Greiner’s 14-piece Swingshift the rest just takes care of itself.” least three homebuilt projects in Big Band and the Starlite Serenaders. For additional information on progress in the area. The most unpleasant part of the Wausau Flying Service, call John On Fridays year-round, all the avi- FBO business is the accidents, Chmiel at 715-845-3400 or visit their ation enthusiasts get together for Chmiel said. website: www.flywausau.com. (See Lunch Club. “I am motivated during each flight WATA Difference on page 40 for John In the summer, WFS has “Putt-Putt lesson to do my best to try to prevent Chmiel’s perspective on issues facing Patrol.” Pilots from area airports gather, aviation accidents from happening,” the FBO industry.) K eat their brown bag dinners and then go said Chmiel. “I take this attitude with flying. It might be to another airport 15 me on each flight lesson I teach.” miles away, or a round-robin sightsee- When asked what he has done to DeKalb Taylor ing tour, but they are done by sunset. promote general aviation, Chmiel’s Municipal Airport (DKB) In the winter, they gather at Syd’s response is “Wow! Just check out our hangar every Tuesday night, and watch website www.flywausau.com. We a classic aviation film. Chmiel says have a monthly online newsletter they have enough movies in their col- called CONTACT! Anyone can sub- DeKalb, Illinois lection that they won’t have to see a re- scribe. 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AVIATION LAW Based upon this evidence, Millenium asked NTSB “to make a policy decision regarding whether a repair shop’s Technical FAR Violation For Failing To Follow completion of what the shop deems a ‘safe’ repair may override a manual’s contrary instructions.” A Manufacturer’s Manual NTSB refused to make such a policy decision. Although Isn’t Necessarily Grounds For Revocation it agreed with Judge Mullins that Millenium’s conduct was only a “technical” violation based on the mis-installation of by Greg Reigel the counterweights, it stated that “Respondent did not use Attorney At Law the methods, techniques, and practices described in the cur- he National Transportation rent manufacturer’s maintenance manual or Instructions for Safety Board (NTSB) Continued Airworthiness prepared by McCauley, or other Trecently affirmed a six- methods, techniques, or practices that the Administrator month suspension of a repair sta- had accepted.” As a result, NTSB affirmed the finding of tion’s certificate for FAR violations, violation. one of which was the repair sta- One of the issues appealed by the FAA was the sanction tion’s alleged failure to follow a imposed by Judge Mullins. The FAA argued that six manufacturer’s service instructions. months was an inadequate sanction, given Millenium’s In Administrator v. Millenium “apparent indifference toward FAA regulations regarding Propeller Systems, Inc., the FAA repairs and alterations of propellers.” The FAA took the Greg Reigel was seeking revocation of position that Millenium’s certificate should be revoked Millenium’s air agency certificate, which included propeller, because it lacked qualifications necessary for maintaining limited-specialized service, and limited non-destructive an air agency certificate, and that NTSB was required to inspection ratings based upon eight counts alleging a variety defer to this sanction policy of imposing revocation upon a of FAR violations. Count Four of the FAA’s complaint certificate-holder in cases involving a lack of qualification. alleged that Millenium did not comply with McCauley’s Fortunately for Millenium, NTSB disagreed with the FAA’s overhaul requirements when it overhauled a propeller and arguments. returned it to service, in violation of FAR 43.13(a)11 and NTSB noted that lack of qualification is a factual finding (b)12 and 145.57(a)13. After a hearing, Judge Mullins found that does not command deference and went on to state that that Millenium had failed to comply with the manufacturer’s the FAA had presented no evidence upon which to reverse instructions, but that Millenium’s failure was only a “techni- Judge Mullins’ finding that Millenium’s violations did not cal” violation. Based upon this violation and the other viola- demonstrate a lack of qualification. It concluded that “[the tions proved by the FAA, Judge Mullins suspended Administrator’s argument that revocation is appropriate in Millenium’s certificate, rather than revoking it. Both light of the published sanction policy guidance, which man- Millenium and the FAA appealed Judge Mullins’ order. dates revocation when a respondent lacks qualifications, On appeal, Millenium argued that it could not have avoids the real issue of whether respondents violations in safely followed the McCauley manuals instructions with fact demonstrate a lack of qualification. In this regard, the regard to installing counterweights on the propeller, Administrator has not cited any sanction policy guidance or case law that identifies revocation as the only appropriate P because McCauley’s instructions were incorrect and result- ed in an unsafe propeller. Millenium relied upon a “Letter sanction for the violations at issue here.” of Correction” issued by McCauley that subsequently EDITOR’S NOTE: Greg Reigel is an attorney with Reigel & Associates, revised the installation instructions and expert testimony as Ltd., a law firm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, which represents clients proof that it was correctly installing the counterweights, in aviation and business law matters (www.aerolegalservices.com, 952- despite the contrary instructions published in the manuals. 238-1060, [email protected]) K

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16 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 AIRPORTS in Chicago, and moved to Cable in 1949 where they developed the Cable Union Airport. Carl Parod died in “Imagine” Sculpture Dedicated To Parods 1959, but Libby Parod continued to manage the airport for the next 46 years single-handedly. It was not uncommon to see her fueling aircraft barefoot, but she could doll-up with the best of them for special occasions, too. Libby Parod was featured in People Magazine, named “Aviation Person of the Year” by the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in the mid- 1980s, and inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame in 1994. She received her Private Pilot Certificate in 1942 in Chicago. Contributions to help defray the cost of the sculpture can be directed to Hans Rasmussen at 21330 Cty Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821. For further information about the artistic endeavors of Sara Balbin, visit www.sarabalbin.com. K

The sculpture, “IMAGINE,” was dedicated July 1, 2006 at Cable-Union Airport, Cable, Wis., in memory of Carl and Libby Parod. Photo Courtesy of Dragonfly Studio

CABLE, WIS. – When longtime an inscription etched into a feather of Cable Union, Wis. airport (3CU) brushed stainless steel. The whole dis- manager, Libby Parod, passed away play is near the entrance to the airport in June 2005, airport chairman Hans from the main road, next to the old Rasmussen and his wife, Lynne, cinder-block hangar. wanted future generations to remem- The Parods were married in 1943 Give Your Aircraft ber the contributions Parod and her late husband, Carl, made to aviation A New View With and the community, so they commis- sioned a sculpture to be built in mem- ory of the Parods. It was dedicated July 1, 2006 with about 60 friends Wittman Regional Airport and relatives present. The sculpture entitled “IMAG- Oshkosh, Wisconsin INE,” is made of stainless steel, and Vision blurred from scratches & crazing? was designed and fabricated by well- Pam & Pat O’Malley NEWVIEW will restore or replace known local sculptor Sara Balbin at Pat O’Malley’s your windshield and/or cabin windows. her Dragonfly Studio in Drummond, Jet Room Restaurant OTHER SERVICES: Wisconsin. “IMAGINE” utilizes • Annuals & 100-Hour Inspections • Pitot Static Testing Wisconsin Aviation Bldg. stainless steel images of two trum- • Altimeter Certification • Transponder Biennials peter swans and a Stearman biplane Dane County Regional Airport with a 5 ft. wingspan mounted on Madison,Wis. (MSN) • Authorized Diamond Service Center large glacial boulders. Together, they Breakfast & Lunch FOR APPOINTMENT CALL present multifaceted images of flight. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. 1-877-303-0709 The biplane brought the Parods to the 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday E-Mail: [email protected] Cable area. A smaller rock nearby has 608-268-5010 Web Site: www.newviewtech.com AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 17 Osceola, Wis. To Get Longer Runway federal, state and local funds. The al economic growth in the future,” federal government provided $4.4 Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle said in a OSCEOLA, WIS. – The runway at million with the remainder coming written statement. L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport from the village and state. The project is part of the Grow (OEO) in the northwest Wisconsin “Extending the primary runway to Wisconsin plan, which calls for strategic community of Osceola, will be 5,000 feet will accommodate the investments in the state’s transportation extended from 3,862 to 5,000 feet to growing economic needs of the L.O. systems to support economic develop- better accommodate business aircraft, Simenstad Municipal Airport and will ment. About 19,000 aircraft land and thanks to more than $4.5 million in position the entire region for addition- take off annually from the airport. K

Lindbergh Terminal Station Up Terminal Station at Minneapolis-St. Light Rail Transit line are the largest For National Award Paul International Airport. machine-bored tunnels in Minnesota, ACEC is the Washington-D.C.- while the 2,520 square-foot station at MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The based engineering industry associa- Lindbergh Terminal is the state’s Minneapolis office of HNTB tion representing the business and largest underground public structure. Corporation is a finalist in the political interests for owners and prin- Challenges included mining the two American Council of Engineering cipals of approximately 5,500 inde- tunnels and station 65 feet beneath an Companies’ 40th annual Engineering pendent engineering companies active airport in challenging geologic Excellence Awards competition for throughout the United States. conditions, and coordinating the proj- leading the design of twin light rail The two 1.8-mile-long, 21-foot- ect with other components of the air- transit tunnels and the Lindbergh diameter tunnels for the Hiawatha port’s $3 billion expansion program.K

Dedicated Aviation Trust Fund Is Back In Iowa approved aviation funding for FY2007 at increased levels, than orig- DES MOINES, IOWA – The 2006 aviation community in large part inally recommended: Session of Iowa’s 81st General thanks to the efforts of the Iowa DOT – Aviation Programs: $564,000 Assembly came to a close May 3, 2006 Office of Aviation, and Senators – Commercial Service Vertical with a big bang for aviation! “After Warnstadt and Kettering who spear- Infrastructure Program: $1,500,000 years of listening to the Iowa aviation headed this effort. – General Aviation Vertical community voice concerns about avia- This milestone did not happen Infrastructure Program: $750,000 tion revenue overnight and it took a lot of people Following is a review of additional diversion to the getting involved and educating the legislation affecting aviation in Iowa: Iowa General decision-makers. During the last two New eminent domain legislation Fund (HF2782), years, the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation was passed. Early versions of the bill the Iowa legisla- has been invited to the Capitol to edu- (HF2351) placed very strict restric- ture has heard cate lawmakers on the uses, benefits, tions on the use of eminent domain the message and and needs of Iowa’s air transportation for airports. The final bill was some- created a dedi- system. The Iowa Public Airports what more digestible, allowing air- cated State Association has been relentless in their ports to utilize eminent domain out- Aviation Fund efforts to get aviation revenues invested side of city limits without county for aviation pro- Michelle McEnany back into aviation. The annual “Day supervisor approval for expansion and grams,” said On The Hill” provided a great showing improvements to existing airports. In Michelle McEnany, Director of the to the legislators on the importance of certain cases, the construction of new Iowa DOT Office of Aviation. aviation, the existing revenue stream airports will be allowed, but may According to McEnany, revenues from aviation, and the need to reinvest require county supervisor approval. from aircraft registration and aviation in Iowa’s air transportation system. The Tax Administration Bill clari- fuel taxes will begin to flow into the AOPA and NBAA have also made trips fied the exemption of property tax on State Aviation Fund beginning in July to Iowa to represent their association airport property owned by a city or 2007, and will be subject to annual members and educate lawmakers on county and leased to businesses provid- appropriations by the legislature. For the importance of aviation in Iowa. In ing aeronautical services to the public. FY2008, 50% of the registration and addition, pilots and private citizens Bills were submitted that would fuel tax revenues will flow into the have taken a grassroots approach by increase the use tax on aircraft to 6%, fund, and beginning in FY2009, talking to their legislators. The efforts as well as eliminating use tax on 100% of the revenues will be deposit- of these groups have paid off. casual sales of aircraft. Neither bill ed. This is a huge victory for the Iowa For right now, the legislature has made it through the legislature. K 18 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

Deputy Airport Director Proposes Policy, in other large metropolitan areas including Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., nor apparently any inter- Which Now Bans Air Shows From All MAC Airports est among commissioners to seek out more information before passing policy prohibiting air shows at MAC airports. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Deputy Executive Director The commissioners all voted to pass the following staff of Operations for the Metropolitan Airports Commission recommended action: (MAC), Tim Anderson, proposed at the commission’s July 5 “That the Management & Operations Committee recom- operations committee meeting, a formal policy prohibiting mend to the full commission the adoption of a formal policy air shows on MAC airports. Commissioners claimed that prohibiting ‘air shows’ and air show type flight activity at all they were interested in all aspects of the issue, including of its airports, and that the proper officers of the Commission safety, liability, insurance, public relations, and financial, but create and execute the necessary policy document.” This heard only from one representative of the Reliever Airport action was included in the consent agenda for action at the Advisory Council who was in support of air shows at MAC full commission meeting July 17, and was approved. reliever airports. Information was apparently not sought It was made clear that this policy will not alter MAC’s from the International Council of Air Shows, the Federal support of Crystal’s Open House, Lake Elmo’s Fly-In, and Aviation Administration National Airshow Coordinator, nor Anoka County-Blaine Airport’s Aviation Days in which from air show producers and airport officials in other large there are no air show performances. metropolitan areas in which successful air shows are held The MAC policy could be challenged as MAC may con- each year. trol the airports they own, but do not control the airspace Anderson noted that he had been a career military pilot above their airports, which is controlled by the Federal prior to his work at MAC, and that he was a great fan of Aviation Administration. It is also possible to hold “off-air- air shows, but did not feel they were appropriate on MAC port” air shows in open areas within the metro area. MAC is reliever airports. He said staff had determined that only also obligated to meet all federal grant assurance require- Airlake and Lake Elmo airports would qualify to host an ments for any airport which has accepted federal airport air show under FAA airspace guidelines. development money, and it could be argued that MAC is Anderson went on to show commission members discriminating against a form of General Aviation, and there- numerous video clips from national news networks of air fore in violation of federal law. K show accidents, or accidents by air show performers while training for air shows. He said that although these acci- 9 ; H J ? < ? ; : dents are statistically rare, they do occur every year, and that MAC needs to put safety foremost by limiting oppor- BWJBUJPO JOTVSBODF tunity for accidents wherever possible. Anderson also stated that some claims of potential rev- QSPGFTTJPOBMT enue have been overstated, and that MAC must retain con- trol of all reliever airports and not risk an air show accident that might prompt cities or legislators to change the status of MAC operating a system of reliever airports. Glenn Weibel, Chair of the Reliever Airport Advisory Council, told commissioners that he could show videos of airliner accidents, but airliners are still allowed to fly into metropolitan airports, despite the potential for accidents, which would claim many more lives than a small air show C[[j m_j^ W 9[hj_\_[Z 7l_Wj_ed ?dikhWdY[ Fhe\[ii_edWb m^e YWd ^[bf oek Z[i_]d Wd _dikhWdY[ fhe]hWc je \_j airplane piloted by one person, and operating distant from oekh d[[Zi$ spectators under Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. š =[d[hWb 7l_Wj_ed š 7_hfehji Weibel added that the Reliever Airport Task Force had š 9ehfehWj[ 7_hYhW\j š ;cfbeo[[ 8[d[\_ji recommended finding additional sources of revenue for š 9^Whj[h H?IJ?7D B?; @;<< H7ICKII;D 9>H?I

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this top honor. a firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mead Five Years of Growth Earns In the past five years, Mead & Hunt & Hunt also expanded its line of serv- Mead & Hunt Top Honor has leapt 172 places on the Engineering ice to now include the fields of Public News-Record’s top 500 Design firms in Building Architecture and Justice MADISON, WIS. – The Zweig Letter the country. In 2005 alone, Mead & Facilities. has designated Mead & Hunt, Inc. as Hunt continued to expand nationally by Mead & Hunt, named by CE News a Five Year Climber. Only four other opening new offices in Portland, as one of the top 10 engineering firms in the country were awarded Oregon, Austin, Texas, and purchasing CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 21 ice fuel sales, flight instruction, and FargoFargo JetJet CenterCenter new and used aircraft sales and leasing. Fargo Jet Center also pro- vides new Cessna aircraft sales through its subsidiary, Exclusive Aviation. Where did the investment capital come from to create such a magnificent facility? You might say it rained down from the heavens! Patrick Sweeney worked at Weather Modification, Inc. in western North Dakota as a radar and electrical technician since he graduated from college at the GivesGives NewNew MeaningMeaning University of North Dakota. eiman Weather Modification, Inc. (est. ToTo WheatWheat CountryCountry 1961) does atmospheric research by Dave Weiman and cloud modification or seeding

Photo by Dave W of clouds using silver iodide to Darren Hall, Director of increase rainfall or suppress hail. Marketing, Fargo Jet The company is able to save FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Jet Center, Inc., located at Hector Center, with a new Cessna 182 Skylane. insurance companies in Calgary, B International Airport, Fargo, N.D., has been in business only since 1995, but by the looks of its facilities, and its depth of Alberta, as much as $50 million general aviation services, it is the “Fortune 500” company of on hail damage claims annually! general aviation. It is very impressive. In 1992, Sweeney had the opportunity to buy Weather The full-service fixed base operation offers 24-hour serv- Modification, Inc., and invited his brother, Jim, who was ice, including charter, FAA-approved repair station, full-serv- working in the commercial insurance industry in Boston and Minneapolis, to join him. Jim is now president of Fargo Jet Center, Inc., and Patrick is president of Weather Plan Your Next Cross-Country & $AVE!!!! Modification, Inc. Patrick is also a pilot. Fargo may be the Sweeneys hometown, and it was nice “Lowest Fuel Prices In The Midwest” for the brothers to get back. But their decision to locate at 100LL Self-Serve Station Hector International Airport was based more on business, 24 Hours A Day – 7 Days A Week than on nostalgia. 100LL & Jet A w/Prist Full-Service With the upswing in Fargo’s economy, the Sweeneys approached the airport authority to create what is now the North General Aviation Area. “The airport authority needed a business to commit as a tenant and apply for federal money to expand the airport,” said Jim Sweeney. “Between the airport authority and the Cass County Economic Development Corporation, they gave us some economic incentives to come here.” The North General Aviation Area was initiated in 1996 when the Sweeneys built a new 22,000 square foot facility, there. Another fixed base operator on the field, Valley Aviation, decided to build a larger facility next to Fargo Jet Center, and BASLER the two operators became fierce competitors. In 2001, how- FLIGHT SERVICES • AIRLINES ever, Valley Aviation sold its assets to Fargo Jet Center, and Wittman Regional Airport • Oshkosh, Wisconsin the Sweeneys now either own or lease a total of 200,000-plus square feet of buildings and hangar space. Quality FBO Services Since 1957 One business compliments the other, and they are inter- CALL FOR CURRENT FUEL PRICES dependent with one another. Weather Modification, Inc. 920-236-7827 had the resources to build the initial facility and buy out the other operator, and also had the pilots and mechanics. Unicom OSH 122.95 • www.BaslerFlightService.com By establishing Fargo Jet Center, the Sweeneys were able 22 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 (TOP) Fargo Jet Center has a fleet of 35 aircraft, and 30 corpo- rate aircraft tenants. (RIGHT) (L/R) Jim Sweeney, President of Fargo Jet Center, Inc. with his brother Patrick Sweeney, President of Weather Modification, Inc. to make full use of their staff, equip- ment and aircraft, and provide a valu- category to standard category. “Flight Academy of Fargo.” able service to the community. In addition to their fleet of 35 air- Fargo Jet Center works with United While Weather Modification, Inc. craft, Fargo Jet Center has tenants that Parcel Service (UPS), DHL, all of the aircraft are specially equipped with hangar another 10 corporate jets and commercial air carriers, and was wing-mounted devices for depositing 20 turboprops. They maintain and awarded the Defense Fuel Supply the silver iodide, this equipment and hangar dozens of single and multi- Center contract for federal govern- the radar and computer devices on engine piston aircraft. Another tenant ment aircraft that land in Fargo. U.S. board, can be easily removed so the is “Way-Point Avionics, Inc.,” and Customs and Border Patrol have aircraft can change from restricted Fargo Jet Center’s flight school is offices at Fargo Jet Center as well.

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Fargo Jet Center pumps over 3 ing built over 184,000 aircraft since it million gallons of fuel each year, and began in 1927. Over half of the gener- because of Fargo’s location, it is also al aviation aircraft flying today are attracting international traffic. Cessna aircraft. In 2005, Fargo Jet Center became “Selling the safest and most proven a Midwest distributor of Cessna air- aircraft in the single-engine arena, craft and operate under the company along with the Garmin technology, name “Exclusive Aviation,” serving really makes for exciting times of Minnesota, North Dakota and which we are a part of,” stated Mike Wisconsin through their Fargo and Higgins, sales manager for Exclusive Minneapolis offices. Aviation in Minneapolis. In addition to For additional information on his responsibilities with Exclusive Cessna Aircraft sales and service, call Mike Higgins Aviation, Higgins is on the board of 800-770-0538 (Fargo), or 651-450- directors with the Minnesota Aviation 6200 (Minneapolis). Exclusive Aviation & Cessna Trades Association (MATA). For additional information on Exclusive Aviation also brokers and Fargo Jet Center, refer to their web- At Fargo & Minneapolis is a reseller of previously owned aircraft. site at www.fargojet.com. For addi- Listed aircraft, new and used, can been tional information on Weather FARGO, N.D. – Aircraft dealer seen at www.exclusiveaviation.com. Modification, Inc., refer to Exclusive Aviation, the largest aircraft Exclusive Aviation is a subsidiary www.weathermod.com. For additional dealer in North Dakota and a CSTAR of Fargo Jet Center, Inc. (FJC). Fargo information on Flight Academy of (Cessna Sales Team Authorized Jet began its operation in 1995 in the Fargo, refer to www.fargopilot.com. Representative) for Cessna Aircraft north general aviation area at Hector For additional information on Way- Corporation, has offices in both International Airport, Fargo, N.D. Point Avionics, Inc., refer to Fargo, North Dakota and FJC is North Dakota’s largest private www.waypointavionics.com. K Minneapolis. Exclusive Aviation is aviation operation occupying more the only authorized dealer for new than 170,000 square feet of owned or piston single-engine Cessna aircraft in leased facilities. FJC operates an FAA North Dakota and Minnesota includ- Part 135 air taxi service and an air- St. Cloud ing the 172R Skyhawk, 172S craft maintenance repair station. In Skyhawk SP, 182T Skylane, T182T addition, FJC and its affiliates operate State University Turbo Skylane, 206H Stationair, and a flight school and avionics facility. T206H Turbo Stationair. Garmin’s For additional information, or to new G1000 all-glass integrated avion- arrange for a demonstration flight in a ics system is a Nav III option on all new Cessna aircraft, contact Skylanes and Stationairs. Exclusive Aviation at 800-770-0538 Cessna is the world’s leading pro- (Fargo), or 651-450-6200 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ducer of general aviation aircraft hav- (Minneapolis). K v ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON AVIATION ACCREDITATION v PROFESSIONAL FLIGHT WOMEN IN AVIATION for the fun of it. v AVIATION OPERATIONS My friend and fellow writer, v AVIATION MANAGEMENT Myrna, told me about a group worth BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Babes & Airplanes checking out: “Babes & Airplanes”. Aviation Maintenance Management Isn’t that a great name?! It came from by Karen Workman a long-ago posting on the AOPA web- FOR MORE INFORMATION: site message board by a Neanderthal Email: [email protected] Web Page: www.stcloudstate.edu/aviation ouldn’t it be great to have pilot who wanted to know where he Phone: 320-308-2107 a group of friends you could get pictures of “good-lookin’ Address: Aviation Department/SCSU Wcould round up every once babes and airplanes.” Well, there are Headley Hall 216 in awhile and say, “hey, let’s all meet babes and airplanes all over the coun- 720 S 4th Ave. for lunch at (fill in the blank) air- try… they just hadn’t been noticed. St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 port?” You know, friends that love to And so a lady with moxie gathered up Admissions: 1-877-654-7278 toll free fly as much as you do and who are a few friends and took the name SCSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Educator willing to check out a new airport just “Babes & Airplanes”. 24 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

And their motto is perfect: “We These ladies have fly-ins, too, love to go flying with our friends.” but they’re called “Babe-Ins.” Just as simple as that, to go places Yeah, really! Just informal, get- and have fun. These gals take fly- togethers for girl talk, like, you ing safety seriously, but very little know, the best crosswind landing else. Take a look at their website we ever made, where to find a DQ www.babesandairplanes.com. Step within walking distance of an air- 5 of their initiation is a riot: Stick port, what wine is best for hot-tub- your arms straight out at your bing, etc. sides, and spin around three times Airplanes: It’s who we are and while making airplane noises with what we love. your mouth, hopefully in front of For more information, email witnesses. Now, what pilot hasn’t me at [email protected], Not a typical “Babes & Airplanes” Babe-In. been practicing that maneuver or go to www.babesandair- since she was a kid?? planes.com to find out more about,

Mooney CEO Wins sixth top 10 finish. She and teammate (AWTAR), and known popularly as 2006 Air Race Classic Chris Bentley finished second in both the Powder Puff Derby. It was held 1994 and 1995. This was also her sec- annually until 1977 when the AWTAR MENOMINEE, MICH. – Gretchen ond year piloting her Mooney discontinued the event. The Air Race Jahn, Chief Executive Officer of Ovation2 GX, N366GJ, in the race. Classic, Ltd. (ARC) stepped in to Mooney Airplane Company, and her Last year, she and teammates Ruby continue the tradition of transconti- teammate, Carol Foy, flew a Mooney Sheldon and Julie Filucci finished tenth nental speed competition for women M20 R Ovation2 GX to victory in the over the round robin course, which pilots and staged its premier race. The 2006 Air Race Classic. They covered originated and terminated at Purdue Air Race Classic was reincorporated the 2,400-mile transcontinental course University Airport in West Lafayette, in 2002 into the Air Race Classic, from Mesa, Arizona to Menominee, Indiana. Her teammate this year, Carol Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organiza- Michigan between June 20 and 22, Foy, was also flying in her 14th Air tion. recording an average speed more than Race Classic, having recorded three Complete results of the race are 21 knots higher than their handi- previous top 10 finishes, as well. available on the internet at www.air- capped speed of 174.23 knots. They The Air Race Classic traces its ori- raceclassic.org. beat their nearest competitors in the gins to the original Women’s Air As winners, Jahn and Foy will field of 37 aircraft by 1.51 knots. Derby in 1929. Following World War split the $5,000 First Place cash prize. Flying in her 14th Air Race Classic, II, it was sponsored by the All Jahn was named Mooney’s Chief Jahn won for the first time. This is her Women’s Transcontinental Air Race Executive Officer in October of 2004. K

Cirrus Owners Meet In Duluth cials reported that about 500 people COPA has planned additional events participated this year, counting both in London at the end of June and in vendors and members. European July in Toulouse, France. Cirrus man- Cirrus owners have held one major ufactures the SR20 and SR22 single- fly-in this year in May. However, engine aircraft. K

Cirrus aircraft line the ramp at the Cirrus Design plant at Duluth, Minn., for the fourth annual owners fly-in.

DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus aircraft owners, pilots and guests landed at the Cirrus Design Corporation factory in Duluth, Minn., June 3-4, for the annual Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) fly-in. Some 175 Cirrus planes from across North America showed up for the group’s fourth migration home. COPA offi- AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 25

One State, One Day, 104 Airports… FOR THE KIDS!

Bruce Kaufman and Matthew McDaniel flew Kaufman’s Cirrus SR-22 to 104 airports to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

by Matthew McDaniel

passing idea for a “neat” flight became our endeavor to raise over $10,000 for the Children’s AHospital of Wisconsin (CHW), and to set a nation- al aviation record in the process. The National Aeronautics Association (NAA) labels our flight as “The Fastest Time to Visit All the Hard Surface Public Airports in Wisconsin.” On July, 17, 2006, this record was officially recognized with a calculated time of 16 hours, 42 minutes EASA.145.5126 and 14 seconds. But, the greater purpose of the flight was to raise money and awareness for the Pediatric Neurosurgery department of CHW.

Kaufman and McDaniels on the ramp at Gran-Aire, Inc., Milwaukee- Timmerman Field. 26 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

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On June 20, 2006, we complet- ally got there. So, we were able to ed the record-setting flight and do our landing there and then fly three days later, we surpassed our on to the next airport to land and financial goal for our charitable refuel. cause (via strictly private dona- We started our engine at 4:00 tions). However, the idea was am CDT on June 20, 2006 with a hatched a couple years earlier and 4:15 am departure from planning really began in earnest Milwaukee-Timmerman Field, and about a year prior to our original made our final touchdown back launch date. The process started there at 9:10 pm, with shutdown at simply by tracking down a few 9:15 pm. Total time: 17 hours, 15 Wisconsin State Aeronautical minutes (includes three fuel stops). Charts and copies of the Wisconsin Total time in aircraft (engine run- Department of Transportation’s air- ning): 16.0 hours (hobbs meter). port guide. That got us familiar Total miles flown: 2,119 nm with the specifics of Wisconsin’s (2,437 sm). Average groundspeed: airports. 136.3 kts (156.7 mph). Maximum We decided the goal would be groundspeed: 196.5 kts (226.0 to visit all 102 paved, public air- mph). A map showing every airport on the Children’s ports in Wisconsin, plus one pri- Hospital of Wisconsin fund-raising flight plan. vate airport (WI89 - Lake Geneva Aire Estates), and one military air- port (VOK - Volk Field ANG Base) ning, support aircraft and crews, FSS for good measure. cooperation, challenging airports, safe WI89 is a private fly-in communi- altitudes, special permissions for the ty, and was chosen because it is home military and private airport, weather to Kurt Strong, who provided us with planning (before and during the hours of his time and the GPS track- flight), aircraft decals, certified track- ing device necessary to officially ing/logging device for the record record the flight. VOK was included attempt, etc. That was half the work. because it is the only paved airport The other half was coordinating used solely by the military in everyone’s schedules and doing the Matthew McDaniel and Bruce Kaufman Wisconsin. The total would be 104 public relations legwork to ensure we airports and we intended to do it in met our primary goal of fund raising EDITOR’S NOTE: Pilot Bruce Kaufman, MD one day. And we would begin and end for CHW. is Medical Director of Neurosurgery at our flight from Milwaukee- June 20 was the day everyone’s Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and Timmerman Field (MWC), the origi- schedules coincided, which held the Professor and Chief at the Medical College nal home of the Experimental Aircraft bonus of offering maximum daylight. of Wisconsin. Kaufman owns the Cirrus Association (EAA). The weather gods were smiling on us SR-22 used for the flight, and is an instru- We decided we would use the call- for sure, even though there was lots ment-rated private pilot. sign “Blue Kids One,” a play on the of strong weather to contend with. Matthew McDaniel holds his ATP/Master hospital’s “blue kids” logo. We used Just as we would get to the edge of it, CFII, and currently flies a Boeing 717 for flight planning software for determin- our routing would have us turning and Midwest Airlines in Milwaukee. He also owns ing the shortest routing. Then we going away from it. By the time our Progressive Aviation Services, LLC, which went through a long series of route route had us heading back towards a specializes in a variety of services for Cirrus modifications to fulfill other require- given area of weather, that weather aircraft owners and pilots. McDaniel has ments, such as unlighted airports was dissipating and the worst we ever been an active CFI for 14 years and has falling within daylight hours only. had to contend with was moderate held the Master CFI designation since 2003. Time efficiency was a high priority, rain showers. All expenses associated with the so quick-turn refueling airports need- We only made one change to our flight were donated by the two pilots. ed to be determined. Then a multitude entire plan... we pushed our first fuel One hundred percent of all donations of other logistics had to be deter- stop out from airport #31 to airport went directly to Children's Hospital of mined and arranged: ATC priorities, #32 due to fog lingering at #31. Wisconsin. Donations can still be FAA authorizations for our call-sign However, the fog had moved away made by logging on to the website: and squawk-code, detailed fuel plan- from that airport by the time we actu- http://www.firstgiving.com/romp. K 28 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

HIGH ON HEALTH known his real medical history. In fact, I would not have had him spend his money on the stress test at all. I “Oh what a tangled web we weave, never would have done it so soon when first we practice to deceive.” after the angioplasty. Finally, I think (Robert Burns) he is going to regret this for a long by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. time. He can no longer look in the mirror and see an honest man. rom FAA form 8500 – that front seat again. I didn’t think the But, now that I’m done with my flimsy thing you fill out when FAA would hit him with criminal rant, let’s look a little more closely at Fyou get your flight physical: penalties on the assumption that they what really needs to be there under “NOTICE: Whoever in any matter… have bigger fish to fry. Nonetheless, that section about “Visits to health knowingly and willfully falsifies, con- to my astonishment, when I went to professional in last 3 years.” What do ceals or makes any false… represen- the FAA website recently, I found he you really need to list there? tations, or entry, may be fined up to had again been issued a Class II The instructions state: “The appli- $250,000 or imprisoned for not more Certificate. Go figure. cant should list all visits in the last 3 than 5 years or both.” Regardless of the outcome, he years to a physician, physician assis- He ran well on the treadmill for betrayed my trust. Admittedly, I had tant, nurse practitioner, psychologist, his stress test. He had great exercise made an error in my processing of his clinical social worker, or substance capacity and despite his history of application when he first had heart prob- abuse specialist for treatment, exami- coronary artery disease, I had little lems. (I wrote a column about that sev- nation, or medical/mental evaluation. doubt that I could get this commercial eral years ago.) But at least I was honest The applicant should list visits for pilot a renewal of the Special about it and told him the instant I real- counseling only if related to a person- Issuance for his Class II Certificate. ized it. In the intervening time, I had al substance abuse or psychiatric con- The only problem was that I couldn’t gone the extra mile for him. Deceptions dition… Routine dental, eye, and get a high enough heart rate to satisfy like this damage my credibility with the FAA periodic medical examinations the FAA requirements. FAA, and hamper my ability to help and consultations with an employer- I personally felt he was OK to fly, other pilots like him. I’m mad. sponsored employee assistance pro- and didn’t want him to have to go He also betrayed himself. He put gram (EAP) may be excluded unless through more expensive testing which himself at risk by not letting me know the consultations were for the appli- about the angioplasty when I did the cant's substance abuse or unless the in my opinion wouldn’t have led to Project2 7/24/06 2:09 PM Page 1 anything useful anyway. I went to bat stress test. I would not have pushed consultations resulted in referral for for him, and called the FAA directly the stress test as hard to get him to psychiatric evaluation or treatment.” to argue the case that given his great meet the FAA standards if I had CONTINUED ON PAGE 39 exercise capacity, that he was really OK to fly. No dice. They held the line “Roger, Roger” according to the rules. It was about two weeks after I sent “I heard this airport used to be way out from the city.” the FAA a long and formal letter, again saying that I thought he was really OK to fly from the left seat, that I found out that he had not told me that he had an angioplasty 10 days before I did the stress test. He con- cealed important information from me and from the FAA. I wrote to the FAA and let them know he had not been complete when he filled out the form. Consequences? Well, I had thought that the good news would be that he would not have to spend any more money on flight physicals. I thought surely that the FAA wouldn’t even think about letting him into the left AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 29 PRODUCTS Customer Input Is R&D At Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors

Mike Schweiss with a 120 ft. bi-fold door built by Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors of Fairfax, Minn. Notice the walk-thru door and insulated win- dows. (RIGHT) The patented nylon lift strap is now offered FREE with every FAIRFAX, MINN. – Most companies rely on their R&D Schweiss bi-fold door. (Research & Development) staff as key players for compa- ny success. Afterall, without this foundation of new and/or SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN AVIATION EXCELLENCE improved products into the market place, survival itself is often at stake in today’s very aggressive marketing world. But R&D is only as good as the innovative thinking and creativity of its people, and often that means highly trained, very expensive personnel. Enter the world of Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors, rural Fairfax, Minn, 77 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. There’s virtually not one penny budgeted into R&D of this rapidly growing firm, yet hundreds of creative thinkers continually offer ideas. Owner Mike Schweiss puts it con- Committed to Quality Workmanship cisely, “Our customers are the R&D arm of Schweiss Bi- and Excellent Customer Service Fold Doors. They are continually offering suggestions, (and we listen).” General Aviation Maintenance Specialists CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 • Aircraft Inspection • Aircraft Weighing • Dynamic Prop Balancing • Sheet Metal Repair Lose No Headroom • Mooney Aircraft Factory • TCM & LYC Factory ew New Trained Technicians Trained Technicians N • Pitot-Static Transponder Checks BI-FOLD HYDRAULIC BI-FOLD Over 75 Years of Maintenance Experience DOORS "New Lift Strap" Phone: 715-594-3761 073 Fax: 715-594-3110 • Auto Latches & Remotes • We Install www.redwingaero.com • Save $ $ $ Email: [email protected] • ANY SIZE DOOR! Red Wing Regional Airport 800-746-8273 FAA Certified CRS# R3WR714J W7245 W State Road #35 visit us at Bay City, WI 54723 bifold.com

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great bargaining chip at your disposal. SHOP TALK Offer the seller this: the buyer pays for the inspection and the seller pays The Hunt all discrepancies and ADs. If the deal Good Pre-Purchase Inspections Are A Must! fails, the seller gets an annual at half cost and you got a complete inspec- by Ben Redman tion or, if it succeeds, you get a fresh- re-pur- as well as taking a good look from the ly annualed aircraft. If the aircraft is chase inside out. Matching an aircraft to its not close to annual, you are usually Pinspec- paperwork and determining its history, left footing the bill for a complete tions are an care and repair will indicate what will inspection and we are back to, you get excellent way be in store for you in the future. what you pay for. to size up a The first question is how much Keep in mind anytime you ask a potential air- does this cost and who pays for it? seller to have a mechanic of your craft acquisi- Rule one: you almost always get what choice examine their bird, you are tion, if done you pay for in aviation, period. putting them on the defense and this properly. Any Get a professional that knows the should be handled delicately. The flip mechanic can Ben Redman breed. Having a mechanic that knows side is that overprotective sellers may take an hour, the particular type of aircraft you are make you wonder if they are trying to size up an aircraft and pick out a few looking to purchase will pay for itself. hide something. There is much more discrepancies, but this is only giving Most single-engine aircraft take a to the completion of a sale and pur- you a fraction of the picture. A good minimum of eight hours labor to com- chase than the exchange of money, pre-purchase inspection should be plete a good inspection unless the air- causing some to choose to use a bro- very close in scope to an annual craft is next to new. ker. An educated buyer is a happy inspection. I always try to put together a buyer and usually makes for a good Every aircraft has a story to tell or, “cooperative inspection.” If the air- clean purchase. Knowledge is king in hide. The logs can paint a good picture craft is close to its annual, you have a aviation, and the more the better.

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 31 Here are a few items to add on to As perfect as we like to think air- the deal. I have seen this end several your pre-purchase checklist: craft are, there are always going to be deals immediately. – Title search; you don’t want to issues when dealing with our aging An aircraft purchase can be both a be purchasing old problems. fleet in general aviation. Try not to be frustrating and rewarding process, – Obtain a mechanic that knows so picky that you negotiate yourself either when the deal is made or even the type of aircraft, makes both par- out the other side of the deal when a year after. Observing all the details, ties comfortable, and that hasn’t trying to buy. and getting as educated as possible on annualed the bird for the past several Given the fact most aircraft are your potential new investment, is the years. older, there are going to be issues that key. When involved, I always say a – Research the aircraft’s will need to be negotiated. There is nice deal is when you walk away Airworthiness Directives and mainte- nothing wrong with a detailed pre-buy happy… a good deal is when every- nance problems associated with the inspection. However, all too often I one walks away happy! breed. see a buyer bring their mechanic and Check out http://www.aopa.org/ – Get as complete of an inspection for whatever reason, they seem to try info/certified/aircraft_buying_guide.p as possible. A compression check and and prove their worth by being overly df for a complete checklist to consider walk-around, just won’t cut it. picky to the point of insult, upsetting before taking the plunge. K

SCHWEISS FROM PAGE 30 in doors for bigger buildings, be they you build a door that swings up?” So why this unique marketing wood framed or steel? “Bigger, Bingo! A folding door, hinged hori- twist where the customer, or potential stronger, and lighter” is his response. zontally, came out of that challenge customer, is in fact also providing a But Schweiss also adds this caveat: and that was in fact the birth of the research and development function on “There’s no such thing as a standard Schweiss bi-fold door business. your very product? production run anymore. Every door The aviation industry has become He explains, “Because we are very we build is unique, even though each Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors’ biggest mar- responsive to customer criteria… our door is pre-wired, specially trussed, ket, nearly 80 percent of their total customers are the driving force heavy duty built and electrically oper- business. This pleases Mike Schweiss behind the many innovations of our ated.” who is an active pilot and loves to business. Virtually every door we Besides the choice of nylon lift exhibit at trade shows such as EAA make is custom fit for that specific straps, customer upgrades also AirVenture, AOPA Expo, NBAA and buyer. He/she gives us the closure include electric photo eye sensors, NATA, so he can meet his customers, space, measured to a fraction of an remote control so the door can be and of course, get new product ideas. inch, then selects or asks about addi- opened/closed by pilots as they But as builders and architects become tional options. And often his/her spe- approach their hangar, a two-button aware of the versatility of bi-fold cial requests generate a new idea.” dead-man switch, insulated thermal doors, Schweiss is getting inquiries for The patented nylon lift strap, now windows and walk-through doors, industry, commercial, retail and even the hottest option for Schweiss Bi- warning lights and horn, a fail-safe residential use. Even new sport facili- Fold Doors, was in fact a customer latching system, and an emergency ties are getting interested. The new ath- suggestion. back-up opening and closing system letic complex of the Philadelphia Ed Newburg, a pilot and airport (manual crank) in case of a power Phillies features Schweiss doors for the operator at nearby Hector, Minn., noted failure. Also when customers started broadcast booths. that nylon tie-down straps were being asking about lighter aluminum instead And Schweiss bi-fold door units heavily used by the trucking industry. of steel doors, Schweiss obliged. are used as windows for a select He queried Mike Schweiss if the same So with customers essentially dic- Minneapolis restaurant, which has idea, but lifting up instead of tying tating change, what does Mike windows opening into an indoor mall. down, could work with the Schweiss Schweiss see ahead? Also, a Chicago doctor uses Schweiss bi-fold door. Newburg already had sev- “Basically the same trends that bi-fold doors to gain total privacy to eral of the noisy steel cable closing have dictated our business in the his new residence, a converted ware- units on doors at his airport. past… customer-designed doors for house in an older business community. Eureka! The lift strap has become their own particular functional use,” “Now you see why customers and so popular that Schweiss Bi-Fold said Schweiss. potential buyers in fact are the R&D Doors has turned this innovative idea The Schweiss bi-fold door was ini- of our firm,” said Schweiss. into a marketing bonanza! The lift tially conceived as an improvement For additional information call 1- strap is now offered FREE with every for the standard sliding and/or swing- 800-746-8273, or check out Schweiss Schweiss bi-fold door. ing door for farm machine sheds. A Bi-Fold Doors online at What changes has Schweiss seen farmer once asked Schweiss, “Can www.bifold.com. K 32 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

blended gasoline. noise regulation, to safety, to zoning, LEGISLATION A simple, workable compromise, to allowing encroachment in order to which was successfully advocated for bring about closure. EAA Fights Ethanol Legislation by EAA and other organizations in “The trouble isn't that these people In Washington, Idaho Montana last year, exempts 91- have an agenda against aviation, but octane, or premium grade fuel from that they don't realize its economic OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA is working having to include ethanol additives. viability, its recreational value, or its to modify pending state legislation in Even though pending Idaho Senate overall contribution to community Washington and Idaho that would Bills No. 1267 and 1364 include life,” said Jungbauer. “That is where require ethanol to be added to all aviation exemptions, EAA feels they we come in.” gasoline sold in those states, a move are not practical. The problem Jungbauer said that the aviation that would effectively ground hun- arises at the delivery end of this community needs to be constantly dreds of aircraft. exemption – the airport and the educating the public, and must be In Washington, Senate Bill No. gasoline distributors. K relentless in passing legislation that 6508 and House Bill 2738 would protects GA airports. require all gasoline sold to consumers State Senator Believes In Flying Below “By raising public awareness and for use in motor vehicles to contain 2 The Radar Screen getting citizens excited about avia- percent denatured ethanol by tion, we can protect our airports from December 1, 2008. No exceptions are s Minnesota State Senator encroachment as well as provide them proposed for aircraft engines that and pilot/aircraft owner, Mike with adequate funding.” operate on auto fuel or for various AJungbauer, looks at the cur- Sen. Jungbauer feels that the best recreational vehicles, and both bills rent status of the aviation industry, way to get legislation passed to pro- also give the state Director of and the threats tect general aviation is to fly below Agriculture the power to increase the against it, he the radar screen, and work behind the ethanol percentage to 10 percent. has noticed scenes with cities, counties, and state Aircraft cannot currently operate one major officials. “If we can educate elected safely with fuel blended with ethanol theme – pilots officials, we can protect the industry products. There are currently more have not been for years to come.” He also urge his than 600 airplanes registered in doing enough fellow aviators to always be there Washington with an FAA-approved to get the every step of the way when questions auto fuel supplemental type certificate word out arise and do everything they can to (STC), plus numerous ultralight vehi- about the get the word out about the wonders cles and amateur-built aircraft excitement of Sen. Mike Jungbauer and excitement of general aviation. that operate with engines that require flying and the Jungbauer owns a 1974 Piper auto fuel. importance of supporting local air- Warrior which he bases at Anoka And it's not just aircraft owners; ports. County/Blaine Airport in the Twin many recreational vehicles such as “With an increase of activity Cities, so he is especially sensitive to against general aviation, it is time we the plight of aircraft owners with air- 4-wheelers, motorboats, and snowmo- Eagle River Arpt 9/22/05 12:27 PM Page 1 biles, as well as yard appliances all stood up and did something,” said craft based at Twin Cities reliever air- like gas powered trimmers and chain Jungbauer. The state senator said that ports who face rising rates and saws, plus vintage automobiles there are forces out there that want to charges. cannot operate safely with ethanol- close airports, using everything from CONTINUED ON PAGE 52

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schools across the United States. EDUCATION Founder and aviation journalist, Lyn Freeman, states, “The idea behind the project is to tie together the practical and the scientific disciplines of aviation. We want to make aviation education affordable for school districts and acces- sible to the next generation of pilots, engineers and mechanics. In every participating school so far, we’ve seen tremendous interest among students.” Avemco’s partnership is instrumental to the success of the Build a Plane project. Avemco donated its first airplane in October of 2005, sending a wind-damaged Cessna 150 to John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Since then, Avemco has donated many additional airplanes to Build a Plane for school programs across the country. Jim Lauerman, Executive Vice President of Avemco, Students at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California with states, “Our mission is to support initiatives that improve the damaged Cessna 150 donated by Avemco Insurance Company. aviation safety, and the Build a Plane project fits perfectly Damaged Airplanes Find New Lives As Educational Tools within this mission. As it grows, the aviation industry will require thousands of additional maintenance and repair FREDERICK, MD – Thanks to Avemco Insurance professionals. The investment we make in aviation educa- Company’s participation in a groundbreaking education tion today will pay immense dividends in the future.” project, students across America are gaining hands-on For additional information about the Build a Plane proj- experience in the basics of airplane mechanics, avionics, ect, or to learn about opportunities for corporate participa- and the physics of flight. Build a Plane, a 501(c)(3) non- tion, visit the Build a Plane website at profit corporation founded in 2003, promotes aviation edu- www.buildaplane.org. For more information about cation by coordinating the donation of used aircraft to high Avemco, visit www.avemco.com. K

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34 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 INDUSTRY NEWS Johnson Family Locates Original Carnauba At Bottom of Ocean RACINE, WIS. – After nearly a decade of searching, the S.C. Johnson family finally located the wreckage of the Sikorsky seaplane that led H.F. Johnson, Jr. on a 1935 expedition to A replica of the Sikorsky seaplane flown by H.F. Johnson, Jr. in 1935 on his expedition to Brazil Brazil to find a permanent supply of to find a permanent supply of carnauba wax. carnauba wax, a key ingredient in Johnson Wax. After the expedition, the of the Johnson family, found the to search for themselves. The family plane was sold to a petroleum compa- wreckage in 90 feet of water off the may bring all or part of the aircraft ny and crashed off the coast of shore of Manokwari Bay in West back to Wisconsin and display it in Indonesia shortly after takeoff in 1938. Papua, Indonesia. the new SC Johnson Howe Street The pilot swam to shore and survived. Sam Johnson searched for the campus building being built in On July 3, 2006, Fisk Johnson, plane in 1997, but did not locate it. Racine, to honor Sam Johnson. The chairman and chief executive officer Earlier this year, the Johnson family building will also display the replica of SC Johnson, son of the late Sam received a call from a diver that of the Carnauba, which Sam Johnson Johnson, and grandson of H.F. thought he had located the wreckage, flew to Brazil to retrace his father’s Johnson, Jr., and six other members and on June 27, family members left original expedition. K F New CEO At Air Wisconsin was interim CEO when longtime Air Wisconsin Airlines, which is con- CEO Geoffrey Crowley, resigned. sidered the country’s largest, privately APPLETON, WIS. – James Rankin, Rankin started his airline career as a held regional airline, operates as US an executive with Midwest Airlines, pilot with Skyway in 1990, which is a Airways Express and services 70 assumed the responsibilities of presi- subsidiary of Midwest Airlines. cities in the U.S. and Canada. K dent and CEO of Air Wisconsin Airlines effective August 1. He replaces Patrick J. Thompson, who King Schools Sweepstakes Winner! SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Tom McGowan from Hicksville, N.Y., is the lucky winner of the King Schools’ New Century of Flight airplane sweepstakes FACER INSURANCE AGENCY,INC. featuring a fully-loaded Cessna 172S Skyhawk with a KLN 94 GPS, MFD and a KAP 140 two-axis autopilot. “When I was in the Air Force in the 1970s, I always dreamed about having my own airplane. 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Safety Seminar at Gypsy Villa Resort. 20 MANKATO (MKT), MINN.- Pancake 920-482-1650. www.seaplaneflying.com Breakfast 7:30am-1pm. 507-345-1510. 9OSCEOLA (OEO), WIS.- Wheels & Wings Send the date, times, location [email protected] Pancake Breakfast. Classic Aircraft & (include city, state & airport I.D.), 20BROOKFIELD (O2C), WIS.- Ice Cream Cars. 715-294-2618. and contact person’s telephone number. Social Noon to 5pm & BBQ Chicken 9* SUPERIOR (SUW), WIS.- Pancake First 15 words FREE! Lunch Noon-2pm at Capitol Drive Airport. Breakfast & Car Show 8am-4pm. $.50 for each additional word. Vintage Aircraft Display. 218-729-7764. www.eaa272.org 262-442-4622. 9* OSHKOSH,WIS.- EAA’s Wings & Wheels, Mail listing with payment (if any) to: 20* TOMAHAWK (TO8), WIS.- Fly-In Fun Day EAA AirVenture Museum. 920-426-6108. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE • P.O. BOX 199 7am-?. Breakfast & Lunch. www.airventuremuseum.org OREGON, WI 53575-0199 715-453-4591. 9* FAIRFIELD (FFL), IOWA - Breakfast 20* MONONA (7C3), IOWA - Pancake Breakfast 7:30-9am. Fly-In till 1pm. or email: [email protected] 7am-Noon. 563-539-2769. 9-10* EDEN PRAIRIE (FCM), MINN.- Air Expo (if 15 words or less) 20* MAPLETON (MEY), IOWA - Breakfast 7am- 2006 featuring Red Baron Pizza Noon. 712-371-2255. Squadron, Astronaut Daune G. “Digger” NOTAM: PILOTS, BE SURE TO CALL AHEAD 20* TAYLORVILLE (KTAZ), ILL.- Pancake Carey. www.wotn.org Breakfast 7-11am. 217-820-5354 / 217- 9-10* RACINE (RAC), WIS.- Racine Wings & TO CONFIRM DATES AND FOR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES. 824-9313. www.eaa1315.org Wheels, Pancake Breakfast, Burgers, ALSO USE ONLY CURRENT AERONAUTICAL CHARTS 20* HARTINGTON (OB4), NEB.- Airport Barbeque & Brats. 8am-4pm. Breakfast 7am-Noon. CTAF 122.9 262-716-3051. FOR NAVIGATION AND NOT CALENDAR 24-28* CANADA - “Midwest Flyer Canadian 9-10* MARION,ILL.- Southern Illinois Air Show. LISTING INFORMATION Fishing Fly-Out” at North Spirit Lake 618-993-3343 x4. * Indicates any new or updated calendar Lodge. Email: [email protected] 10* TOMAH (Y72), WIS.- Pancake Breakfast & 25-27* WISCONSIN RAPIDS (ISW), WIS.- Balloon Noon Luncheon 7am-4pm at Bloyer listings since the last issue. Rally & Music Fest at Alexander Field - Field. Hay Rides & Music. 608-372-4728. South Wood County Airport. 800-762- 10* DUBUQUE (DBQ), IOWA - Breakfast AUGUST 2006 7087 / 715-423-8200. 7am-Noon. 563-582-4150. 11-13 BLOOMER (W118), WIS.- Open House www.cmnballoonrally.com 10* CARROLL (CIN), IOWA - Breakfast 7am- Fly-In Airshow. Breakfast, Lunch & many 27* COTTAGE GROVE (87Y), WIS.- Brat & Noon. 712-792-4980. activities. 8am-??. 715-568-2182. Bean Feed 11am-3pm at Blackhawk 10* NEW ULM (ULM), MINN.- Pancake 12 STURGEON BAY (SUE), WIS.- Pancake Airfield. 608-847-7765. Breakfast. 7:15-12:15am. 507-354-8940. 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Are You Confused by: Resume Own Navigation? issued the altitude restriction due to by Jeffery Taylor conflicting traffic and expected the Aviation Consultant – WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Piper to abide by the clearance, whereas the pilot most likely thought t WisDOT’s Bureau of above 4,000 for traffic.” Then, a cou- “Resume Own Navigation” meant Aeronautics, an important ple minutes later, the controller that all navigational responsibility had Apart of our effort to enhance amended the altitude restriction to been transferred to him. Since air- aviation safety is presenting safety “maintain at or above 3,500.” As the planes navigate in three dimensions, programs to pilot continued on the radar vector for “altitude” was thought to be at the pilots across a few moments, he then received the pilot’s discretion. Wisconsin. One clearance, “Piper 1234, resume own Who’s right? As an informal poll, I of the best navigation on course.” After turning presented this scenario to several aspects of these on course, he noticed the bases of the pilots and asked them their opinion sessions is the clouds were trending lower as the regarding the meaning of “Resume interaction that flight proceeded towards the practice Own Navigation.” Unanimously, develops area, so he begin a descent in order to every pilot felt that “Resume Own between pilots maintain appropriate separation from Navigation” allowed the pilot to deter- as they share the cloud base. As he descended mine his or her own appropriate VFR experiences and Jeffery Taylor through 3,000 feet, the controller altitude. Speaking to air traffic con- learn from each called him and said, “Piper 1234, you trollers, however, yielded a different other (and hopefully myself) on how were told to stay at or above 3,500!” view. Their position is that an altitude to become better pilots. The pilot described a “sinking feeling restriction is valid until canceled ver- I recently attended a flying club’s in my stomach” and complete confu- bally by them. Obviously, there is a monthly meeting. After the club’s sion as he thought, “Did I do some- significant misunderstanding between business was taken care of, I present- thing wrong? I remember the con- pilots and controllers. And whenever ed information on the different types troller telling me to resume my own there is a misunderstanding between a of airspace in Wisconsin. I enjoy talk- navigation.” pilot and controller, safety is degraded ing about airspace, since we all deal So what does “Resume Own and we must come to a meeting of the with it in some form and I can always Navigation,” when navigating VFR, minds in order to either minimize or count on pilots to speak up and ask really mean? In the Pilot/Controller eliminate the hazard. questions. Glossary, “Resume Own Navigation” So what should we do? Pilots need One pilot spoke about his confu- is defined as: “Used by ATC to advise to be cognizant of their “situational sion about the clearance to “resume a pilot to resume his/her own naviga- awareness.” Airspace is oftentimes your own navigation.” Based upon the tional responsibility. It is issued after crowded, controllers are busy, but we reaction of the other pilots, I could tell completion of a radar vector or when all have a shared responsibility to it was a topic that confuses many peo- radar contact is lost while the aircraft ensure safe flight operations. After ple in the aviation community. is being radar vectored.” Applying being issued the instruction, “Resume Here is the scenario he presented: this definition to this situation, it is Own Navigation,” when previously after departing on a VFR flight from a difficult to ascertain whom, if anyone issued an altitude restriction on a Class C airport and receiving radar (pilot or controller) erred. What is VFR flight, it would be advisable to vectors, the air traffic controller obvious, however, is that a breakdown ask if the altitude restriction is not issued an altitude restriction by stat- in pilot/controller communications repeated by the controller, “Am I still ing, “Piper 1234, maintain VFR at or occurred. The controller most likely restricted to 4,000 feet?” Controllers 38 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 too could enhance effective communi- be virtually eliminated by adherence ational awareness” aided by a little cations by adding a few key words to to these suggestions. help from our ATC counterparts. the “Resume Own Navigation” clear- Modifying the definition of Together, we can work to either elimi- ance by stating in this particular case, “Resume Own Navigation” might nate hazards within our system or at “Resume own navigation on course at also eliminate the apparent confusion the very least, minimize the risk asso- or above 4,000.” The chance for mis- associated with this clearance. Let’s ciated with hazards that cannot be communication or confusion would be proactive and concentrate on “situ- eliminated. K

Your Hangar Lease – A Link To Federal Funding For Your Airport airports have lost their federal fund- ing, one of those airports is in by John M. Dorcey – WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Wisconsin. t’s true – your airport hangar lease Compliance Requirements. Like pilots Today, FAA guidance recommends and your adherence to the provi- and mechanics, airport owners have a a 20% – 30% limit of non-aeronautical Isions of that lease can impact fed- library full of Advisory Circulars and a use of hangar space. Your hangar lease eral funding for your airport. Here’s host of FARs to abide by. may or may not indicate a similar how it works: Failure to adhere to all of this requirement. If you are keeping a boat, Federal guidance (FARs, ACs, Orders, and snowmobile, camper, and/or other non- funding of air- Terms and Conditions) can place the aeronautical material in your hangar, port improve- airport’s funding in jeopardy. you may be violating your lease. You ment projects – Aeronautical activity and aeronautical may be leading the airport owner currently 95% users are mentioned often in all of astray with their compliance require- of project cost this guidance material. Bottom line, ments. Your hangar was not intended – comes with the airport exists to support aeronauti- to become a mini-storage unit of non- strings, 39 of cal users, aeronautical activity, and aeronautical material. Failure by the them to be the public’s use of those services. airport to enforce its leases is one more A recent change in law has result- way to gain unwanted notoriety with exact. Of John M. Dorcey course, the ed in an increased level of enforce- the FAA. FAA doesn’t call them strings; their ment of these requirements. The FAA No one wants your airport to lose phrase is “Terms and Conditions.” The is now inspecting at least one airport funding eligibility. Read your lease reality is that to get funding, the airport in every state, every year. Wisconsin, over or talk with your airport manager. owner must adhere to these terms. In as a block grant program state, partic- Voluntary compliance is the goal from addition, airport owners are required to ipates in these inspections. Today, our perspective. Compliance with the operate their facility in accordance there are 18 airports on the FAA’s rules and aeronautical use of all airport with FAA Order 5190.6A, Airport non-compliance list. That means 18 facilities is the goal of the FAA. K

FLIGHT PHYSICALS FROM PAGE 29 going to hit you with a $250,000 fine or psychological troubles? What do pilots frequently omit and five years of hard time for failing You need to list all that stuff – and from their lists of “visits to health pro- to let them know about a wart. I’ll bet your AME can get you a valid fessionals” despite all the legal jargon In fact, if every applicant obeyed and honest medical certificate above? Probably visits for minor ill- the letter of the law, it would drive me although there may be a hassle factor. nesses (such as strep throats), minor nuts. Do I (or the FAA) really care if But once you get beyond that, we’re injuries, and self-limited skin condi- you had a wart treated two years ago? home free unless something else tions – you know, the usual stuff that No, although I suppose if they really comes up. If you do list something doesn’t really matter in the long run. I wanted to get you for something, they and it’s not something that your AME suppose that if your career depends on could draw upon your omission of that feels is significant, he or she can just it, and you want to be squeaky clean, critical fact, but it would be a stretch. state that in their notes, and probably then you should put it all down. I’ll But do I and the FAA want to nothing will ever come of it. grumble a bit about it that evening know about anything that could even But did you get new plumbing for when I sit down to enter all those triv- remotely affect your flying ability and your heart? If you did, then you had ial visits into the FAA’s computer safety? We sure do. Anything that better put that down or you could lose while you’re home having a cold one, might conceivably affect flying your license (or more). You could lose but at least you and I will then really should get recorded. your life and the lives of those you be in full compliance. But if you don’t How about something “bad”? care about. You also lose your AME’s list every little thing, I think I can rea- How about something like seeing trust and your ability to look at your- sonably assure you that the FAA isn’t a counselor for alcohol or drug abuse self in the mirror. K AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 39

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WATA Difference WISCONSIN AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Aviation Must Adapt To Change To Stay Alive! I think if VLJs can do what the manufacturers say they can do, they by John Chmiel will revolutionize the general avia- EDITOR’S NOTE: love what they are doing, and treat the tion/small airport industry. Sport Pilot It has been said FBO business, like a business! and Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) have a that the “Mom & The small/medium-sized airport lot of potential as well, but the indus- Pop” fixed base FBO industry hasn’t changed much in try needs viable, economic trainers operation is the last 30 years, and in business, if that can take punishment. nearly gone you don’t roll with changes and the Operators cannot buy a $70,000 to because of rising market, you die. $110,000 trainer and expect to cash operating costs, Most FBOs are just hanging on, flow it at most small airports. Most especially insur- but we can do better. We need to do small FBOs can’t afford the cost of ance costs – both better with customer service. We need the new airplanes or the insurance. aviation and John Chmiel It’s hard to convince an industry Wata Board DirAug05 7/24/06 2:42 PM Page 1to look at how similar non-aviation health – but businesses do things and apply that to that has a large supply of $25,000 to Wausau, Wisconsin operator, John what we do. We need to stop compet- $60,000 trainers to work a little hard- Chmiel, owner of Wausau Flying ing with each other and start compet- er, take on a little more liability, and Service (WFS), believes there is hope ing with them. make a little less money. Fix the train- for those operators who are innovative, We compete with other forms of er situation and I think Sport Pilot recreation like Harley Davidsons, could be the next era in GA. snowmobiling, outdoor recreation, I also urge my fellow operators to etc. We look at what they’re doing keep producing new pilots. Without WATA and how they do it and try to emulate pilots, there’s no need for aircraft and Serving Wisconsin By Air it. Go check out “Rutabaga” canoes the FBO. Since 1943 and kayaks in Madison, Wis., and In Wausau, we are working hard to Membership Open To you’ll see what I’m talking about. give the Wausau Municipal Airport Fixed Base Operators & Vendors perceived value by encouraging the Representation Before Government In order to become more profitable v business community to use aircraft. v Member Recognition/Publicity as an industry, FBOs can’t worry so v Substance Abuse Testing Consortium much about competition. We want our business community to v FBO / Airport Relations Figure out what you have to charge, realize the business tool they have in v State Conference Participation the airport. Besides learning how to www.wataonline.org and stick to your guns, but be reason- v able. People do not always buy based fly, I feel that operators need to teach For Membership Application Call 920-303-0709 on price. They are willing to pay for their local community how the airport quality. Good quality can be given in a can benefit them. Wisconsin Aviation Trades Ass’n service or a product. Provide quality We work in an exciting, fun, and N46W23355 Lindsay Rd. wonderful industry. The people in our Pewaukee, WI 53072 service and good products, and you President – Jeff Baum will have customers. industry are of high caliber. Aviation Immediate Past President – Bruce Botterman There’s no single most important sells itself… you just have to expose Vice President – Craig Devenport issue facing the aviation industry people to it. Secretary – Jay Griggs Treasurer – Peter Laper today, but rather several. Enjoy every moment, every flight, The most important negative issue and take every opportunity to pass it Send News Items To: is the potential for a user fee-based air on to as many people as you can along “WATA Difference” traffic control system and the volatility the way. Aviation keeps kids out of P.O. Box 199 of fuel prices. But I remain optimistic trouble, helps people, brings people Oregon, WI 53575-0199 PH: (608) 835-7063 with the introduction of Very Light together, makes life easier, and makes Email:FAX: [email protected] (608) 835-3323 Jets (VLJs), the Sport Pilot Certificate, people happy. What we do in aviation Website:www.wataonline.org and Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). isn’t a job, it’s an adventure! K

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NATA Efforts Help Mitigate secondary containment requirements, regulations for other types of motor SPCC Requirements which include a number of more rea- vehicles, stating that the vehicles are sonable containment options. The rules inspected regularly and have an “eco- ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The also provide flexibility for small facili- nomic incentive” to guard against oil Environmental Protection Agency ties. Facilities that store less than spills. Aviation refueling vehicles (EPA) released two proposed amend- 10,000 gallons of oil have the option of undergo similar maintenance and ments to the Spill Prevention, Control self-certifying their facilities, rather than inspection schedules, yet are not and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in use the services of a professional engi- offered this same exemption. December 2005, which are required at neer (PE). In doing so, however, the “We are pleased that the EPA has airports that provide and store aircraft facilities must strictly follow all SPCC listened to the aviation industry and fuel. The rules represent a significant requirements with no exceptions! rescinded many of the costly require- revision of previous EPA proposals, The rules extend the compliance ments the agency had supported earli- which would have placed a costly date for SPCC plans from August er,” National Air Transportation burden on aviation fuel providers. 2006 to October 2007. All facilities Association (NATA) President James The new rules remove many of the subject to SPCC regulations must Coyne said. “The EPA’s new rules on costly requirements included in earlier have a plan certified and implemented the surface seem reasonable, although EPA proposals. Under the new rule, avi- by then. NATA believes that the there are still several areas that need ation fuel providers will no longer be extension does not apply to aviation clarification from the EPA. Overall, required to have “sized secondary con- fuel providers, however. however, these rules reflect the EPA’s tainment” as proposed earlier. This pro- The new rules also leave many willingness to work with the industry vision, the most contentious among the unanswered questions and appear to to come to a practical solution.” aviation industry, removes the mandate contradict each other in some areas. Coyne especially praised pilot and that trucks must be parked in special The documents issued by EPA state U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (Okla) for his containment or “bermed” areas when that the agency has documented evi- relentless pursuit of policies that not in service. Such requirements would dence of fuel spillage from airport would be both fair and environmen- have cost aviation fuel providers tens of refueling vehicles, a claim disputed tally sound. There have been no addi- thousands of dollars and would have by the aviation industry. To date, EPA tional announcements from EPA since W constricted airport runway space, creat- has not shared the evidence with December 2005, but NATA continues ing safety and security hazards. Fuel industry officials. Additionally, the to work with EPA to help reach the trucks will still be subject to general rules provide exemptions from SPCC best possible policy. K Waukesha Pilot Receives Maule Tailwheel Training Scholarship

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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 1-800-657-3922 or 651-296-8202 M

This is certainly not meant to be a Dollars at the front door! comprehensive overview of the eco- by Ray Rought, Director nomic impact of GA, but rather a broad view that encompasses the MNDOT Office of Aeronautics main parts of the picture. It is meant egular readers of parts are described as to demonstrate to you just how valu- this column have in direct, indirect, induced able your airport and aviation in gen- Rthe recent past seen and hospitality impact. eral is to your community, and to the the inclusion of informa- Utilizing the most current nation as a whole. tion, or a total article about national figures (2005) pro- So the next time you see that the economic impact of vided by the Aviation Cessna 150, or any other GA aircraft General Aviation (GA) in Safety Council, we see including corporate planes, think Minnesota and the nation. that: about how they are contributing to the It is good to remind people – Direct Impact of economic successes in your commu- of how great that impact private aircraft is $15.6 nity and at your airport. Your airport is. Ray Rought Billion, (providers of serv- is the front door to your community. When you see a Cessna ices at airports). Do your part to help assure the con- 150, you don’t think it has much eco- – Indirect Impact is $720 Million, tinued safety and success of aviation nomic impact, but when you look at a (users of services at airports). and your airport. more cumulative view, you find out – Induced Impact is $16.3 Billion, CREDITS: Thanks to Mr. Jerry just how important that airplane, and (flow-through dollars to the commu- Brown, Vice President Business the thousands of other GA aircraft, nity). Development at Aviation Safety are to the economy, overall. – Hospitality Impact is $37.5 Council, Inc., 612.280.3044, To get a clearer view of the eco- Billion, (visitors arriving through [email protected] , nomic impact of GA, it is important local airports). www.FlyingAdventures.com, for his to look at the four main parts that The total of the four parts equals generous efforts in providing the data make up the overall picture. Those $70.12 Billion in economic activity! shared in this column. K

Birds Along The Flyway hues of the artist’s palette. reaches from Canada, through the Great Once again a season begins to Lakes and along the Mississippi River, unfold in its spectacular beau- south. ty, seemingly only as it can, One might ask why birds would fly in Minnesota and Wisconsin. south in the fall along the Mississippi This colorful gift, with its River and then cross the gulf to Central associated cool, sometimes South America, while some go even by Daniel McDowell crisp air, reminds us that win- further. The basic answer is, logistics. ter isn’t that far away. It The birds plan their route in part based he first signs of fall will be should also remind us that this is the on where they can find food, fresh becoming evident in a few time of year when birds of all types are water, and safe roosting places. Tweeks. Soon colors that are hard migrating south along the Mississippi Minnesota, for instance, is a haven with to imagine will burst forth, changing the flyway and other flyways across our more than 11,300 lakes, many forested earth from a deep green to the many great land. The Mississippi flyway areas, and lots of green, open space that 42 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

provides food and resting spots Bird Strike Risk Information The Mississippi flyway is the host route to millions of birds that fly day The dynamic web pages provide and night during migration season. you direct access to three (3) important Flight an hour before dusk, or an hour sources of bird strike risk data. If you after dawn, should be avoided if at all request information for: possible. These periods of time general- 1. A time period MORE than 24 ly reflect the highest bird activity as hours in advance, the bird strike risk they depart or arrive at temporary roost- information displayed comes from the ing and feeding locations current version of the US BAM; The birds may vary their altitude 2. A time period LESS than 24 because of terrain elevation, weather, hours in advance, you get the forecast and winds aloft. Though the birds can risk from AHAS that uses data from the US BAM and National Weather Service fly higher, it is estimated that up to 90 A goose takes out a wing on this Piper, but the percent of the bird strikes that occur plane landed safely. Weather Forecast data in Migration & take place at or below 3,000 feet above Soaring Models to predict hazardous ground level (AGL). Duck and goose bird activity; strikes can occur as high as 7-8,000 feet ance, check out the U.S. Air Force Bird 3. The CURRENT HOUR, the risk AGL. Though well out of general avia- Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) site at is from observations made by the tion flight altitudes, it has been reported http://afsafety.af.mil/SEF/Bash/SEFW_ NEXRAD weather radar system, or that once a few years ago, a turkey vul- home.shtml. The BASH site contains data from the Migration & Soaring ture was struck by an airliner at 38,000 detailed and easily accessible informa- Models. You also receive trend data for feet! tion. the current hour which indicates what Aviators can and do share the skies Keep in mind that you are not alone the trend in bird activity is expected for with birds, but there are a few things when you fly. Not only will you find the next hour. that can be done to help assure the avia- other aircraft in the skies, but you will The user does not have to determine tor, as well as aviation safety. find many, many birds as well! Plan the source of the data. That is all done Before flight, take time to thorough- ahead, think safety first, and enjoy the by the web site server. Simply enter the ly plan your route. Maintain an aware- season of beauty that, when viewed date and time and the system selects the ness of where the birds are likely to be from the air, is more spectacular than data source and provides the informa- traveling along or across your intended those who are earthbound may ever tion in one standard format. course. know. Be absolutely certain you are pre- AHAS Advantage pared to take quick, evasive action in Ahh! AHAS the event of an encounter with birds. The following paragraphs were taken This web site is a major step forward Also make sure you have thoroughly directly from the Avian Hazard Advisory in providing aircrews with effective and reviewed your emergency procedures System (AHAS) web page. No changes up-to-date bird strike risk management so that you can act quickly, and confi- were made and author credit goes to the tools. All you need to access the site is a dently respond to the situation. U.S. Air Force. It is presented here as recent version of a web browser and an Thoroughly brief your passengers on aviation safety information for pilots. Internet connection. You can now access safety information and what is expected the US BAM data without any special- of them in the event of an in-flight The United States Avian Hazard ized computer hardware or software. anomaly. Advisory System web page The information is provided in hourly Always avoid flying over bird sanc- (USahas.com) is operational and avail- increments, rather than the four time tuaries, wetland areas, and landfills. able to access information on bird strike periods a day used in the US BAM. As Birds by the thousands can and often do risk for the continental U.S. improvements are made to the US BAM congregate at these and other sites, such The web site provides simple to use or the AHAS system, they will be totally as recently harvested fields. In the event pages to access bird strike risk for pub- transparent to the end user. No update of a bird strike, land as soon as possible lished IR, VR and SR routes, Ranges, CDs to obtain and install! and have your aircraft inspected. Then MOAs and Military Airfields. More A staff of three biologists are main- remember to complete an FAA form than 4,000 locations in the lower 48 taining the site and ensuring that the 5200-7, Bird Strike Incident Report. states are currently being evaluated. We data is current. The News page will Be sure to check out FAA Advisory recommend that you look at the web keep you informed when new data sets Circular 150/5200-32A dated 12/22/04. pages to see if the airspace you use to and system improvements have been For additional information and guid- fly is currently being monitored. installed. http://www.usahas.com/ K AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 43

Minnesota Aviation Industry News MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Fuel Taxes, User Fees, VLJs & LSA Hot Topics At Upcoming Minnesota Aviation Trades Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Issues of AOPA’s Pilot Information Center Minnesota is one of five states Blake major concern to Minnesota fixed which answers nearly 130,000 techni- is responsible for within the AOPA base operators, including state and cal questions from members each year, Great Lakes Region. federal aviation fuel taxes… proposed and medical specialists who answer Other speakers will include Ray user fees on the air traffic control sys- 50,000 questions annually concerning Rought, Director of the Minnesota tem… and the entry of Very Light medical certification issues. Department of Transportation Office of Jets (VLJs) and Light Sport Aircraft Leading a staff of 36 aviation pro- Aeronautics, who will provide an (LSA) to the market place, will be fessionals based in Frederick, Md. update on state issues; and Rob Mark featured at the upcoming Minnesota and Washington, DC, and 13 regional of CommAvia, who will speak on Aviation Trades Association (MATA) representatives located across the “Aviation Marketing Trends & How To Conference, September 21-22, 2006, country, Andy Cebula directs AOPA’s Increase FBO Profits” while improving at the Mermaid Conference Center in lobbying activities on a national, state or maintaining existing service. Mounds View, Minn. and local level and manages the orga- There will be a panel discussion Andy nization’s Political Action Committee involving a representative from Cebula, (PAC). He is also responsible for Cessna Aircraft Company, who will Executive Vice nearly 1,600 volunteers in the AOPA talk about the “Very Light Jet” (VLJ) President of Airport Support Network (ASN). movement, along with Dan Johnson, Government Cebula’s Washington experience Chairman of the Light Aircraft Affairs with includes 20 years of service as vice Manufacturers Association (LAMA), the Aircraft president and, earlier, director of gov- who will discuss the “Light Sport Owners & ernment and industry affairs with the Aircraft” (LSA) movement. In addi- Pilots National Air Transportation tion, Amy Koranda of the National Association Association (NATA). He also served Air Transportation Association (AOPA), will Andy Cebula for two years as a senior policy ana- (NATA) in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote lyst in the FAA’s Office of Civil discuss NATA’s Safety 1st luncheon speaker Friday, September Aviation Security. He joined AOPA in Management System for Ground and 22. Cebula’s 25 years of experience in April 2001. Air Operations. aviation policy will come in handy as Cebula holds a degree in aviation Awards to be presented during the he tries to explain to members and management from Auburn University. conference will include the “MATA invited guests where federal fuel taxes He is a member of several aviation Government Leader Award” for sig- go, and AOPA’s alternative proposal organizations, including AOPA, the nificant contributions to the aviation to “user fees” on the air traffic control American Association of Airport industry by a government official, and system. Executives (AAAE), and the the “MATA Learn-To-Fly Cebula manages AOPA’s advocacy Washington Aero Club. Cebula lives Scholarship.” efforts on issues affecting general avia- in Urbana, Maryland, with his wife A welcome reception will be held tion pilots and aircraft owners. This and their three children. on Thursday, September 21 from 6- includes opposing legislation that lim- MATA has also extended a special 8:00 p.m. at the Mermaid Conference its GA pilots’ freedom to fly, protect- invitation to AOPA Great Lakes Center. Persons wishing to arrive ing and preserving airports, access to Regional Representative Bill Blake of early are invited to tour the “Golden the nation’s airspace, and fighting pro- Peoria, Illinois. Blake was Director of Wings Aircraft Museum” located at posals on Capitol Hill, state capitols, Aeronautics for the State of Illinois Anoka County-Blaine Airport begin- and regulatory agencies that increase prior to accepting his position with ning at 3:00 p.m. the cost of flying and aircraft owner- AOPA, and prior to that, he was exec- To register for part or all of ship. utive director of the Illinois Aviation the conference, call Christa In addition, Cebula manages Trades Association (IATA). Restad at 952-943-2835.

44 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 AOPA members, as well as mem- Airport to the Mermaid Conference ice from the airport, car rental is also bers of the Minnesota Business Center courtesy of Cirrus Flight available. Please call Cirrus Flight Aviation Association (MBAA), Operations. Operations to reserve either the free Minnesota Council of Airports The Mermaid Conference Center is shuttle or car rental at 1-800-784-6614. (MCOA), and other interested persons located at 2200 Highway 10, just 1/4- MATA represents the interests of are encouraged to attend the entire mile west of Hwy 35W in the northern aviation and airport-based businesses conference, or luncheon only featur- Minneapolis suburb of Mounds View, throughout Minnesota. Membership ing AOPA Senior Vice President Andy a short distance from Anoka County- information is available online at Cebula. Registration for the luncheon Blaine Airport. (See map at www.mnataonline.net, or by calling is $25.00, and includes transportation http://mermaidminnesota.com/) Christa Restad at 952-943-2835, or to and from Anoka County-Blaine In addition to the free shuttle serv- via email at [email protected] K

Master CFI, Bruce Jaeger CFI” thus far. The last 11 National Of Willmar Air Service Flight Instructors of the Year were Master CFIs while Bruce is one of WILLMAR, MINN. – Bruce Jaeger, only eight Minnesota aviation educa- president and chief flight instructor at tors who has earned this prestigious Willmar Air Service, Inc. “Master” title. (www.WillmarAirService.com), The Master Instructor designation Willmar, Minnesota, has renewed his is a national accreditation recognized Master Certified Flight Instructor by the FAA that is earned by a candi- (CFI) accreditation. In addition to Bruce Jaeger date through a rigorous process of being a Columbia Aircraft Sales & continuing education and peer review. Service Center owner, Jaeger serves proper perspective, there are approxi- Much like a flight instructor’s certifi- as a director of the Mooney Aircraft mately 90,000 CFIs in the United cate, it must be renewed biennially. Pilots Association Safety Foundation. States. Fewer than 500 of them have NAFI was founded in 1967 and To help put this achievement in its achieved the distinction of “Master became affiliated with EAA in 1995. K

Minnesota Governor commission’s reliever airports. Appoints New MAC Chairman Lanners has expressed concern that reliever tenants’ rates and charges ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Gov. have been increased enough. He is Tim Pawlenty appointed John “Jack” apparently pressing for new sources Lanners chairman of the Metropolitan of revenue for relievers, such as from MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Airports Commission (MAC) on June hotels and strip malls. “Working For Minnesota Aviation” 30, 2006 to complete Vicki Tigwell’s Lanners is the president and chief term that will expire on January 1, 2007. executive officer of FTL Corporation, Membership Open To All Lanners was first appointed to which owns MGM Liquor Warehouse Fixed Base Operations & Support Services MAC in April 2003 as a representa- stores; president of R.P. Royalties, tive of District F, which includes a Inc.; and is an officer and partner with JOIN TODAY! portion of Anoka County, northeastern LannCo LLC, which specializes in WHY? Ramsey County and all of commercial real estate development. • Representation Before Government Washington County. He chaired Lanners serves on the boards of direc- • State Trades Conference MAC’s Management & Operations tors of the Woodbury Chamber of • Scholarship Program “Learn To Fly” B Committee and headed a study of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 • Grants up to $1,500 a year. • Minnesota Aviation Industry News • Aviation Directory Minnesota Aviation Industry News is sponsored by • Website # B2W/Win Air # Regent Aviation, Inc. For more information Winona, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota # Wright Aero, Inc. Maple Lake, Minnesota refer to the MATA website at # Bolduc Aviation # Reigel & Associates, Ltd. www.mnataonline.net Minnesota Aviation Blaine, Minnesota Aero Legal Services # Hopkins, Minnesota Trades Association or contact Christa Restad # Midwest Flyer Magazine Eden Prairie, Minnesota at [email protected] Oregon,Wisconsin # Rochester Aviation, Inc. Rochester, Minnesota 952-943-2835

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Aviation & The Environment Find Common Ground At Lindbergh Foundation Award Event MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Aviation enthusiasts and those with a passion for the environment seem to be an unlikely mix, but in the spirit of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the Lindbergh Foundation brought them together and the crowd filled the Minnesota History Center’s 3M auditorium to near capacity on May 19 for the 2006 Lindbergh Award Event. The annual honorary Lindbergh D Award builds on the foundation’s mission of improving the quality of all life by balancing our technological advance- ments with the preservation of the environment as it honors L/R: Rick Ridgeway, Vice President of Environmental and Public Affairs for Patagonia, individuals who, through their work, have made significant Inc., recipient of the foundation’s first Corporate Award for Balance; Clare Hallward, vice chairman, Lindbergh Foundation; Erik Lindbergh, vice chairman, Lindbergh Foundation; contributions over many years toward the Lindberghs’ con- Will Steger, polar explorer, writer, photographer, educator, and first to lead an unsup- ported trip to the North Pole in 1986; Reeve Lindbergh, honorary Chairman, Lindbergh Foundation; and Dr. Peter Diamandis, Chairman and founder of the X PRIZE If You Enjoy Boating, Foundation. The Outdoors & Flying, cept of balance. This year’s Lindbergh Awardees, Dr. Peter Diamandis and Will Steger, exemplify this concept of bal- You’ll Love Flying On Floats! ance. “Together they not only represent balance and the foundation’s mission, they also reflect balance in human endeavors – on this planet and beyond!” said Lindbergh Foundation Honorary Chairman Reeve Lindbergh, youngest daughter of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Dr. Peter Diamandis, a pioneer in the development of incentive prizes, was recognized with a 2006 Lindbergh Award for his ability to inspire the brightest minds on Earth GetGet YourYour SeaplaneSeaplane PilotPilot CertificateCertificate AtAt to tackle some of the most pressing issues in the world LakeshoreLakeshore AviationAviation today. “A visionary, much like my grandfather, Peter Diamandis created the X PRIZE Foundation to change the Manitowoc & Three Lakes, Wisconsin current paradigm of space travel,” said Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh and vice 1979 Cessna 172XP On Wipline 2350 Amphibious Floats Economical, Yet 210 hp Powerful! chairman of the foundation. • Fun, Yet Challenging Training Experience Will Steger, the first Minnesotan to receive a Lindbergh Award, made the first confirmed unsupported trip to the • Training Qualifies As BFR/High-Performance/Complex Endorsement North Pole with a team of eight people and 50 sled dogs in • Combine Training With Trip To EAA AirVenture 1986. He was recognized with a 2006 Lindbergh Award not • Lake Cabin For Rent During Training…Bring The Whole Family! only for his numerous polar expeditions, but also for his deep For Details: www.seaplaneflying.com understanding of the environment, his use of technology, and 920-682-0043 his efforts to raise awareness of current environmental Member of Seaplane Pilots Associaton threats, especially climate change. Steger has been an eyewit- Primary, Commercial & Instrument Instruction Also Available ness to the on-going catastrophic consequences of global warming. In 2007, utilizing the latest in web and communi- cations technologies, students, educators and individuals will Field of Dreams Hinckley, Minnesota be able to travel along with Steger as he embarks upon his Located 1 Mile From Grand Casino & Grand National Golf Course next expedition entitled, “To the Ends of the Earth.” CBS affiliate WCCO-TV’s chief meteorologist Paul LEARN TO FLY HERE! – Free Shuttle Service – Douglas introduced Will Steger and said, “Will and I share PIPERIPER WARRIOR NOW AVAILABLE 100LL a common concern: climate change and global warming. FOR TRAINING &RENTAL AT $80/HR. $3.49/gallon It’s not alarmist hype; it’s real. I’ve become increasingly 100LL / 24-Hour Self-Serve Fuel Accepting MC, Visa Airport ID: 04W concerned about what I’m seeing in the data and what it Rwy 6/24: 75 x 2,754 ft. might mean for our almost mythical quality of life, but Heated Hangar Space CTAF: 122.9 PCL 122.9 Will Steger has lived it.” Air Charter 320-384-6667 CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 46 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 Aviation Artist of the Year Randy Arneson (center) with his wife Becky and son John. (CENTER) MAHF inductees (L/R) Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Halloran, Logan L. Coombs, James P. Hanson, Bruce R. Hanson, Robert N. Steinbrunn (back right), and a rela- tive of the late Louis E. Koerner (right front). (RIGHT) Scholarship recipient Patricia L. Friese.

Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (507) 444-0535 Inducts An Assortment of Aviation Professionals OWATONNA, MINNESOTA • Annual/100-Hour BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall Inspections of Fame (MAHF) inducted two mechanics, an Air Force General, a seaplane base operator, a fixed base operator, and • Aircraft Maintenance a med flight helicopter pilot at ceremonies held May 13 at • Aircraft Restoration the Thunderbird Convention Center in Bloomington, Minn. • Wing & Control Surface Logan L. Combs of Minneapolis (1920-) was born in Rebuilding Indiana, and received a commendation for his role in the • Amphibious Float recovery of a crash-landed C-47 in Fox Lake, Alaska. Installations Following his service in the Army Air Force, he returned to & Restorations Minnesota and resumed his career as a mechanic with Northwest Airlines. Louis E. Koerner of St. Paul (1900-72) was born in Pennsylvania, and was a cousin of the Wright Brothers. He Avionics joined the U.S. Army to fly balloons, and later became an aircraft mechanic with the U.S. Postal Service and Sales Northwest Airlines. Service Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Halloran (1928-) was born in & Installations Chatfield, Minn., and went on to fly 100 combat missions in Korea in the F-84, volunteered for the top secret U-2 program, and was among the first group of pilots to fly the SR-71 spyplane. Halloran concluded his military career as Inspector General of the Strategic Air Command. AVIONICS (651) 209-8430 Bruce R. Hanson of Surfside Seaplane Base in Lino OWATONNA & ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Lakes, Minn. (1931-) was born in Fergus Falls, Minn. He bought Surfside in 1970, which is today the largest sea- plane base in the lower 48 states. James P. Hanson of Albert Lea Airport, Inc. (1947-) was born in Albert Lea, Minn., and is probably best known as an aircraft dealer, the airport manager at Albert Lea, and an adventure pilot with the late Buzz Kaplan of Owatonna, Minn. Hanson flew with Kaplan (1999 MAHF inductee) on a trip to Europe in 1996 in Kaplan’s Cessna Caravan, visiting 18 countries and breaking 14 speed records for city-to-city flights. In 1999, Hanson accompanied Kaplan to Antarctica. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 47

Robert N. Steinbrunn (1946 -) was Blackhawk Technical College born in Pennsylvania, and joined the Students Receive U.S. Army in 1966 flying UH-1C “Huey” gunship helicopters in Viet Wixom Scholarships Nam. As a civilian, Steinbrunn has flown helicopters in the construction JANESVILLE, WIS. – Luke and line patrol industries, and in Van Lanen of Madison, Wis., recent years, as a med flight pilot at and Michael Good of University Hospital in Madison, Wis, Janesville, Wis., each and for North Memorial Hospital in received Kevin Wixom the Twin Cities. Memorial Scholarships in the Named Minnesota Aviation Artist amount of $500.00. Van (L/R) Joan Wixom, Michael Good, Luke Van Lanen, and Richard Wixom. of the Year was Randy Arneson of Lanen is a second-year stu- Brooklyn Park, Minn. Arneson has dent at Blackhawk Technical College, and maintenance business at been a flight instructor at Flying and Good is a first-year student. Blackhawk Airways on Southern Scotchman at Minneapolis-Crystal Wixom’s parents, Richard and Joan Wisconsin Regional Airport in Airport, and a freelance cartoonist. Wixom of Janesville, presented the Janesville. Wixom was a member of His popular “Roger Roger” cartoons scholarships in memory of their son the EAA Warbirds of America, regularly appear in MIDWEST FLYER who died of pancreatic cancer in 2000. Staggerwing Museum Foundation, MAGAZINE, and he is currently writing a Kevin Wixom was a 1975 graduate Cessna Pilots Association, and Yankee light-hearted book on flight training. of Blackhawk Technical College’s Air Force, and served on the advisory In addition, Arneson is producing a Airframe & Powerplant program, and committee at Blackhawk Technical motion picture called “Rock 'N Roll worked in the family aircraft charter College. K Heaven” in which he and his brothers impersonate musicians John Bulushi, Blackhawk Aviation Maintenance Kansas City Pilot Receives EAA Award Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Elvis Students Receive Scholarships Presley and many others. OSHKOSH, Bob Cary and Jack Hautala of Ely, JANESVILLE, WIS. – Jim Minn., received the “Best Aviation WIS. – Two Miller, of Kansas Writing by a Minnesotan Award” for students enrolled City, Mo., has 2005 with their book “Bush Pilots: in Blackhawk been selected as Legends of the Old & Bold.” Technical the 2006 recipi- MAHF scholarship winners were College’s ent of the EAA Patricia L. Friese of Burnsville, Aviation Tony Bingelis Minn., and Evan Daniels of Eden Maintenance/ Award, recogniz- Prairie, Minn. Friese and Daniels are Airframe and ing his involve- pursuing careers in aviation. Powerplant ment as an active Technical Counselor Emceeing the induction cere- Mechanic pro- David J. Linton volunteer and aircraft builder. monies was a member of the gram have been selected to receive Miller (EAA #6110) has been an Minnesota Wing of the scholarships through the Wisconsin EAA Technical Counselor since 1973, Commemorative Air Force, Northwest Aviation Hall of Fame. has advised countless aircraft builders Airlines Captain Stan Ross. David J. Linton of Elkhorn, Wis. – a about safety and effective low-cost avi- MAHF board members include second-year student – was awarded the ation techniques, and has documented Noel Allard, Raymond Rought, Robert $1,000 Carl E. Guell Scholarship, while more than 150 aircraft project visits. In Hearn, Nancy Grazzini-Olson, Waldo second year student, Luke B. Van Lanen addition, Miller is an FAA Designated Anderson, Eugene Bratsch, Anders of Madison, Wis., was selected to Airworthiness Representative volunteer Christenson, Duane Jacobson, John receive the $500 Thiessen Field for amateur-built aircraft. Further pur- Kahler, John Kennedy, Alden Lange, Scholarship Award. The students were suing his interest in aviation, Miller Stan Ross, Alvin Grady, Peter Gavin, selected based on their involvement and constructed an all-wood Taylor Titch Mike Conley, and Tom Schellinger. activities in the field of aviation, along that has won numerous awards. For additional information on the with their classroom excellence, The Bingelis Award was created in Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame and extracurricular activities, and future 2002 to honor the late Tony Bingelis, the Minnesota Aviation History Book, potential. Both students will be honored a noted homebuilding authority and write to Noel Allard, P.O. Box 53, at the WAHF banquet on October 14 in EAA Sport Aviation columnist who Park Rapids, MN 56470. K Oshkosh (aviationhalloffamewisconsin.com). K passed away in 2001. K 48 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

DEDICATIONS eiman Photos by Dave W (L/R) Former Dane County Regional Airport Directors Wisconsin Marketplace is one of three shops in the new Pete Drahn and Robert Skuldt, and current director, terminal building. There are seven restaurants to choose Brad Livingston, stand in front of the new “Robert B. A Corben Baby Ace, originally manufactured in Madison, from. Skuldt Conference Room.” Skuldt was the first director, Wisconsin, is displayed in the main lobby, courtesy of Drahn was the second director, and Livingston is the EAA Chapter 93. third director. Madison. The general contractors for The new, prairie school design the different phases were Bauer & Prairie Style Theme includes expanses of windows to bring Raether Builders, Tri-North/GPD- For New Dane County Terminal in more natural light, and etched glass Gilbane, and Oscar J. Boldt to add visual interest and control glare. Construction. Bauer & Raether he new, prairie-style Dane The interior design incorporates gran- Builders and Tri-North Builders are County Regional Airport ter- ite wainscoting, cherrywood paneling, based in Madison, GPD-Gilbane in Tminal gives travelers a real floor mosaics, and brushed aluminum Milwaukee, and Boldt in Appleton. Wisconsin experience, from the gold, accents, all in a new palette of warm The Dane County Regional green, brown and ochre red palette colors including gold, green, brown Airport receives no county tax sub- reflecting the rural landscape, to the and ochre red. Wall sconces, decora- sidy. The county issued general obli- Wisconsin Marketplace retail area. tive tile and prairie-style chandeliers gation bonds for the project, which The $65 million project, complet- provide more visual interest. the airport will repay with airport rev- ed in three phases over five years, The exterior features native prairie enues over a 12-year period. includes a new lobby, five new airline plantings and an arbor seating area. Shops and restaurants include office spaces and 21 agent positions, A state-of-the-art heating and cool- Wisconsin Marketplace, CNBC Store, an executive conference room ing system includes an ice builder, Lake Country Travel Mart, Wurst equipped with kitchen and audio-visu- which makes ice at night, when elec- German Bar, Great Dane Brew Pub, al equipment, and a new baggage tricity is cheaper, to be used during the Quizno’s Subs, Ben & Jerry’s, Uno handling system – with all day to cool the building. Also, a build- Chicago Pizza, Ancora Coffee and Transportation Security ing automation system dims lights and Café Ritazza. Administration (TSA) bag screening modifies heating and cooling to Business travelers appreciate the occurring behind the public area. unused areas of the terminal, resulting services that help them stay produc- The project doubles the size of the in significant energy savings as well. tive at the airport. Wi-Fi, soft leather terminal to 278,000 square feet, The project incorporates 25 green seating, individual work stations and expanding the ticket lobby, gates, building strategies including sustain- conference rooms are available. security, retail and restaurants, and able design and construction measures, Leisure travelers, especially those baggage claim. recycled carpet, acoustic ceiling tiles with children, appreciate the family “The building is as efficient and manufactured from recycled soda bot- and mother’s lounges, variety of technologically state-of-the-art as it is tles, non-toxic wood preservative treat- restaurants, and comfortable, safe and beautiful,” said Dane County ment, chlorine free vinyl wallcovering, secure atmosphere. Executive Kathleen Falk. “It provides and on-site construction waste recy- A new “Meeters & Greeters” a dramatic, positive welcome for visi- cling. Following environmentally lounge provides soft leather seating in tors to our county.” responsible guidelines, recycled materi- a comfortable atmosphere, highlight- The airport’s new state of the art als were used throughout the building ed by a fireplace and a historic, security systems have the advantage and construction debris was separated restored 1936 mural of the airport of being planned and installed after and sorted, with 98 percent collected landscape. Adjoining this area is an the fateful September 11 attack in for recycling – 40,000 tons. Art Court, featuring its first exhibit, New York. Centrally located escala- The project design team consisted “On Wings of Art.” tors take passengers from the ticket of Architectural Alliance of Dedication ceremonies for the new agent stations directly up to the main Minneapolis, and Mead & Hunt, and terminal took place on June 21. airport security checkpoint. Arnold & O’Sheridan, both of (www.msnairport.com) K AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 51 The new law declares airports an Ray Maule sitting in the right seat. WRAPUPS essential public service, making it Son of the founder of Maule Flight more difficult to close or put restric- (originally located in Michigan), MEAD &HUNT FROM PAGE 21 tions on them. It withholds funding Maule was patient and gave a lot of companies to work for in the nation, from any municipality that adopts a valuable feedback, including having provides professional services in comprehensive airport plan incompat- Probs fly a pattern using just her feet architecture, historic preservation, ible with the state aviation master so she understood rudder control transportation, infrastructure, and plan. And requires sellers of real more fully. At 70-plus years of age, water resources engineering to clients estate to disclose airport zoning regu- Maule had flown thousands of hours throughout the U.S. Mead & Hunt is lations that affect the property. (Refer and knew the aircraft inside and out. an employee-owned, privately held to AOPA Great Lakes Regional “As I accomplished 86 landings in corporation that employs more than Report on page 21 for details.) the 10 hours of training, I felt I had a 300 people in offices nationwide. Other projects Sen Jungbauer is better understanding of the dynamics The firm has been ranked the involved with include land acquisition of flight,” said Probs. Sure enough, eighth “best civil engineering firm to for a new Air National Guard when Probs returned to Waukesha, work for” in the nation by CE News Museum in which volunteers have Wis. and flew her long IFR cross- magazine. already raised $5 million for the proj- country with her CFI, he remarked on Mead & Hunt, Inc. has airport ect, and a new aviation learning cen- how well she managed the plane and development projects throughout the ter. reduced the workload that an instru- Midwest and the country. K Jungbauer’s daughter also flys and ment flight produces. is currently enrolled in the aviation “If you have the chance to fly a JUNGBAUER FROM PAGE 33 program at Anoka Technical College, tailwheel, do it!”said Probs. “It is real To address both the needs of the and will transfer to St. Cloud State flying.” K Metropolitan Airports Commission University in her junior year to pursue and tenants, Jungbauer has proposed a a degree in Aviation Management. MAC CHAIRMAN FROM PAGE 45 three-tier zoning plan in which MAC Jungbauer first got interested in Commerce and the Minnesota would charge fees according to the politics when he helped form a citi- Licensed Beverage Association. He is tenants ability to pay with light jets, zens lobby in 1992 to help with his also past president of the New commercial operators and private t- real estate and waste water treatment Richmond Jaycees and the Woodbury hangar owners as the three levels. business. K Lions Club. Chairman Lanners resides in Woodbury with his wife, W Sen. Jungbauer is also involved with the Northwest expansion project at TAILWHEEL TRAINING FROM PAGE 41 Norma Jean. He is a native of Saint Anoka County/Blaine Airport. He offered through the Ninety-Nines Paul and attended Marquette also worked on legislation to protect organization of women pilots, and University in Wisconsin. K airports from encroachment, which was there to earn her endorsement. was recently made into law. A Cessna pilot with just over 200 LINDBERGH FROM PAGE 46 hours, tailwheel training proved to be Other well-known aviation person- a challenging and very valuable expe- alities attending included Dr. Paul WickBuildings rience for her, she said. “Once I got MacCready, Jr. who has pioneered the P the art of taxiing and take-off down, use of alternate energy sources for landings proved to be my nemesis,” aviation; John and Martha King of said Probs. King Ground Schools; and Greg The Maule MX-7-160 took a beat- Herrick, owner of Golden Wings ing, as Probs attempted full-stall and Aviation Museum at Anoka-County wheel landings, with none other than Blaine Airport in the Twin Cities. K AIRCRAFT HANGARS “Protect your Aircraft with the best!” SUBSCRIBE Special Introductory Offer! Call Bob Henry (For First-Time $12.50 1-608-544-2561 phone/fax ONE YEAR - SIX ISSUES LIMITED TIME OFFER Subscribers Only) EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2006 (REG. $15.00) ONE YEAR or 608-963-5164 cell LIMITED TIME OFFER Email: [email protected] Mail Check or Money Order To: Bob is not just a salesman, but a WICK MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Name______hangar owner and a pilot. He knows how to Street______help you build what you want. P.O. BOX 199 Give Him A Call Today! OREGON, WI 53575-0199 City______State______Zip______52 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 Looking for an Aviation Marketing Firm?

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FLY-INS & AIRSHOWS itary training propeller aircraft. Both the jet and trainer teams also did formation fly-bys. The A-10 and F-16 were joined by Vlado Lenoch in his P-51 for a three-plane Thunder On The Lakeshore... “Heritage Flight;” Jim Greeson, and his immaculate T-6 Texan “Scream 'n Rebel,” then joined up with the T-6 Something Old, Something New Texan-II in what is referred to as the “Texan Flight.” Aficionados of vintage warbirds didn't go home disap- pointed either. The airshow showcased the WWII era P-51, T-6, and the B-25 Mitchell Bomber, “Pacific Prowler.” David Burdine’s MIG-17 and Fowler Cary’s T-33 repre- sented the early jet period. “The Hoppers” L-39 jet demon- stration team brought the show up to the modern era, with their four-plane formation aerobatics. More warbirds were on static display, including two of Chuck Greenhill’s Grumman amphibians. In addition to the daytime events, the early mornings Story & Photo by Geoff Sobering and evenings were filled with balloons. Friday and Saturday night, there was a “Balloon Glow” – tethered bal- John Mohr performs the only known “hovering maneuver” in a loons are inflated and lit up from the inside by the flames Stearman. Mohr has named the maneuver the “Harried Pass” because it is performed lower than the “Harrier Pass” performed by other per- of their burners. Friday’s “glow” was at the airport with formers in their modified S2B Pitts biplanes. food vendors and a band. Saturday evening, the airshow headed downtown to the waterfront for a huge party across from the Maritime hree days of perfect weather, June 3-4, along with a Museum. Although it was difficult with all the evening fes- tremendous lineup of airshow performers and mili- tivities, early risers who got to the airport near the crack of Ttary demonstration teams, made the 14th annual dawn Saturday and Sunday morning were greeted with bal- “Thunder on the Lakeshore” airshow in Manitowoc, loons rising from the tarmac and floating over the city. A Wisconsin, a huge success. An estimated 47,000 airshow little later in the morning, you could get a great pancake fans attended. breakfast cooked by EAA Chapter 383 volunteers. If you like old-style “barnstorming” acts, John Mohr Airshow chairman Curt Drumm credits the success of and Dave Dacy each flew their solo Stearman biplanes – the show to his airshow committee. Some 45 people work Mohr, flying a 220 hp PT-17 Stock Stearman in blue and year-round on the show, and over 400 people work the yellow U.S. Army Air Corps colors, and Dacy, flying the weekend of the event. “Thanks to them,” said Drumm, more powerful, but less agile, 450 Stearman. Following his “everything went smoothly and there were no major solo routine, Dacy took to the air a second time with wing- headaches the entire weekend.” walker Tony Kazian. Jim Maroney, Guy Baldwin, and Bob Drumm also noted that without their corporate spon- Post followed by placing their high-performance planes sors, the show would not go on! Drumm said that they had through some “high energy” aerobatic maneuvers. l a much wider geographical base than ever before... it is The U.S. Air Force A-10 and F-16 jet demonstration turning into much more of a regional show.” With the 15th teams, demonstrated modern military might. As a bonus, anniversary coming up next year, Drumm is planning to the T6A “Texan-II” demonstration team flew the latest mil- pull out all the stops for an even more exciting event. K

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