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Cessna announces 2006 Citation States and transportation is the biggest Special Olympics Airlift to expense each state has to bear. To be able to get the athletes to Ames to participate essna Aircraft Company is busy Citation jets will depart for and in such a cost-effective way for our planning the logistics for its fifth Des Moines International on July 1 programs and to do it in a way that gives CCitation Special Olympics Airlift from approximately 35 states. A Special them an experience beyond the Games to support the 2006 Special Olympics Olympics Citation will land or take off themselves is simply fantastic. A lot of National Games being held in Ames July every 30-60 seconds during a our athletes have never been on an 2-7, 2006. 12-hour period. After the conclusion of the airplane and to be a passenger on a Marilyn Richwine, vice-president of National Games, the Special Olympics private jet, that is an opportunity that corporate communications for Cessna Citation fleet will return to Des Moines most people never get. For many, the Aircraft Company, spoke at the Iowa July 8 to pick up the athletes and return flights will be the absolute highlight of Aviation Conference in November and them to their homes. Each Citation will their Special Olympics experience.” reported that corporate and individual transport four to seven athletes plus one “The success of the Citation Special Cessna business jet owners and operators coach or sponsor. Olympics Airlift depends on the collabo- will donate 400 Citation business jets, According to Bruce Pasternack, ration and tremendous support we pilots, and fuel to transport more than President and CEO of Special Olympics, receive from individuals within Cessna, 2,500 athletes and coaches from across Inc., “The Airlift is absolutely essential to the FAA, on-site airport officials, local the nation to the 2006 Special Olympics the success of the Games. We have a lot of fixed base operators, hundreds of National Games. athletes coming from all over the United volunteers from the community, the Special Olympics organization, and most importantly, Citation owners and operators,” said Jack Pelton, Chairman, President and CEO of Cessna. “Without each of these groups donating their time and resources, we would never be able to stage this type of event. And, everyone would agree that all the work leads up to that moment when a Citation door opens and an athlete steps out smiling from ear- to-ear.” More information on the Special Olympics program is available online at www.specialolympics.org.

Go to page 3 to find out how you can help make this event a success. The Citation Special Olympics Airlift will use donated aircraft, such as this Cessna Citation CJ2, to transport more than 2,500 athletes and coaches from 35 states to the Des Moines International Airport in July 2006. Director’s Corner Michelle McEnany, Office of Aviation Director

This is the first Legislators are back at the state However, the President’s 2007 edition of the Iowa capitol for the 2006 session. The Office of proposed budget significantly cuts Aviation Bulletin Aviation was asked to present to the Joint aviation funding by proposing a funding since last summer. Transportation, Infrastructure, and level nearly $1 billion below the autho- Much has happened since then and we Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee in rized level of $3.7 billion. Under the have a lot of news to report on issues a meeting at the State Capitol Feb. 2. It is proposed cuts, all non-primary entitle- affecting aviation. a great sign when legislators ask to be ments to general aviation would First, I would like to say what a educated on Iowa’s air transportation be eliminated and primary entitlements to pleasure it was to host my peers in Des system, aviation needs, and funding the commercial service airports would be Moines in September. State aviation issues. A copy of the presentation is cut in half. Passenger air service at directors from across the country made available on our Web site at iawings.com. Burlington, Fort Dodge, and Mason City the trek to Des Moines for the 74th The good news is that aviation supported by the Essential Air Service annual National Association of State funding is a hot topic. However, the program could be significantly affected as Aviation Officials (NASAO) Tradeshow legislature is also taking a close look at well. and Convention. It was the first time in eminent domain laws. Some of the In addition, the administration is the history of NASAO that they have held proposed legislation includes language expected to propose a new cost-based their annual event in Iowa. that limits the ability to build and expand financing system for the FAA this spring There are many to thank for helping airports. We will continue to watch this that will likely include user fees. The pull off a terrific event, but I would debate, and the Iowa Public Airports issue is receiving a lot of attention in the especially like to thank the Des Moines Association (IPAA) has been very active aviation community. Some are concerned Convention and Visitors Bureau for in voicing concerns about any legislation that it will create an administrative helping us set Des Moines as the site for that could limit the capacity and safety of nightmare and will actually reduce the the event, the NASAO staff for their the airport system in Iowa. safety of the air transportation system. convention coordination, the Ankeny The Airports Day on the Hill event at The administration and Congress are Regional Airport and Exec 1 aviation for the State Capitol was March 8. The event gearing up for discussions this year on the hosting the Monday night social event, was a chance for the aviation community reauthorization program that will take the Des Moines International Airport for to voice their issues and concerns with effect in 2008. This will be an important facilitating the hundreds of people that state legislators. IPAA organized the discussion as it will affect aviation traveled to Des Moines, and Congressman event and representatives from the funding for the next 3-6 years when it Leonard Boswell for participating in the National Business Aviation Association takes effect. event. (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and This will prove to be a very busy We had another very successful Iowa Pilots Association (AOPA) were in spring. Our office will continue to send Aviation Conference in November, attendance as well. you “Hot News” E-mails as we learn of partnering again with the Iowa Public On the federal front, the 2006 budget developments affecting aviation. This Airports Association. With more than for the Airport Improvement Program provides everyone an opportunity to 200 attendees representing over 50 (AIP) has been approved at more than learn the issues and get involved. Each of airports, it couldn’t help but be a great $3.5 billion, which is very close to the you can play an important role in main- conference. The conference is the best authorized amount under the Vision 100 taining and developing our air transporta- opportunity for all of us to get together legislation that runs through 2007. tion to keep it safe and viable! and discuss the issues facing aviation. By bringing together all the stakeholders in aviation, we are able to learn from each other and help advance our air transporta- tion system collectively in a coordinated effort.

2 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN In Memory Nancy Richardson named Harold “Harry” Miller, new director for the DOT 57, died Nov. 8 overnor Vilsack has appointed of injuries Nancy Richardson as the new sustained when Gdirector of the Iowa DOT. Nancy the plane in has been with the DOT since 1982, which he was a serving most recently as director of the passenger Operations and Finance Division. crashed near the Governor Vilsack says, “Nancy has a Ankeny airport. thorough understanding of the DOT and Miller Miller, who its operations, and will be a source of worked in the stable leadership during the remainder of DOT’s Aeronautics Division, Air and the Vilsack/Pederson Administration.” Transit Division, and Office of Air and Many of our readers may remember Richardson Transit from 1970 to June 2000, was when Nancy was director of the Air and employed by Snyder and Associates at the Transit Division. As such, she has a time of the crash. strong background in and awareness of He had remained in contact with many aviation issues. We look forward to of his former DOT co-workers and he will working with Nancy in her new role and be greatly missed. Miller is survived by offer congratulations on her appointment his wife, Linda, of Des Moines, three as director of the Iowa DOT! daughters, one son, three grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

Volunteers needed for the Special Olympics Airlift

How can you help? If you would like to volunteer: Volunteers are being sought for baggage handling, communications, driving, hospitality, security and more. Volunteers with experience in aviation are especially needed. If you are interested in volunteering, call the Office of Aviation at 515-239-1875. We will mail you a volunteer form that can be mailed directly to Cessna Aircraft Company.

To volunteer a Citation Jet: Next summer’s airlift will be the largest Citation Airlift ever. More than 140 corporations and individual Citation owners and operators have already volunteered their Citation business jets, pilots, and fuel to transport athletes and coaches to the Games. According to Cessna, more Citations are still needed and efforts are ongoing to secure those aircraft. Additional information and sign-up sheets for volunteering a Citation for the 2006 Citation Special Olympics Airlift may be found at www.citationairlift.com or by calling 1-877-DSM-LIFT (1-877-376-5438).

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he Algona Municipal Airport serves the general aviation needs Tof the Kossuth County area in north central Iowa. Utilized by single engine, twin engine, turboprop, and business jet aircraft, the airport supports a wide range of aeronautical activities including personal and business travel, just-in-time shipping, law enforcement, ag aviation, and medical transport. Jim Kohlhaas has been the airport An airplane on the ramp at the Algona Municipal Airport. The airport terminal and aircraft maintenance manager and operator of Algona Aero facility are in the background. Service, Inc. for the past six years through a contract with the Algona Airport ago for the purpose of someday extending Commission. His business, Algona Flying the to accommodate business Service, offers aviation services that aircraft needs. Companies such as Snap- include fueling, aircraft maintenance, on Tools have facilities in Algona and flight instruction, aircraft charter and sometimes need a longer runway. Long- aircraft sales. Kohlhaas is a licensed term plans are to eventually extend the airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic runway to 5,500 ft.” with Inspector Authorization (IA) and has Kohlhaas says he has been successful been a private pilot since 1987. in tapping into the pool of Certified The airport has two runways, a 3,960 Flight Instructors coming out of Iowa ft. hard-surfaced runway and a 2,800 ft. Lakes Community College in Estherville turf crosswind runway. Landside facili- to provide flight training at the airport. ties include 22 tee hangar units and a In addition to normal airport activi- covered in a short period of time. The four conventional hangar for FBO operations. ties, Kohlhaas also assists his brother additional aircraft operated full-time According to Kohlhaas, “the hangars are Jerome in his ag aviation business that during a two-week period. Three of the full now, so the airport commission is operates primarily from the Algona aircraft used during the period were planning to construct additional hangars Municipal Airport and other airports in powered by turbine engines and used in 2006. The new hangars will be capable the region. Kohlhaas Ag Aviation more that 12,500 gallons of jet fuel. of storing larger twin-engine aircraft. In operates two Cessna Ag Truck aircraft and There are currently 21 aircraft based at another move to accommodate larger calls on additional ag operators when the airport. The Iowa Aviation System aircraft, land was acquired several years demand warrants. In the summer of 2005, Plan estimates there were 9,200 aircraft four additional aircraft were brought in to operations at the airport in 2003. The help area farmers apply insecticide to total number of operations is expected to combat soybean aphids. Timing of increase to more than 12,000 annually by insecticides for aphids is crucial, and 2022. aerial application allows large areas to be

4 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Marketing Update Tim McClung, Office of Aviation

Nationally televised Eagles programs in the camp. The goal of NBAA Conference airshow coming to Iowa? the camps will be to expose children to the Nearly 30,000 people and more than Our office was very excited to receive a world of aviation by learning about airports, 1,000 exhibitors attended the National call from the Association of Competition airplanes, and flying, while tying in Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Airshow Pilots (ACAP) in November important links to math, history, communi- Conference in Orlando in November. The looking for an Iowa airport in central Iowa cations, and science. The program will be shear size of this event and the businesses to host one of its Challenge Series events. rolled out to airports in the spring. If you or that attend are testimony to the importance This summer, ACAP will host 12 airshows your group is interested in participating or businesses place on aircraft as business throughout the eastern half of the United hosting an aviation day camp, contact your tools. At the conference, there was a great States that will feature head-to-head airshow local airport manager for more details. deal of attention to the new generation of competition, as well as performances by the very light jets (VLJs). The Eclipse jet is on Aeroshell Aerobatic Team. ACAP is Air service study track to begin production in 2006 and has interested in having an event in central The Office of Aviation is in the begin- already received more than 2,300 secured Iowa, which has been without a recurring ning stages of a statewide air service study. orders. At a packed session, companies major air show venue for some time. The The study is being funded through an FAA entering the VLJ market, including Eclipse, event will be nationally televised and grant, with local match coming from the Cessna, Adam, Javelin, and Embraer, include live cockpit audio/video feeds DOT. A key component of the study will be discussed the markets these jets will serve, projected on Jumbotron screens set up to identify action plans for the state and for including owner-operators, businesses, along the show line. At the time of this local communities to use to sustain and charter, training, and light cargo. Some of printing, ACAP is negotiating with a central attract adequate air service for business and the manufacturers made note throughout Iowa airport, and details will be released personal travel needs around the state. An the conference that the influence of VLJs soon on this exciting opportunity for Iowa. emphasis of the study is to find ways to may create a need at smaller airports around lower air fares and provide more non-stop the country for the addition of jet fuel Citation Special Olympics Airlift service options to the citizens of Iowa. service and improved amenities such as Be sure to check out the article and improved airport terminals and FBO volunteer information for the 2006 Citation PAMA Conference services. Special Olympics Airlift in this edition of The Office of Aviation was again a the Bulletin. The Des Moines International sponsor of the Professional Aviation New date for Airport will be a busy place July 1 and July Maintenance Association (PAMA) Confer- Iowa Aviation Conference 8 as approximately 400 Citation jets will ence in Ames Feb. 3-4. The conference was Due to a schedule change with the FAA arrive and depart the airport each of those open to anyone with an interest in learning Central Region Airports Conference, the days transporting athletes and coaches from more about aircraft maintenance. Aviation next Iowa Aviation Conference will be held around the country to the 2006 Special maintenance is an important component of in April 2007. We are already laying the Olympics National Games. This activity the aviation system in Iowa and this groundwork for the conference and it will be in addition to normal commercial, conference is a great asset for furthering the promises to be the best yet! military, cargo, and general aviation commitment toward aviation safety. activity. It promises to be a busy couple of days at the airport - likely the most daily Photo contest/aviation calendar aviation activity at any airport in Iowa Participation in the 2005 Aviation history! Photography Contest was excellent! Thanks to everyone who participated! You Youth camps can see the first-place winners in this Our office is working with the Aviation edition of the bulletin and you can also log Education Council and Iowa State Exten- on to iawings.com to see all the winners sion Office on a program to create and (click on Publications and Education). promote new aviation youth camps at Many of the pictures from the contest were airports throughout the state. While local used in the 2006 Aviation Calendar, which communities will actually host the camps, a is available through your local airport or by flexible format will be provided that utilizes calling our office. the AOPA PATH program and EAA Young

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 5 Strong attendance and hot topics highlight 2005 Iowa Aviation Conference

ore than 200 leaders represent- has become very successful due to the Special guest speakers ing Iowa’s air transportation high level of participation and commit- Dr. Jerry Cockrell, Shane Osborn, and Msystem gathered in West Des ment by airport managers, city officials Paul Berge educated and entertained Moines Nov. 2-3 for the annual Iowa and airport commissioners who manage conference attendees. Aviation Conference sponsored by the the airports, and the vendors and consult- Dr. Cockrell, safety expert and retired Iowa Department of Transportation’s ants that partner with them to assist in Boeing 747 pilot, addressed attendees Office of Aviation and the Iowa Public maintaining and enhancing their airports. with a hilarious and insightful presenta- Airports Association (IPAA). The event provides a great venue for tion on aviation safety. Shane Osborne Local, state and federal aviation Iowa’s aviation community to learn from told stories of piloting his crippled Navy officials, along with aviation businesses each other and that is exactly what they reconnaissance plane to safety after and pilots, came together to discuss issues do.” colliding with a Chinese fighter jet over affecting aviation in Iowa and across the the South China Sea in 2001. And Iowa’s nation. Attendees addressed business own Paul Berge, Senior Editor of IFR aviation, WAAS GPS approaches, state Magazine, entertained the crowd with and federal funding, aviation safety, aviation stories at the Awards Banquet on regulatory issues, and additional aviation the final day of the conference. programs planned in the state. Representatives from 52 airports from Aviation Conference, go to next page around Iowa attended the conference, taking advantage of the opportunity to network with industry experts, peers, and state and federal government officials. Michelle McEnany, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation, said of the conference, “I continue to be impressed by the commitment of airport leaders from around the state of Iowa. Each year the conference gets bigger and better in attendance and content. This conference

Leaders representing Iowa’s air transportation system gathered in West Des Moines in November for the annual Iowa Aviation Confer- ence. High marks were received from the representatives of 52 airports attending the conference and pilots who attended the pilot safety seminar.

6 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Federal AIP Program Update program provides Kay Thede airside funding to Iowa airports owa airports received $53 million in State Funding Programs Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in 2005 for airport rehabilita- Applications for state funding are due April 7, 2006. State funding programs include I the General Aviation Vertical Infrastructure, the Commercial Service Vertical Infrastruc- tion and development projects. In Iowa, 77 of the state’s 111 publicly owned ture and the State Airport Improvement Program for airfield and security projects. airports are eligible for federal funding. Programming decisions will be made after the appropriation amounts are known. Funding for the grants is provided through aviation-generated revenues such Federal Funding as passenger and facility fees, cargo taxes, Federal pre-applications for federal fiscal year 2007 were prioritized and presented to and fuel taxes. AIP funds are primarily the commission for approval and submission to FAA in February. Fiscal year 2006 allocated to airfield projects involving federal funding for airports in Iowa may approach last year’s total of $53 million. runway and taxiway construction, safety Nonprimary entitlement remaining from FFY 2003 must be under grant with FAA by items, and planning studies. the end of August 2006. If airports have any ‘03 entitlement funding remaining, they There are more than 1.3 million need to contact Todd Madison with the FAA (816-329-2640) as soon as possible. If for aircraft operations annually in Iowa and some reason an airport cannot use the funding this year, funds can be transferred to more than three million passengers are another airport in Iowa. If airports have any questions about remaining funding or processed annually through Iowa ‘s would like to transfer funds to another airport, contact Kay Thede at the Office of commercial service airports. This level of Aviation for more information. funding goes a long way in positioning Iowa airports to meet the needs of Planning Studies businesses, residents and visitors to our The Office of Aviation has requested proposals for three planning studies this year: state. air service market analysis, land use guidelines and pavement management. All three A federal transportation appropria- studies are expected to begin this summer. tions bill that included 2006 funding for Iowa airports was passed by Congress and General Aviation Security signed by the President Nov. 30. The bill provides essential federal Airport Im- More than half the public airports in Iowa have developed and implemented their provement Program (AIP) funding and security plans. The Office of Aviation is available to help with general aviation security continued funding for the Essential Air efforts. If you need brochures, signs, or assistance, please contact the office. Service (EAS) program that supports passenger air service at airports in Runway Marking Program Burlington, Fort Dodge, and Mason City. Nine airports around the state will be marked this summer. The airports will be More information on aviation in Iowa marked to new FAA standards that go into effect in 2008. is available on the DOT’s Office of Aviation Web site at iawings.com.

Aviation Conference, from previous page IPAA presented two President’s Awards Awards The first IPAA President’s Award was The DOT Office of Aviation presented Outstanding Involvement in Aviation presented to the Iowa Concrete Paving two awards at the conference: Award - Tim Busch of Atkins, Iowa, Association (ICPA) in appreciation of Partnership Award - Chris Blum, Re- received the Outstanding Involvement in their support of public airport activities gional Administrator for the FAA Central Aviation Award in recognition of his throughout the year. John Cunningham and Great Lakes Regions, received the commitment to aviation activities and accepted the award on behalf of ICPA. Partnership Award for his work in enhanc- public education. Busch has a long The second IPAA President’s Award ing relationships between the FAA and record of involvement in aviation was presented to John Balsiger, Midwest states within the Central Region. Blum activities, including flight training, EAA, regional representative for the National was also credited for his work in strength- Young Eagles, Civil Air Patrol, public Business Aircraft Association, for his ening partnerships between state aviation education, Iowa Aviation Advisory dedication in supporting and promoting offices and their congressional delega- Council, and many additional aviation- business aviation in the state of Iowa. tions. related endeavors. Congratulations to all award winners!

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 7 2005 Iowa Aviation Photography Contest Winners

Aircraft – Cargo 1st – Kris Klop Ag Aviation Airshows 1st – Jeremy Whitver 1st – Dick Blum

Aircraft – Presidential 1st – Kris Klop

Air to Air 1st – Phil Conn

Balloons 1st - Floyd Taber

Aircraft in Motion 1st – Jeremy Whitver Air to Ground 1st – Kyle Shawver

Business Aviation 1st – Brad Thompson

Aircraft – Modern 1st – Brad Thompson Aircraft 1st – Jeremy Whitver

8 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Commercial Air Service Military – Modern Powered Parachute 1st – Kris Klop 1st – Kris Klop 1st – Kyle Shawver

Fly-ins Military – Warbirds 1st – Deborah Dodgen 1st – John Hubert

Skydiving 1st – Tom Vogt

Medical Transport st General Aviation 1 – Kris Klop 1st – Roger Riley

Training 1st – Dick Blum

Most Creative 1st – Kris Klop Kids in Aviation See additional entries and st 1 – John Hubert winners of the contest on the Office of Aviation Web site at iawings.com (click on Publications and Education!)

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 9 fortune in their biplanes. Weather Chandlers follow son permitting, 15-20 aircraft will take to the on Thunderbird tour skies for a “Barnstormers Parade of Flight” while the crowd hears tales of barnstorming and learns the history of each plane as the pilots perform overhead. Some of the aircraft expected are the Travel Air 4000, Waco ASO, Stinson Jr., New book covers Stearman, Command-Aire, New Standard, aviation history in Iowa and the Boeing PT-17. More information Ann Pellegreno has published her is available at third volume of Iowa Takes to the Air www.americanbarnstormerstour.com. 1941-2003. The book is filled with incredible detail about people and the Fly Iowa to Spencer in 2006 development of aviation in the state of Plans are underway in Spencer for Fly Tom and Joanne Chandler of Iowa Iowa. Hats off to Ann for the time and Iowa 2006 scheduled for June 10-11. The Falls had a busy year in 2005. The two effort she has put into the series to event will be held in conjunction with are parents of United States Air Force document Iowa’s aviation history! An Spencer’s Annual Flag Day Observance Thunderbirds Commander, Lt. Col. order form for the books is included in and will focus on the theme “The Future Michael Chandler. They followed their this bulletin. of Aviation is Here.” The event will son to 45 Thunderbird air shows during include educational activities on Satur- his final year with the Thunderbirds, Indian Hills Aviation day and two air shows on Sunday, June including a performance at the 2005 Department receives T-37 11. Updated information will be posted Quad Cities Air Show June 25-26. Tom on the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Chandler is a retired pilot with the Iowa Web site at flyiowa.org and at State Patrol. spenceriowaairshow.com. Wedding in the skies above Iowa Carousel Condos in Mason City Clinton airport manager Michael Nass and his new wife Wendy know how to get married in style: in a DC-3 above the skies of Clinton. Joined by eight guests, the couple tied the knot in the DC-3 from Prairie Aviation Museum in Bloomington, IL. A T-37 from Shepherd Air Force Base in Texas has been donated to the Indian Hills Community College Aviation Billed as “hangars you can live with,” Bradley wins educator award Department in Ottumwa. Darrell Down- pilot Craig Draves of Clear Lake has Jerry Bradley of the Des Moines ing, chair of the Aviation Department developed a unique concept in hangar Central Campus Aviation Technology said, “It is a great addition to the program. ownership that he plans to market program has won the Ivan D. Livi Avia- Students will be able to use it in their nationwide. The first spec unit has been tion Maintenance Educator of the Year A&P training for many years to come.” built at the Mason City Municipal Award. This award is presented to Downing credits maintenance instructors Airport. recognize one aviation maintenance Terry Dunkin and Dan Brauhn for guiding The concept involves a single hangar technology instructor for outstanding the process. “I was utterly amazed at how that incorporates a four-place carousel performance which has had a direct fast our students got it off the trailer and aircraft handling system, indoor automo- impact on Aviation Maintenance Techni- reassembled.” bile parking, and four individual suites cian students. The Aviation Technician on the upper level. Education Council Awards Committee American Barnstormers Tour According to Draves, “the concept can selects the winner of this award from be used for fixed base operations, training nominations received, and the winner is Comes to Burlington in 2006 centers, business offices, a vacation home, presented with an award plaque during The 2006 American Barnstormers or as an elegant primary residence in the the annual conference Awards Luncheon. Tour will make a one-day ’hangar-home’ concept available at Mr. Bradley will also receive airfare, stop in Burlington on airports and private airpark communities registration costs, and hotel costs for the July 20. The tour is a throughout the U.S.A. The suites can also National ATEC convention held April 2-4 nostalgic salute to be used as storage areas, workshops, or in Las Vegas, Nevada. the men and women pilot lounges.” who ventured across To tour the hangar or for more America during the information, contact Craig Draves at 641- 1920s seeking fame and 357-0742.

10 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN NASAO Convention a huge success ISU engineering students work on airport projects

team of Iowa State University (ISU) senior civil engineering Astudents has completed a class project designing a potential hangar at the Independence Municipal Airport. The team, comprised of Marc Carnahan, Caleb Cutwright, Matt Ferrier, State aviation directors attended the 74th Annual NASAO Convention in Des Moines in September. and Adam Menke, finished their final presentation to the Office of Aviation and or the first time in its 74 year Several Iowa organizations stepped up the Independence Airport on December 8. history, the National Association of to generously support the convention by Mike Bearden of Clapsaddle-Garber FState Aviation Officials (NASAO) sponsoring events. They included Associates of Marshalltown, engineer for held its annual National Convention in Rockwell Collins, Prairie Meadows, the Independence Airport, was instrumen- Des Moines Sept. 10-14, 2005. Rasmussen Group, Iowa Public Airports tal in assisting the students throughout More than 300 attendees from around Association, Des Moines International their project. the nation, including state aviation Airport, Iowa Concrete Paving Associa- ISU civil engineering students are directors, government officials and tion, Mead & Hunt, Snyder & Associates, required to complete a senior project aviation industry representatives, at- Pella Corp., and Howard R. Green during a two-semester course prior to tended the five-day event at the Down- Company. graduation. The students create a firm town Des Moines Marriott Hotel. In addition to Office of Aviation and name, develop a proposal for the clients, In addition to convention activities in NASAO staff, a host committee was put and then complete the design work. The downtown Des Moines, attendees also together to help coordinate the confer- student team gives two presentations each participated in social activities at the ence. Members of the committee included semester to their client. and the Jerry Searle (Snyder & Associates), ISU Civil Engineering professors Max National Balloon Museum in Indianola. Rhonda Chambers (Fort Dodge Regional Porter and Duane Smith approached the Guest speakers included Congressman Airport), Paulette Lester (Des Moines Office of Aviation a year ago about Leonard Boswell, a member of the CVB), John Balsiger (NBAA), Kevin becoming involved with the class Transportation and Infrastructure Com- Carlson (Mead & Hunt), Bob Kunkle projects. A second team of students mittee and Aviation Subcommittee. Also (Mead & Hunt), Barb Fritsche (Wilbur began a project for the Ankeny Regional providing a memorable luncheon presen- Smith & Associates), and Chris Blum Airport in September and will complete tation was August A. Busch III, Chairman (FAA Central Region). the project next spring. of the Board of Anheuser-Busch Compa- The convention provided an excellent The Office of Aviation plans to nies. Mr. Busch is an accomplished pilot opportunity to bring an important continue working with the ISU Civil who told the audience how important segment of the aviation industry to Iowa. Engineering Department in this venture aviation is to his company and other NASAO represents state government to help develop an interest in aviation businesses trying to compete in the aviation officials serving all 50 states, with future engineers. national and global marketplace. Guam and Puerto Rico.

Left to right: David Greene, 2005 NASAO Chairman, State Aviation Director- Wisconsin; August A. Busch III, Chairman of the Board of Anheuser-Busch Companies; Henry Ogrodzinski, President and CEO of NASAO; Chris Blum, FAA Regional Adminstrator

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 11 Commercial Service Airport Update

The Master Gardeners, along with airport staff, completed a beautiful landscaping project that can be viewed from the airport café. The gardeners are planning to assist the airport in future landscaping improvements. The commission is planning a marketing campaign for the first three months of 2006 aimed at increasing ridership at the airport. Funds available through the 2005 DOT Air Service Expanded security checkpoints at the Des Moines International Airport Development Program will be utilized in the marketing effort. Des Moines International Airport At the Des Moines International Quad City International Airport Airport (DSM), the biggest news this past The Quad City International Airport holiday travel season was the opening of (QCIA) expects passenger boarding to be a newly expanded security checkpoint slightly down for the year, compared to area in November. The $4.7 million last year which was the best year for renovation has allowed TSA to open and passenger traffic in the history of the staff four security lanes. This is double airport. An additional Denver flight by their previous capacity and has signifi- Business Park signage at the Dubuque Regional United Express began in early February, cantly reduced the wait-times during peak Airport. Construction on buildings for two new which helps west bound travelers. The periods. businesses is underway. four weekly, nonstop flights to Orlando In addition to the improved check- International on AirTran Airways had point area itself, the terminal renovation equipment inside and reduce the amount good loads in December and January. includes four new escalators, an improved of maintenance needed to keep the new Two unexpected charters for the Iowa waiting area, equipment storage space, snow removal equipment in top shape. State Cyclone football team, coaches, and and TSA office space including a training The airport has a new sign designating their families took off from the QCIA Dec. room and a break room. the business park. Two new businesses 27. Ground handling, fueling and check- DSM expects passenger traffic to top have been constructing facilities this fall in was all coordinated by the airport out around 950,000 enplanements for and should be moving their operations to authority and things seemed to go 2005. This total is approximately 4 the airport next month. Landscaping for smoothly. However, the players and percent lower than the record-setting year the buildings will be completed this families spent many additional hours of of 2004. Cargo operations were bright in spring. unexpected travel to the QCIA due to fog 2005. The cargo carriers appear to be in Des Moines that day. taking full advantage of the expanded Mason City Municipal Airport cargo apron area and DSM saw a 9 In August, a $4.2 million dollar Southeast Iowa Regional Airport percent increase in total cargo handled reconstruction of the Mason City Munici- The Airport Authority Board accepted during 2005. The completion of a new pal Airport’s (MCW) primary/secondary a grant from the FAA for $4,458,090 to cargo warehousing facility in 2006 is intersection and rehabilitation of Runway rehabilitate Runway 18/36, Taxiways C expected to further boost the cargo 18/36 was completed. The airport and D, and other improvements. Local presence at the airport. recently completed two vertical infra- contractor Shipley Construction was structure grant projects, including a new awarded the contract. roof over the airport café, and minor With the recent addition of three new The Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) renovation of office spaces in the terminal hangars funded by a grant from the Iowa has a new Observation Park built by EAA building annex for relocation of the Department of Transportation, Southeast Chapter 327. This area allows vehicles a airport’s operations and maintenance Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) now has 49 location to stop and watch aircraft land department and the area used for conduct- hangars that are at 100 percent capacity. and take off. A well-attended dedication ing aircraft rescue fire fighting training. The Des Moines County Board of ceremony was held in August 2005. The vertical infrastructure grants are 100 Supervisors took steps to become a member of the Southeast Iowa Regional The airport has just completed percent state funded and the airport was Airport Authority, along with the cities of construction of a new snow removal awarded a new grant in August for the Burlington and West Burlington. equipment storage building. This new eighth consecutive year. building will allow the airport to house CSA Update, go to next page

12 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN CSA Update, from previous page

Supervisors Ed Blow and Bob Beck said they believe the airport plays a role in economic development in the county and region. The Authority Board will expand from its current three members to five members.

The Burlington Regional Airshow in September attracted more than 20,000 people. Making the traffic pattern work The third annual Burlington Regional From business aviation to ag opera- Airshow was held in September with more tions, to ultralights and skydiving, than 20,000 people attending. NASA was different types of aviation activities in attendance helping the community provide efficient transportation options, celebrate the recent shuttle flight, with vital services and recreational opportuni- Burlington native Jim Kelly as pilot. It ties within the state of Iowa. Still, a wide was a wonderful day for all, with lots of range of performance capabilities can oohs and aahs!! pose potential traffic pattern conflicts between different kinds of aircraft. For pilots, right-of-way rules are Ultralight operations The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) ended clearly defined in Part 91 of the Federal at airports 2005 on a very positive note, with record Aviation Regulations. In addition to Following are some excerpts passenger numbers and by playing host to “seeing and avoiding,” the FAA does specific to ultralight operations the departure of eight charter flights for offers additional guidance to minimize from AC 90-66A: the Hawkeyes’ appearance at the Outback traffic pattern conflicts. (1) In accordance with FAR Part Bowl in Tampa, Florida. FAA Advisory Circular AC 90-66A: 103, ultralight vehicles are required The airport, TSA, Landmark Aviation Recommended Standard Traffic Patterns to yield the right-of-way to all and Air Serv cooperated again to provide and Practices for Aeronautical Opera- aircraft. a luggage drop-off for charter passengers tions at Airports Without Operating the night before they depart, relieving Control Towers recommends traffic (2) Ultralight pattern altitude them of one more task on departure day. patterns and operational procedures at should be 500 feet below and in- December also marked the beginning airports for aircraft, lighter-than-air, side the standard pattern altitude of non-stop flights to Orlando, via glider, parachute, rotorcraft, and ultralight established for the airport. An Allegiant Air. Flights depart Wednesdays vehicle operations. These recommenda- ultralight pattern with its own dedi- and Saturdays, and the response has been tions apply as long as they are not in cated landing area will typically extremely positive with full or nearly full conflict with existing procedures in effect have a lower traffic pattern parallel flights each day. Allegiant entered the at those airports. to the standard pattern with turns Cedar Rapids market in 2004, with non- Airport owners and operators, in in the opposite direction. stop flights to Las Vegas. coordination with the FAA, are respon- Another new customer convenience sible for establishing traffic patterns. (3) All pilots should be aware that option at the Airport is Wi-Fi service, However, the FAA encourages airport ultralights will fly significantly offered free to all passengers. Airport owners and operators to establish traffic slower than airplanes. In addition, Director Dan Mann said many travelers patterns as recommended in the Advisory ultralights may also exhibit very have requested the service. “The Airport Circular. steep takeoff and approach angles. Commission and staff felt it was essential AC 90-66A and other advisory Turns may be executed near the to make this service widely available and circulars are available at no charge at end of the runway in order to clear to provide it free,” Mann said. www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/, or the area expediently. by calling 866-835-5322.

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 13 GAMA reports a record-breaking Aviation Association Update year in 2005 he General Aviation Manufactur- ers Association (GAMA) reported a Civil Air Patrol to Iowa they will need increased recruit- Trecord year for general aviation This past summer, U.S. Air Force ment of volunteer pilots and non-pilots to manufacturers for 2005. Officers evaluated the Iowa Civil Air help respond to these emergency mis- The general aviation industry reached Patrol’s (Iowa CAP) readiness to prioritize sions. More information about the Civil an all-time high for billings, which and respond to nine different simulated Air Patrol is available at totaled $15.1 billion - a 27.2 percent emergency situations. www.joiniowacap.org increase over 2004. Year-end worldwide Iowa CAP air and ground teams shipments of general aviation airplanes conducted numerous sorties from the IAPG Seeks Outstanding totaled 3,580 units for 2005, up 20.8 Marshalltown Airport involving simu- percent over the previous year’s total of lated homeland security aerial photogra- Aerospace Educators 2,963 units. phy assignments, community disaster The Aerospace Education Committee “The outstanding 2005 shipment and assessments, and searches for missing of the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group billing figures demonstrate that general persons and aircraft. Air Force evaluators seeks nominations of teachers who aviation is one of the brightest and most reviewed and graded each aspect of the effectively use aviation and space promising sectors of manufacturing,” said mission as part of the Air Force’s biennial concepts in the classroom, especially to Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO. review of each of the Civil Air Patrol’s 52 stimulate student interest in math, science All sectors of general aviation Wings. and technology. manufacturing experienced healthy The Iowa Wing completed the The Aerospace Education Foundation growth in 2005. Piston airplane ship- evaluation without incident and received has available cash awards from $250 to ments experienced a 20.2 percent increase a passing grade. This passing grade will $1,000 to recognize those teachers who over the previous year. Total units ensure that Iowa CAP continues to best employ aviation and space in their increased from 2,051 in 2004 to 2,465 receive the best aircraft and equipment to teaching curriculum. If you know of airplanes in 2005. Shipments of turbo- complete its missions in Iowa. someone who might be a candidate, props increased by 13.7 percent, up from Iowa Civil Air Patrol was involved in please send the teacher’s name and 321 units in 2004 to 365 units in 2005. numerous emergencies in 2005, including contact information (mailing or E-mail Additionally, business jet shipments the search for Evelyn Miller in Floyd address) to Chuck McDonald at IAPG, E- increased by 159 units, to a total of 750 County and the tornadoes that struck mail [email protected] or mailing airplanes. This is a 26.9 percent increase central Iowa in November. address “IAPG, 3700 SE Convenience in shipments over 2004. Civil Air Patrol leaders note that in Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021” A nomination “Our growth shows that general order to continue to provide such services form will be sent to the candidate. aviation continues to have a dramatic impact on the way the world does business,” said Bunce.” As the worldwide economy expands and becomes evermore interdependent, general aviation will play an ever-increasing role in making business soar.”

A Civil Air Patrol aircrew prepares for a mission to take photo reconnaissance of simulated damage to a town in Marshall County. CAP Aircrews receive extensive training to prepare for such missions.

14 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN LifeLine Pilots provide air transportation to those in need hen an individual is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, Wfinding transportation to the treating medical facility can be as overwhelming as dealing with the illness. As a not-for-profit volunteer pilot organization, LifeLine Pilots works to ease some of the stress experienced by these individuals. Starting out as a small grassroots initiative by one woman in 1981 to help those in need with free transportation, the effort has grown to include 450 volunteer pilots and a coverage area of 15 Midwest states – Arkansas, , Indiana, Iowa, , Kentucky, , Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Flights beyond the LifeLine Pilots coverage area are completed in coopera- tion with other volunteer pilot organiza- tions. The mission of LifeLine Pilots is possible through the generosity of volunteer pilots who receive no compen- sation for their flight expenses. Each year, LifeLine pilots fly more than 600,000 passenger miles to assist those in need. LifeLine Pilots also relies on generous foundations and private citizens to fund their operational cost which includes a small operating staff located in Peoria, IL. As volunteers, pilots are asked to fly financially distressed individuals that are in need of medical treatment at distant locations. For example, LifeLine Pilots can facilitate transportation for ongoing medical treatments, diagnosis and follow- LifeLine pilots volunteer their time to provide free, convenient travel to those in need. up care. Volunteer pilots are able to choose the missions that work best for their sched- ules and interests. Pilots can also volun- teer to assist with humanitarian situations such as the recent Hurricane Katrina disaster, during which several pilots flew missions to move people and supplies for relief efforts. To qualify as a LifeLine Pilot volun- teer, pilots must be at least 21 years of age and be current with at least 250 hours of flight time. To volunteer as a pilot or for more information for those with transpor- tation needs, call LifeLine Pilots at 800- 822-7972 or visit their Web site at www.lifelinepilots.org.

SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 15 2005 Accident and Incident Review The following is a review of aviation accidents and incidents in the state of Iowa for calendar year 2005. Quarterly Aircraft Accidents 2005 Aviation and Incidents Accidents in Iowa IOWA ACCIDENTS

Personal/Pleasure • The ATP pilot in a G-164 sustained minor injuries when the aircraft struck power lines and impacted the ground in a residential area. The pilot reported a loss of power shortly after takeoff and was unable to gain Aerial Application altitude. A post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.

• The private pilot in a PA-28 was not injured while involved in a landing accident. The pilot landed long on the second attempt to land and tried to Commercial/135 make a right turn to avoid the highway at the end of the runway, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. 012345 6 • Two passengers in a CE-310 were treated for minor injuries following a ACCIDENTS landing accident. The pilot was on an approach during low IFR conditions In order to be classified as an “acci- when the aircraft landed hard after dropping about 25 feet. Extensive dent” rather than an “incident,” the end damage to the wings, landing gear, propellers, and engines resulted from the result must be an occurrence where there impact. is at least substantial damage to the aircraft and/or at least a serious injury or • A pilot and passenger were fatally injured when a PA-31 impacted the fatality. ground off-airport while trying to land. The pilot had reported he was There were 11 accidents, resulting in shutting down the engine due to a loss of oil and was attempting to feather eight fatalities and one serious injury. the engine. The chart above shows the category of accidents and, as usual, the majority of the accidents happened in the “Personal/ IOWA INCIDENTS Pleasure” category. The eight fatalities occurred in four • The private pilot in a BE-35 was involved in a landing incident when the separate accidents. All four of those pilot failed to lower the landing gear. accidents with fatalities were attributed to “Loss of Control” as the initial causal • The pilot of a Quicksilver MXII made an off-airport landing following factor. Weather was not considered a engine failure. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. factor in any of these accidents. The second highest causal factor for • The private pilot in a Globe GC-1B had a failure of the right main landing accidents was “mechanical” followed by gear on landing roll out. “stall/spin” and one “balloon” accident. Until Next Time Have A Safe Flight! INCIDENTS There were 11 incidents reported in Roger “N” Clark Iowa in 2005, with the majority of those Safety Program Manager also occurring in the “Personal/Pleasure” Des Moines FSDO category. The majority of the incidents were attributed to “mechanical” as the causal factor, followed by “loss of control” and “landing gear-up.” Until Next Time Have A Safe Flight!

Roger “N” Clark Safety Program Manager Des Moines FSDO

16 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN Aviation Calendar Contact the activity host for more information

April 8 April 15 June 3-4 Annual Chili Fly-in/Drive-in 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Quad City Air Show 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EAA 135 Young Eagles Program & Presentation Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Fort Dodge, Iowa Regional Airport by Carol Ann Garratt Davenport, Iowa Airport Info: 515-955-3635 (Eldon) My Trip Around the World.... in a Mooney 20J Info: www.quadcityairshow.com RAIN DATE: April 9, 2006 Bring the Kids! Exec 1 Aviation Maintenance Shop June 4 April 8 (Weather permitting) Flight Breakfast Sport Pilot & Sport Plane Issues Open House Ankeny, Iowa Regional Airport 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Info: 515-465-5819 FREE to all Fly-ins Rides available in Flight Design CT [email protected] Denison, Iowa Municipal Airport Aircraft Super Market Info: 712-263-2781 (Barry) De Soto, Iowa April 15 Info: 515-834-2225 7:00 p.m. June 4 [email protected] Presentation by Carol Ann Garratt 56th Annual Flight Breakfast www.aircraftsuper-market.com My Trip Around the World.... in a Mooney 20J 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EAA 135 FREE to all Fly-ins April 8th Exec 1 Aviation Audubon, IA Municipal Airport ISU Flying Club Fly-in breakfast Ankeny, Iowa Regional Airport Info: 712-563-3780 (Barbara) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Info: 515-465-5819 [email protected] PIC eats free, [email protected] Flour bomb drop competition June 10-11 (contact to pre-register) May 6 Fly Iowa 2006 Ames, Iowa Municipal Airport Fly-in Breakfast Spencer, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: 402-202-8640 (Allen Ball) Muscatine, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: www.flyiowa.org [email protected] Info: 563-263-8672 (Janet) 712-262-1000 (Gayle Brandt) [email protected] April 9 May 6 15th Annual Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast Pella Tulip Time Flight Breakfast June 11 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FREE to pilots in command Fly-in and Breakfast Hosted by: The University of Dubuque Shuttle available to Tulip Festival May 4-6 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Flight Team Pella, Iowa Municipal Airport Red Oak, Iowa Municipal Airport FREE to pilots in command Info: www.pellatuliptime.com Info: 712-623-6523 (Howard Viner) Dubuque, Iowa Regional Airport 641-628-9393 (Shane) Info: 563-589-3180 (Kim Bruggenwirth) June 18 (Father’s Day) May 19 Optimists’ Fly-in Breakfast April 12 Friday Night Cook Outs (Clinton Aeroclub) 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. FREE to pilots who fly-in and kids 6 & under Presentation by Carol Ann Garratt Every Friday May 19 - Sept. 15 Maquoketa, Iowa Municipal Airport My Trip Around the World.... in a Mooney 20J Clinton, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: [email protected] Iowa State University (Howe Hall Auditorium) Info: 563-242-3292 Ames, Iowa www.clintonairport.us June 18 Info: 515-465-5819 Airport Open House. [email protected] May 21 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fly in breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. April 13 Pilots in Command + 1 FREE Osceola, Iowa Municipal Airport Noon Cessna, Cirrus, and used aircraft for sale Info: 641-342-4230 (Robert G. Clark) Presentation by Carol Ann Garratt Cherokee, Iowa Municipal Airport [email protected] My Trip Around the World.... in a Mooney 20J Info: 712-225-2810 Pioneer Hi-Bred (Carver Center) June 23-25 Johnston, IA May 20-21 Balloons in June Info: 515-465-5819 2006 Eastern Iowa Big Kids Toy Show Clinton, Iowa Municipal Airport [email protected] Fly-in Breakfast every morning Info: www.balloonsinjune.us Young Eagle Flights April 13 Hangar Dance Saturday night June 25 7:00 p.m. Display of business jets, ultra-lights, Heritage Days Flight Breakfast Pilot Safety Meeting & Presentation custom choppers, custom car show and more. 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by Carol Ann Garratt Iowa City, Iowa Municipal Airport Pocahontas, Iowa Municipal Airport My Trip Around the World.... in a Mooney 20J Info: www.BigKidToyShow.com Info: 712-335-4382 (Gary McCartan) EAA 465 888-925-3947 (Jay Honeck) Pella, Iowa Municipal Airport [email protected] June 25 Info: 515-465-5819 Lions Fly-in Breakfast [email protected] June 3 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Annual Open House FREE to pilots in command Vinton, Iowa Municipal Airport Fairmont, MN Municipal Airport For more information: (Tim Busch) Info: 507-235-6648 ext 217 (Wayne) [email protected]

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SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN 17 Calendar, from previous page July 20-22 September 1-4 (Labor Day Weekend) 16th Annual L-Birds Fly-in/Convention Annual Labor Day Skydiving Event June 29-July 3 Formation school, Bomb Drops, Hosted by: Des Moines Skydivers Couch Freaks EAA B17 Aluminum Overcast Spot Landings and many more activities. Skydiving from dawn ’til dusk each day, Ankeny, Iowa Regional Airport All warbirds WELCOME weather and cloud cover permitting. Info: John Nelson 515-276-7646 Keokuk, Iowa Municipal Airport Bleacher seating, food and parking available! www.eaachapter135.org/b17.htm Info: 319-524-6378 or 6203 (Irv Linder) Fort Dodge, Iowa Regional Airport E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Info: 515-573-3881 (Rhonda or Amy) [email protected] July 1 July 20-23 www.couchfreaks.com Citation Special Olympics Airlift North American Trainer Association Des Moines International Airport T-6 & T-28 Reunion September 4 (Labor Day) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Fly-in Breakfast July 2 Practice maneuvers and flying in Sky-Hi Flyers EAA Chapter 1295 Fly In Breakfast formations for the Oshkosh Airshow Pilot and passengers eat free 6:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dubuque, Iowa Regional Airport 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PIC eats free Info: Gordy Vetsch 563-589-4136 Sheldon, Iowa Municipal Airport Airplane and Helicopter Rides available [email protected] Marion, Iowa Airport September 9 Info: 319-377-0457 (Jan Walton) July 22-23 Fly-in Breakfast E-mail: [email protected] ACAP Extreme Airshow Challenge Fly-in 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Nationally Televised Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. July 4 Gates open at 9:00 a.m. PIC Eats for Free! 58th Annual Flight Breakfast Flying begins at Noon Celebrating the Grand Opening 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ankeny, Iowa Regional Airport of our new runway! FREE to Pilots in command Info: www.acapshows.com Fairfield, Iowa Municipal Airport Estherville, Iowa Municipal Airport Sponsor/volunteer/media info: Info: Robert Lyons 641-472-3166 Info: 712-362-2761 (Paul) [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

July 4 July 24-30 September 10 Flight Breakfast EAA AirVenture Oshkosh EAA Chapter 327 Fly-in Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Oshkosh, Wisconsin 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Paullina, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: www.airventure.org FREE Breakfast for PIC Info: Brian Fisch: 712-448-2522 Dubuque, Iowa Regional Airport [email protected] August 20 Info: 563-582-4150 (Dennis Schares) Mapleton Flying Club Breakfast July 8 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. September 10 Citation Special Olympics Airlift Serving Omelets Flight Breakfast Des Moines International Airport Mapleton, Iowa Airport—James Whiting Field 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Info: 712-371-2255 (David Johnson) Fly-in’s eat FREE July 8 [email protected] Arthur N. Neu airport Fly-in Dinner Carroll, Iowa 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. August 20 Info: 712-792-4980 (Carroll Aviation) BBQ Dinner PIC Eats Free Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast [email protected] All day shuttle available to Wild Rose Casino 7:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Emmetsburg, Iowa Municipal Airport Sponsored by: EAA Chapter 368 September 15-17 Info: 712-852-3810 Breakfast FREE to PIC Replica Fighter Association, Annual Fly-in [email protected] Monona, Iowa Municipal Airport Hosted by: EAA chapter 1143 Flight of the falcons: July 9 August 26 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily Fly-in Breakfast 6th Annual Abel Island Fly-in, Drive-in Fly-in breakfast Sunday the 17th: 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & Boat-In Potluck & BBQ 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PIC Eats Free 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Osceola, Iowa Municipal Airport Car show/swap meet 2,600 ft turf strip/Mississippi River Seaplanes Info: 641-342-4230 (Robert G. Clark) All day shuttle available to Wild Rose Casino Abel Island Airpark, Guttenberg, Iowa [email protected] Emmetsburg, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: 319-480-0913 (Gary Fisher) Info: 712-852-3810 [email protected] October 1-3 [email protected] www.abelisland.com FAA Central Region Airports Conference Overland Park, KS July 16 August 27 Flight Breakfast 28th Annual Fly-in Breakfast October 7 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame Open House Young Eagle Rides Hosted by: Iowa City Sertoma Club 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Remote control aircraft, Hot air Balloons, Iowa Aviation Museum JetSun Aviation Centre Static displays, & children’s activities Greenfield, Iowa Municipal Airport Sioux City, Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: 641-343-7184 (Lee Ann) Info: 712-258-6563 (Diana) Info: 319-338-9222 (Jim McCarragher) [email protected] [email protected] July 20 October 7 American Barnstormers Tour August 27 Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Iowa Aviation Museum’s Wings Fly-in Adair County Fairgrounds Burlington, Iowa Omelet breakfast served from Greenfield, Iowa Info: 319-754-1414 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Social hour: 6:00 p.m. www.americanbarnstormerstour.com FREE to pilot in command Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Tours of museum, antique Hall of Fame induction ceremony follows July 20-23 airplane rides, fun for all! Advance reservations required National Cessna 150-152 fly-in Greenfield, Iowa Municipal Airport Call 641-343-7184 (Lee Ann) Clinton, Iowa Municipal Airport Info: 641-343-7184 (Lee Ann) [email protected] Info: www.cessna150-152club.com [email protected]

18 SPRING 2006 IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN IOWA TAKES TO THE AIR VOLUME THREE Beginning with the heroic exploits of Iowans during World War II and continuing with aeronautical development and activities in the state, this third volume tells of Iowa IOWA aviation from 1941 through 2003. TO THE AIR TAKES Thousands of Iowans were involved in the military air services and on the home Volume Three 1941-2003 front during World War II, which was a huge impetus for aviation during the last half of the 20th Century. Veterans used the G.I. Bill to obtain flight training and become mechanics. Iowans operated flying services, manufactured airplanes, and restored and maintained aircraft. Iowans participated in ballooning, gliding, parachuting, aerobatics, and air racing. They attended air shows, dedications, and flight breakfasts. They built museums to preserve and display the aviation heritage of the state. The building of airports made possible an evolving air transportation system with improvements in airplanes, routes, and services. Millions of Iowans traveled to thousands of destinations, first on propeller-driven aircraft and later on jets. he Air, Iowa men and women Iowa Takes to t were part of an In this final volume of the trilogy Ann Pellegreno has concluded her aviation history of the greno unparalleled expansion in Ann Holtgren Pelle state. Included are the exploits of well-known persons as pleted aviation during the years when she com well as those who flew for personal satisfaction. Some world aviation on her place in e same model aircraft. Pellegreno w 7 using th ,and 1941 to 2003. They “Ann Holtgren g flight in 196 g-needed Iowans built and flew their own aircraft. Information is globe-circlin ,an accurate, lon ’s 1937 a aviation t best seller.” ritten the history of Iow as the curren provided the inspiration, included on airlines and corporate fleets, aviation events, Now she has w tertaining to read tive that is as en fascinating narra ember the guidance, and the and airport construction. Aviation schools were formed to eeks, C harter M E.D. “Hud”W ociety tion Historical S American Avia work for aeronautical teach flying and aircraft maintenance. Conferences were development as the state held to inform and educate. Museums were built to moved toward and into the preserve and exhibit the aviation heritage of the state. The 21st Century. author has made Iowa aviation history, from 1941 to For more information: 2003, available for all to read. E-mail: [email protected] or Robert L. Taylor, President write to Aerodrome Press Antique Airplane Association

The first volume of Iowa Takes to the Air The second volume of Iowa Takes to the (1845-1918) was published in 1980. IOWA Air (1919-1941) was published in 1986. IOWA Iowans saw an unmanned balloon TAKES TO THE AIR Pilots, parachutists and wing-walkers TAKES TO THE AIR ascension in 1845 and later witnessed an Volume One 1845-1918 entertained thousands of spectators. Volume Two 1919-1941 exciting array of manned balloon Airlines, the Iowa Good Will Air Tours, ascensions, flights of dirigible-type airport operators, and flying services airships, and parachute jumps. Beginning moved aviation forward. Some aircraft with the first aeroplane flight in 1910, were manufactured in the state. Hundreds Iowans watched pilots fly at many of persons learned to fly. During those exhibitions. This book is a lively account years, aviation came of age in the state, of those early years. nation, and world.

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