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Nebraska & lowa- by Yasmina Pat ‘Aviation Law - by Gregory J. Reige! Dorit Accept A Cleerance Ii Wil Resut In You Violating The Regulators. Dialogue - by Dave Weiman EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ~ Where Something Special 's Waiting For You! Fight Training - by Harold Green Beware & Be Aware! From AOPA Headquartars - by Craig L. Fuller Building Seis. Instrument Fight by Michael Kaufman Instrument Flying, Today & Tomorrow. Minnesota Aeronautics Buln - by Ctvistopter Roy Sweet Summer! ‘Sport Pot ~ Light Sport Airoaft- by Doug Hereford ‘Safety Directives & Other Unsafe Condltons in ‘Special Light Spot Arora. Tracking Airworthiness Protlems In SLSA Under The Curent System ‘Wisconsin Aeronautics Report = by fiery Taylor ‘Airport Construstion Update For 2012 ‘Discovery’ and its Boeing 747 comparion ‘Pl.to 95° tekeoft {tom the Kennedy Space Center m Orlando, Florida the moming of April 17. 2012. andmake a inal flyby before flying to Washington Dulles Intemational Arport. 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But itis also rue for everyone involved, beginning with we members who attend, the exhibitors who make the event possible, and to those who participate ~ the volunteer, speakers, and the performers who entertain us in concerts and QP the ait. ‘This year’ event to be held at Wirman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 23-29, 2012, will be special if you take advantage of the activities available 1 you, Let’ begin with the “mass arrivals’ of aircraft Each year, aircraft of like make and/or model will organize so they can fly in together and park in the sume general area on Wittman Field. This year, Piper Cherokees will arrive on iday, July 20 at 1:00 p.m.s Bonanzas will arrive on Saturday, July 21, also a 1:00 p.m. Cessnas will arrive on Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Mooneys will arrive on Saturday, July 21 at 4:00 p.m,; and RVs will ative on Sunday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. Regardless of the aircraft we fly, many of us enjoy getting together with others who fly the same aircraft to share information and socialize, and the mass arrivals provide that opportunity. Just watching aiterafe of any type get in line in the air and land at Wictman Regional Airport, fone after the other, is entertaining, and lisening to the radio transmissions adds to that experience, hlights will include a salure to Paul and Audrey who founded EAA 60 years ago. Ask yourself where General Aviation would be today if it were not for the Pobereznys and EAA. They have done more for GA than we will ever know The ever-popular RV and its founder, Dick VanGrunsven, will be saluted on Monday, July 23, as Van's RV Aircraft celebrates its 40ch anniversary. Also on Monday, there will be the opening day air show beginning EAA Pilots... v We are Ready for you! * Full service FBO ain from Oshkosh with shuttle service Ample parking — Grass tie down & Hard pavement Self fueling facility *Airfield open 24/7 Choose Platinum Flight Center during EAA! 920-738-3034 www.platinumflightcenter.com Canwip FLIGHT CENTER Platinum Flight Center UNEAULY 2072. MIOWE FLYERVAGAZINE 7a 3:30 pam., presented by Rockwell Collins, followed by a concert by the *Sceve Miller Band” beginning ac 7:00 p.m. presented by Ford Motor Company. ‘Tucaday, July 24, the 75eh Anniversary of the Piper J-3 Cub will be celebrated. Wednesday, July 25 will include a twibute to “The Greatest Generation in the Ain” with salutes to the Doolittle Raiders and Tuskegee Airmen. There are only a handful of Doolittle Raiders stil living, and you can see them and hear their stories during EAA AirVenture. ‘Thursday, July 26 is “Jec Day.” Friday, July 27 will be EAA lute To Veterans,” featuring Tora! ‘Tora! Tora, an aerial reenactment ‘ofthe battle raged at Peas! Harbor, presented by the Commemorative Air Force; the Canadian SkyHawks, che official skydiving team of the Canadian Forces: and an expanded air show with 28 is “Super and will again feavure ‘Tora! Tora! Tora’, and the Canadian Sunday, July 29 is “Family Dayt” idents ages 6-18 are admitted to the grounds FREE when accompanied by an adult. The evening entertainment could not be better, with special programs in Theatre In The Woods to coincide ‘with the theme of the day, and at the outdoor movie theater, featuring aviation-related films, free popcorn, and ofien hosted by the actors themselves. Each day there will be numerous ‘workshops in the outdoor pavilions, and hundreds of commercial exhibits to see, inchuding the lates in aircraft technology. ‘Among the special aircraft to be on display during AirVenture will be the ORBIS DC-10 “Flying Eye Hospital;” the DC-3 “Flabob Express” che ‘Commemorative Air Force B-29 “ and the Lockheed P-38 "Glacier Girl” celebrating its 20th anniversary since it ‘was recovered in 1992, ater spending 50 years beneath the Greenland ice cap. Bails famed Esquacrilha da Fumaca - "Smoke Squadron” ~ will be making its Oshkosh debut chis year ‘The lst time a full national military demonstration team performed at AirVenture was in 1986, ‘The Esquadilha da Fumaga was established in 1952 and is the official air demonstration squadron of the Brazilian Air Force. The team features 13 highly trained pilots flying the Embraer T-27 Tucano aircraft, who will perform 55 high-performance aerobatic Whatever you do, do not miss visiting the EAA Seaplane Base on the southwest bay of Lake Winnebago, and the EAA AirVenture Museum on the northwest corner of Wittman Field ‘The best way to get to both locations ison a complimentary shuttle bus that departs the EAA parking lot Check the BAA AirVenture website for dates and times for a complete schedule of events and activities (www. AirVentureorg/bucketlist4), oF call 1-800-564-6322. IF you sce me walking around the grounds, please stop me and introduce urself (I will likely be wearing a “red” Midwest Flyer Magazine cap and sunglasses). eis always nice to meet our subscribers! NASA Space Shuttles Featured In This Issue Special thanks to contributing editors Greg Reigel and Matt Olafsen for covering the final ferry flight of the Space Shuttle “Discover this issue. Matt was at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida in April for “Discovery’s” departure, and Greg, lew from Minneapolis 10 Dilles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia, later that month for its debut at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvat- Hazy Center. Then just weeks lace in May, Matt retumed to the Kennedy Space Center fora special tour of “Endeavour,” while NASA was preparing the spacecraft for transport to the California Science Center in Las Angeles in September (ww. californiasciencecenterorg). All of this and more in this issue of Midwest Flyer ‘Magazine! a ” featured in a i a (A ine Tl On Tires D, FULL SERVICE + 715-4: {8 JUNENULY 2012 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE WWW.ERAIRPORT.COM + EAGLE RIVER, WI (EGV)Hi Dave: ‘The Minnesota Aviation Day At ‘The Capitol article is posted on the MBAA website. (See hurp:/nwv smidwestflyer.com/2p=4551) Thanks forall your great work in promoting General Aviation, Gordon Hoff, Executive Director Minnesota Business Aviation Asociation Hi Dave: 1 just finished reading the article about the Lone Rock (Wisconsin) ainport (KLNR). Ie wasa grea piece and really caught the feel of that airport. Talmose hate o tell you how many years I have been flying inro that place. ‘Thirty-nine (39) years. I used to have a Tii-Pacer and often flew there or to Sextonville (Wis), which had a grass strip and a great cafe. Unfortunately, the guys I used to fly there with are no longer with us or have stopped flying Just thought I would let you know I very much enjoyed the article Dr. Herb Zimmers Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hi Greg (Reige) I just read your article on purchasing an aircraft hangar. One thing you didn't mention that I think is very important is 0 coordinate with the airport on the land lease agreement prior to the hangar purchase. We have had new hangar oveners surprised by the terms of the airport lease agreement, which they didnt see or really (did noe) pay axtention to unl after the transaction! Maybe this is something to mention should you ever do another similar Charity Speich Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Eau Chire, Wisconsin Dave: ‘Thank you for the wonderful article about the CAF Red Tail Squadron (Feb/ March 2012). We are thankful that individuals like you consider Four endeavors worthwhile < Brad Lang, Leader CAF Red Tail Squadron South St. Paul, Minnesota MUOWEST FLIER ‘Aviation Photographer, Max Haynes Michwost Flyer Magazine has received humerous compliments on its cover photos recently. Credit for the Apri/May 2012 issue featuring the Wipare "Boss Beaver" goes to Max Haynes of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Haynes also took the photo of the Red Tail P-51 Mustang, featured on the February/March 2072 cover, Haynes is very involved with the Souther Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) based at Fleming Field, South St. Paul. For ‘additional Information on Max Haynes photography, see his wobsite at winw. ‘MaxHaynes.com. Aviation consultants Beer eet ak + Engineering Mead. - architecure Hunt © panning + Air service consulting + Business and financial planning, + Environmental services Tae nd Offices nationwide + meadhunt.com + 888-364-7272, “WUNEAULY 2012 MIDWEST FLYER WAGAZINE @Aviarion Law Don't Accept A Clearance If It Will Result In You Violating The Regulations by Gregory J. Peigel Attorney At Law ] Legal Interpretation issued by the FAAS Office of Chief Counsel, an individual requested an interpretation of the phrase “necessary for takeoff or landing” as used in FAR 135.183(b). Apparently the individual ‘operated single-engine Ce aircraft in Part 135 operations between the Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along the FAA's pul DEKAL TWO arrival route. When the flight reached the DEKAL fix, 30 miles fiom shore, air waffic control (ATC) usually instructed the fight ro descend 1 4,000 fet to separate turboprop traffic from jec traffic. The Interpretation initially observed that FAR 135.183 prohibits a single-engine aircraft, when carrying reg Raga! passengers, from operating over water unless the aircraft is within power-off WORT STC IS sliding distance from land, or when it is necessary for take off or landing. It also noted that to determine whether analtitude is “necessary for takeoff or landing,” you have to look at “whether that portion of the flight is necessary to perc the pilo to transition between the surface and the en route or pattern altitude in connection with a takeoff or landing.” Applying the facts it was provided, the FAA explained that descent 10 4,000 feet ar the DEKAL fix ‘would not be necessary for landing because the altiuide was assigned for traffic separation, and the Caravan's performance would not require it to be at the assigned altitude for approach into the destination airport. In response to the individual’s concern regarding compliance with FAR 91.123 (requiring compliance with ATC clearances and instructions), the Interpretation cited Chapter 4-4-1(a) of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) for the proposition that “an ATC clearance ‘is not authorization fora pilot to deviate from any rule, regulation, of minimum altitude.” Tethen concluded that, rather than accepting a clearance that would Located adjacent to beautiful Lake Tomahawk in northern Wisconsin. nls tom Miocquto Vie ARV) ‘+ Paved 2800 x75 ft. Runway + Privately Owned Airpark Association * New Paved Access Road + Limited Lots Available! Lors Srantwe Ar $45,000 Lom 2.4.5, & 8 Vacant 180 x 190 Lot Vacant 10x 82 Lat soup 220'x 10 Lot 2 80uD t84'x 174 Lo 18 House & Hangar Loa 4 Vacant 212 1400 Contact Joe: 715-218-8140 or Chuck: 715-277-3828 10 sUNEIIULY 2012. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE put the Caravan beyond power-off glide distance from shore, and violate FAR 135.183, “the operator would bbe required to select another route or request a different clearance in order to maintain an altitude that keeps the aircraft within power off glide distance from shore.” This Interpretation is a good reminder that the plot is ultimately responsible for compliance with the regulations applicable to his or her flight. Yes, you need vo comply with ATC instructions to avoid violating FAR 91.123. However, if ATC: instructions would result in FAR violations, the pilot has a duty to reject chose instructions. Not an easy decision, I know. Hopefully you won't find yourself in that position, © Reige! Law Firm, Lid.~Aero Legal Services 2002-Present. All rights reserved. EDITOR'S NOTE: Grog Roigal is an attomey with Reigel Law Firm, Ltd., a law frm located in Hopkins, Minnesota, which represents clants in aviation and business law matters (www. aerolegalservices.com, 952-238-1060, greigel@aerclegaisovices.com). Lake Tomahawk, WisconsinInstrument Fiat Instrument Flying, Today & Tomorrow by Michael Kaufman ith the summer flying season just beginning, I would like to mention some aviation safety seminars before continuing the topic on GPS and a ‘Michael Kaufman instrument flying in this column, Every ‘wo years, the FAA, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, and the staff at Volk Fidd sponsor an open house, a fly-in, and a safety program for pilots and the general public. Asin past years, I was one of the speakers this year (June 2, 2012), presenting “Inerument Flying, Today & Tomorrow.” This topic will be the core of my column in Midwest Flyer Magazine in the next several issues It seems that I, like you, want to stay on top of technology, whether it’s our ell phones or our aitcraft avionics, Since 1992, [ have spent a small forcune on state-of-the-art avionics, computers, and cell phones that are now obsolete. Istill have not yet removed the “Apollo Loran” from my Bonanza. This is mainly because it powers up and drives my altitude encoder; a new encoder is ademy College ince 1936 Aonyeniently located 1a Bloomington, MN 918 Avene Ainancial aid . ‘vale foe dse who guatiy Aiexible scheduling ‘Allowing you to work around family and erployment needs Arnall class sizes And supportive atmosphere Zeround school & Flight training ‘iain you fan ee ——. 952-851-0066 or 651-ACADEMY WWW.ACADEMYCOLLEGE.EDU 1101 E, 78th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420 relatively cheap, bur the cost of installation is twice of what the encoder costs So, it will need to stayin the panel fora while until the next major upgrade. Iam also the guy thar just updated to the new I-phone 4s from the -phone 4. T mentioned in my last column that the Garmin 430/530s have been the most successful avionics nav/coms of modern time, and they are being replaced by the new Garmin (650/750 series of nav/coms. I have nor yet flown these new units, but have played with them on the ground, and they are very cool. There isan application available for the iPad device for the 750, and T had the ‘opportunity to become familiar with the device. I believe the price for this application was $25.00. Garmin has added a loc of features to these boxes that have long been on my wish list for the 430/530, many of which were in my favorite box = the Garmin 480, If you are thinking of purchasing either the Garmin 650 oF 750 asan upgrade, there are (wo factors to consider. First, they are nor a slde-in replacement for the 430/530, so plan on additional cost for installation. Second, are the reports from pilots who own them who say they can be difficule to program with the touch screen in turbulence, although the finger-rest feature isan excellent ad. ol TO SUCCESS UNEAULY 2012. MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 11‘Avidyne F540 Avidyne is not new to the avionics world, and they now have introduced the IFD540 that isa direct slid replacement for the Garmin 530, saving the cost of rewiring the panel. The other positive feature is that Avidyne has a button and knob programming option for use in turbulence, as well asthe touch screen for use in smooth air or on the round. Complete functionality can be achieved with either programming method. I have had the opportunity to work ‘with this unit in a simulator, and I am impressed. The Avidyne IFD540 is waiting for FAA approval and is not yet available for shipping, This will be the unit to watch, and I will write a review on it ina future isue of Midwest Fher Magazine. When selecting yectors to final GPS will go i suspend mode in this yellow area! Do Not press the OBS Key to take GPS out of suspend mode! peaeaehy 12 AUNEJUULY 2012. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 1 will devote the second half of this column in this issue to flying on instruments using the GPS, with the main focus on the popular Garmin 430/530 series. (One of the areas thar seem to confuse pilots is the purpose of the Omni Beating Selector (OBS) button. This gets quite confusing as this button has two functions, and it depends on the situation or segment of flight as to what will happen. The most common use of the OBS button seems to be associated with a missed approach, so we will discuss that firs When doing any type of instrument approach, there isa poine or an altitude thar we must go missed ifwe do not sce the runway or cannot land. To discuss how the GPS handles this, we will cover che Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other precision approaches frst (Ona precision approach (one with a glideslope), the missed approach point is an altitude shown on the approach chareas DH or DA (Decision Height oF Decision Alsitude) Upon reaching this altitude, my sequence is “Power UP, Pitch UP Positive Rate, and Gear UP if I cannot land. This i the poine I go missed, but not what che GPS interprets as the Missed Approach Point (MAP). The GPS sees the MAP as the end of che runway of runway threshold, and displays it as a reversal ofthe to/from indicator on the Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) or VORIILS indicator, and then puts the GPS into a “suspend mode.” Hire is where I see so many mistakes made by pilots flying these boxes. The pilot believes that once the airplane is under control on the missed approach, he/she needs to push this OBS button, More than one fatal accident has ‘occurred by doing this. The correct plan is to follow the initial part of the missed approach as shown on the approach chart before pressing the OBS button, ‘An example of a missed approach as read from the approach chart for the Dodge County (Wisconsin) Airport (KUNU) reads: “Missed Approach: Climb to 2800, then a climbing right earn co 3000 via BAE VORTAC-R302 ‘To Rando Ine /BAE 39.4 DME and Hold.” The OBS button should nor be pressed until reaching an altitude of 2800 feet. If the OBS burton would be pushed prematurely, say at 1500 fees, and a 2000-Foot obstruction was to the rightofthe departure course and the pilot turned as directed by the BPS, there could be a disaster. Please note that pushing the OBS button takes the GPS out of suspend and sequences i to the next waypoinc thats usually the holding fx. Let me mention briefly another model of the Garmin GPS the 480, This unit docs not go into suspend, but detects whether the airplane landed or went missed. It projects the missed approach course ifthe aircraft went missed to the altieude specified on the approach chart. On the example I gave previously using the Garmin 430/530 and the missed approach at Dodge County Airport (KUNU), the 480 would detect the altitude and begin the sequence of right cum upon reaching 2800 feet. Using an autopilot with GPS steering, the airplane would fly the entire missed approach procedure. Now that is prety cool in my opinion There is one other instance that a piloc may ger into trouble wich the OBS button and that is using the Garmin 430/530 alter selecting veetors to final and being vectored con a downwind leg by air traffic control (ATC). On the early non-WAAS version ofthe box, this was a major software glitch tha was corrected on the WAAS version of these GPS’. The pilot nor understanding the GPS box can sill screw this up by pushing the OBS button, thinking he must take the unit out of suspend mode. The scenario iss follows: When 4 pilot is told he/she will be geting vectors for the approach, he/she selects vectors to final (the proper thing to do). ATC is vectoring the pilot on the downwind leg to turn in outside the final approach fix to join the final approach course. The GPS unit goes into suspend mode, and the pilot hts the OBS button ~ the wrong thing to do. The GPS will then show a course direct to the , and the approach isin trouble. The GPS software has a safeguard and will auromatically take the suspend mode off when the aireraft is within a 45. degree angle of the inbound final approach course and being vectored inbound Thope when flying an approach on your next instrument flight, these tips will be helpful, In the next couple of issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, 1 will continue the topic of GPS use on approaches, clarify the “Missed Approach Point” on non- precision approaches, and the other use of that OBS bucton ‘on the Garmin 430/930 bores, EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael “Mick” Kaufman is the manager for the Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program and a fight instructor operating out of Lone Rock (LNF) and Eagle River, (EGV), Wisconsin. Kauiman was namad “FAAS Safely Taam Representative of the Year for Wisconsin” in 2008. 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(763) 780-1185 www.bolducaviation.com darrell@bolducaviation.com Anoka County - Blaine Airport Minneapolis, Minnesota FAA Repair Station KMSR993M_ UNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 13Fu TRAININ Beware & Be Aware! by Harold Green he focus I] of thi discussion is operations towered airport Please note that the use of the term “non-covered,” Harold Green rather than uncontrolled is deliberare. ‘That’ because in effect non-towered airpons are really pilot-controlled. This system works remarkably well albeit ‘with a few issues which repeat om a fainly predictable basis, Some of these are discussed herein. Both regulations and standard practices cover non-towered airport ‘operations. It is, however, interesting how few operations are covered by FAR Part 91. Most operations are actually defined as standard operating procedures in the AIM. Since these ‘were established a loc has changed in the flight environment. First, there is a greater range of aircraft performance than when these rules and procedures came into being. Today itis very possible to have a J:3;in the pattem with a Citation oF Gulfstream and a tremendous spread in airspeeds. In addition, the airspace today is much more complex. We now have a vertically layered airspace with the vertical dimension playing a much greater role than initially. This results in complex operations requiring strict. pilot attention, Regulations covering pattern ‘operations are principally 91.113 Right-of-Way rules: Except Water Operations,” (we will leave a discussion ‘of Water Operations to those more familiar), and for those airports in Class G Airspace (91.126). FAR 91.127 defines departure procedures. ‘There are also a couple of others which by extension could be considered as applicable, namely 91.111, “Operating other aircraft,” and 91.117, 14 JUNEAIULY 2012. MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE “aircraft speed.” For standard practices AIM Chapter 4 defines standard operating procedures. Advisory circulars AC 90-66 and AC 90-42 provide insight into recommended operating procedures in non-towered airport environments. The AOPA Air Safety Foundation also provides an excellent discussion of accepted practices in “operations at non-rowered aisports.” Items to consider: First, the traffic pattern altitude is usually, but not necessarily, 1,000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level). Not only could a given airport have a different pattern altitude, but also often has a modified pattern for noise abatement or other considerations. Next, the pattern altitude for turbine aircraft is higher than for piston aireraft and these planes need to fly a wider pattern than a Skyhawk oF Cherokee. This means that when looking for other aircraft before entering the pattern i is necessary to look at a wider area in all three dimensions to cover all possibilities. Where I fly at C29 (Middleton xy Field), we ofthe MSN Class C airspace, the floor of which is 2300 feet while our pattern altitude is 1900 feet. C29 is a fairly typical example of mote complex intermingled airspace involving ‘operations in multiple levels of airspace control - in our case, Class C, and Class G. There are several high- performance aircraft in and out oF C29. We also enjoy a quite active fi school operation, which means Cessna 152sand 172sare in the pattern more ofien than not. Now for the most part thisall works well because people announce their position and intentions on CTAF and everyone is happy. The professionals ae professionals and the students are becoming so. However, a few transient pilots are radio shy and squeeze under the Class C floor to avoid talking to Madison Approach. This means they cannot safely overly the airport and check on airport conditions for landing, and in afew cases, they just charge through the pattern without announcing their presence and have no intention of Tanding. You just keep an eye out for them. Buc it can gee sticky ar times, For example it is not uncommon for someone to announce a 10 or even 15-mile final for the active runway or even the opposing runway. Whether the intent is to claim a position in the pattern or not, the effec is that anyone in che traffic parteen has to chink about whether this poses a conflic oF not. FAR 91.113(Q) states tha aircraft while on final approach have the right-of-way. Ifyou are on downwind about to tum base, orare about to take off on the same runway, who has the right of way in this instance? A.call to the Milwaukee Flight Standards District Office regarding this situation revealed the following: Reporting distance outside the standard pattern of a couple of miles does not constitute a pattern position, “Therefore, the incoming aircraft has not established itself inthe pattern does not have the right of way. Now that answer is effective for an accident investigation or incident report, but hhow about for safety? Each pilot must make their own decision based on circumstances. Unless you are cenain there is no conflict, pethaps the best idea is to simply announce extending downwind to turn bbchind che landing aircraft then wait for it to pass you before you turn base. This is particularly true ifthe incoming aircraft is much higher performance than the aircraft you are flying. If you are already on base, a quick position announcement stating that you are about to turn final isin order. Then if you have any concerns about the incoming aircraft, ask them their intentions and react accordingly. ‘On the ground, perhaps just waiting is the best answer, or simply stating on TAF that you are ready for takeoff and asking the incoming trafic fyou have time to depart. A more appropriate «all for the pilot 15 miles outis to state position and altitude as required and then state “Planning on landing Runway XX." This tells people where flthe plane is without staking a claim on a pattem position. It chen behooves anyone in the pattem to state his or her position. Occasionally, someone final to the opposing unvay. Generally announcing the active runway will alert them and they will change their intended runway. If not, just get out of the way: There are a very few pilots who believe aircraft performance or cost determine right of way. Just avoid them in the air and on the ground There is alo the problem created when instrument approaches are conducted to the airport often (0 a runway other than the favored one and sometimes to the opposing runway. This gets sticky when visibility is aca ‘minimum and perhaps Chss E is under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), while Class G is legal VER (Visual Flight Rules). Then aircraft executing an approach and an airplane in the pattern, albeit ata legal altitude lower than standard pattern are both legal and both can be legally dead if they arent careful. The best way to hhandle this (other than to stay on the ground) is for each aircraft to monitor both CTAF and approach and both to make concise aceurate position reports and communicate with each other regarding position in the pattern and their intentions. Adding to the difficulty isthe fact that an incoming VFR pilot intending to land on a runway, which hasa pactem on the far side ofthe airport, may inadvertently ross the final approach path of an instrument procedure. At any time this can be an iffy proposition as the instrument pil is likely to be focused inside the cockpit and not looking for traffic. The crossing VER pilot only gets to see the limited profil, head-on view of the aircraft 6n approach. That's one reason both aircraft should have their landing lights on. Further, the final approach fix of the procedure is typically 5 t0 7 miles from the runveay threshold, considerably outside the pattern forthe airport. Therefore, the VER pilor wishing to cross over may be well advised to consider a mid-field crosswind to enter the pattern for their approach. ‘The classic pattern entry of 45, degrees to the downwind is also a recommended practice. Itis NOT required. In today’s environment, there may be good reason to enter the pattern on other than the downwind leg. Akkey part of pattem safery is communication. That means precise, concise and clear radio communications. Every frequency allocated to CTAF can be busy at times. Therefor, it behooves pilots to minimize time on the radio. It is sulficienc to state your position and intentions, speaking cleanly and at a normal pace. The pilot who slowly draws our things like “Jaxson, uh traffic, uh... Cessna, uh... 172, th... 15 miles, uh north... uh, over the brewery... landing Jason... uh Jaxson... uh traffic (long pause before releasing mike button)” isa and takes u unless the brewery is defined VFR reporting point on the sectional, only the locals know where the brewery is. Some folks would be interested to know thar AIM 4-1-9(g) states, “Traffic in the area, please advise” is not to be used at ‘A not uncommon communication sinis too frequent reporting. Litle knowledge is added of the pilot who calls ou a pestion every mile or so, and prevents someone else from reporting ‘more important information. Bear in mind that it takes several minutes to transit a taflic pattern, There is no need to report every 15 seconds with excruciating detail Sometimes the best answer if you sense a conflict isto exit the pattern afier carefully checking the direction o your tum, and chen re-enter after the traffic has sorted itself out. Further, you probably cant beat someone to 4 point in the pattern, but you can successfully defer to him or her virtually every time. A few extra minutes delay is ‘much berter than an eternal one. Teis absolutely necessary that you maintain a mental picture ofthe Pattern, your position and the position of those aircraft you know are in the pattern. Then expect to see an airplane you did not know was there. Each pilot should make sure the airspace they are about to use contains no other aircraft This i certainly not all of the concems in operating in non-towered airspace, but neither the editorial space nor you patience permits their inclusion here. Conclusions: The best route ro traffic pattern safety is for everyone to be courteous, patient, aware and communicative. Remember, regardless of anything else, you are the Pilot-In- ‘Command and are responsible for the safe operation of your aircraft. Stil, wo of the best rules are “See and be seen” and “Hear and be heard.” EDITOF’S NOTE: Harold Groen is Certified Instrument Fight Instructor at Morey Ainclane Company, Middleton, Wisconsin, a FLY-A-CUB ISL nat af For The Pure Joy of Flying! Deere ites PSEA tL ee Plane: $60/he dry - Instructor: $50/he TIA eM www-moreyaitport:com) Pe ee cae) oo ee ke aren eee eT ny AUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 15AG. AlRCRAFT OWNERS AND PLOTS ASSOCIATION Laem ele Keep ‘Em Flying... Across The Midwest by Bryan Budds, Manager AOPA Great Lakes Region evently, Re icked off the Keep ‘Em Flying campaign aimed at getting pilots up in the ar With summer upon us, and a cold, wer Bryan Budds winter behind us, [cannot think of a better goal for all pilots. Whether for business or pleasure, in piston, turbine, ultralight, get out and go fly. And, to help entice the competitive pilots among us, AOPA has offered up cash prizes to those willing to step up to the challenge. And, as T have seen, we have some great facilities across the region. So, get out and explore a new airport, meet a new pilot, and keep GA strong. For more information on how you can vwin, visit wwewaopa.org/membership/ themelkeep-em-flying-challenge.hrml Now that you are on track to win some cash, let me share with you how AOPA is working for you across the Great Lakes Region, ‘As many of you have read in Midivest Flyer Magazine and elsewhere, the State of Illinois was considering increasing aircraft and pilot certificate registration fees. We are glad to report after visits to the state house and many discussions with the Governé office and the Aeronautics Division, the proposal to raise registration fees has been dropped. Thank you to all the AOPA members in Ilinois that answered our calls to action! AOPA also remains engaged with aisport users, airport management, and local communities at multiple airports facing an uncertain future. From Lorain County Airport in northwest Ohio to Weydahl Airport in Kildeer, North Dakota and everywhere in berween, AODA continues to fight for your freedom to ly across the region. But, as wwe have seen at these and other aigports, having an in-tune and proactive pilot and supportive community leaders is key. So, next time you sce your airport manager, city councilor, or county commissioner, let them know how importane the airport is to you! EAA AirVenture is right around the corner, s0 be sure ro drop by the AOPA tent and let me know if you accepted the challenge and where you visited! Until then, Pim always happy to hear 1 bryan.budds@aopa.org, Q Special Events & Legislative Issues You Really Ought To Know About In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & lowa by Yasmina Platt, Manager AOPA Central Southwest Region ince my ast report, Thave attended Missouri State Aviation Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, ‘spoke atthe state aviation conference ‘organized by the Missouri State Aviation Council (MoSAC) and Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) in Lake Orark, and attended the Towa Aviation Conference in West Des Moines. Hopefully you were able to attend the ‘event in your state and I mer you there. Ifnot, [look forward to meetin a lacer date. I also expect to visit. in the near Future. ‘Yasmina Patt Regarding legislative issues. 16 JUNEWULY 2012. MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Nebraskis Unicameral adjourned on April 18 without passing LB352, which ‘would have extended the approach zones from the current three (3) miles 10 10 miles from the end of every IFR runway in the state to increase safety and promote good land use planning Unfortunately, the legislature ran out of time, bu to reintroducing it again next yeat. Kansas, Missouri, and Towa are scheduled to adjourn sometime in May, but we are still hopeful that Missouri's $B769 will pass the House (it was already passed by the Senate) and head to the Govemor for signature before adjournment. $8769 would require safety markings on anemometer rowers that are located outside of city limits and that are 50 feet or more in height ‘These towers currently create a serious safety harard for pilots they are small, unmarked, unscheduled, and very difficult to see. fenator Kris has committed, On a more exciting note... the airshow season has geared up and so has registration for the AOPA Summit 1 be held in Palm Springs, Calif from October 11 to 13. From the return of the highly anticipated Parade of Planes, a Palm Springs exclusive, 0 resort partes and outdoor adventures, the AOPA Summie offers an experience like no other. For more information and to register, org/summil ‘As a great excuse to fly this summer, AOPA recently launched the Keep ‘Em Flying Challenge. Read Bryan Buds! column for more information, as this isa very exciting initiative based on last year's Georgia Air Challenge. As always, fed free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns at yasmina platt@aopa.org. I ako want to hear about all the exciting aviation activities and flying in your area. aBuilding Skills by Craig L. Fuller Fresiient § CEO Airrat Ownare& Pots Accooiaton getting comfortable flying my Husky. ‘When I bought the airplane it was a real departure for ime, Fd never before Craig Fuller had a plane so well suited to enjoying the backcountry. Nor had I ever flown a taihvheel, So che past year has been a real journey for me, in more ways than Recently I had a chance to build on the skills Te been learning. After weeks of non-stop business travel, I found myself in Billings, Montana, and I decided to take a day “off” borrowed a friend's Aviat Husky A1-B and teamed up with an experienced backcountry pilot far some taining. An exceptionally thorough preflight designed to check those items most critical for mountain ying was a fitting start to our session, Before launching, we also had a derailed briefing abour where we would be going and how we would get there. (No airways on this trip, jus old- fashioned navigation using a map to pick out landmarks.) We talked about the need to fly low over remote grass strips to chase off any wildlife and look for any rise or dropofk. We reviewed the ways to figure out what che wind is doing when there no windsock and not another sou! within 50 mils. And, of course, we rlled abour the importance of looking for obstacles swe must clear on final approach and where we can turn around once on the ground This kind of flying is just rotally different experience than my day-to-day From AOPA Heapguarrers trips from one well-traveled, well- equipped airport to another. Before we practiced those grass strip takeoffs and landings, we spent some time canyon flying. We had to keep to cone side of the canyon, making sure there's always a place to turn around toward lower terrain. Having an exit strategy is critical for this kind of flying For me, having the chance to keep building my skills, even after decades of flying, is one of the things I enjoy most. The Husky has proven to be a great vehicle for growing my flying skills, but you dont have to invest in a different plane to expand your own horizons. No matter how long you've been fl always mote co learn, And there's always a pilot with specialized experience who can teach you. I encourage you to seek out new ‘experiences and learning opportunities under the guidance of an expert. When, it comes to flying, you can never know Bur thar doesnt mean you a Peopue Iv THe News ceverythi shouldnt en Duluth Airport Director Departs For Michigan Post DULUTH, MINN, ~ Brian Ryks, 49, executive director of the Duluth Airpore Authority for the past 10 yeas, is departing Duluth y International Aisport June 22, 2012 to become airport director at Gerald R Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich. ‘The Grand Rapids airpore serves more than 1 million people, and the airport handles more than 2 million passengers each year, compared t0 350,000 passengers in Duluth. Ryks became airpor director in Duluch in 2002 afte serving as director a St. Cloud Regional Aiepor and in airport management with the Metropolitan Airports Commission in the Twin Cities. Ryks also worked in ‘rian Rye ‘management and on noise reduction ac airports in Denver, Colo, and Aberdeen, S.D. 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Airport agers, fixed base operators, ‘engineers and support service professionals came together May 7-9, 2012 at the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in the Wisconsin Dells to learn from ~ and network with ~ one another, and to recognize and strive for professional excellence. Recogn was forn re for “Lifetime Service” x La Crosse Aisport Manager, Dan Wruck, who retired earlier this year. Wruick has served the aviation industry most of hs life in many ‘capacities including asa military helicopter pilot, search and rescue pilor, ight engineer, miliary aviation safery officer, air base commander, and as an airport manager. He has participated in many statewide activities 0 promote the betterment of avi Wisconsin, most recently in obtaining expanded radar coverage throughout the state. Greg Stern of Mead & Hunt was recognized as “Airport Engineer of the Year” Over the past several y Stern has managed the design of one of the state's largest aviation projects at the state's busiest airport, General Mitchell International Airport. The runway safety area improvement project is over $60 million and involves safety area corrections to both primary air cartier runways. Specific bid packages and work items have included runway 18 UNEWULY 2012. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Charity Speich, Manager of Chippewa Vatey Regional Airport In Eau Clair, Wis, congratulated Matt Duboa of Moad & Hunt oo fecatving a ‘Distinguished Service Award” for he wore ae the Consvuoton Aamnta Project Manager at Chippewa Valley Regional ‘Airport. and taxiway extensions, taxiway realignments, NAVAID relocations, a public roadway tunnel, a service road bridge, and numerous other improvements. The projects have involved significant construction phasing and coordination wich humerous other on-going projects and various airfield user groups. The Milwaukee project has been phased to minimize disruptions to the airport's users and the flying public, and brings the runway safety areas into compliance with FAA design standards prior o the mandated deadline in 2015. (UR) Mary Lenss, Director of Outagamie County Regional Airport, was. recognized ‘er his loagrchip in the Wiseensin Arort Managers Assoolation ty incoming presigent, Tory Bue of General Mitshal Intemational Report Mart Dubbe of Mead & Hunt received the “Distinguished Service Award” as the Construction Administration Project Manager for Chippewa Valley Regional Airport's (EAU) recent multi-phase terminal construction project in Eau Claire, Wis. Throughout the project, Dubbe kept in the front of his mind a true sense of. what was important to the airport and worked to make thar architecturally pleasing. An airport the size of EAU only completes a terminal project once every 30 years, so they needed it to be timeless and Matt Dubbe and his team ‘made that happen. Michael Goc, vice-president of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, was named “Aviation Person of the Year” for organizing aviation history presentations in Wisconsin cities that celebrated their centennial of flight in 2011. Goc invited a businesses and organizations, historical societies, museums, and EAA chapters to participate in the events. Goc also traveled to five Wisconsin cities co present the aviation history of each location he visived, Michael King, staff writer attheAppleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, prinea reasonable article. This was Wisconsin, received che Wisconsin testament to his integrity Airport Management Associations “Blue __Lenss, himself, was recognized Light Award For Media Excellence” ar the conference for his service as ‘According to Marty Lenss, Director presidenc of the Wisconsin Airport at Outagamie County Regional Management Association (WAMA), Aiport in Appleton, Michael Kis ‘The incoming president is Terry Blue, demonstrated time and time again Deputy Director at General Mitchell very fair and balanced reporting on the International Airport airports ovetlay and zoning project, Among the which was a very emotional and heared highlights of the iy issue in the community, conference included ewe ene tone ne Michael King spent plenty of time an appearance by bureau and Burnett County completed an sifting through the emotion for the Wisconsin Secretary ‘escicolsireane saturate: tthe rere facts before writing his articles,” said of Tiansportation Also speaking on the importance of Lenss. King also took the time necessary Mark Goxtlieb, airports and economic development was to research federal, state, and local laws who stressed Judy Harding and Scott Brummond of regarding overlay and zoning the importance the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics “This issue carried into (wo of linking ‘Mark Gottlob: ‘The bureau will complete an “economic ‘counties and drew the attention of air transportation to economic impact statement” for any aiport in state legislators, so there was plenty development and job creation without che state that can be used to promote ‘of political nd community pressure regulatory fiction. Gortlich alo airports, and obtain local support for to lean toward one side or the other.” noted the major investment aviation airport development projects. Jeremy said Lenss, “but Michael King chose to has made in “safer” and hopes this Sickle, airport manager at Burnete always keep researching and take the canbe transfered to other modes of County Aitpore in Siren, Wisconsin, time to talk toall parties involved to transportation. described how beneficial the study was Flying in or out of the Twin Cities? We've got an airport for you. (Chock out ou sk stategally4ocsted gonera aviation faci Whether yout fyhg corporate or plotng your asm plane, yc MetroAirports.org/relievers wih al the senioes you nead and no hassles, Ike the persanal connection St. Paul Downtown | Flying Cloud | Anoka County-Blaine | Crystal | Lake Elmo | Airlake AUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 19forhis airpor and community Economic impact studies measure the importance of an airport as a business in terms of the employment ic supports and the goods and services ic consumes. The results of the study, h was completed in 2008, that Burnett County Airport provided ‘over $1.2 million in sales, supported 36 jobs, and contributed $793,125 in wage income to the local and state economy. For additional information on ‘obaainingan economic impact study for your aitport, contact Judy Harding, airport planner with the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, at 608-267. 1223, or emul judyharding@dor.wi.gov. In his presentation, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics Director David Greene stresed the importance of all ‘organizations and agencies to maintain serong working relationships to meet transportation goals tall levels of government. Greene also encouraged airport managers and operators to ‘create opportunities for young people to visi aitports, and highlighted the ‘work being done by his office and General Mitchell International Airport ‘on the Aviation Careers & Education ‘Minnesota Airports CONFERENCE David Greene (ACE) program. Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), headquartered in Alexandria, Va., were featured speakers and described the importance of ACSF’s Industry Audit Standard (IAS) for aie charter operators. The ACSF standard thas become the exclusive standard for outstanding air charter operators, and climinates the need for an operator to undergo multiple annual audits. The program evaluates operators every 24 Walker Municipal Receives 2012 FAA/Governor’s Award ROCHESTER, MINN. - For many years, the Federal Aviation [Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office (of Aeronautics have partnered with public airports throughout Minnesota One result of this partnership isthe annual FAA/Governor’s Award, which is presented cooperatively by the FAA Great Lakes Regional Office and the Governor of Minnesota. The honor hhas been awarded to airports at the Minnesota Airports Conference since 1988. This year's conference was held Aiport Planning, BECHER HOPPE Engineering, architecture, Engineers and Architects and Real Estate Contact: Marijean Hoppe, PE Airport Services Group Manager mhoppe@becherhoppe.com 715.845.8000 + becherhoppe.com * Wausau, Wisconsin 20: JUNEIIULY 2012. MDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 4 Fuss Lawton months for an operator's Safety Management System (SMS), regulatory compliance, and best practices, minimizing the administrative burden fon operators and program managers For additional information visit www. acsfaero or call 888-SAFE-135, ‘The thece organizations that sponsor the Wisconsin Aviation Conference held their annual meetings luring the conference, including the Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA), Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA), and the Wisconsin Business Aviation Association (WBAA). All three organizations make up the Wiscon: Aviation Coalition April 11-13, 2012 ar the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesora ‘The award recognizes excellence in airport planning, development, a, maintenance, and relations. This year's FAAS Governor's Award was presented to Walker Municipal Airport for its dedicated suppor of aviation, and their successful and innovative project accomplishments ‘The City of Walker has always recognized that its local economy is dependent on tourism, which is evident in the city’s motto, “Where people come to play.” Those looking for the peace and solitude of the northwoods have made Walker, Minnesota, their destination for many years, often coming to relax and recreate on the shores of Leech Lake. ‘Walker Municipal Airport started out asa humble 2,500-foot turf landingstrip carved out of the woods on acreage the city purchased in 1951. Ie remained a turf stip with limited facilities until 1977 when the runway was relocated and paved. As the airport attracted more users and larger aircrafy, the city addled runway lights, a paved apron, and tie-down. In 1990, wishing to improve the viability of the airport the city assigned the aisport managers postion to longtime pilot, businessman, and city councilor, Ken Bresley. With Bresley’s guidance, the city made multiple improvements to the airport, enhancing safety and utility for both local and transient pilors. In 2004, the airport increased its based aireraft and storage capacity by constructing a 10-unit hangar and providing seléervice fuel. The city successfully applied for inclusion in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), greatly increasing its Funding potential for airport improvements Another way the City of Walker invested in is furure was by creating an Airport Layout Plan. The plan charted the ‘way fora muikitude of infastructure improvements, most notably the runway reconstruction and extension, new runway lighting, and the construction of parallel taxiway. The layout plan set in motion a decade-long process of in-depth planning, completing a narrative report, environmental studies, land acquisition, design, and multi-year airport improvement projects. One of these projects extended 420 feet to the existing runway, bringing the total length to 3,220 feet. Most recently the FAA, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, City of Walker, and the city’s consultant, Short Elliose Hendrickson, recognized a need to establish a parallel taxiway to improve aisport safety. After extensive analysis, the planning team determined that creating a parallel taxiway to the est ofthe runway would mitigate environmental impacts and provide a high level of safety for aircraft operations. Today, the city’s efforts to improve services and safety to airport customers are continuing with plans to replace the aging artivalidepartre building and provide an instrument approach, FAA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper and Minnesota State Representative Michael Beard presented the award to Walker Mayor Scott Bruns, and Walker Airport Commissioner, Ken Bresey. a Ee eee Ve ae ETS Can Do For You! 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CHARLES, ILL. ~ The 2012 Illinois Aviation Conference ‘was held May 22-23, 2012 at Pheasant Run Resor in St Charles, Illinois, and started with a hangar party atthe DuPage County Airport. Kicking off the firs session was Pete Bunce, President of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), who brought attendees up to speed on the various issues facing aircraft manufacturers. OF course, many of those issues have local impacts that can be felt herein the Midwest and specifically Hlinois. John Chapman of BSC Private Wealth Management ‘Company provided his insight into today’s economy and some of the isues facing the European Union and its implications on the United States. Chapman's theory about the sluggish economy centers on how itis market-driven by “sour mood.” In short, people and businestes are sitting on $9.8 villion in cash because they dont feel good about the ‘economy even in light of several indicators that are postive Michael France of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) brought attendees up to speed with regard to the issues facing his membership. Using a power- Oil Company AVIATION FUELS & LUBRICANTS -Serving- MICHIGAN MINNESOTA WISCONSIN Tsui e (5 22 JUNEAWULY2012. MDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE point presentation, France delineated some of the issues and their current satus in D.C, First item on the agenda was the issue of che Fuel Fraud Tax Provision that was included in the 2005 federal highway legislation. The provision effectively requires that highway use taxes ($0.24.4/gallon) be charged to purchasers of JetA fuel in an attempt to prevent truckers from using “cheaper” JecA, which is taxed at 2-Y cents per gallon cheaper. Fixed base operators arc left with two choices: one to absorb the extra cost, or two, to file for a reimbursement from the IRS. Unfortunately, the IRS rules require audits and signed seatements from each user that they are in face using the fuel in an aircrafe. To add insult co injury, the neasly $50 million that is collected each year is deposited imo the Highway Trust Fund and is not used for airport development as intended. NATA is lobbying hard to atleast get the money into the Airport & Airways Trust Fund, ‘The second issue centered on keeping government entities from competing with private companies where the government entity isalso the regulatory authority: There are cases where a governmental unit will use public Funds co construct an FBO building and go into the FBO business when there isan existing FBO on the field or a potential operator looking for an opportunity. NATA is seeking to “evel the playing fild” by preventing the FAA from funding projects that could present an unfair advantage to the publicly owned entity. ‘The standardization of the application of FAA rules and regulations are also a concem. Many operators who have “approved operations manuals, «tc, from one FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), have had them rejected by another in the same or different FAA Region. NATA is secking uniform application among all FAA regional and FSDO offices. ‘Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) have presented several problems for NATA members. The lack of a good. system for notification and che minimization of impacts is needed. Historically, the Secret Service and the Department of Defense have presented more problems than TSA. Issues with forcign repair stations, large aircraft security programs, and badging are alo problems for which NATA is seeking relief for its membership. France concluded his presentation by urging the support of the General Aviation Caucus to get balanced viewpoints to Congress. NATA has also initiated the State Advocacy Network, which tracks issues that affect its membership at the state level. Currently, there are 20 volunteers who have signed up with the advocacy program. During che luncheon, the Illinois Division of Aeronautics presented its annual awards program. This year’s recipients included the following: Primary Airport ofthe Year: Quad-City Airport, Moline, Minois. Accepting the award was Bruce Carter, who wasAlways Something New Hf you've been to any of the big aviation events so far this year, you've hopefully had a chance te meet some members of the AOPA staff. you haven't visited with 1s yet, be sure to seek us out at AirVenture or any of the ‘upcoming shows. And if you're ever near Frederick, stop in ang s00 us at headquarters. | wish every one of ou members ould spend some time talking in peraon with our staff. They are some of the most amazing people, and pilots, you'll ever meet. And one of the most impressive things about them ie their capacity for coming up with new and better ways to serve you, our members. (One of those innovations is AOPA FiyQ, an iPhone apa developed with Seattle Avionics that provides detalles airport information, aviation westher, and fight planning capabilty when end whore you really need it. nd incredibly easy to use. For example, with you haven't tried it yet, don't wat. t's frae for AOPA members advanced auto-routing all you have to do is enter your departure and destination arports and the application wil treats an optimized routs based cn foracast winde aloft and your sircrat' performance parameters. With FiyQ, you can also get @ wide range of weather products, including METARS, TAFS, radar, and more. You can even gat information about more than 7,000 FBOs and airport businesses as well #8 more than 55,000 restaurants and traneportation services. Find out more at AOPA.org/flygiphone. We've also recently introduced new ways for pilots to protect themselves and avoid problems that can threaten their plot and medical certificates with the Plot Protection Services program. Available at two levels depending fon the type of tlying you do, the program includes the benefits of the AOPA Legal Services Plan, Airmen Medical Applicaticn status checks, help and wellnoss discounts, medical records reviawe, and help with @ range of lagal ‘and medical iasues. wv that afoot For thoge of you who just can't get enough GA information, we're launching AOPA Live This Week — newscast-style Webcast that will be available every Thursday. It's « great new way to cover the stor Your flying ina format that's lively end entertaining. We're evan adding more value to AOPA'e Aviation Summit. This year the American Bonanza Society will hold its annual convention in conjunction with ours. As part ofthat collaboration we'llbe offering new seminars, new: events, and more ways than ever te help you get the most from your fying, In short, there's always something new happening at AOPA. And it’s our wonderful team of staff members who ‘make it all happen. So do come and vieitus, whether you stop by our exhitit at an airshow or make the trek to Frederick. Either way, you're sure to meet some wonderful people whe really want to know what they can do to serve you bettar aig L. Fuller ACPA ee cx veg got www 0pa.org tod “For more formation onthe Arcraft Owners and Pits Assocation and the i AUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 23recently elected chairman of AAAE Reliever Airport of the Year Waukegan Regional Airport. Accepting the award was airport manages, Jim Seanezak, General Aviation Airport of the Year (Category A): Greater Kankakee Aisport. Accepting the award was the airport authority chairman, Robert Glade, and manager, Blair Wilson. General Aviation Airport of the Year (Category B): Fairfield Municipal Airport. Private Airport of the Year: Frasca Field, Urbana, Ilinois. Heliport of the Year: Stanton Community Memorial Hospital. Aisport Restaurant of the Year: CJ's at Cental Illinois Regional Airpor: Bloomingron, Illinois. A new category was added this year for “Airport Mascot of the Year.” The recipient was “Mustafa gre the official and mouser of the Mortis, Ww WENK AVIATION INSURANCE AGENCIES Swe 1932 Dotan Cee or ora De Suns and now guided by his son, Pea td Deca ers TSE ae ea eee ei Se ead Cee ay Jets, Turbines, Pistons Prete Mechanics, Airports, Flight Schools. “Our Clients Love Us! boa ead aca g ea eee Ceo Teens Mlinois airport. Ie would certainly be confusing if his name was "Mortis. The afternoon session featured FAA Great Lakes Regional Disector, Barry Cooper, who updated the audience with all of the existing and new initiatives the FAA is wor not only on the national level, but the regional level as well. Isnues covered ‘were ADS-B, which is promised to be fully implemented by 2013; the modernization of the enroute program, where we will probably see the number of VORs reduced by 50 percent; the replacement of approaches utilizing GPS; che continued fundin, development programs at the new 9096 of airport FAA funding level: the contract tower program: the continuing migration toward NextGen: and coexisting with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the National Airspace System (NAS). Cooper indicated that there will be six tes sites chosen before the end of 2012 for the integration of UAVs into NAS. With regard to program cuts, Cooper indicated that the operative ‘word was “sustainability” Some cuts are anticipated, bur the current D.C. thinking is that Ainport Improvement Program funds will not be cut significantly. The conference concluded with a joint presentation by Bruce Griffith of the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, and Mark Jackson of the Bocing ‘Company, who discussed a relatively new program designed to attract high school age youth interested in aviation asa career Griffith described the format ofthe program and its humble beginnings with one simulator and 17 scudents, while Jackson highlighted the need for such programs in light of the upcoming shortages of pilots and mechanics. In addition, instructor Renee Riana, along with six students, {gave personal insights abou the Pr Anticipated career paths. Thi program allows h ids and their ram, their backgrox students to earn college credit for taking aviation courses including ground schools, weather, and other aviation. related subjects. The curriculu includes field trips to various aviation facilities, such as FAA control rowers, Aurora Center, FBOs, and aviation museums. There are currently 50 students enrolled in the curriculum swith classes on Thursday evenings at the DeKalb, Illinois airport. College credit is conferred by Kishwaukee College. Several students and Saturda have earned Private Pilot Certificates and higher pilot certificates and ratings, and are continuing their efforts guided bya well-qualified group of flight instructors. Most of the students at the conference were planning to continue their aviation education at several universities including STU-Carbondale, University of North Dakota, and Purdue University Following the Aviation Conference, the A Fame reception and banquet was held in the ballroom at Pheasant Run Resort. sal Illinois Aviation Hall of Quad City International Airport Named Illinois Primary Airport of the Year ST. CHARLES, ILL. ~ Quad City International Airport (QCIA) in Moline, Illinois was named “Illinois Primary Airport of the Year” during the Illinois Aviation Conference held 1012 ar Pheasant Run Resort t. Charles, Illinois. The award was presented to Bruce Carter, Director of Aviation at QCIA, by Dr. Susan Shea, Director, Illinois Division of Aeronautics. Many recent accomplishments led 10 QCIA being selected, including the reconstruction of Runway 9/27ty Intemational Arport ‘Regonal Administrator, mn Acmnistaben and Taxiway P which was a comples, multi-year endeavor that required an incredible level of communication and coordination, says Dr. Shea “We would not have received this award iF it was not for the hard work of all MAA employees, the airport authority board members, and all of the tenants,” said Carter, In accepting, the award, Carter acknowledged the partnership the airport has with the Ilinois Division of Aeronautics and the FAA. QCIA was presented this same award in 1999 and 2004, The Quad City International Airport offers service through four ‘major ailines to 10 nonstop cities, and provides full-service fixed base operation services through Elliott Aviation Carter was also just named chairperson of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2012. 2013. This announcement was madeat the 84th Annual AAAE Conference in Phoenix, May 2, 2012, Bruce Carter starced his aviation career in 1975 asa fixed base operation fueler and later became a charter pilot in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1978, he was hired as an air trafic controller until the PATCO strike in 1981. Carter owned a fixed base operation in Clarion, Iowa, before Ar Our Armrorts the Waterloo, fowa airport. In 1986, he became the airport ditector at Waterloo Airport. He was director ofaviacion in Springfield, Illinois, for three years and director of airports in Peoria, inci, for five years Since 1999, Carter has served asthe director of aviation at Quad City International Airport. Carter holds a Commercial Plot Cerificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and is a Certified light rth 2800 hours a ma Vue ‘Arrears CTS a) Wings checking pays you. eee ery DOU CaS eee eee) ea Ecc Dee en ee eee eer eee RT LCDR ead JUNEAUAr Our Amports Outagamie County Regional Airport Receives Best Marketing Award APPLETON, WIS. Allegiant Travel Company awarded Outagamie County Regional Airpore (ATW) the “Best Marketing Award” at this, years’ 2012 conference held in Las Vegas. The awarded a chance to dig in the sand ar the Time Wamer Stadium for golf balls that were buried in the family zone. A total of 20 balls were buried and cach ball represented a roundtrip ticket with Allegiant Air to Orlando ‘Outagamie County Regional Airport ‘was recognized in 2011 at the same conference for the use of social media in their “Orlando Orange” campaign, a scavenger hunt. Airport Marketing, Director, Kim Sippola, created both marketing campaigns. Allegiant Travel Company, Delta Airlines, and United Express serve the Fox Cities market. Outagamie County Regional Airport is an Enterprise Fund Department of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, and is supported wholly Ancrew ©. Levy, President, Allegiant Travel Company, by altport user charges. No general Presented Kim Sippsla of Outagamie County Regional Arport tax fund revenues are used for the Wh te Best Makan Award forthe aports “Toes nM 4nvnisceation, promotion, operation, Sand" sooial media promotion, ‘or maintenance of the airport. Marty Lenss is Airport Director (ww. BRACKETT acwairport.com), TOWBARS Las Vegis-based Allegiant Tiavel ‘Company is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure CESSNA 150 | destinations. Through its subsidiary, Allegiant Ais, the company operates a low-cost hhigh-fliciency,all-et passenger airline, and offers other travel-related products such THRU ashotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets through its website wnwallgiant com, Forbes ranked Allegiant Travel Company ninth among Best Small Compatics in 2011. Allegiane was also recently named one of FORTUNE magazine's “100 Fastest-Growing Companics” for the second consccutive year a award recognized the airport's outstanding use of social media and ‘community engagement throughout its “Toes in the Sand” promotion. In this promotion fans wrote a 100-word essay describing why they deserved to have their toes in the sand. The top five stories were then GULISTREAMV plus HELICOPTER g foranumber ot ‘akpots throughout the region with whom we have 757-4005 commerciat the FAX: (928) 757-1948 ‘worked. 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This group knew the importance of leaving the best possible first impression of their town to the flying public. The new terminal, apron and tchangar facilities were completed in February of 2005. Tn 2006, Maytag announced it was sold and would eventually leave Newcon altogether. This was a huge impact to the local economy, as well as the aitport operations. It was now ‘more important than ever thatthe airport leave a good fist impression to potential new businesses. In 2007, the new facilities would also play a role and the airport would again need to further adapt for its new neighbor, the “Lowa Speedway.” The Iowa Speedway brought NASCAR and IRL-sinctioned racing and created the busiest days the airport has ever seen. As the speedway’s races became larger with more traffic, the airport needed to adapt by adding ‘more ramp space for parking and a runway overlay and strengthening. The fixed base operation, Johnson Aviation, Inc., has been a full-service operation with charter, fight instruction, airralt sales, maintenance, and aircraft management since 1949. It, also, has had to adapt to the changes in Newton, as well asthe aviation environment. Johnson Aviation serves all of Newton, Towa, whether they fly or not. The staff atthe airport is the first people that Newton's potential new businesses, customers and visitors meet, which is so important now that the town is actively recruiting new businesses Johnson Aviation ~ along with the City of Newton and local aviation enthusiasts ~ hosted an extremely successful “Fly Towa’ event. Fly lowa is lova’s aviation state fui. It consists of a fie air shows displays, and aviation education programs sponsored by the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group. Holding Conner on Pase 28 AUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 27Puor Pome Airport Manager Serves Dual Role For His Country, For His Community PHILLIPS, WIS. — Chris Hallsteand, airport manager sport in Phillips, Wisconsin, since at Price County 2003, wears many hats: husband, father, aiport manager, crew chief onboard a C-130 Hercules with the Minnesota Air National Guard, and general aviation pilot. Hallstrand has been deployed to the Midale Ease om an anual basis since 2008, staring in active duty with the U.S. Air Force in 1996 at Kirkland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Hallstrand says that his most rewarding mission is when he can being home ‘our troops ona medical evacuation flight, after they sustain injury in combat Aviation remains the common denominator berween his wo professional roles, and his interest in general aviation, Hallserand is part owner of a Cessna 150 and enjoys getting stick-time whenever he gets the chance. Hallstrand resigned as airport manager at Price County Airport in May 2012 to pursue other ‘opportunites in airport management and with the 133d Airlift Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard, located at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. ‘Newton Moncien, esont Conrauen year and then gearing up for the 10 extremely busy days that this event in Newton was special due to Lowa Speeday’s the racetrack brings. Newton Municipal Aiport has proven involvement. GASS racecar ride-alongs, a car shows, excellent its ability to adapt tothe ever-changing world of aviation food and a free race that night, combined for a great day Fuca plans include additional ramp space to acc for Newton and aviation, Fly lowa 2012 is scheduled for additional race traffic and -hangats for increased local Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Atlantic Municipal Airport, demand. For additional information contact Ethan Nasilroad Aulantic, Towa, of Midland Airraf/Johnson Aviation at 641-792-1292 Johnson Aviation’s biggest challenge now is running an Nasalroad is airport manager and president of Johnson aviation service busines fora town of 15,000 355 days a Aviation a Pinochet ued |W INONA STATE UNIVERSITY CE eal a Your Pathway To The Airlines Low Fuel Prices eae ies White Landing An Education c erect i -800- - www.winona.edu Ce FEO OO WRU en 28 UNEJIULY 2012. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINEBittersweet Describes Demise of Orbiter Program, As Discovery Makes Final Pass & Heads For Udvar-Hazy by Matthew ittersweet appeared to be the word of the day, April Bree tec mics ight from the Kennedy Space Center on Merrie sland, Florida to the National Air and Space Museum's Steven. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Viginia, just outside of Washingron, D.C, axop a NASA Bocing 747 srliner. Thousands had gathered at the midway point, of what used to be the shutdle landing facili, towitness the historic departure. On hand were many current and former astronauts including the seven members of the STS-133 crew who had landed Discovery on this very runway just over a year ago, ending the orbiter's 27-year caret. NASA allowed afew lucky visitors to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to join the media and NASA employees to witness the flight thar would bring Discovery on its last farewell rou ofthe space coast region. The specially modified 747, callsign “Phuco 95," departed exactly at7 a.m. ying south down the coast before turning over Patti AFB and returning up the coast towards the vistors’ center at KSC, then malking a pass over the vehicle assembly building and launch pads, before returning forthe final low pass down the Discovery was the longest running shuttle, first launching. in 1984, and one ofthe orginal tht that were produced including the “Challenger” and “Columbia.” Discovery accumulated exactly one year in space during its 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times, and traveled 148,221,675 mils Some of the more notable flights of Discovery were STS-26 and STS-114, which were both return-o-fight missions afer the Challenger andl Columbia accidents. STS-95 brought former astronaut and U.S. Senatos John Glenn, back to space while STS-31 launched the Hubble Telescope, bringing us amazing Over the next few months the remaining orbiters will be ‘moved one by one to thei final destinations. “Eamtesprise” which currently call the Smithson home, wil be flown to New York’s Kennedy Airport before being shipped by barge to the Intrepid Muscurn late this summer. “Atlantis” will have a short move tothe visitors Olafsen op of ta 8 center at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida replacing the rent mock up shuctle “Explorer” that will also be moved by barge to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Finally “Endeavour” will make its final flight late surnmer of early fall ee hares Rf eas The vile aseonby bulcng at Keres Senco Contr with “Dsoovay” gting mounted on ng 747 “Pluto 36" for tefl fight to Washington Dulles Int Cer eee ey ZA SEH UNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE. 23 eneThemedia gath sarcundas “Discovery” to the California Science Center in Los panlon “Pluto 3s, completing the 30-year shuttle program, NASA’ mission will now move into deep space exploration, taking astronauts farther than they have ever been before using a new racker called “Orion,” resembling the Atlas V rocket that flew the Apollo missions, Private companies like Space X will then be handed over the responsibility of low-earth orbit operations. Space X, founded by Elon Musk, the founder ‘of PayPal, is expected to resume U.S, ‘operations to the International Space Station between 2014-2015 and at Cessna Multi-Engine Service Center * Flight Training & Aircraft Rental Dn eRe Lees Mou mee BLE parE UPA Ae Mm ec su) Ce ee nd oes OP CD am 1. yee LED Leer Ciaran ments MDWEST FLYER MA press time, had scheduled a test docking ofits Dragon capsule with the tation con April 30, 2012. Until then, the United Seates, for the firs ime, will rely solely on the Russians to provide transportation to and from the space station ata cost of $63 million per In the end it seems chat “bittersweet” might be the perfect word to describe this day. This was surely a day that sw some sadness and frustration on the deparcure end as they said goodbye toa fiend and remembered the thousands of workers now unemployed by the ending of che shuttle program, while up in ‘Washington, there was overwhelming joy for che our-of-this-world exhibit they were about to receive. History will determine if our federal governments ling of the shuctle program was a good idea or a litte premature, but undil chen, NASA will continue movin, forward. Let's just hope that the orbiter Discovery will inspire chose furute engincers who will once again make us look skyward and yell, “Go, baby Go!”Sees Aero Insurance Serving Monest Aviarion Since 1968 Representing All Major Companies ‘ Lio of Landon (262) 251-9460 or FAX (282) 251-7769 aerorne@wisr com ‘eto Insurance, Ine + N94 W15652 Ridgewnew Dive Tonver Renee Wanry Wiscensin dition Baines of te Yr (2005) ‘+ Menomonee Fal, WI 59051 DISCOVER The Cape C (ete: DOOR COUNT) G SEN aro ens Some er Wk Ty, ste 96,3 AUNEAULY 2012. MOI FLYER MAGAZINE 31A Day of Discovery n April 17, 2012, the decommissioned space shuttle “Discovery” arrived a the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F Udvar Hazy Center at Washington Dulles International Airport. A lire over a week later, a group of pilots and aviation enthusiasts from the Minneapolis area flew via Sun Country Aislines charter to see Discovery in its new home, as well as the other aircraft and exhibits at the Udvar Hazy Center The trip ro the museum was the latest in a series of ‘aviation day-trips coordinated by former military/atline! corporate pilot, Malcom "Spook’ Johns, and hosted by Sun Country Aislines, Previous trips coordinated by Spook included visits to the Naval Air Museum at Naval Air Station Pensacola, and the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. AIRCRAFT SUPPLY. Call us and get your copy of our current catalog, aa aa eee a eee) eae ela CUPPA Pee CCR ae www.WicksAircraft.com 2 MIDWEST FLYER MAG) For the Udvar-Hazy trip, the cost included round-t airfare and bus transportation from the terminal at Dulles to the muscum, anda free museum pass. As an added bonus, the Sun Country firs officer for the flights to and from Dulles vas former astronaut and space shuttle commander, Cure Brown atthe National Ar and antly, Virginia ace Museum's Steven F Uavarsta Commander Brown was an astronaut with NASA from 1987 to 2000, when he retired. During his NASA career, Commander Brown flew a then-record six shuttle missions. (OF note, Commander Brown commanded the 1998 Discovery mission that cartied Project Mercury astronaut and Senator John Glenn back into space, making Senator Glenn the oldest person to go into space at age 77. Commander Brown's last shuttle fight was the 1999 Discovery mission to service the Hubble Telescope. Sun Country Flight 8855 departed MSP Terminal 2 on time at 6:30 a.m. CDT. Although early in the morning, the cabin of the B737-800 aircraft was filled with anticipa The passengers ughed and talked about airplanes and other aviation-related topics, as is often the case when pilots and aviation enthusiasts get together. The flight artived at Dulles shorty before 10:00 a.m. EDT, when the Udvar- Hazy Center ‘opened. Once the aircraft was parked on a midfield ramp, one of Dulles’ “mobile lounges"(also known as "plane mates" or people movers’) arrived to transfer us from the aircraft to the ‘main terminal building. The Udvar-Hazy Center is adjacent to Dulles International, A taxiway actually connects the two and would have only required a very short walk from the aircraft to the museum. However, the taxiway is usually used just for official movement of aircraft or equipment to and from the museum, so we boarded a bus at the main terminal, which then rook us to the Udvar-Hazy Center.The tall section of Discovery, The Udvar-Hazy Center hosts an amazing collection of aircraf and aviation exhibits. In addition to Discovery, the museum's exhibits include the Concorde; a Lockheed SR.71A Blackbird; the only on-duty survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor a World War I U.S. Navy Sikorsky JRS-1 amphibian aircraft; Bob Hoover's Shrike Commander; the B-29 bomber 1980 World Aerobatic Champion and air show performer raordinaite, Leo Loudenslager’s, Bud Light Laser 200; and dozens of other aircraft and aviation memorabilia. ‘As you enter the museum and walk to the balcony overlooking the main gallery, you are greeted by a Curtiss P-AOE. Kittyhawk and a Vought F4U-1D Corsair suspended from the ceiling. Immediately below the baleony the SR7; to the Boeing Aviation Hangar. (Some ominously greets visitors ofyou may recall chat the museum and its SR-71A were featured in the movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.’) Behind the SR-71A, the space shuttle Discovery takes center stage in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangat. Discovery is surrounded by a variery of spacecraft, satellites, recovery capsules, rockets, engines and other space-relared exhibits and artifacts Up close, Discovery provides an intimate perspective that is far more deailed than you would otherwise see in print or other media. You can actually see the individual ceramic hheat tiles thac were the focus of the investigation ater the space shuttle “Columbia” disaster, Exhaust marks are visible adjacent to the control thrusters. ‘And the texture of the white nomex reusable surface insulation, which is a flexible fabric that looks like a wool blanket covered in sealant, is visible. Former space shutte Brown, ‘shares "hie experience" thing fay." Brown isnow ast Officer wih ‘Sun County Aiines. nd These are all aspects of Discovery, other space shuttles, that you very seldom see, if ever, in standard media coverage of the shutde program. The shutele's condition is almost identical vo when it was in service. According to Commander Brown, Discovery's cockpit is intact, but much of the internal witing and electronics were removed when Discovery arrived at the museum. Unfortunately, the cockpit is noc open for public viewing After lunch, we were treated 10 private presentation/question and. answer session in the museum's cducation center with Commander Brown. Afier viewing a brief video, Commander Brown answered passengers’ questions for He talked about the U.S. and foreign space programs, the unique challenges 2% hours. mmander, Curt NEW & USED PROPELLERS FOR SALE REPAIRS * EXCHANGES * OVERHAULS * GOVERNOR EXCHANGES * Maxwell Aircraft Service pole Fairy bss 2, Lib casey FAM AGO Sato # URACIL, CRYSTAL AIRPORT, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA = CALL 1-800-964-4247 OR (763) 533-8611 & Close to Lake Superior Beac, king rs, New Casino & Kaan. wvabyfelicincom + 847036867 + info@bayldcabincom 24 AUNEIIULY2012 MDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE‘The B23 “Enola Gay" displayed in the massive Steven F. UdvarHazy Center in Chantly, Vein of working in space and his opin regarding the future of space travel and exploration. Commander Brown definitely provided an inside, and often humorous, scoop on what I think is probably the best job in the world. Shortly before the museum's closing time, the bus arrived for our return trip to Dulles. In reverse of the smoming logistics, when we arrived at the main terminal we were taken by people movers back to the aircraf after clearing security, of course. Sun Country Flight 8856 departed Dulles around 7:45 p.m. EDT for the non- stop fight back co MSP. ‘As Commander Brown flew the sunand hhome, the cabin of the aircraft was B737 toward the set subdued compared co the laughter and conversation of the earlier leg. Some passengers slepe. Afier all, eying to sce all ofthe aircraft and exhibits in the museum in one day takes a lot of walking! Other passengers discussed the museum and its exhibits, or looked out the window at the loud deck below; losin thought. And at Commander Brown's joking suggestion, some passengers performed “fluid- loading” in preparation for landing at MSP ‘We arrived back at MSP Terminal 2 shortly ater 9:00 pam. CDT aftera full day. Although I chink cis possible ro see all of the muscum’s exhibits in one day, I have to confess tha I fll short ‘That's okay. It gives me an excuse, not that I need one, to go back to the ‘museum again Ifyou ever plan a tip tothe Udvar- Hary Center, I recommend scheduling two full days to allow more time to read about and enjoy the a exhibits. And if you like to take pictures of aircraft, a second day would allow and Chant, Vig you to make eo full “laps” around the museum: one with your wide- angle lens, and the second using your telephoto lens As far as know, Spook doesn't have any other “aviation day-trips”in the works, but based upon the success of this and his prior tips, other trips may be planned in the future, so stay tuned to Midwest Fler Magazine for special announcements, and check with Sun Country Aitlines for tour dates. [highly recommend participating, a STS ES UNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 95inspection, I could see that they all had been marked signifying chat these were artifacts to be kept once this facility isclosed. Ic chen hit me that once Endeavour leaves, this building will no longer be needed, the halls will be empty. and the people gone. ‘Ar che end of the hall was my first top where I could place my sunglasses and keys into a slot in the wall. Although Endeavour will never ly again, NASA keeps the same polices in place as if ie were, thus nothing in your pockets and nothing that can come loose inside the orbiter is allowed. As I proceeded into the next room, I was greeted by a security check and just behind him, captured my first glimpse of the shuttle, hidden within a jungle of scaffolding that surrounds it In front, one large sign is lighted reading, “Vehicle Powere power attached (0 it The last de-service procedure was completed on May 11, 2012, and at 9:58 am, the lst switch was thrown powering, down the orbiter forever. Endeavour was the last of the shuttles to have Heading up the stairs we were met by yet another checkpoint just before we entered the white room. Here we remove our badges so thar NASA officials can keep track of everyone that is inside ofthe orbiter and are once again checked that everything has been removed from our pockets. Blue tape is provided to cover over watches and jewelry to prevent pieces from accidentally falling off inside the orbiter. Tewas then time to enter the white room, which acts as 2 sterile room between the outside elements and the orbiter itself. I firstentered the room through a set of doors that enclosed ime in an elevator-szed room where blowers were engaged removing any debris off of my clothing. Once inside I could not help but notice chat the room was covered in thousands of signatures from floor to ceiling. Ic urned out that everyone visiting the interior of the shuttle from astronauts, technicians and guests are given the opportunity to “autograph” a wall of the room. A United Space Alliance technician quickly points ‘out an STS-107 mission patch sticker, around i signatures could be found fiom the crew, which had used this white room during one of its dress rehearsils for launch. STS-107, flying on the orbiter “Columbia,” became a worldwide news story when ic came apart during reentry over northem ‘Texas. The entire crew was lost on that mission, but it was clear to the employees ‘working on the shuttle program, that they would never be forgotten ‘We entered the orbiter through the main entry hatch, our booties snug around our feet to protect from foreign objects centering the orbiter. The main hatch leads into the mid-deck area where the seats have already been removed for future display in the museum. Here is where the astronauts could exercise, sleep, conduct their experiments and hit the head when needed. It could be modified with up to three seats, depending on the size of the crew that was going up. There isa hatch in the aft part of the rmid-deck leading to the payload bay where astronauts would «exit to conduct spacewalks ‘During preparation for displaying at the museum, NASA had to power Lp te ero every go often to desenice fhids Wom Be system Ines, ‘Thess limited pevwarup asestane sow Visors 2 view ts fight Secc a5 It would have looked o iy here are two ladders on either side ofthe room that lead up to the flight deck area ofthe orbiter. Climbing up these ladders makes you realize what a small area these astronauts had to work in. Iris hard to imagine how they were able to get into their seats with heir space suits on while it was standing vertical as Thad a hard enough time in blue jeans while it sat horizontal on the ground. “The fight deck is outstanding to look a all li up. As AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SERVICE, INC. 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Tracking Airworthiness Problems In S-LSA Under The Current System — a bs ‘As he cookpits 0 Become inereas ‘manufacturers to knform them of Aworhy two contnuing ai Birectves lssued aganct these components, Directives than ofers aaopted, by Doug Hereford, A&P/A FAR Section 91.327 that requites periodic inspections, and like any inspection in aviation, the purpose ist unsafe conditions. [= of Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA), itis How does one go about discovering unsafe conditions on an S-LSA? Your frst answer is probably: “ righ” Yes and no, Once a required Condition Inspection has been ‘completed, in order to approve the aircraft for return to service, the person who performs the inspection must make ann airerafi maintenance record entry certifying that the aircraft is in “a condition for safe eperation.” This singular requirement is the driving force behind several realities forthe inspector. Le’s examine them. First: The inspector is not in a position to make this certifying statement unless the inspection procedures used are of the scope and detail necessary to completely inspect the entire aircraft. We start with an inspection checklist, and in the case of S-LSA, this checklist must be one provided by the aircraft manufacturer. This means that there is no such thing as an “abbreviated inspection.” Its cither a Condition Inspection of the entie aircraft, oF it i not. Second: The inspector must ensure thatthe aircraft is in compliance with all other legally required items of maintenance that exist to correct unsafe conditions. (This responsibility is imposed by FAR Section 43.15(a)(1). Section 91.327 defines these items as “Safety Directives” (SD), and FAR Section 39.3 defines these items as “Airworthiness Directives’ (ADS). 48 JUNEQULY20%2 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Jondition Inspection, Special Light Spar Areraft Ths naw Lyeaming 10 26% y sophisticated, ceriied to moet te ASTM standard for use in SSA, components are finding tier way into bul the compary has pans ies stacks, Owners end maintanance use in standara categoy technicians cannct always count on arframe that Mappens, the potental for confus Sirvatt as wll If ness systems, Safety thd Airworthiness Directives, although some manufactuers dornush Better ould pose real proklams Yor _owners and maintenance technician, unless reforms aro ‘Third: Arguably the most important reality for the inspector is the fact that because he or she alone certifies the aircraft to be ina condition for safe operation, he or she bears the sole esponsibility for ccasuring that it isso. It is the inspector's judgment, which will ultimately determine ‘whether or nor the certifying statement is made, approving the aircraft for retuen to The frst and chird maintenance reality seems to be fairly black and white: use a checklist, and the inspector is responsible. Ok, but what about Reality Two: the need to find out about and comply with all ‘cher legally required maintenance items? Here's where things begin to get difficult. Obviously the inspector must have a syscem for determining the status of applicable Safety Directives, and Airworthiness Directives. “The owner should provide these,” you say. That may or may not be true, but i is the inspector who makes that cetfying, statement, and some owners are more up on things than others. An inspector cannot put his or her faith in such a weak link in the communication chain when determining the status of applicable Safety Directives or Airworthiness Directives (Reality Three). Therefore, an inspector must be diligent to search out applicable Safety Directives and Airworthiness Directives. In the world of Standard Airworthiness, there are various long- standing, tried-and-true methods that can be used to perform AD research. The same cannot be sid for the S-LSA world. ‘This is where the inspector can be hung out to dry, so to speak. Thete are three problems. First problem: Manufacturers apparently are not making themselves aware ofall unsafe conditions which arise, as is requited of them by certification rule. Thisis evident in the fact that there are numerous S-LSA out there with FAA approved parts installed for which Airworthiness Directives have been issued. As FAR Section 39.3 states, an Airworthiness Directive is by definition issued to correct an unsafe condition, How many S-LSA are running around with KT-76A or GTX-330 transponders installed? How many have United Alrimeters installed? How many have ACS ign installed? Each of these components has one or mote ADs issued against it. Ifthe sytem worked as it should, the S-LSA manufacturer would issue a safety directive which would in cach case transmit the relevant AD. To my knowledge, no manufacturer is doing this. cary it for ion switchesSecond problem: There isa huge inconsistency as to what a fery Direcxive” actually is. Section 91.327 requites compliance with Safery Directives issued to correct unsafe conditions. This language seems to make evident the fact that Safery Directives can ony be legally required when issued to correct unsafe conditions. However, manufacturers ue “Notices of Corrective in accordance with the ASTM Consensus Standard F2295, Standard Practice for Continued Operational Safety Monitoring of a Light Sport Airenafi This concrolling consensus standard contains relevant terms and defining parameters, which are much broader than the “unsafe conditions” language of Section 91.327, and in face, F2295 does not even have the term “Safety Directive” contained within it. Instead, the terms “Safety Alert,” “Service Bulletin,” and “Notification” appear as forms of Notices of Corrective Action Worse, there is every kind of Bulletin, Letter, Alert, Notice, et., conceivable being published by the various ‘manufacturers. This confused situation leaves the inspector to wonder what is really legally equired. Third problem: There is no reliable data base system for Safety Directive research, Many very comprehensive web sites devoted. to support of their machines. This is a step in the right direction although still very lacking, to say nothing of the manufacturers who don't provide access to good technical support. Yer another potential for failure when certifying an S-LSA to be in a cond for safe operation, comes in the form of Airworthiness Limitations. These mufactuters have are FAA-approved and legally required inspections or other maintenance tasks, which are a part ofthe Type Design of products produced under FAA approval The immediate rebuttal will be that ‘Type Design does not apply t0 S-LSA. This is correct; however, i is possible to havea TC product installed on an S-LSA (eg, engine or propeller). In this cas, ifthe installed product had existing Airworthiness Limitations, even though they are not by definition unsafe conditions on TC products, it make sense that these would need to be addressed by an inspector before making the certifying statement approving the $-LSA for return to ‘One such example might be the Lycoming fiel-injected engines Newer TCd versions of these engines have an Airworthiness Limit requiring special inspections of the Fuel injection lines. (On older engines, chis nspection is driven by an AD). Ifthe S-LSA continued airworthiness system worked as ic should, this Airworthiness Limitation would be captured by the S-LSA manufacturer, and transmitted asa Safety Directive. Given the other anomalies with the Safety Directive Fthis scenario were to arise, an inspector would be foolish to assume that a Safety Directive would be issued. ‘One final dilemma related to ADs: [fan AD requires any form of alteration to the product for which it is issued, legally speaking, prior aircraft manufacturer approval would be necessary as S-LSA cannot be altered without this. The manufacturer could simply issue a Safety Directive to transmit the AD (as should be done), include the approval for the alteration, and the problem would be solved. But this isnt happening, So it has become realy apparent through all ofthis that the C Inspection itselfis only one part of the to-do list for the inspector when looking, for unsafe conditions on an S-LSA with mndition ‘HEH Utne enero onlinecatalog. [FADING EDGE AIR FOILS . 5 eee he Mceeelas Ports ieee antwr onal A&P Technician On Staff vs Maintenance Overhaul + Repair See arene ned 1-800-532-3462 Perece rita te Jeadingedgeairfoils.com the ultimate goal of certifying the aireraf to be in a “condition for safe operation.” ‘When it comes to the continued airworthiness items, the system leaves alot 1 be desired. Unfortunatly, this realty gives the inspectors no relief fiom their legal responsibilities pr toapproval for rturn to service. Until the system is refined (or completely overhauled), Safery Directive rescarch, while mandatory, will be unreliable and clunky at best, and separate AD and Airworthiness Limitation research will continue to be essential steps to assure airworthiness. ‘Owners and inspectors should ‘constant contact with aircraft manufacturers. When questions arise the airerafe manufacturer should be consulted. The FAA should immediately mandate that manufacturers make clear distinctions between Safety Directives and other forms of service information. The agency should also create a central database, readily available to the public, for the collecting and organizing of Safety Directives as they are issued. Next, Advisory Circular guidance should be published to advise the field ‘on acceptable methods to perform Safety Directive research, and provide information on the Safety Directive system in general Finally, the FAA should see to it that aircraft manufacturers are making themselves aware of existing and potential unsafe conditions that might already be reflected as ADs, and Contaeieo On Pace 59 2012 rr ea ccna pases up at the Show! UNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE. 47MINNESOTA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION Wipaire Completes Cessna 206 Project... Working On Caravan, Skylane Improvements by Steve Schapiro hie centerpiece of Wipaire’s display at Sun ‘n Fun ehis year, March 27 thru April 1, 2012, in Lakeland, Florida, was a custom-designed and built Cessna 206 thar the company delivered to Key ‘West Seaplanes, a charter operation in Key West, Fla. The gorgeous yellow and white aircraft atracted alot of attention ro the Wipaire display, and Wipaite President Chuck Wiplinger was on hand to answer questions and to discuss with pilots other projects the company has underway While Wipaire is ‘most associated with itsaircrat floats, the company also has been engineering and building high-performance ‘modifications since 1960. The Cessna 206 delivered to Key West Seaplanes ‘was bull from parts and a complete fuselage in about three months, and has amphibious floats that will allow the plane to operate on water or land, Chuck Wiplinger The Ve of Mesa Avon Se 1945 Membership Open To All Aviation | — Serving ‘Minnesota JOIN TODAY! Refer To: www.mnaviationtrades.org or contact Sara Wiplinger at swiplinger@wipaire.com 651-209-7168 48 JUNEAULY2012. MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE Wipaia's custor-bult Cessna 206, delivered ta ‘Key Wost Seaplanes, featutce caveral Wipe moatfoatons Including "Wp Tips" ‘hal improve performance. including gras airstrips. One of the main features are the “Wip Tips” that extend the wings by 18 inches, increasing the rate of climb and reducing the rake off and landing distances. The modified tips also reduce fuel consumption and increase flying stability at low speeds. Powered by the Wipaire 10-550 engine upgrade with the McCauley prop modification, this Cessna 206 is able to use all 300-plus horsepower continuously, boosting dimb and cruise performance. Surprisingly it has a quieter operation, which helps Key ‘West Seaplanes full its commitment to noise abatement, as it flies to Litle Palm Island and other exclusive ishnd resorts ‘The aircraft also features the Wipaire copilot door installation, which adds a third door made of earbon-reinforced composite material that utilizes Cessna ‘manufactured hinges and latches The additional door provides both safety and convenience getting in and out of the plane. In the next few months, Wipaire plans to update the Cessna with its newest generation of floats and expects tobe doing ‘modifications to other aircraft in the Key West Seaplanes fleet. ‘Wipaire is also involved in research and development to expand the utility of the Cessna 208 Caravan, Cessna 182 Skylane, and the Aviat Husky. ‘The South Sc. Paul, Minnesota- based company is testing new Wipline 8750 floats for the Cessna Caravan and at press time, was expecting an STC in June, The 8750s will replace the Wipline 8000 floats. Depending on an aircraft's configuration, the new floats will Increase the gross weight to 8750 pounds. The modified hull design has a steeper dead-rise angle that should provide better handling in rough water Wiplinger said the biggest changes are a new main gear system designed to reduce maintenance and improve accessibility by having actuating components in fewer bays, as well more reliable oleo*. The new floats feature a pylon attachment instead of Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Is Sponsored By =. semaine gp cm Allianz @ DETERMAN vw determan om ww: tunderdavaton com ViVWEBER wu aboard cm ew idvestye car NATIONAIR. i nana 2mstruts, which along with the new hull shape, makes them similar in design to the Wipline 13000 floats for the Twin One. For the Cessna 182, Wipaie is ‘working on a gross weight increase that will increase the gross weight to 3500 pounds. Wiplinger said he hopes to have the STC completed in Ju ‘The plan is to certify the gross weight increase on floats frst and then do “wheel plane conversion” shortly thereafter. Wipaite is alo scheduled to begin work on a gross weight increase for the Aviat Husky that will increase the weight to 2250 pounds when installed on Wipline 2100 amphibious or seaplane floats * An oleo strut isan air-oil hydraulic shock absorber used on the landing gear of most large aircraft and many smaller ones. It cushions the impact on landing and while taxiing, and damps out vertical oscillations. a Minnesota Senator & Representative Recognized By Recreational Aviation Foundation nator John Carlson (R. Bemidji) S= Representative David Hancock (R. Bemidji) have reccived national recognition from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAP) for their efforts to amend the Recreational Use Statute (RUS) in the State of Minnesota RAF President John McKenna explained: “Recreational Use Statutes give limited liabiliey to private landowners that allow others to use their property I's sometimes called “The Good-Guy Lav’ Each state has enacted laws limiting liability for landowners that allow others to use chit land, providing that no charge is made for the use, and that the landowner doesn't intentionally ereatea hazard.” ‘The Minnesota RUS lists a number of outdoor activities, like hunting, fshing, swimming, plant and rock collecting, cave exploring, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. specifically include ic either, causing cautious landowners to not allow aircraft to take off and land at private airstrips This bill makes chat change. Senator Carlson and Representative Hancock carried the bill chrough the Senate and the House, respectively With the legislative session ending, ‘many did not think that there was time enough toaddress the bill, but they found ways o get a hearing on it, Ultimately, he House and Senate passed different versions ofthe bill, which were ironed out in a late-night House Senate Conference Committee. “We watched the progress of the bill every day.” said RAP's McKenna, “Sometimes, we thought there was ro hope, but Sen. Carlson and Rep. Hancock didn't give up.” The bill passed, and was signed into law by Gow. Dayton. ‘The bill will allow airports on public and private land co be open to the aviation public, treating aviation just like hunting, fishing, of other outdoor activities. Minnesota becomes the 15th state nationwide to change their Recreational Use Statutes to include “This will be important for airstrip owners, pilots, cabin owners, lodge owners, sport pilots, and rural communities,” McKenna explained. “It will bring people to rural areas. Ie also vill be useful for emergencies, allowing ‘emergency equipment and evacuation fiom rural areas, and all of this didnic cost the taxpayers of Minnesota a dime. “That's good legislation!” ‘The Recreational Aviation Foundation isa non-profit 501 (©) (3) corporation. Its run by volunteers, and is dedicated to preserving and protecting, remote airstrips on public and private land by working with landowners and stare and federal agencies. Ithas members in all 50 stares Information fon the organization is available ac herp:// theraforg or by calling 406-582-1723. Minnesota Hall of Fame 2012 BLOOMINGTON, MINN. ~The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inducted six Minnesota aviation personalities, April 28, 2012 at investiture ceremonies held at the Ramada Mall of America Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesora. Inductees included Orville Brede, WWII veteran, instructor pilot, pilot examiner, charter pilot and fixed base operator; Joseph Kimm, pioneer Northwest Airlines pilot; Bryan Moon, artist, former Northwest Airlines Vice President, and President of MIA Hunters, whose mission isto recover remains of missing military airmen; Kenneth Neustel, veteran of the 82nd Airborne, and the leading skydiving record holder and parachute rigger/instructor i Minnesota; Raymond Rough, Vietnam veteran, and long-time Minnesota Aeronautics Director; and Duane Werhing, pilot, aireraft rebuilder, and Arr ni} WUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 49 the driving force in the development of Detroit Lakes Airport. In addition, the Hall of Fame awarded the Best Aviation Writing Award co Paul M. Sailer of Wadena, for “The Oranges Are Sweet” book, and Best Aviation Art by a Minnesotan Award to Stephen Nesser of Northfield, Minnesota. Scholarships were awarded to David Heckman of | Apple Valley, Minn., and Jackson Kranz. of Lakeville, Minn. For details, refer to mnaviationhalloffame.org. 2012 inductees tothe Minnesota Aviation Hall ‘of Fame (UR): Orville Brede, Ken Neuss, Joe ‘imm, Je and Susan Kimm Cowen (accecting for tar fate, Joseph Kiev), Bilan Me Fay Rough, and Duane Wething, Investiture ‘eramonies ware Rela April 23, 2012 at ho Ramada Mall of Ametica Hote, Bloomingt Minnesota. a== WATA Difference eee RSS ty Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Ye (UR) WATA board momber, Eruce Botiorman, prosents th Wissonsin Business of te Year Award to Al Timmerman, CEO Megra,. St, Director of Maintanar Preeident and business partne of Jet Group, Groen Bay, Wie WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Bus the Year” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades, WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of NewView Technologies, presented the award to Jet Air Group CEO The Wisconsin Aviation ness of ‘and Dr Pep Anderas, Vice AlTimmerman, Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells Jet Air, which is located at Austin Straubal International Airport (GRB) in Green Bay, has seen sucessful growth and development over the years, including the completion cof a 29,000 square Foot, state-of-the-art facility in 2010. In addition, Jet Air has grown from 29 employees to more than 40, and has added new aircraft to its flet, and expanded its flight school. Jet Air has also demonstrated a commitment to furthering 8, during the Wisconsin Aviation the aviation industry by partnering with Lakdand College and its four-year aviation program. 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Included was hands-on introductory flight lessons for $69, the opportunity to “Ry” a sn background), with prospeetve students Jason Fouraaine nthe plat soat and Raber. Sraine foreground, flight simulator, fiee seminars on what is involved with becoming a pilot, and tours of the airport facilities and the company’s diversified fleet of flight training aircraft. Information was also available on various career opportunities Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. is Wisconsin's premier general aviation services provider serving Southeastem Wisconsin, For more information call 920-261-4567 oF visit wv. Wisconsin Aviation.com. a Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year (LR) Jett Baum and Phil Peterson, WATERTOWN, WIS. ~The Wisconsin Chapter of the Intemational Flying Farmers has named Wisconsin Fixed Base Operation of The Year” for 2012. Wisconsin Flying Farmers President Phil Peterson presented the of Oregon, Wiscons award to Wisconsin Aviation President and CEO, Jeff Baum, April 22, 2012, during the opening session of the organization's wwo-day convention in ‘Watertown, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Aviation has locations in Watertown, ‘Wisconsin; Dodge County Airport in Juneau; and Dane County Regional Airport in Madison. Wisconsin Aviation, and Jeff Baum in particular, have long been supportive of the Wisconsin Fly aviation organizations. a mers and other RICHTER SC PE NELe) | ei) CIVIL LITIGATION AGRICULTURE REAL ESTATE Pe een a LEINEWEBER Co ESaeee EOS UNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE. 51§ BULLETIN AY TIDAL @ 4”), On raRS Sweet Summer! by Chris Foy Director MDOT Ofc of Aeronautics octet rae widifing Ses Denote Uni penal ase yore Know ho et il be Wh summer here, what better timeis there to learn about flying, aircraft rmaintenanes, airport operations and Ons Roy the vas array of aviation industry ‘catcer fields? What beter time is thereto improve your flying proficiency or even upgrade your rating? As one small ‘example, a friend recently said that he would likely never fly ‘on floats, but he got the rating and loves it! have said many times that aviators who are properly rated and completely current should, whenever the opportunity Tg Tue Stare Or Manesora Prowoes Ts Teciwca Buecenn In Tut Inrenesr Or Avarion SAEerv ‘Awo To Prowore Asnomuica. Process Iv Tie Stare Ao THE NATION Christopher Roy, Director Minnesota DOT Ottice of Aeronautics Mall Stop 410 + 222 East Plato Boulevard + Si, Paul, MN 55107-1618, 651-234-7200 or (toll free) 1-800-657-9922 Dan McDowell, Editor arises, take a young person up fora ride. Show them the beauty and excitement of fight. But I'll open that up and say, why not take someone from your city leadership for a flight around your town? Let them see the advantages and value of the airport and flying, Educate them about all the {great things that aviation brings to a community. Help them understand that aviation benefits everyone in the community, even those who have never flown! Show them the importance of supporting and maintaining a quality airport in your community. Icis a small investment in the future of your aitpore and aviation in your community that could pay great benefits chat all can enjoy. When you go flying this summer, instead of just lying from point A to point A or point A to your usual point B, why not geta little adventurous and visit a different Minnesota airport. There are more than 135 beautiful airports to choose berween! Make thisa summer of lying fun, Share aviation! Doing so enhances its value to the entire community. Be safe, be alert and enjoy the sweer summer, Q One To Get Ready, Two To Start, Three To Go! ONE ‘The 2012 Aviation Maintenance Technicians Conference was held a the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, March 19 and 20¢h. It ‘was an excellent opportunity for more than 400 aviation maintenance technicians to learn the latest technical information and techniques from industry experts. The conference provided networking opportunities, IA renewal hours, and a chance for industry exhibitors to promote and. display their latest technology and services. There were several ‘companies exhibiting that were offering career opportunities ONT APPEARING ng hrm von Fctben an TWte Crecwthon tr forasen econ aor and ve he Stee Mine sot Amemsic Cee Omndotaero Fusonineo eh bow or mts 0 aonmmanaminee {52 JUNENWULY2012. MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE as the demand for skilled maintenance professionals in the industry continues to grow. The conference was sponsored by the FAA, MnDOT Aeronautics, and the Association For ‘Women In Aviation Maintenance MN Chapter #3. Plan now to attend the 2013 conference: March 25 ~ 26, 2013. Direct your questions to: janese.thatcher@state. Two ‘The MaDOT Office of Aeronautics has a program for airports and their communities called “Adopt-An-Airport.” Any public-use airport in Minnesota is eligible to participate in the program. It provides a means by which communities ‘may become involved in their local airports and asist in the maintenance and beautification of airport facilities. ‘The Minnesota Adopt-An-Airport Program promotes increased awareness of the advantages and economic impacts that airports have on ther cities. Ic is also a means of education by which the community can learn about aviation and aviation careers, and understand what activities take place atan airport.Both the airport and its volunteer ‘groups recive signs indicating their participation in the program thac can be placed in a conspicuous location, such as the entrance to the airport. The signs serve to promote the program to the public and give recognition to the volunteer groups. Now isthe perfect time for individuals and/or their organizations to sep up and adopr their community's airport. Iisa partnership that benefits the entire community. Contact your ainport manager and sign up today! For more information, go online to: hetp// wwwedotstate.mn.us/acro/aved/ adopeanairport/adopt_airportheml or contact: janese.thatcher@state.mn.us. THREE ‘The final great reminder is to Fly Minnesota Airports through MnDOT's “Passport” progam. ‘This is a fi program that rewards pilots who fly to Minnesota's publily- owned airpors, attend FAA safety seminars, and visit Minnesota’s aviation museums. Fly Minnesota Airports promotes safety and education, and encourages pilots to practice approaches and landings in many diferent environments to improveand practice ther skills, I's also a great way to support general aviation airports, businesses, and rourism throughout Minnesora How to Participate Visi your local publicly-owned airport and request a free Airports program passport, oF contact MnDOT Aeronautics for a passpor: 800.657.3922. Fill in the page a the fronc of your passport with your name and contact information. Each time you visita Minnesota publicly owned airport, aviation museum, of participating ly Minnesota FAA safety seminar, have your passport scamped in the appropriate box. Ar most airports, stamps.are located in the arrival and departure buildings next to the pilot logbook. A sign at che airport identifies the stamps’ locations or go to www.dorstate.mn.us/aero/aved! Passportprogram/Passport hem! for a document identifying their location at cach airport ‘When you have received the proper number of stamps entitling you to a bronze, silver, or gold level award, submit your completed passport to the Minnesota Department of “Transportation, Office of Aeronautics. Tesas easy as that! Oh by the way, the program is open ro ANY pilots. You do not have to bea Minnesota resident to participate, but the flying, safety seminars and museum visits must bein Minnesota. Ply Minnesota Airportes.a great beaut cover Minnesota and its many airports. What are you waiting for? For more information check out the websice at: hetp://wwwwedot.state. ‘mn.us/aero/aved/Passportprogram! Passporthtml ‘The Fly Minnesota Airports program is sponsored by your MnDOT Office of Aeronautics and the Minnesota Coun of Airports (MCOA). a Erickson Promoted To Chief Pilot At MnDOT anry Erickson, a veteran of the Minnesota Department of Transportation with more than 25 years of state sevice, was recently promoted to Chief Pilot for the Office of Acronautics. He has been an active pilot since 1972 and brings a vast ‘wealth of flying and aviation experience co the position In the fall of 1972, Erickson joined the U.S. Air Force and completed officer and undergraduate pilot training, He soloed in the Air Force T-41 Mescalero (essentially a C-172), and quickly moved into the 1.37 Dragonily for jet raining, then into advanced jet training flying the supersonic T-38 Talon. For the next six years on active duty, Erickson flew the F-4 Phantom Il Following his active duty time, Erickson began flying for Braniff Airlines as a Boeing 727 flight engineer. He was furloughed in 1980 when Braniff went out of business Bary Ericksen. During 1978, Erickson began f with the Minnesota Air National Guard in Duluth, Minnesota where he once again flew the F4, RF-AC and the F-4D, Phantom. When the Phantoms were retired in 1991, Erickson transitioned to the F-16 Falcon, and later to the C26 Meuoliner. Just a year prior to joining MnDOT asan Aviation Representative, Erickson flew charter for Duluth Aviation in Duluth, Minnesota. Then in 1984, he began flying the Beech Bonanza, Beech Baron, Hawker-Beecheraft King Air, ion for MnDOT and the Cessna Ci Aeronautics. Erickson has amassed more than 10,000 hours of incident and accident five flying and has been recognized numerous times by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Business Aviation Association, and Minnesota Business Aviation Association for his many years of safe flying and excellence in leadership. a AUNEAULY 2012 MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE 53Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics P.O. Box 7914, Madison, WI 53707-7914 www.dot.wisconsin.gov David M. Greene, Director (608) 266-3351 Airport Construction Update For 2012 by Jeffery Taylor WesDOT Bureau of ‘will be another busy season this summer at Wisconsin airports. The Wisconsin Deparment of Transportation's Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) has more than $103 million worth of airport improvement projects scheduled, using a combination of federal, state and local dollars. The airport construction process involves teamwork between BOA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aixport owners from initial planning to project completion, The bureau guides airport development through a process that begins with broad policy planning and includes progressively more detailed elements of system planning, airport maseer planning, programming and, finally, individual airport construction. Through an agency agreement with the aiport owner, the bureau oversees project plinning, coordination, design, Jand acquisition and construction, as ‘well asall financial transactions for an airpor project. Some of this year's projects at air airports include: + Central Wisconsin Aieport, Masinee (CWA) — Reconstruction and cartier or "primal expansion of the auto parking lot 10 accommodate the upcoming terminal {4 UNEJUULY 2012. MOWEST FLYER MAGAZINE build * Chippewa Valley Regional Airpore, Eau Claie (EAU) ~ Realignment of connecting taxiways. This is part of a national FAA safety d geomettcs, expansion. markings and signage to prevent pilots from mistakenly turning on to the ‘wrong runway: + Dane County Regional Airport, Madison (MSN) ~ Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building * General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee (MKE) ~ Wrapping up four years of extensive runway safery area improvement projects. = ‘Austin Suaubel Interatonal Argort, Green sy, Wisconsin, runway oanstuston, + Outagamie County Regional Aiport, Appleton (ATW) Reconstruction of a portion of tax B, the parallel to runway 3-21 and. repair of runway 12-30 pavement. * Rhinclander-Oneida County Airpore (RHI) ~ Clearing of obstructions in runway approaches. Projects at genera include: aviation aisports * Baraboo-Wisconsia Dells Airport, Baraboo (DLL) ~ Reconstruction of a portion of the parallel raxiway and the hangar taxiway. + Crandon « Steve Conway Municipal Airpore (¥55) Reconstruction of runway 11-29. + East Troy Municipal Airport (57) — Reconstruction of runway 8.26. + Mauston-New Lisbon Union Airport, New Lisbon (82C) two of construction ofa hangar area + Merrill Municipal Airpore (RRL) ~ Paving of the parallel taxiway for runway 7-25. + Prairie du Chien Airport (PDC) Reconstruction of the crosswind runway 11-29. Phase * Price County Airport, Phillips (PBH) — Reconfigy intersection and construction of the jon of the runway parallel taxiway to runway 1-19. + Rice Lake Regional Airport — Carl’ Field (RPD) ~ Expansion and reconstruction of ramps. * Solon Springs Municipal Aieport {OLG) ~ Installation of runway and taxiway lighting. Airport, Janesville (JVL) ~ Expansion of the terminal building. + Tri-County Regional Airport Lone Rock (LNR) ~ Seal coating and crack filling airport pavements, + Waukesha County Airport! rites Field, Waukesha (UES) Reconstruction of taxiway D in the east corporate hangar area + Wieeman Regional Aieport, Oshkosh (OSH) ~ Completion of the perimeter road and replacement of portions of the perimeter fence, Al pilots are reminded to check NOTAMs before every fight. Daring a construction project, the availability of runways, NAVAIDS and other facilities required for a safe flight may be limited. QWag-Aero Dedicates Catalog To Company Founder company’s foundes, Dick (Richard) ‘Wagner, who passed away January 1, 2012. For over 50 years, Wag-Acro has been a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of aircraft parts for the General Aviation industry. Its catalog features a fll line of in wheels and brakes, tres, covering material, engine mounts, eshaust systems, scat belts and harnesses, consumables, ELT, ground support equipment, lighting, fuel tanks and LYONS, WIS, - Wag-Aero's March 2012 Catalog isa tribute 10 the ‘components, windsocks and frames, and runway lights, co name a few. Shop the online storefront at store.wagaero. com and see an extensive selection of quality parts and services to fulfil all of your aviation needs. Wag-Acro offers {quality parts and same day shipping on View the Digital Catalog at onlinecatalog.wagacro.com, of call ‘Customer Service at 1-800-558-6868, fax at 262-763 sales-wagaero@wagacro.com, to order your FREE print copy. a 595, or via e-mail ac Wisconsin Association of Business Aircraft Owners Expands Membership Base WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. Realizing that the vast majority of all aircraft are used for business to some 4 two-tier dues structure: $300.00 for owners of eurboprop aircraft, and {$150.00 for piston aircraft owners. WBAA represents the interests of all business aircraft owners before state government, and promotes the use of extent, the Wisconsin Business Aviation Associaton (WBAA) has expanded its membership base to include all aircraft owners who utilize their aircraft for business purposes. Up to now; members have consisted primarily conporate jet owners. There is now of aircraft for business purposes. WBAA is a cosponsor of the Wisconsin Aviation Conference held each spring, and holds an annual golf outing to raise funds for a scholarship intended to encourage new entrants into the business aircraft community. For additional information, c Dean ar mdean@battenaitport. aero, or call 262-631-5620. The decision to expand is membership base was made during WBAAs annual membership meeting during the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in Wisconsin Dells. act Matt Wisconsin Business Aircraft Owners To Swing For Scholarships RACINE, WIS. - The Wisconsin Basiness Aviation Association Charity Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 11, 2012 at Western Lakes Golf Club 3287 N1963 Oakton Road, Pewaukee Wisconsin. Proceeds from the event will provide an aviation scholarship to well-deserved student and supply the organization with necessary tools 0 support the needs of business aviation throughout the state of Wiscon Participants and sponsors are welcome to RSVP Matt Dean at mdean@ battenaitport.acro, or call 262-631- 5620. a General Aviation Airports: A National Asset he FAA has come out with a report called “General | Aviation Airports: A National Asset,” which documents an 18-month study of the nearly 3,000 general aviation (GA) airports, heiports, and seaplane bases identified in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), ‘This indepth analysis highlights the pivotal role GA airports, play in oursociety, economy, and the aviation system. The study also aligns GA airports into four categories ~ national, regional, local, and basic ~ based on their existing activity levels. 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Twenty-eight reams from schools across the country participated ‘The Kansas State University Salina team won an invitation to the national competition by placing second in the association's Region VI competition in October 2011 ‘The competition consisted of 13 events, with members of the Kansas State University Salina Flight Team earning 10 individual placements in the top 20 in nine events: Certified Flight Instructor, Computer Accuracy, Ground Trainer, IER ‘cepsich @dlearirenet 7-18. rene (APN), Mos.- Wings Over ‘Alpona. ‘SEPTEMBER 2012 18 Fonesr Lu (250), Miw.-Comonthe 1 (Gob, Bris & Ice Cream along with 26 dens (UNU), We. - Pancake Broaktast. 020.905.2402. osu: Gove (C77), ke,~ Dog n Brats Lureh 11.0am-tpm at Vintage Wings system created to cortect them, EDITOR'S NOTE: Douglas 8. Hereford has held an A8P/ IA since 1990, naving worked in various general aviation maintenance operations, including an engine overhaul shop, airframe manufacturer, and corporate aircraft maintenance facility. He is a Director of Maintenance for a Part 135/141 ‘operation, and owns and operates his own aircraft mainto- hance company and Part 146 repair station in Kansas City, Kansas, with customers throughout the region. Hereford is a private pilot, married with two children. He is a ful-time fre ‘ightox/paramedic for the Kansas iy Fire Department. Reach him at whitefaced@aol.com or 915-461-6038, Q Simulated Flight, Men's Achievement Award, Power-off Landing, Short-field Landing, and Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation. 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Harrington of Monee, linois, won a second. simulated comprchensive area navigation (SCAN) ‘event, while Taylor B, Bream of Lake Villas Minos, a juniorin aviation ‘management, captured the simulator ground trainer event after winning short- field approaches and landings last year. Courtney L. Copping of Saint Charles, Mlinois, also a juniorin aviation ‘management, was the events cop scoring female competitor this Daniel Harington Courmey Coping year. ‘The Flying Salukis finished with 319 points. National champion Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Prescott finished with 500 points, and 62 JUNEULY2012. MDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE the University of North Dakota, 382 points. Westen Michigan University ‘was fourth with 268 points and Ohio State University was fifth with 193 points ‘The Flying Salukis used balance to place in 10 of 11 eventsin the 28-team field, and was second overall inflight events and fifth in ground events. More than 80 teams compete in regionals to be one ofthe 28 teams at the nationals, Among other universities competing, were the Air Force Academy, Purdue, Embry Riddle-Daytona, and Auburn. The Flying Salukis have a solid legacy, and this year’ finish marks a milestone. This isthe first time since 1985 that the squad has had consecutive top three national finishes. ‘The team has eight national ticles and qualified for the national competition in 42 of che last 43 years. Recent national finishes include fourth place in 2005 and 2010, and fifth place in 2006 and 2008. ‘The seven ground events were computer accuracy aircraft preflight inspection, simulator, aircraft recognition, simulated comprehensive area navigation (SCAN), crew resource ‘management, and IFR (instrument flight rules) simulator. The four flight events are power-off landing, short-field appreach and landing, navigation and message drop. ‘A former Flying Salukis co-caprain, Michael A. LeFevre of Ashton, Il, returned from a year off and was eligible to compete in the national event fora fourth and final time. He is a senior in aviation management. Scott A. Bhar of Bloomington, I, isa senior in aviation management and ‘was 23rd nationally in scoring with 41 points. Justin E, Lopez of Bourbonnais, Il, isa senior in aviation management and fight, and scored in four events. Ryan C. Vadman of Lexington, Weed t ad era el EL tele) a) Ky. and a senior in aviation ‘management, teamed with Joshua T. Mech of Sheboygan, Wis. as the eo- pilot to place ninth in crew resource management, and teamed with Harrington to place 10dh in navigation. Jonathan K. Galante of Roselle, Il, isa senior in aviation management, and vwas 18th in power-off landing, Samuel W. Oas of Villa Park, I, is a senior in aviation management, and was also a member of the team. ‘Other Flying Salukis ream members include Stephanie J. Armstrong of Marseilles, IIL; Dane K. Fearneyhough of Louisville, Ky Robert W. Hutchinson of Johnsburg, Il Kyle E. Hayes of Bourbonnais, Il; Evan M. Krueger of Crystal Lake, Is and Joshua A. Sager of Lincoln, Il Coaching the team was Nathan J. Lincoln, a ewo-year team in the late 1990s, himself. Assistant coaches were Bryan T. Harrison, Kevin M. Krongos, Kim Carter, and Mike Veseka. ‘The three programs that comprise the university's aviation program aviation flight, aviation management, and aviation technologies ~ are in the College of Applied Sciences and Ants, David A. NewMyer, chair of the Department of Aviation Management and Flight at SIU, said this year’ squad stepped up to perform well after losing afew members from last year’s squad, along with some assistant coaches. 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