Vol. 42. No. 6
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ISSN: 0194-5068
October/November 2021
ON THE COVER: Award-winning airshow performer, Skip Stewart of Lakeland,
Tennessee, flying “Prometheus,” which is part Pitts S-2S and the rest the vision of the pilot. The aircraft is equipped with a 400 hp engine, three-bladed prop, and rear-canted landing gear, and can climb at 4,000 fpm. Its paint scheme yells "street rod!" The recipient of top awards for showmanship, and gold medals in aerobatic competition, Skip Stewart is invited to perform at the largest airshows in the country, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Among his acts, Stewart was the first pilot to fly an airplane under a jumping motorcycle. He also flies with several other performers including the renowned “TinStix of Dynamite.” For additional information, visit http://www.prometheusbiplane.com.
HEADLINES
Photo taken at the Rockford Airshow in 2015 by Mike Nightengale (MGNphoto).
Van’s Aircraft Announces High-Wing Aircraft, RV-15................................................. 32 United Parcel Service’s “Queen of the Skies” Makes Oshkosh Appearance............. 33 Humanitarian Aircraft Missions Highlighted At Oshkosh............................................ 35 EAA CEO & Chairman Jack Pelton Sums Up Success of AirVenture 2021.............. 36 Award-Winning Aircraft of AirVenture 2021................................................................ 38 The Lark of Duluth Flying Boat Debuts At EAA AirVenture 2021............................... 45 St. Louis Downtown Airport Gears Up For NBAA Convention................................... 54 Hartzell Propeller Expands Heating Options With Acquisition of Tanis Aircraft Products............................................................. 56 Michigan Pilot Receives Young Eagles Leadership Award........................................ 59
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AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report: Pilots Working Together To Promote & Protect Airports - by Kyle Lewis........................................................................... 19 Ask Pete! Off-Airport Landings… Cornfields Not Recommended! - by Pete Schoeninger............................................................................................. 15 Aviation Law – On Your Side: Tips For Responding To FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine - by Gregory J. Reigel............................. 7 Destinations: Splashing In Northern Idaho - by Yasmina Platt................................... 21 Dialogue: New & Exciting Educational Opportunities In Aviation For Young People - by Dave Weiman.................................................................... 5 From AOPA Headquarters: Onward & Upward… For aviation professionals, the future is looking good - by Mark Baker.................. 17 Instrument Flight: Human Factors & Instrument Flight A Decade Ago - by Michael J. (Mick) Kaufman............................................................................... 11 Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin: Hangar Loan Program Provides Funding For Aircraft Storage - by Luke Bourassa.............................................................................................. 26 MnDOT Weather Computers At Airports Get An Update… Printers Are Being Phased Out! - by Mike Hartell............................................... 27 Pilot Proficiency: Avoiding Runway Incursions… Make Your Taxi Decisions Part of Your Cross-Country Planning - by Richard Morey...................................... 13 The Left Seat: Are You Fit To Fly? - by Bob Worthington........................................... .8 Wisconsin Aeronautics Report: Are you Ready for Takeoff? - by Levi Eastlick......... 24
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FEATURES
Some of the Pilots Who Flew To EAA 2021 & Their Airplanes - by Easton, The Kid Reporter................................................................................. 28 The Volunteers of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - by Harold Green................................ 46 A Distinguished Pilot & Mechanic Retires - by Harold Green..................................... 48 A Look At The Kansas Aviation Museum - by Grant Boyd......................................... 52 Exploring Extraordinary Career Paths In Aviation With Minnesota Aviation Career Education Camp - Katrina Mittelstadt.................. 63
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At Our Airports...................................52 Calendar............................................58 Classifieds..........................................60 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.........28
Education...........................................25 High On Health..................................10 People In The News..........................46 Products & Services..........................56
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