A New Way of Flight Training⦠- American Bonanza Society
A New Way of Flight Training⦠- American Bonanza Society
A New Way of Flight Training⦠- American Bonanza Society
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January 2012 VOLUME 12 • NUMBER 1<br />
The Official PublicaTiOn fOr bOnanza, DebOnair, barOn & Travel air OPeraTOrs anD enThusiasTs<br />
Contents<br />
ABS<br />
2 President’s Comments:<br />
Starting Strong<br />
by Keith Kohout<br />
4 Operations<br />
by J. Whitney Hickman<br />
and Thomas P. Turner<br />
January 2012 • Volume 12 • Number 1<br />
ABS Executive Director<br />
J. Whitney Hickman<br />
ABS-ASF Executive Director & Editor<br />
Thomas P. Turner<br />
Managing Editor<br />
Jill Swan<br />
Technical Review Committee<br />
Tom Rosen, Stuart Spindel<br />
and the ABS Technical Advisors<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Joe McGurn and Ellen Weeks<br />
Printer<br />
Village Press<br />
Traverse City, Michigan<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Bonanza</strong> <strong>Society</strong> magazine (ISSN<br />
1538-9960) is published monthly by the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Bonanza</strong> <strong>Society</strong> (ABS), 1922 Midfield<br />
Road, Wichita, KS 67209. The price <strong>of</strong> a yearly<br />
subscription is included in the annual dues <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> members. Periodicals postage paid at<br />
Wichita, Kansas, and at additional mailing <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
No part <strong>of</strong> this publication may be reprinted or<br />
duplicated without the written permission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Executive Director.<br />
The <strong>Society</strong> and Publisher cannot accept<br />
responsibility for the correctness or accuracy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the matters printed herein or for any opinions<br />
expressed. Opinions <strong>of</strong> the Editor or contributors<br />
do not necessarily represent the position <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Society</strong>. Articles or other materials by and about<br />
organizations other than ABS are printed in<br />
the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Bonanza</strong> <strong>Society</strong> magazine as a<br />
courtesy and member service. Except as expressly<br />
stated, their appearance in this magazine does<br />
not constitute an endorsement by ABS <strong>of</strong> the<br />
products, services or events <strong>of</strong> such organization.<br />
Publisher reserves the right to reject any material<br />
submitted for publication.<br />
Annual Membership Dues:<br />
• Domestic (US/Canada/Mexico)— $62 (US)<br />
• Two Year Domestic (US/Canada/Mexico)— $120 (US)<br />
• International — $100 (US)<br />
• International (online magazine only) — $62 (US)<br />
• Two Year International<br />
(online magazine only) — $120 (US)<br />
• Additional Family Members — $25 each<br />
• Life membership — $1200<br />
Contact ABS Headquarters for details.<br />
flying<br />
22 Safety Pilot: Confirmation Bias<br />
by Thomas P. Turner<br />
28 BPPP: Using Flaps on Take<strong>of</strong>f<br />
in <strong>Bonanza</strong>s and Barons<br />
by Hank Canterbury<br />
38 Human Factors: Sleep Apnea<br />
by Jack Hastings<br />
44 A Mentor in My Hangar<br />
by Russ McDonald<br />
50 Beechcraft Heritage Museum: Experience the Passion<br />
by Wade McNabb<br />
ownership/Maintenance<br />
10 On the Cover: 1968 95-B55 Baron N52KM<br />
by Keith Griffith<br />
16 Beech on a Budget:<br />
Do-it-yourself Oil Change<br />
by Mike Caban<br />
26 Insurance: Premises Liability<br />
by John Allen<br />
32 She’s Gone<br />
by Gregory L. Thornbury<br />
34 An Alternate Preheater<br />
by David F. Rogers<br />
56 Landing Gear Manual Correction<br />
departments<br />
14 <strong>New</strong> Life<br />
Membership<br />
14 ABS Contacts<br />
21 Member <strong>New</strong>s<br />
21 Neil’s Notes<br />
30 Regional <strong>New</strong>s<br />
40 ABS Aviators<br />
42 ABS Board<br />
46 Regional <strong>New</strong>s<br />
52 Forum<br />
54 Book Review<br />
59 Tech Tips<br />
67 Classified Ads<br />
70 Surly Bonds<br />
71 Events Calendar<br />
72 Display<br />
Advertising<br />
Index<br />
Postmaster: Send address changes to <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Bonanza</strong> <strong>Society</strong> magazine, P.O. Box 12888,<br />
Wichita, KS 67277-2888. © Copyright 2011.<br />
Send Articles/Letters To: <strong>American</strong> <strong>Bonanza</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> Magazine Publication Office, P.O. Box<br />
12888, Wichita, KS 67277, Tel: 316-945-1700,<br />
Fax: 316-945-1710, E-mail: absmail@bonanza.org,<br />
Website: http://www.bonanza.org. Please note:<br />
Copy & photos submitted for publication become<br />
the property <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Society</strong> and shall not be<br />
returned. Articles submitted with pictures receive<br />
publication preference.<br />
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