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At Our AirportsNation’s First Net Zero Energy Flight TerminalBreaks Ground At Outagamie County Regional Airport...Building To Be Completed Before EAA AirVenture 2013APPLETON, WIS.– Outagamie CountyRegional Airport (ATW)broke ground in August2012 for a new, state-ofthe-art,8,000 square footgeneral aviation terminal,called Platinum FlightCenter. The terminal willfeature a two-story atriumlobby, flight-planningroom, pilot center,and passenger lounge.Platinum Flight Centeroffers maintenance, airlineand general aviationfueling, charter services,and pilot training.The design of the new terminal includes traditionalsustainability measures. The building’s social sustainabilitywas also taken into consideration, making it a healthy andwelcoming environment for employees and visitors alike.The new terminal will have the following features:• Energy efficient mechanical system with heat recoveryand air conditioning.• Rain water harvesting through roof scuppers andcisterns.• Durable, low VOC interior finishes.• High ceilings that harvest natural light, and direct/indirect light fixtures featuring LED technology andoccupancy sensors.• Natural ventilation through operable windows.(L/R) Patrick Heil, Patrick Smith and Tracy Schoenrock of Tailwind Flight Center; Travis Thyssen, OutagamieCounty Supervisor; Peter Stueck, Vice Chairperson, Outagamie County Board; Mike Thomas, OutagamieCounty Supervisor; Marty Lenss, Director, Outagamie County Regional Airport; David Green, Director, WisconsinBureau of Aeronautics; Mike Abhold, Principal, SMA Construction Services, LLC; Shannon Full, President/CEO,Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industries; Matt Dubbe, Market Leader-Architecture, Mead & Hunt; ThomasNelson, Outagamie County Executive; and Toby Paltzer, former Outagamie County Executive.• Geothermal and photovoltaic technology.“A fixed based operator at the local airport is, to many,the first and last impression of your community, whetherflying for corporate or leisure purposes,” said Thomas Nelson,Outagamie County Executive. “Outagamie County will beproud to welcome guests through this facility.”“Unlike traditional building design, when developingthis facility, the functionality was designed in detail firstand building form came second,” said Outagamie CountyRegional Airport Director, Marty Lenss. “The net zerostandards of this facility align with our core values at ATWin respect to being good stewards of the environment.”(www.PlatinumFlightCenter.com)qAIRPAC_Ad 1/27/05 12:40 PM Page 1WINONA StAte UNIverSItyYour Pathway To The AirlinesWhile Landing An Education1-800-DIAL-WSU(An FAA Airway Science University)32 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINEwww.winona.eduPlane CDOver 20 aviation databases including U.S. AircraftOwners, Pilots, New Students, Airport Managers and AviationBusinesses on one CD. Files are CASS Certified to cut mailingcosts by up to 13%. Includes Windows software for searchingand printing lists, labels, letters and envelopes1-800-654-2066www.airpac.com1231 E. 9th • Edmond • OK • 73034 airpac@airpac.com