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THE WIPAIRE WINDOWCheck Out OurAir Show ScheduleTHE WINDOW Vol. 01 Num. 04 FALL 2008The Newest Member of Our Float Family!Featured Articles2Quest Kodiak On Wipline FloatsMuch to the delight of Wipaire’s ambitiousengineering team, their newly designed amphibiousfloats launched the Quest Kodiak smoothly into flightfrom the Fleming Field runway and the Mississippi River,Wednesday evening, July 23, 2008.The prototype 7000 model float is the first model thatWipaire, established pros of the floatplane world, has builtusing the very latest digital technologies from its inception.With an eye to making some both ideological and designchanges, Bob Wiplinger, company owner, and CharlieWiplinger, vice president of engineering, gathered a teamof engineers and CAD drafters who designed and built thefloat in unprecedented time. In an email of appreciationafter the maiden flight, Charlie Wiplinger said it was madepossible by, “one of the finest R&D teams the generalaviation industry has ever seen and the indispensible helpfrom our entire manufacturing and WipCaire servicespersonnel who delivered flawlessly when called uponby the R&D team. This feat is a true testament to thededication and hard work of our employees as we wentfrom CAD model to flying prototype in as little as twomonths.”Spain FireBoss3Flight Training6Aircraft For SaleThe Kodiak, a single engine turbine designed for remotearea operations, coupled with Wipaire’s sleek, rugged floatswill be an unbeatable match for serious flyers desiringthe comforts of home in the wildest locations. The floatsare designed to resist abrasion from rocky shorelines andcareful attention was paid to the float construction shouldan off-site repair become necessary. Other structuralenhancements for the comfort and safety of its userswere implemented on the 7000 float, but are not beingdisclosed at this time. Flight testing and certification havebegun and Wipaire is taking orders, intended for latespring, 2009 delivery.Over the years, Wipaire has developed a full line ofaircraft floats for all sizes of aircraft, from the Piper Cubto the de Havilland Twin Otter, as well as over 100Supplemental Type Certificates for a variety of usefulaircraft modifications. In addition, Wipaire has expandedinto other areas, including a full service maintenancedepartment, avionics installation and repair, custom andluxury interior installation, and a paint and refinishingfacility.Visit our website to view our featured aircraft for sale!

International Demand Boosted for Fire Fighting FloatsAs a sister company to Wipaire, Fire Boss, LLC markets firefighting floats. Fire Boss combines famous Wipline floattechnology with a water-scooping system and mounts them to an 802Air Tractor. The Fire Boss is designed to be a first call of defense toextinguish a fire before it becomes larger.Wipaire President Randy Juen, along with Haig Hagopian, vicepresident of international sales, made a visit to Hugo Arceo Campoy,sales manager and Vicente Huerta Dominguez, president of AirTractor Europe S.P.A in Valencia, Spain. On July 23rd Air TractorEurope S.P.A. placed the largest order in Fire Boss history for 13 setsof Fire Boss floats. In addition, Conair is also requesting quotes for sixFire Boss aircraft for operations in Canada.Randy Juen & Hugo Arceo CampoyHHagopian@wipaire.com612-309-4779We are excited with the growing acceptance in the aerial fire fightingcommunity. Juen comments, “It is difficult to measure how manymillions of acres are preserved by the Fire Boss since it is designed toextinguish the fire before it is able to destroy personal property andour valuable natural resources.” Fire Boss is committed to preservingthe world’s precious resources and keeping our world green.Please visit www.firebossllc.com to find out more.Who in the World is Haig?-V.P. of International SalesHaig started his 40-year aviation career with seven years as an aeronauticalstructures engineer. From there he moved on to selling airplanes andestablished dealerships catering to most of the international general aviationworld. Haig is a sailplane, single and multi-engine pilot with single engineseaplane ratings. Having worked for Cessna, Piper, Lake Aircraft and Airbus,Haig contributes to our customers and partners with a wealth of internationalknowledge. Wipaire has the ease of overcoming language barriers withHaig’s ability to fluently speak English, French, Arabic and Armenian. Hisprofessional philosophy is to listen, interpret the customer’s aspirations, needsand wants, to provide workable, realistic lasting solutions and relationships.Haig has a love for people in all walks of life and is renowned for beingtrue to his word.Wipaire Window I PAGE 2

Automated Airplane Flight TipsBy BRIAN ADDISBrian Addis Cheif Flight Instructor -Lake&Air Pilot ShopIt has been almost 20 years sincethe first automated airplanes cameon the scene. You know, glass cockpittypes with those fancy autopilots.Now days we just call them automatedairplanes. Most of these displaysstarted with the large airplanes andover the years, this technology hasmigrated down through the ranks tothe lightest airplanes. I have beenquite fortunate to learn and teach inthese designs most of these past 20years. I started with the Airbus A320and moved up the ladder to the GVand finally to the Avidyne and G1000systems. It seems somewhat unusualto start with a large airplane and endup in a C-172, but that’s the way itworked as the result of technology,not choice. It is amazing to see thesimilarities in the training process andthe similarities in the frustration levelof the pilots in all of these automateddesigns. After 20 years instructing inautomated airplanes, do I have somefundamental suggestions? Yes, ofcourse I do.Point 1: Try to relax through thisprocess. Remember, many have gonebefore you and the vast majority ofpilots have been successful users.Almost all have been just as frustratedas you at one time or another.Point 2: You will find yourselflearning the same tasks over andover again. No, you’re not stupid.The tasks are so similar, interferenceis very high. Psychologists call itretroactive and proactive inhibition.You call it a pain in the neck.Point 3: There are three things youcan do during flight. 1. Press the rightbutton at the right time. 2. Press theright button at the wrong time. 3.Press the wrong button at the wrongtime. Number 3 is the worst.Point 4: Never use sentences suchas: “Where is this thing going now?”“Why is it doing that?” “What’s goingon with this thing?” Remember, youare the pilot. When your automatedworld starts to fall apart—and itwill—disconnect the autopilot;hand fly it. Get control of the properattitude, altitude, heading andairspeed. Then re-engage the autopilotpressing one button at a time whileyou monitor how well it does whatyou want it to do. Decide what youwant, then press a button.Good luck and by the way, lookoutside once in a while please.For more info aboutbecoming a pilot log ontowww.wipaire.com/fly651.451.1205One Of Our Float & Aviation Experts:-Vast Knowledge Aviators Trustmaune@wipaire.com612.720.4371With 33 years of experience working and playing in aviation and over 20 yearsat Wipaire, Mike Aune is a true asset to the company and is an exceptionallyhelpful aviation guide to everyone who comes his way. Mike has experience in allaspects of aircraft, including paint, interiors, building aircraft, avionics installationand wiring; he also performs maintenance on his own certified aircraft. Mike is asales person customers appreciate; A knowledgable resource, not a wares-pusher. Thissingle-engine and multi-engine pilot with over 4000 hours spends most of his timeflying aircraft equipped with Wipline Floats. Mike enjoys sharing his vast experiencein all aspects of general aviation and is always willing to help guide you in all yourfloat flying decisions.Wipaire Window I PAGE 3

RETROFIT GLASS COCKPIT IS HERE!by Rick Walhman, Avionics ManagerAs I see it, the big three inretrofit Electronic FlightInstrument Systems (EFIS) arethe Chelton Flight logic system,the Garmin G600 and the AspenEvolution.Chelton has been the leader ofthe race. The Flight Logic systemhas been available for some timeand is approved for installation inmost general aviation aircraft.The FlightLogic Synthetic VisionEFIS is a complete flight/navigation instrumentationsystem that provides information to a pilot via panelmounted LCD displays. The FlightLogic system includesan integral WAAS GPS receiver and integrates a Class CTAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System), whichmay be upgraded to Class B or Class A TAWS. TheFlightLogic system supports optional traffic and weathersystems to create a single, unified console for all flightdeck operations.Separating FlightLogic from nearly all other EFIS systemsare real-time, forward-looking 3D Synthetic Vision andHighway-In-The-Sky capabilities. In real time, the systemis able to present precise three-dimensional visual imagesof your aircraft’s relation to the terrain surrounding it onthe Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-FunctionDisplays (MFDs).Garmin introduced the G1000 system several years ago,but this is not able to be retrofit in most aircraft. Theanswer is the new G600. This system has just recentlybeen certified and has an Approved Model List (AML)that includes most general aviation aircraft.The G600 combines critical flight data and displays it ontwo 6.5 inch diagonal flat-panel LCDs. High resolutionscreens are mounted side by side in a single bezel that fitsneatly into the “six-pack” slot in your instrument panel.On the left-hand side, the PFD integrates all situationalinformation regarding your aircraft’s position, speed,attitude, vertical rate, altitude, steering and flight progress.On the right side, the MFD provides detailed movingmapgraphics of your aircraft’s current position in relationto ground features, chart data, navaids, flight plan routingsand more.Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro system is nowSTC’d in many general aviation aircraft. TheirAML includes most GA aircraft with a 6000pound or less gross weight. Aircraft weighingover 6000 pounds will be added in the nearfuture.The EFD1000 Pro PFD gives you all themajor tools that help professional pilots flysafely and easily in instrument conditions. ThePro features an integral ADAHRS, backupbattery, emergency GPS, altitude alerter andlot more. The Horizontal Situation Indicator(HSI) integrates a course pointer and course deviationindicator (CDI) onto your slaved compass rose, and addstwo bearing pointers that you can set to any VOR orGPS waypoint, for added situational awareness. In thenear future you will be able to overlay datalink weathergraphics and traffic on the map. The Attitude DirectorIndicator (ADI) shows the aircraft attitude with airspeedand altitude tapes. Aspen will have an optional Multi-Function display available early next year.All of these systems require back up instrumentation;in most cases an airspeed indicator, attitude gyro andaltimeter. Many times the existing instrumentscan be used.The new generation Glass Cockpit is more affordable thanever before. The added safety and enhanced situationalawareness are worth the investment.The engine is the heartof an airplane, but thepilot is its soul.-Walter RaleighWipaire Window I PAGE 4

What is Your Aircraft Interior Made Of?Does your aircraft interior pass FAA burn requirements? Has youraircraft interior been fabricated from normal upholstery supplies?By using these non-compliant materials the safety of your passengersis put at risk. In accordance with FARs, all materials used to fabricateyour interior must have proper burn testing documentation.Questionable materials being used would more than likely be caughton a pre-buy inspection and would lessen the value of your aircraft attime of resale. Using certified materials allows traceability should anincident ever occur.Dave Utsch-Paint and Interior Manager -WipCairePlease make sure to ask your provider for the appropriate safety andFAA burn testing documentation next time you decide to replace yourinteriors.Jason’s Maintenance Recommendations-As You Fly Into the Next SeasonFall is a nice time ofyear for flying. All thecolors, mild temps and fallfestival destinations aroundthe tri-state area make forperfect conditions for aenjoyable time. Once theleaves fall and the cold rainsstart, flying is typicallynot high on the list. Asyour plane sits, (hopefullyin a hangar) your batteryis slowly draining, youroil with 20 hours on itis collecting moisture,and your windshield is collecting dust. Personally, I havedealt with this matter and had a few times in which Iregretted neglecting my ship. Floatplanes and landplaneshave different concerns and share some of the same. Bothsuffer from slow draining batteries. You can attack thisby installing a battery maintainer so you have full voltagefor your next trip. Your oil should be changed at regularintervals to combat moisture and corrosion due to lackof use. You should put your winter fronts on soon andconsider switching to multi-grade oil. There are countlessJason Erickson-Director of Maintenance -WipCairearticles on the use of engineheaters but we all know thedamage caused by cold starts. Itmay be time to think of installingan engine heater. Floatplanesshould remove inspection coversand dry the bays of all water. Evensmall amounts of water can splitsuction tubes and large amountsof water can split bulkheads oreven split skins. Fall is a timeto schedule any of your wintermaintenance items with yourprovider and catch up on any ofthose items that have bothered youall summer. Large projects such as paint, interiors, avionicsinstallations, annuals, or modifications are best completed inthe off season. With all of us working ample overtime andjuggling families, precious days in the summer need not bewasted with downtime. I hope you all had a great summerand enjoy a safe fall flying season.Wipaire Window I PAGE 5

Aircraft For Sale2008 WIPAIRE TURBINE BOSS BEAVER, SN/406, 1952DHC-2 BEAVER 5760 HRS TT, ON WIPLINE 6100AMPHIBS $1,700,000N381A 2001 AMPHIBIOUS CESSNA CARAVAN, 4,100 TT,40 HRS SMOH, ON WIPLINE 8000 AMPHIBS, $1,825,000N680H 1975 CESSNA 182 ON WIPLINE 3000 AMPHIBS,IO-550 UPGRADE, FEATURED IN THE “ALUMINIUM VSFIBERGLASS” DVD, INCREDIBLE 182, EVERY UPGRADEPOSSIBLE! $219,000N2156F 2003 TURBO 206, 300 TT, ON WIPLINE 3450AMPHIBS 25 TT, NEW PAINT 2006, VERY SHARP, $419,000N1023F 1975 CESSNA 185F, 2,900 HRS TT, 890 SMOH,BEAUTIFUL, $155,000N92002 DEHAVILLAND DHC-2, TURBO BEAVERMARK I, ON WIPLINE 6100A, $1,300,000Wipaire Window I PAGE 6

Oshkosh Garmin Winner!Pete WinkelmannWeek Show LocationOctober 6 - 8 NBAA Orlando, FLOctober 16 - 18 Aviation North Expo Fairbanks, AKNovember 4 - 9 China Air Show Zhuhai, Guangdong, ChinaNovember 4 - 9 AOPA San Jose, CAPhotoVisit Wipaire At These Shows!Congratulations to Pete Winkelmannof North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.His was the lucky entry pickedfrom over 1400 entry slips put in ourdrawing box at Oshkosh Airventure.Pete is one of three people to win aGarmin 496 this year as Wipaire alsodid drawings at Sun ‘N Fun and theAlaska State Aviation Show . Pete iscurrently building a Stinson 108 in hishangar at Oshkosh and was thrilledto be this year’s Airventure giveawaywinner!CONTEST ENTERTODAY!For this quarter’s contest, we really want the most fun orbreathtaking places your plane has taken you. If thereis a story behind your photo, we’d love to hear that too.Remember that photos with a 300dpi or higher resolutionare best. Prize: $100 Lake & Air Gift Certificate (quarterly).Please include your name, address and phone number withsubmissions.by Klaus Steiguer, Summer photo winnerEmail submissions to: npone@wipaire.comWipaire Window I PAGE 7

1700 HENRY AVEFLEMING FIELDSOUTH ST. PAUL, MNThis is a Special NewsletterCreated for Everyone in theAviation Industry!FALL2008NEWSLETTER Quest Kodiak on Wipline Floats!THE WIPAIRE WINDOWFire Boss in Spain -Keeping Our World Green!RETROFIT GLASS COCKPIT IS HERE!Automated t Airplane Flight Tips InsideFALL2008NEWSLETTER Quest Kodiak on Wipline Floats!