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This quarter’s Customer Spotlight is on corporate pilot and aviation safety advocate Jim Taylor.

Jim grew up only having a little exposure to aviation. It wasn’t until he was 23 when the aviation bug really bit him for the first time. While parked at his local airport doing his daily paperwork as an air conditioning technician, he saw a Learjet parked on the ramp. Drawn to its look of intense speed, Jim wanted one. Leading him to pursue his interest in aviation. Shortly after that, he went on to become a partner in a flight school on the Palomar Airport in the northern San Diego area.

Jim bought into the business at a good time. There was a lot of interest in learning how to fly; driven by the GI bill and demand for airline pilots. The business had 20 instructors and 20 airplanes constantly on the move. After understanding how the business side works, Jim moved on to learning how to fly. He would work long hours doing air conditioning work during the day, then go to the airport and do his flight training during the night. It only took him one month to get his private license and it was nearly all at night. Frank Ritchie, his business partner, was his flight instructor through all his ratings. “He was one of my biggest mentors as I was learning about flying and getting into the aviation community”, said Jim.

After a few months of building flight hours, Jim decided it was time to quit the air conditioning business and move to a full time corporate pilot. He started flying under Jack Zanheiser in a Handley Page Jetstream turbo-prop. He was also later trained on the Citation, Westwind and Gulfstream. Jack became a great mentor to Jim and could see just how far he had progressed in a short time. “Jack asked me one day, if I ever wanted to be a chief pilot. After telling him yes, he told me that i needed to move on to somewhere I could move up. It was one of the hardest choices I had to make.”

Jim’s next steps were to gain as much experience as he could through “hardcore flying”. He started by flying for Midstate Airlines out of Chicago’s O’Hare airport. During the day, he would fly passengers all over the country and at night he would fly mail and freight. He flew through some of the roughest weather conditions. When the opportunity was right, Jim started

flying in the southern California area and opened his own Part 135 aircraft management and charter company in 1985. He had the opportunity to fly movie stars and a lot of different high profile people.

Today, Jim has found himself in a relaxed environment as a chief pilot flying good common people. “I have really enjoyed my ride to where I am at today. I feel like I worked hard, built relationships with great people and soaked up a lot of information. With almost 40 years as a professional pilot, I have met great people all over the country. I feel very lucky to be where I am and very proud to be in aviation.”

When not flying corporate flights, Jim trains flight crews on CET-crew member emergency training. He has given over a 1,000 check rides and done hundreds of type ratings. He is also a big aviation safety advocate, sat on multiple national aviation committees and is very involved with cockpit resource management. “I love to give introductory rides and promote the aviation industry in any way I can. It’s my way of giving back to the industry.”

When asked what advice Jim had for those thinking about becoming a pilot, he emphasized not giving up. “Think about why you want to be a pilot and if you truly want to fly, then never give up. You will have to study, work hard and constantly be learning. It’s not easy, but there are a lot of opportunities and aviation is one of the best industries. My main office is at 45,000 feet going ¾ the speed of sound. It’s a pretty neat way to make a living.”

Customer Spotlight

Jim Taylor

Vol. 19 Issue 3 August 2016

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The Cessna 560 flown by Jim, sitting the the Bismarck Aero Center heated hangar.

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New Faces Bradley Church, A&P Maintenance TechnicianBradley relocated to Bismarck/Mandan from Berrien Springs, MI as he just completed his

Bachelors in Aviation Technology with an emphasis in business/maintenance from Andrews University. While attending Andrews, he obtained his Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and soon began doing aircraft maintenance on the school’s fleet of aircraft. He was also able to obtain his Private Pilot’s license.

As an A&P Technician at Andrews University, Bradley has worked primarily on Cessna 150 and 172, Piper Arrow, Archer, and Seminole aircraft. Bradley’s experience as A&P Technician also took him to Mabaruma, Guyana, South America where he worked primarily on a Cessna 206 that was used for medical evacuations. His eagerness to help and learn have made Bradley a great addition to the Bismarck Aero Center team.

Ms. Austin Phillips, Full-Time Flightline TechnicianAustin joins the Bismarck Aero Center (BAC) Flightline Department as a

Full-Time Flightline Technician. She has recently graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Along with her collegiate studies, Austin is an active Aviation Operations Specialist in the Army National Guard. There she has been awarded the Soldier Leader, Soldier of the Month in advanced individual training and Army Achievement Medal for excellence in training. She currently holds the rank of Sergeant.

While at BAC, Austin has been working the over-night shift and keeping operations running smoothly through the late hours. Her desire to learn and excellence in training have made her transition to the Bismarck Aero Center Flightline Department quick and easy.

Rick Bloom, Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianRick joins the Mandan Aero Center with nearly 30 years of aircraft maintenance experience. After being

honorable discharged from the United States Navy, Rick attended Cheyenne Aero Tech in Wyoming, where he received his A&P License. Rick is scheduled to further his aircraft maintenance training by taking his Inspection Authorization (IA) exam and taking on more responsibility.

Through his years of experience, Rick has had the opportunity to be a contract aircraft maintenance technician all across

the United States. He has held the title of Director of Maintenance, Director of Quality Control and Maintenance Controller while working on a variety of different airframes. Now back in Bismarck/Mandan, where he grew up, Rick is looking forward to continuing his passion in aircraft maintenance while being a valuable team member at the Mandan Aero Center facility.

Brian Barry, A&P Maintenance TechnicianBrian joins the Bismarck Aero Center maintenance department with over six years of aircraft

maintenance experience. He began his maintenance career serving in the South Dakota Army National Guard primarily as a Blackhawk helicopter maintenance technician. Brian was deployed in 2012 to Kuwait where he gained significant experience in maintenance operations. Since returning, Brian attended Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD where he completed the A&P Maintenance Technician program. During that time, he was able to apply his leadership skills by representing the school at area conferences.

Originally from the Rapid City, SD area, Brian enjoys the small community setting of Bismarck. He is looking forward to having a solid mentorship system in place and growing his aviation maintenance knowledge.

“We would like to take this maintenance corner to remind all the Cessna single engine and Skymaster owners about the Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB07-6. This service bulletin from Cessna allows your maintenance facility to install a safety seat stop kit on the pilot and co-pilots’ seats; preventing slippage during take-off if the seat stop disengages from the seat rail. The compliance of this Service Bulletin does not alleviate airworthiness directive 2011-10-09 (seat rail inspection), but it is certainly a safety improvement for the operation of these aircraft. This service bulletin is only applicable to Legacy Aircraft, 1986 and prior, and does not apply to Restart Cessna’s, 1997 to current, due to “Restart” aircraft having the Caravan style seat rail.

Now for the best part! Cessna will pay for the kit (only labor hours will be the responsibility of the customer). Like all good things in life, this offer does have an expiration date. Owners have until Dec 31, 2016 to get their kits ordered, so don’t wait on it. There is always a possibility that the FAA would make this service bulletin an Airworthiness Directive, after which everyone would have to comply. Kits are about $1,220.00 and Cessna will cover the pilot seat only. Please tell all your friends that operate Cessna’s to check if they have the kit in their aircraft and if not, order it while Cessna will still pay for it.”

Maintenance Corner

September 11, 20167:30 AM to 1:00 PM

6th Annual Bismarck Fly-In & Drive-In

Honoring those who serve and protect us

Emergency vehicle displays

Airplane & helicopter rides

Free to attend!

2301 University Dr. Bldg. 53 Bismarck, ND 58504

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All donations go to the Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children

National Guard Blackhawk

Pancake Breakfast

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2016 Summer Fun

Trump made a visit to Bismarck for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

Over 60 people participated in this year’s Aviation Poker Run. The event raised $500 that was donated to the Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children.

Bismarck’s YMCA summer students came out to the Bismarck Airport for an aviation lesson and toured the hangars Jon Simmers was honored by the SBA for being ND 2016

Small Business Person of the Year

Over 1,000 served at this year’s Planes and Pancakes Fly-in at the Mandan Airport

This Modified Air Tractor 802 made a quick stop at the FBO

World Fuel Services Representatives stopped in for training and to check out the new look to our FBO

Aviation Career Day was at its biggest yet: 18 presentations with over 720 students!

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Holly CoferSchool: Northland Community & Technical College

Background: Holly was born in Bismarck, but grew up in Walker, MN. She is an active member of the MN National Guard as a Blackhawk mechanic. Along with attending college for her A&P license, she is also the President for

the PAMA Club, VP for the AMC Club (Aviation Maintenance Competition) and member of the student senate. Holly spent the summer in the BAC maintenance department as an A&P Maintenance Intern.

Experience at BAC: I have enjoyed all of the hands on experience I have got working here. The work environment is enjoyable and the atmosphere is great. Everyone here is very sociable and has been quick to welcome me to the shop. The BAC maintenance department is a very organized, and I would recommend it to others to work at or to get their aircraft maintenance done at.

Future Aspirations: I would like to further my education and get my Aviation Management degree. I know I want to be in aviation, but I am not quite sure exactly what I will be doing in aviation yet. I just plan on keeping an open mind and seeing where the aviation field takes me through my next few years of college.

Jackson BoydSchool: University of North Dakota

Background: Jackson was born and raised in Jamestown, ND before moving to Bismarck in 2008. He is a recent graduate from Century High School. Through high school, he became an Eagle Scout and received his private pilot’s license.

He will start seeking a degree in commercial aviation starting in the fall. Jackson spent the summer working in the BAC Flightline department as a Summer Flightline Technician.

Experience at BAC: Since starting at Bismarck Aero Center, I have loved every second of my job. I received my private pilot’s license early this year and got to learn a lot from the pilot perspective. Now that I have worked on the Flightline, I have been able to see how FBO operations work. This has really helped me understand the aviation industry and better prepare myself for my first year at UND.

Future Aspirations: I’d like to fly for a local corporate flight department after college. I am not really interested in flying for the airlines. I would prefer to stay in North Dakota for at least a couple years, but will go where the opportunities take me. Sometime down the road, I would also like to do some aerobatic training to experience what that is like.

Summer Interns

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Product Spotlight

BendixKing KSN770

Aug. 19 National Aviation Day

Sept. 11 Bismarck Fly-in & Drive-In Pancake Breakfast at Bismarck Aero Center bldg. 53.

Honoring those who Serve and Protect us.

Oct. 22 Zoo Boo at the Dakota Zoo

Events to look forward to

Last May, the Bismarck Airport got a visit from Donald Trump and his Boeing 757 aircraft. Trump’s 757 was purchased from Microsoft founder Paul Allen in 2011 and is deemed one of the most expensive planes in the world. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Trump’s 757?

A. One hour of operation costing almost $11k with fuelB. A bath with 24 Karat gold fixturesC. Speeds in excess of 500 miles per hourD. Being as tall and as wide as Air Force One’s Boeing

Trivia

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Submit your answer before Aug. 26th for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Contact Shae Helling at shaeh@bismarckaero.com or 701.223.4754

Last newsletter’s correct answer was B. Lockheed XC-35 was the first aircraft specifically constructed, per request of the US Air Corp, to have a pressurized cabin. This aircraft now lives in the National Air and Space Museum. Congratulations to Shannon Boehm for being last quarter’s lucky winner.

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