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EDITOR Dianne WhiteContentsJULY 2011 • VOL. 15, NO. 7FEATURES2 Editor’s Briefing3 Letters to the Editor3 About Our Cover4 AirVenture Oshkosh 2011Highlights of the 59th Annual Edition of The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration– Dianne White14 The Red Tail P-51C Mustang: A Tool to Tell a StoryHint: It’s not about the airplane.– Doug RozendaalMeet My Move-Up26 Beechcraft Super 18A time traveler with a business purpose.– LeRoy CookFrom the Flight Deck38 Somethin’ From Nothin’ – Kevin R. Dingman41NBAA Focus48 Celebrating Naval AviationNaval Air Stations across the country were the first stop for would-be Navy pilots during World War II.– Steve Seibel55 Advertisers’ Index On Final56 Learning Different – David Miller414263848EDITORIAL OFFICE2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: (316) 315-0433 E-mail: editor@diannewhite.comPUBLISHERSJ. Scott Lizenby Dave MoorePRESIDENTDave MooreCFOJ. Scott LizenbyPRODUCTION MANAGERMike RevardPUBLICATIONS DIRECTORSteve SmithGRAPHIC DESIGNMichael McCattyADVERTISING DIRECTORJohn ShoemakerTwin & Turbine2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: 1-800-773-7798 Fax: (231) 946-9588 E-mail: johns@villagepress.comREPRINT SALES DIRECTOR MEDIA COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Nancy WhittenPhone: 1-800-773-7798 E-mail: nancy@villagepress.comSUBSCRIBER SERVICESDeb Neuman Kathy Erlewein Sally Stevens Maria MellbergP.O. Box 968 Traverse City, MI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOPhoto by Paul BowenTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.twinandturbine.comTwin & Turbine (ISSN 1945-6514), USPS 24432 is published monthly by Village Press, Inc. with advertising offices located at 2779 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Telephone (231) 946-3712. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Copyright 2010, Village Press, Inc. Periodical Postage Paid at Traverse City, MI.SUBSCRIPTIONS: Twin & Turbine is distributed at no charge to all registered owners of cabin-class aircraft. The mailing list is updated monthly. All others may subscribe by writing to: Twin & Turbine, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685, or by calling 1-800-447-7367. Rates for the United States and its possessions follow: one year $29.95; two years $52.50. Canadian subscriptions are $15 per year additional, including GST tax. Overseas subscriptions are $30 per year additional, U.S. funds. Single copies $3.95.ADVERTISING: Advertising in Twin & Turbine does not necessarily imply endorsement. Queries, questions, and requests for media kits should be directed to the Advertising Director, Twin & Turbine, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, Michigan 49685. Telephone 1-800-773-7798. Website: www.twinandturbine.com.MANUSCRIPTS: Twin & Turbine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or art work. While unsolicited submissions are welcome, it is best to query first and ask for our Writer’s Guidelines. All unassigned submissions must be accompanied by return postage. Address queries and requests for Writer’s Guidelines to the editor.POSTMASTER: Send address changes and inquiries to Twin & Turbine, Village Press, Inc., P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685.JULY 2011 TWIN & TURBINE • 1