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distinguishable by a single vertical stabilizer, required expansion and additional runways at the Hutchinson NAS. Bontrager moved on to serving PB4Y crews doing overseas shoreline patrol duties.By mid-year 1946, less than 30 Naval Air Stations remained at full operational status. The Hutchinson NAS was decommissioned a couple of years later, but much of the base remains today as an active glider port as well as an industrial site. Ira Bontrager wasted no time after the war in taking civilian pilot training in a two-seat Luscombe at the Hutchinson Municipal Airport, under the GI Bill. From initially packing parachutes and riding along on aerial pursuits of coyotes during World War II, in more recent years he built and flew his own ultra light aircraft.“May 17, 19•47,” he said. “I’ll always remember the day I got my pilot’s license.” T&TPilots N Pawsis an online meetingplace for pilots andother volunteerswho help to transport rescueanimals by air. The mission ofthe site is to provide a user-friendly communication venuebetween those that rescue,Pilot N Pawsshelter, and foster animals; andpilots and plane owners willingto assist with the transportationof these animals.A general aviation transportrequires just one pilot volunteerand is far more efficient and dependable than time-consuming ground transportation for theseHalf Pageanimals who are often in danger of euthanization. volunteer pilots retain complete authority oftheir planning and flights, and can give as much or as little time as they like.and it’s extremely rewarding. Joining is easy and takes just a minute of your time.1. Go to www.pilotsnpaws.organd register2. Post your information and readother posts3. Wait for contacts / makecontact with others• Expand your network of pilot/aviation contacts and other professionals• Gain flight experience and log more hours• Explore new geographical areas• An extremely rewarding experience every timePilots N Pawswww.pilotsnpaws.org4/C AdSIMPLE AS 1-2-3 WHY JOIN THE PILOTS N PAWS NETWORK?No bothersome paperwork required! • Enjoy flying while helping a worthwhile If you love to fly, and you love animals, non-profit organizationplease join us now! It’s easy, it’s fun, • Flights are tax-deductible 501c3Ad Index1st Source Bank ................................... 35 Aero Cosmetics.....................................10 American Aviation Inc.............................25 Arizona Type Rating ............................... 10 Avidyne Corporation...............................17 BLR Aerospace.....................................33 Cessna Aircraft Company............Back Cover Covington Aircraft Engines.......................29 Enhanced Aero .....................................11 Falcon Insurance Agency Inc. .................. 16 Great Lakes Aero Products ..................... 31 Hartzell Propeller Services Ctr....................9 Hillaero Modification Center.....................50 Nashua Flight Simulator .......................... 55 NBAA ...................................... 13, 45, 47 P2 Inc..................................................50 Paul Bowen ...................................... 8, 22Pilot N Paws ......................................... 55 Piper Aircraft Inc....................................23 Prime Turbines......................................34 Raisbeck Engineering........Inside Front Cover Rocket Engineering................................34 Rocky Mountain Propellers Inc.................33 Royal Atlantic Aviation ....... Inside Back Cover Scheme Designers Inc............................21 Scope Aircraft Finance ........................... 53 Select Airparts.......................................31 Simcom Training Centers........................37 Survival Products.....................................7 Trace Aviation ......................................... 9 Turbine Training Center ............................ 7 Turbines Inc..........................................21 Yingling Aircraft ..................................... 51NASHUA FLIGHT SIMULATORCustomized & Personalized Recurrent Training Turbo-Prop & Piston TwinsNashuaKing Air 90-100-200Cheyenne I &IIFlightCessna 425Piston Twins Baron 55/58, 58P, 58TCSimulatorCessna 337, 335/340, 414, 421Piper Chieftain, NavajoCaZiSixth“I will be back next year. The instructors at Nashua Flight Simulator were great. The training for my Cessna 414A was top notch.” Philip Davidson, Cessna 414A Page“Nashua Flight Simulator has a great recurrent ground and flight King Air program at an unbeatable price.”4/CArl M.Syllabus Insurance Company Approved866.505.0077 www.nashuaflightsimulator.comegler, Raleigh, NdC- C90JULY 2011TWIN & TURBINE • 55