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Advisory Council Updates
This page is periodically updated with the latest from the Advisory Council meetings.  

The Aviation Advisory Council was created in the fall of 2000.  The council meets bi-annually  for information exchange and to provide feedback and guidance to the Office on Aviation as it relates to aviation issues, both commercial service and general aviation.

The Aviation Advisory Council was created following a recommendation from the Air Service Committee formed by the State Legislative Session of 2000.  The report from the initial Air Service committee suggested that the Iowa DOT create a permanent aviation advisory council to continue to review aviation issues in Iowa.  Appointments to the council are made by DOT Staff.

Members of the council represent commercial and general aviation airports, aviation system users, business and economic development interests, planning agencies, educators and travel agencies. The composition of the council reflects geographical and aviation related industry diversification.  Associations have a standing seat on the council and may rotate their members as desired.  Members at large serve two-year terms.     

Members Organization Term
John Balsiger National Business Aviation Assoc. Standing Member
Chris Blum Federal Aviation Administration Standing Member
Tim Busch Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Standing Member
Jay Brainard Transportation Security Administration Standing Member
Bob Dickens Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Standing Member
Bill Kyle Iowa Aviation Business Association / Charles City Airport
/ Charles City Aeronautics
Standing Member
Dan Smith Iowa Public Airports Association / Council Bluffs
 Municipal Airport
Standing Member
Steve Accinelli University of Dubuque / Dubuque Airport Commission 2008
Jim Bartholomew Storm Lake Airport Manager / FBO / Ag Pilot 2009
Barry Brown Rockwell Collins Flight Operations 2008
Dennis Hansen Waverly Airport Commission 2009
Steven Lawyer Skydiver/pilot/aviation attorney 2009
Pam Osgood Mason City Municipal Airport 2008
Lyle Persels Osceola Airport Commission 2008
Craig Smith Des Moines International Airport 2008
Randy VanderWeide Sioux Center Municipal Airport / Sioux Center Aviation
/ Iowa Ag Aviation Association / Leading Edge Aviation
2008
Daniel Wolford Jet Air )Burlington) / Cessna Aircraft Sales) 2009
Claude Webster Farm Bureau Ins. Aviation Department 2008

If you have an interest in participating in the Aviation Advisory Council, please e-mail Michelle McEnany at michelle.mcenany@dot.iowa.gov  Provide a brief biography and explain why you are interested.  Your name will be placed on a nominee list for consideration as at large members’ terms expire.   

 

Current Office of Aviation Initiative
FY 2009 Airport State Funding Application
FY 2009 Pre-applications Submitted to FAA
2008 Iowa Aviation Photography Contest

This page is maintained by Michele Frank your questions and comments are welcome.

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