<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hello MN wing pilots,<div><br></div><div>Well the nice warm weather we have been waiting for is here (OK maybe it's a little too warm now) Hopefully we will all be able to get some flying in this summer season.</div><div>A couple of items to share with you this month in addition to the NHQ stan/eval newsletter that is attached as well.</div><div><br></div><div>- As we transition to the auto billing system for B and C missions in July, be aware that whoever is listed in the front left seat in WMIRS will be billed for the B or C mission you are flying. If the flight is funded by your squadron, state, or other source make sure that is noted so that you don't get billed for a flight unexpectedly.</div><div><br></div><div>- For those flying the "steam gauge" C172 N & P models, make sure you have the updated normal procedures checklist dated 30 May 2022. Your operations officer should have changed them, but make sure you have the correct checklist.</div><div><br></div><div>- Unfortunately it looks like the MN wing may be losing 2 airplanes due to not enough flight hours being put on our fleet, so make sure you are flying when you can so we can maintain our fleet. There is a lot of funded flying available, so a lot of times there isn't any cost involved to you.</div><div><br></div><div>- I have received word that Vanguard is experiencing supply issues, like many others, and may be slow in getting uniform pieces shipped. That being said, we dont want to deny a cadet orientation flight because a cadet is missing a minor part of their uniform, like a name badge. We want our cadets to be able to fly as soon and as much as possible, for their education and our flight hours.</div><div><br></div><div>- For those flying to Lake Elmo (21D) airport, be advised that runway 4-22 closed June 15th for about a month for construction. Runway 14-32 is still open.</div><div><br></div><div>Take Care and Fly Safe,</div><div><img src="cid:ii_l4k0f9xl0" alt="image.png" width="293" height="53" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Capt. Greg Bestul, CAP<span></span></span></b></p>
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