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Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Creates Mentorship Program For Member Businesses
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) has created a new “mentorship program,” which is available exclusively to member businesses, whose owners or managers need some advice or guidance on various business matters from … Continue reading
Wisconsin Pilot Opposes Unpowered Ultralights/Hang Gliders At Local Airport
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue PALMYRA, WIS. – Louis Radecki, a pilot, flight instructor and an FAA Safety Team Representative at Palmyra Airport (88C) in southeastern Wisconsin, is raising concern to the Town of Palmyra Airport Commission … Continue reading
The Millionaires’ Unit
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue THE MILLIONAIRES’ UNIT tells the unsung story of a group of Yale college students who took the initiative to learn to fly in preparation for America’s entry into World War I and … Continue reading
MAC Turns 75 In 2018
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) marks its 75th anniversary in 2018, but the idea of creating a single government entity to own and operate Twin Cities’ airports only came about with some diplomacy … Continue reading
Strong Aircraft Deliveries Drive Impressive 2017 Performance At Cirrus Aircraft
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue DULUTH, MINN. & KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Cirrus Aircraft announced in February that new customer aircraft deliveries for the company’s best-selling SR Series soared to over 350 aircraft in 2017, a recent record … Continue reading
National Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Enshrinement Date & Venue
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will hold its 56th Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2018. “Our … Continue reading
Midwest Pilots Baker & Clisham Named Living Legends of Aviation
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – The fifteenth annual Living Legends of Aviation awards ceremony was held January 19, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Actor and pilot, John Travolta, … Continue reading
SiriusXM Supports AOPA “You Can Fly”
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue FREDERICK, MD –The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and SiriusXM have a new agreement that will support AOPA Air Safety Institute programs and feature SiriusXM Aviation services in the AOPA “You … Continue reading
Minnesota Seaplane Safety Seminar & Fly-In
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue This edition of “Midwest Seaplane Pilot” is dedicated to the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Annual Safety Seminar & Fly-In” to be held May 18-20, 2018 at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Madden’s … Continue reading