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Wipaire, Inc. Receives EASA Validation for Wipline 13000 Floats on Viking Series 400 Twin Otter
South Saint Paul, Minnesota, March 27, 2015 – Wipaire, Inc.’s EASA Supplemental Type Certificate No. 10015832 has received an updated validation from the European Aviation Safety Agency. The new validation adds the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter to the list … Continue reading
Wipaire Holds Grand Opening For Florida Facility
Wipaire, Inc., with headquarters at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minn., held its grand opening for its Leesburg, Florida facility, February 28, 2015. Based at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) since February 2013, Wipaire’s service center has expanded into a new, … Continue reading
Wipaire To Hold Grand Opening At New Leesburg Location
Wipaire, Inc., with headquarters at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minn., has announced the schedule and topics for the grand opening event at its Leesburg, Florida facility, to be held Saturday, February 28, 2015. Based at the Leesburg International Airport … Continue reading
Posted in News, Products & Services
Tagged FAA Wings, GoPro, Lake & Air, Pilot shop, Seaplane, Wipaire
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Minnesota To Get Fire Boss Aircraft
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will replace its two (2) Bombardier CL-215 water bomber firefighter aircraft they have used for the past 14 years, with six (6) modern, cost-effective Fire Boss aircraft. Equipped with Wipaire … Continue reading
Wipaire Establishes Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – In celebration of 55 years of continuous aircraft float production, Wipaire, Inc. has announced the “Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship” to be awarded in July at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As a … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, Events, February/March 2015, Sections
Tagged aircraft float, Ben Wiplinger, Chuck Wiplinger, Dale Fehrenbach, Inc., Wipaire
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Wipaire Announces New Approvals For Cessna 182 Modifications
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has received approval for performance- and utility-enhancing modifications for the Cessna 182 Skylane. These modifications currently include the Lycoming IO-580 engine conversion and a gross weight increase to 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) when … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, MN Aviation Industry News, October/November 2014, Products & Services, Sections
Tagged amphibious floats, Cessna 182, Chuck Wiplinger, first “smart” amphibious gear advisory system, Landplane certification, Lycoming IO-580 engine, Mahindra Airvan 8, Wipaire, Wipline 3000 floats, Wipline 3450
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Ice Leaves Gull Lake In The Nick of Time For Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In
by Dave Weiman When the ice left Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota, organizers of the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In,” May 2-4, at Madden’s Resort, breathed a sigh of relief. Participants also breathed a sigh of relief when … Continue reading
Wipaire Receives New European Approvals
South Saint Paul, Minnesota (February 20, 2014) – The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted approval for Wipline 3450 floats on certain Cessna 206 models and configurations. The approval extends to the following models: Cessna 206H, T206H, U206G, TU206G … Continue reading
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Tagged Cessna 206, Floats, Piper Cub, Soloy engine, Viking Twin Otter, Wip Tip wingtip, Wipaire, Wipline 3450 floats
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Newest Product Developments At Wipaire
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced that its “Wipline 1450” floats for light sport aircraft have entered their final phase of testing. The float has gone through its final nose gear drop tests for amphibious versions, and … Continue reading