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President Proposes $100.00 Per Flight User Fee, Again!
General aviation organizations are expressing disappointment again with President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that again includes a $100.00 per flight user fee on general aviation, as well as a change in the current tax depreciation schedule for … Continue reading
Letter From Gayle Small & Response From Jim Hanson
Dear Dave: These days, in GA conversations and publications, there are few topics that can encourage more heated discussions than that of recruiting and retaining pilots. I have just read Dr. Bob Worthington’s letter and Jim Hanson’s reply in the … Continue reading
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Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Dr. Bob Worthington, GA, Gayle Small, Jim Hanson, Light Sport Aircraft, LSAs, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Training Center
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Have Gun Will Travel
With so much talk about concealed carry weapons, we were wondering what is all involved in transporting firearms on general aviation aircraft. The airlines have special provisions for transporting firearms. For handguns (and each airline may have somewhat different rules), … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2013, Sections, Uncategorized
Tagged concealed firearms, transporting firearms
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Fly With The Guy From Top Gun!
A new book by former U.S. Navy Top Gun instructor, Dave “Bio” Baranek, describes his experiences as a regular guy thrown into the crazy world of fame and movies, when he flew an F-14 Tomcat for the motion picture “Top Gun,” … Continue reading
Flying The L-39 Albatross
by Larry E. Nazimek Many of us have thought about flying, and possibly owning, a surplus military jet, but even for those who can afford it, there are many considerations that tend to be “turn-offs.” Questions arise, such as: “Where … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Features, February/March 2013, Uncategorized
Tagged aircraft, Decathlon, Extra 300, Gauntlet Warbirds, Greg Morris, L-39 Albatross, Larry Nazimek, N2S Stearman, SNJs, YAK-52
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You Are The Key!
In about 80% of aircraft accidents, the aircraft itself is working fine until a runway incursion accident, controlled flight into terrain, stalls, spins, or loss of control happens. Through all these situations, there is one very important and common link. … Continue reading
LEAF Offers Discounts On ROTAX® Service, Repairs & Overhauls
LYONS, WIS. – As the holiday season approaches, Leading Edge Air Foils (LEAF) is offering a 10 percent discount on ROTAX® service, repairs and overhauls through January 18th, 2013. Gift certificates are also available in any amount greater than $10.00. For more information, call 1-800-532-3462 … Continue reading
Posted in News, Products & Services, Uncategorized
Tagged Leading Edge Air Foils, LEAF, Rotax
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Wisconsin Governor Visits UW Oshkosh AeroInnovate During AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WIS. – On Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s annual visit to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 24, 2012, he stopped by the “AeroInnovate Innovations Hangar” to learn more about new aviation technology, and to encourage business to locate in … Continue reading
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Tagged AeroInnovate, Aviation Technology, Governor Scott Walker
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Michigan Fuel & Aviation Products Tax Now Dedicated To Aeronautics
LANSING, MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Legislature passed, and Governor Rick Snyder signed, an amendment to the state’s general sales tax, which will dedicate the 4 percent aviation fuel and aviation products tax to the Aeronautics Fund in FY 2012 … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, Sections, Uncategorized
Tagged aviation, Governor Rick Snyder
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Safer Skies Through Continuing Education
by Lynnwood “Woody” Minar As we went through our initial flight training, safety was drilled into us on the ground and every time we flew. We went on to earn our Private Pilot Certificate, which is often referred to as … Continue reading
