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Going Green Is A Win-Win!
It is now commonplace for businesses and industries to seek out new and different technologies that provide or produce greater efficiencies and lower costs. This saves the company money, while increasing efficiencies of production and operation. It also adds to … Continue reading
The Start of A Great New Year!
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Days are getting longer; I even saw the sun for a moment on my way to work this morning. We don’t want to wish away the “ski-plane” fly-in season, but there … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2016, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged 2016 Minnesota Airports Conference, Cassandra Isackson, Madden’s, MCOA, Minnesota Council of Airports, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, Spring Safety Seminar, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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CARB ICE!
CARB ICE! It is time to think about CARB ICE! Actually any time is time to think about carb ice. So here is a simple reminder: According to FAA Advisory Circular 20-113, Pilot Precautions and Procedures to be taken in … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec2015/Jan2016, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged CARB ICE
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Holiday Gifts That Fly
by Rick Braunig & Tara Kalar, with Dan McDowell The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is concerned about the estimated 1,000,000 “drones” that are expected to be purchased and potentially flown starting around the Christmas Holiday. The possibility of one million … Continue reading
Education Is Key
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Education at its most basic level is the key to the success of any individual. What ultimately sets us apart from others is our use of what we have learned, and … Continue reading
The Airport Paradox
by Dan McDowell When aviation is discussed in many communities and even on social media, it is the airlines that become the greater part of the conversations. General aviation (GA), if mentioned at all, is too often spoken about in … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged airport safety zones, AOP, Dan McDowell, GA airport, General Aviation, Phil Boyer
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Drones/Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)/Model Aircraft
by Rick Braunig, AvRep Every pilot should know that drones are being flown in the United States. LeSueur County is flying them at 600 feet, Excel Energy has a Certificate of Authority (COA) to fly their power lines, Burlington Northern … Continue reading
Safe Operating Practices A Must For Drone Operators
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Drones are everywhere today! Many of you know someone who has one, or have heard of an interesting way in which an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is planning to be used. … Continue reading
