-
-
Recent Posts
Archives: MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Minnesota Revamps Taxes On Aviation… Changes Expected To Be More Fair & Vitalize Aviation In State
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a 2013 Omnibus Tax Bill into law May 23, 2013, which includes several provisions that are intended to boost aviation activity in the state, make registration fees more equitable among aircraft … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2013
Tagged aircraft, Gordon Hoff, Jet Fuel, MATA, MBAA, registration fee, Taxes On Aviation
Leave a comment
The Colors of The Season
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics We have had a fabulous summer overall, the kind we brag about to people in other locales. Warm, sunny days, brilliantly colored sunsets, and comfortable, calm evenings, have made this late starting … Continue reading
The Continuing Challenge of Leadership
Picking your landing spot In a world where we are bombarded with information at every turn, we tend to lose site of meanings. Our vision and memories are often clouded or blurred by the amount of information we receive on … Continue reading
Posted in Aug/Sept 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged Adopt-An-Airport, Aircraft takeoff, Airplane Landing
Leave a comment
The Adventure Begins With Aviation
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics The past couple of months have been a whirlwind for me as I continue to get my aviation legs under me. It is exciting to see the deeply felt love and passion … Continue reading
Rain, Floods & Thunderstorms… The potential is there…
Flooding can occur in almost every part of the U.S. and during any month. In 2012, 39 percent of flood fatalities occurred from driving into flood water and 18 percent from walking into it. The reason so many people drown … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged flood water, low-level winds, wind shear
Leave a comment
The Value of Aviation In Minnesota
General Aviation is defined as all flights other than military and scheduled airlines. • General Aviation contributes more than $150 billion to the U.S. economy annually and employs more than 1,265,000 people. • General Aviation has a $12.2 billion impact … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged Aviation In Minnesota, General Aviation
Leave a comment
Cassandra Isackson Named New Director of Minnesota Aeronautics
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Tim Henkel, Assistant Commissioner of Modal Planning and Program Management for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), announced recently that Cassandra Isackson, a 15-year veteran with MnDOT, has been chosen as the new Director of Aeronautics. … Continue reading
Preparation For Summer Flying Activities
by Jay Hietpas Assistant Director of Aeronautics With summer finally here, we can all look forward to the beautiful days that are the validation for why many people live here. The beauty that is in Minnesota seems boundless, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2011, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged aviation, Jay Hietpas, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
Leave a comment
Put A Little Elbow Grease Into Invasive Species Prevention
by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative Did you know that over 80 percent of invasive species that transfer between bodies of water do so via ducks, geese, and Minnesota’s own common loon? Did you also know that 27 percent of all … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2013, Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged aircraft, Amphibious, Rachel Obermoller, Seaplane
Leave a comment
The Days Are Getting Longer
by Jay Hietpas Assistant Director of Aeronautics The bitter cold and snowy conditions of the winter months have given way to longer, warmer days and the promise of spring. We can already find spring and even summer clothes in the … Continue reading
