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Understand Your Options For Online Weather Information
by Rachel Obermoller MnDOT Aeronautics is transitioning to a new type of Minnesota Weather Access System (MnWAS) computer at airports across Minnesota. These new computers provide pilots with access to online weather and aviation-related resources via the Internet. These new … Continue reading
Airports – Vitally Important To Our Communities!
The Economic Impact of Commercial Aviation by Dan McDowell In a recent economic impact study produced for ACI-International-North America, its president Greg Principato stated, “Airports play an important but often underappreciated role as economic engines that create jobs and opportunities … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, August/September 2012, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged Airports, Dan McDowell, Greg Principato
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Check Out The Reports!
by Chris Roy Director, Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics There is an exciting new document on the Internet about General Aviation. It is the latest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report on GA Airports, dated May 2012. This is an excellent document … Continue reading
One To Get Ready, Two To Start, Three To Go!
ONE The 2012 Aviation Maintenance Technicians Conference was held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, March 19 and 20th. It was an excellent opportunity for more than 400 aviation maintenance technicians to learn the latest technical … Continue reading
Posted in Events, June/July 2012, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged Adopt-An-Airport, Airport Manager, Airports, aviation, Fly Minnesota Airports, Janese Thatcher, Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference, Minnesota Council of Airports, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, Passport, pilot
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Passport – Fly Minnesota Airports
Minnesota’s “Fly Minnesota Airports” Passport program is sponsored by the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics and Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) to promote flying in Minnesota. The program rewards pilots who fly to Minnesota’s publicly-owned airports, attend FAA safety seminars, and … Continue reading
It’s About Spring!
by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics Well, spring is on the horizon and I know that pilots who haven’t flown since the beginning of winter are getting excited to get back in the air. Though this passing winter … Continue reading
Stay Aware!
General Aviation (GA) is a vital component of the aviation sector and the national economy that accounts for some 77 percent of all flights in the United States. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from pilot training to flying … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2012, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Sections
Tagged aircraft, General Aviation, TSA, TSNM
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It’s Just The Beginning
by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics It is always exciting to be at the start of a new year with all the promise of new opportunities and greater things to come. There are so many opportunities for us … Continue reading
