Archives: MN Aeronautics Bulletin

A New Year’s Resolution To Benefit Aviation

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

by Christopher Roy – Director – Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics The year has just about ended and we are in the middle of winter’s grasp. With the New Year upon us, the possibilities for exciting things to happen are … Continue reading →

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The Office of Aeronautics Today

Posted on October 12, 2010 by mwflyer

The Minnesota Office of Aeronautics is a vitally important part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), and serves 135 publicly-owned airports around the state. It also serves more than 20,000 certificated aviators, aviation mechanics and technicians. Our Mission The … Continue reading →

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Check It Out!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by mwflyer

Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin – by Christopher Roy, Director One very important part of  the mission of the Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics is “aviation education” and “outreach.” To demonstrate the importance of aviation education, I will share a quote with you that … Continue reading →

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Good News For General Aviation

Posted on August 10, 2010 by mwflyer

On May 27, 2010, the United States Air Force successfully launched the first of 12 new generation GPS satellites. At 11 p.m. EDST, a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket rose from the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force … Continue reading →

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Hyperbolic Positioning: The Way of the Future

Posted on August 10, 2010 by mwflyer

Hyperbolic Positioning is also known as “Multilateration.” It is the triangulation process designed to locate an object by accurately computing the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of a signal emitted from the object to three or more receivers. The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Alan Hoffert Joins FAA Safety Team (FAAST) In Minnesota

Posted on August 10, 2010 by mwflyer

We have a new force for “aviation safety” here in Minnesota. Alan Hoffert has joined the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) as the Operations Safety Program Manager for Minnesota. Alan comes to us from the Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office where … Continue reading →

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