Archives: MN Aeronautics Bulletin

AWOS: THE WIND OF CHANGE

Posted on January 24, 2022 by mwflyer

by John B. Dalton MnDOT Statewide Navigation Systems Engineer Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue It’s 5 AM, and you’re beginning to hear the birds calling in the beautiful day as you sit outdoors sipping your morning … Continue reading →

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Flight Risk Assessment Tools and You

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Joe Anderson Pilot, MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue As aviators, we know flying can be a highly rewarding activity. The sense of accomplishment which results from a well-executed flight is hard … Continue reading →

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Click, Click, Click – Nothing! Pilot-Controlled Lighting Tips & Reporting

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Casey Carlson Airport Lighting Coordinator MnDOT Aeronautics – NavAids Group Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Most folks who are not involved with aviation wouldn’t know that a radio pulse sequence is used to … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Weather Computers At Airports Get An Update… Printers Are Being Phased Out!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mike Hartell Airport Operations Director MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Over the past 30 years, we have seen a lot of changes in our ability to gather and display weather information … Continue reading →

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Hangar Loan Program Provides Funding For Aircraft Storage

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mwflyer

by Luke Bourassa South Region Development Engineer MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Funding for airport projects in Minnesota comes from a variety of different sources. One of the more unique programs is … Continue reading →

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Improved Internet Services Coming To Many Minnesota Airports

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kris Christenson MnDOT Navigations Systems Radio Engineer Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue  MnDOT’s Office of Aeronautics has been working on several programs to improve communication services at Minnesota’s local general aviation airports. The first of … Continue reading →

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MnDOT Air Mobility Strategic Plan Looks To The Future

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael Johnson Business Process Manager MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics is developing an air mobility strategic plan to prepare for Minnesota’s future as … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The delivery … Continue reading →

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Airport Maintenance From A Pilot’s Perspective

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Chris Meyer MnDOT-Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue As pilots, we have a lot to think about when preparing for a flight. In fact, we’re legally obligated. The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) regarding Preflight Action … Continue reading →

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