Archives: Wisconsin Aeronautics Report

Are you Ready for Takeoff?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by mwflyer

by Levi Eastlick WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Do you treat takeoff and departure as seriously as an approach and landing? Many pilots seem more concerned with navigation, enroute weather, their arrival, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, October/November 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Levi Eastlick, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NOTAMS, Pilots, Planes, Pre-flight planning, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Meet Greg Stern, Airport Development Engineer

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue Greg Stern joined the Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) in May 2021. As an airport development engineer, Greg is responsible for managing projects at 10 airports around Wisconsin. His duties … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, August/September 2021, Columns, Columns, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged Airports, aviation, Greg Stern, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

New Publications For Wisconsin Aviators

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) is pleased to announce the release of several new publications for aviators. Digital copies of these new publications, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, February/March 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, airport, Fly Wisconsin Airport Passport Program, Flying, ForeFlight, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, seaplane bases, Wisconsin Airport Directory, Wisconsin Pilot’s Guide, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Large-Scale Airport Solar Facilities Gaining In Popularity

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/June 2021 Online Issue The remarkable growth of the solar industry witnessed in the last decade continues to show no sign of slowing down. Fueled by decreasing costs … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged airport, Airport Layout Plan, aviation, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, off-airport solar facilities, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Free Recorded Webinar Series For Airports Now Available!

Posted on March 23, 2021 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – April/May 2021 issue Since the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) was unable to host its annual seminar in 2020, the bureau has released a series of free recorded webinars for airport managers, consultants, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, April/May 2021, Sections, Sections, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, airport, aviation, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Planes, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Pardon Our Dust: Annual Airport Construction Update

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – April/May 2021 issue During a year unlike any other, 2020 was remarkably “normal” as it related to airport improvement projects in Wisconsin. As with many other aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2021, Columns, Columns, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged airport, aviation, Flying, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, runways, taxiway, terminal buildings, Wisconsin Airport Construction 2021, WisDOT, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

How Close Is Too Close?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by mwflyer

by Levi Eastlick WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 At a time when shaking hands or seeing a stranger’s smile might be as rare as an airworthy SBD Dauntless, there is no better escape … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, February/March 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, airport, Airspace, aviation, aviators, Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, Flying, Levi Eastlick, Low-Level Flight, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NOTAMS, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

2021 Virtual Minnesota & Wisconsin Aviation Maintenance Technician and IA Renewal Conference

Posted on January 17, 2021 by mwflyer

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Based off conversations between MnDOT Aeronautics and the Minneapolis FSDO, we have determined the best course of action is to not conduct a MN Aircraft Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference in 2021 in-person as we traditionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, MN Aviation Industry News, News, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report, Wisconsin Aviation Industry News | Tagged Aircraft Maintenance Technician, IA Renewal Conference | Leave a comment

“A Friendlier World with Air Sports” Theme of International Aviation Art Contest

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mwflyer

by Meredith Alt WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue Calling all artists between the ages of 6 and 17: The International Aviation Art Contest is now underway! The Bureau of Aeronautics … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, December 2020/January 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aviation, Flying, International Aviation Art Contest, Meredith Alt, Midwest Flyer Magazine, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Pilots, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Wisconsin’s Girls in Aviation Day Kicks Off New Aviation App for Girls and Families