Archives: February/March 2012

Flying Side-By-Side With An Unmanned Aircraft

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A recently passed bill could help the Grand Forks region secure the “holy grail” for the future of unmanned aircraft, according to the University of North Dakota (UND) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence. Center … Continue reading

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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

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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

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First Flight of HondaJet F2

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The flight of the second FAA-conforming “flight test” HondaJet aircraft took place on November 18, 2011. The duration of the flight was 44 minutes. Maximum altitude reached was 12,840 feet MSL. Maximum speed was 245 KTAS (281 … Continue reading

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Eurocopter & AgustaWestland Helicopters Get Tanis Preheat Systems

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has announced the availability of its aircraft preheat systems for the “Eurocopter” line of helicopters, a manufacturer of civilian and military models. Eurocopter manufactures the EC155 helicopter, a long-range twin-engine medium-lift passenger transport … Continue reading

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Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!

SUPERIOR, WIS. – The cofounder of Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, is moving closer to home with his newest company, Kestrel Aircraft Corporation. It was announced January 16, 2012, that Kestrel will be locating its manufacturing facility to Superior, Wisconsin, … Continue reading

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Flight Line Enterprises To Move Forward In 2012

BLAINE, MINN. – Flight Line Enterprises (FLE), which plans to build a restaurant and conference center at Anoka/Blaine Airport in the Twin Cities, is now focusing on completing site preparation. FLE has already received approval from the Minnesota DOT Office … Continue reading

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Five Seats For Cirrus

DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft has expanded seating capacity in its SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft models beginning in 2012. The new 60/40 FlexSeating features a wider back seat, highlighted by a 60/40 fold-down split in the rear seat for … Continue reading

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Air Show Pilot Tests Unleaded Avgas In Radial Engine

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – An air show performer based in the northeast says a high-octane, unleaded aviation gasoline provides power similar to conventional general aviation fuel and provides increased aircraft range. Rick Volker of Rick Volker Air Shows, Niagara Falls, … Continue reading

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The “Fuel-ture of General Aviation” & What We Can Do About It, Theme of MATA Conference

BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) will focus its one-day conference, Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on two extremely important topics to general aviation today: “Alternate Fuels” … Continue reading

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