Archives: June/July 2012

Wag-Aero Dedicates Catalog To Company Founder

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

LYONS, WIS. – Wag-Aero’s March 2012 Catalog is a tribute to the company’s founder, Dick (Richard) Wagner, who passed away January 1, 2012. For over 50 years, Wag-Aero has been a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of aircraft parts for the … Continue reading →

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Airport Construction Update For 2012

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

by Jeffery Taylor, Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics It will be another busy construction season this summer at Wisconsin airports. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) has more than $103 million worth of airport improvement projects … Continue reading →

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Erickson Promoted To Chief Pilot At MnDOT

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

Barry Erickson, a veteran of the Minnesota Department of Transportation with more than 25 years of state service, was recently promoted to Chief Pilot for the Office of Aeronautics. He has been an active pilot since 1972 aand brings a … Continue reading →

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One To Get Ready, Two To Start, Three To Go!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

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 →

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Sweet Summer!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics Someone once said flying resembles a box of candy. Until you really taste it, you never know how sweet it will be. With summer here, what better time is there to learn … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

WATERTOWN, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Flying Farmers has named Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. “Fixed Base Operation of The Year” for 2012. Wisconsin Flying Farmers President Phil Peterson of Oregon, Wisconsin, presented the award to Wisconsin Aviation President … Continue reading →

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International Learn To Fly Day At Wisconsin Aviation

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – “International Learn To Fly Day” was first announced in 2009 during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Subsequently, on May 10, 2010, the United States House of Representatives provided support for the event by passing a resolution entitled, … Continue reading →

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Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Hall of Fame 2012

Posted on June 8, 2012 by mwflyer

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inducted six Minnesota aviation personalities, April 28, 2012 at investiture ceremonies held at the Ramada Mall of America Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Inductees included Orville Brede, WWII veteran, instructor pilot, pilot … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Senator & Representative Recognized By Recreational Aviation Foundation

Posted on June 8, 2012 by mwflyer

Senator John Carlson (R. Bemidji) and Representative David Hancock (R. Bemidji) have received national recognition from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) for their efforts to amend the Recreational Use Statute (RUS) in the State of Minnesota. RAF President John McKenna … Continue reading →

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