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Letter From Brad Lang

Dave: Thank you for the wonderful article about the CAF Red Tail Squadron (Feb/March 2012). We are thankful that individuals like you consider our endeavors worthwhile. Brad Lang, Leader CAF Red Tail Squadron South St. Paul, Minnesota

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Letter From Charity Speich

Hi Greg (Reigel): I just read your article on purchasing an aircraft hangar. One thing you didn’t mention that I think is very important is to coordinate with the airport on the land lease agreement prior to the hangar purchase. … Continue reading

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Letter From Dr. Herb Zimmers

Hi Dave: I just finished reading the article about the Lone Rock (Wisconsin) airport (KLNR). It was a great piece and really caught the feel of that airport. I almost hate to tell you how many years I have been … Continue reading

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Letter From Gordon Hoff

Hi Dave: The Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol article is posted on the MBAA website. (See https://www.midwestflyer.com/?p=4551) Thanks for all your great work in promoting General Aviation. Gordon Hoff, Executive Director Minnesota Business Aviation Association

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Erickson Promoted To Chief Pilot At MnDOT

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!

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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Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year

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

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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Minnesota Hall of Fame 2012

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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Duluth Airport Director Departs For Michigan Post

DULUTH, MINN. – Brian Ryks, 49, executive director of the Duluth Airport Authority for the past 10 years, is departing Duluth International Airport June 22, 2012 to become airport director at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich. … Continue reading

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