Archives: August/September 2012

ADSB, Icing, Approach Plates & High-Profile Accidents

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman It seems that we have gone from the winter to summer flying season in a very short time though winter did its best to hang on much longer than usual in the Midwest. As pilots … Continue reading

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Letter From Joe Furman

Hi Dave! Another family member was just deployed and she will fly in combat. I spent 6 years in SE Asia and have flown around the world more than 20 times. That’s another story, among others. Based on the article … Continue reading

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Letter From Dave Ramsey

Mr Weiman: I saw a mention of your magazine on the Cessna 195 website this morning. I was not aware of your publication, so I checked it out and enjoyed it very much, especially seeing the picture of Kalvin Arder’s … Continue reading

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Letter From Lee Taylor

Dear Dave: Thank you for the donation of magazines to the annual Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar. They were very popular and disappeared quickly! On behalf of the Wisconsin Light Aviation Advisory Council, thank you for the generous donation. It … Continue reading

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Oregon & Washington Push To Develop New Aviation Biofuels Industry

If Idaho farmers get their way, they will be growing feedstocks that don’t compete today with food, such as ethanol has done with corn, driving up prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offered a program in Washington to encourage farmers … Continue reading

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Company To Develop Commercial Replacement For Leaded General Aviation Gasoline

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – Professionals in the aviation and energy sectors have formed a company to scale up production of a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable general aviation gasoline and bring it to market. Swift Fuels LLC was created in partnership between … Continue reading

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GA Tenants Almost Forgotten In Airport Land-Swap Proposal

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – In April 2012, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution proposing a land swap to accommodate future operations of the Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing. The resolution, which would provide the unit with … Continue reading

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Puddle Jumper Poker Run

by Karen Workman Yes, there is life after fly-in breakfast season. Don’t tuck in your plane away for the winter quite yet. The Minnesota Chapter of the Ninety Nines is hosting the “Puddle Jumper Poker Run,” Saturday, September 22. Seven … Continue reading

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They Do Understand!

by Dan McDowell Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics Did you know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does understand the value of General Aviation airports? They clearly demonstrate that fact in a newly released study entitled “General Aviation Airports:  A National … Continue reading

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New Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart Now Available!

The 2012-2013 edition of the Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart is now available. The chart, published biannually, alternating with the Wisconsin Airport Directory, is available at your local FBO or pilot supply shop. Single copies of the WAC scale chart can be … Continue reading

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