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Understand Your Options For Online Weather Information
by Rachel Obermoller MnDOT Aeronautics is transitioning to a new type of Minnesota Weather Access System (MnWAS) computer at airports across Minnesota. These new computers provide pilots with access to online weather and aviation-related resources via the Internet. These new … Continue reading
Airports – Vitally Important To Our Communities!
The Economic Impact of Commercial Aviation by Dan McDowell In a recent economic impact study produced for ACI-International-North America, its president Greg Principato stated, “Airports play an important but often underappreciated role as economic engines that create jobs and opportunities … Continue reading
T-33 Returns To The Skies Over Europe!
ROCKFORD, ILL. – Courtesy Aircraft Sales located at Rockford International Airport, Rockford, Illinois, received a call in mid-April 2012 from an F-16 pilot in Norway looking for a special aircraft for a special mission…to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of … Continue reading
Aviation Workforce Development, Inc. – A Gateway, A Connection, A Lifestyle
Aviation Workforce Development, Inc (AWD) is a non-profit organization in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota that is addressing critical aviation workforce issues that the aviation industry is facing now and in the coming decades. The AWD mission is to … Continue reading
Is The SCSU Aviation Department Expensive?
ST. CLOUD, MINN. – Supporters of the St. Cloud State University Aviation Program are taking argument with University President Potter who said, “Accreditors noted the deficiency of the curriculum and, for two years, no progress was made.” That’s an odd … Continue reading
Newest Flight Instructor At Historic Stanton Airfield
STANTON, MINN. – Stanton Sport Aviation, Inc., owner and operator of Historic Stanton Airfield in Stanton, Minnesota, has appointed John Hall as its newest flight instructor. Hall is formerly a resident of the area, and is available for flight instruction … Continue reading
Mooney Owners Feel Relief From Leaky Fuel Tanks
WILLMAR, MINN. – Owners of Mooney aircraft can now have their leaky fuel tanks repaired with a unique process developed by former Willmar Air Service owner, Bruce Jaeger, and one of his technicians, Paul Beck. A “weep’’ is the smallest … Continue reading
Professional Wingwalker Takes Flight At Six Flags Great America
GURNEE, ILL. – “X Flight,” an extreme, revolutionary wing coaster, is now open at Six Flags Great America. While many compare X Flight to riding on the wings of an airplane, wingwalker Tony Kazian, with Dave Dacy Airshows, attests to … Continue reading
More Reorganization At Sun ‘n Fun
LAKELAND, FLA. – SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, Inc., has consolidated all operations and staff – including the Florida Air Museum (FAM) – under the auspices of SUN ‘n FUN and its President and CEO, John “Lites” Leenhouts. While FAM will … Continue reading
UCM Grad Goes With Aero Charter
ST. LOUIS – Aero Charter, the charter, fixed base operator and aircraft support service company based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, Mo. (KSUS), has hired Dustin Stephenson as a charter pilot. Stephenson earned his Bachelor of Science in … Continue reading