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EAA To Support Construction of New Wright “B” Flyer At Wrights’ Original Factory
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and its members have been invited to support the construction of a “new” Wright brothers aircraft on the site of the brothers’ original Wright Company factory in Dayton, Ohio. The aircraft project … Continue reading
AOPA Announces 2015 Fly-In Dates & Locations
FREDERICK, MD. – Building on the popularity and success of its inaugural events, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host five regional fly-ins at new locations nationwide during 2015, which will include AOPA’s Homecoming Fly-In at its headquarters … Continue reading
45th Anniversary of Apollo 13 To Be Commemorated At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WIS. – One of the most harrowing and triumphant adventures in space exploration history will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, as members of the Apollo 13 crew and team will participate in activities marking the 45th anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, February/March 2015, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, Sections
Tagged Apollo 13, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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Sun ‘n Fun 2015 To Feature Two Jet Teams… One Military, The Other Civilian!
LAKELAND, FLA. – Any Midwest pilots considering flying to Florida for the 41st Annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo, April 21-26, 2015 in Lakeland, Fla., won’t be disappointed in the event’s lineup of air show performers. Both the … Continue reading
Breitling Jet Team Announces Show Dates For First U.S. Tour
WILTON, CT. – The “Breitling Jet Team” has announced its tour dates for 2015. The team is the first and largest of its kind, comprised of seven L-39 C Albatros jets that can reach speeds of up to 435 mph. … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2015, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, Sections
Tagged Breitling Jet Team, Thierry Prissert
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Washington Island Lions Fish Boil Fly-In
by Jim LaMalfa Approximately, 120 airplanes flew to Washington Island off the Door County Peninsula for the annual Lion’s Club Fish Boil Fly-In on Saturday, July 19. The weather was ideal with a 20-knot southeast wind keeping landing rolls on … Continue reading
Discover Aviation Days – Education & PR At Their Finest!
by Dave Weiman BLAINE, MINN. – There is so much happening at Anoka-County Blaine Airport/Jane’s Field (KANE) nowadays with over 400 based aircraft, more than a dozen air charter and aircraft maintenance businesses and flight schools, a world-class museum, and … Continue reading
Involved & In Touch With Minnesota Aviation
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics The warmth of spring has finally arrived after what seemed to be a very long winter. But your Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics has been very busy despite the lingering cold … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Events, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, June/July 2014, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Aviation Maintenance Conference, Cassandra Isackson, Minnesota Airports Conference, Minnesota Aviation Art Contest Ceremony, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Minnesota Aviation Trades Conference, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics, Minnesota Pilots Association Conference, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar & Fly-In, Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol
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Ice Leaves Gull Lake In The Nick of Time For Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In
by Dave Weiman When the ice left Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota, organizers of the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In,” May 2-4, at Madden’s Resort, breathed a sigh of relief. Participants also breathed a sigh of relief when … Continue reading
AOPA Regional Fly-Ins Off To A Good Start
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – More than 2,500 people participated in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) regional fly-in, April 26, in San Marcos, Texas. This was the first of seven fly-ins AOPA will host in 2014, including its homecoming … Continue reading
