Archives: June/July 2013
Eagle Fuel Cells Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year
MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association named Eagle Fuel Cells of Eagle River, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2013. The award was presented to company owner and general manager, Kurt Hartwig, at ceremonies held during … Continue reading
Mackinac Island & The Grand Hotel
by Dave Weiman When we started Midwest Flyer Magazine, one of the first travel articles we ever did was on “Mackinac Island.” Known for its fudge shops and ferry boat rides from the mainland, we made it a one-day trip … Continue reading
Island Hopping In Northeast Wisconsin
by Dave Weiman Pilots looking for a northern Wisconsin destination should consider flying to the Door County Peninsula. There’s the turquoise blue waters of Lake Michigan to the east of the peninsula, and Green Bay to the west; hilly topography … Continue reading
Airport Management Acts Fast To Save Loon Despite Seminar Lessons
EAGLE RIVER, WIS. – One day in May 2013, Eagle River Union Airport manager, Rob Hom, was attending a seminar at the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in Middleton, Wis., to learn how best to keep wildlife away from his airport. The … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, June/July 2013, Sections
Tagged Eagle River Union Airport, Rob Hom
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EAA Welcomes Back CAF’s Ghost Squadron B-29 & B-24
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Two of World War II’s most iconic aircraft, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2013 as part of the Commemorative Air Force’s “Ghost Squadron.” The airplanes … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, June/July 2013, Sections
Tagged AirVenture, B-24 Liberator, B-29 FIFI, EAA, Ghost Squadron
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Mead & Hunt Hires Pollutant Discharge System Expert
MADISON, WIS. – Dr. Dean Mericas has joined Mead & Hunt’s aviation team. Mericas brings national technical leadership in environmental complaince at airports. With nearly 35 years working in the water quality and aquatic resources disciplines, and more than 20 … Continue reading
Construction of Kestrel Aircraft Plant Delayed
SUPERIOR, WIS. – Construction of the Kestrel Aircraft manufacturing plant at Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior, Wisconsin, has been delayed due to a delay in receiving financial incentives promised by the State of Wisconsin. Both the City of Superior … Continue reading
Fargo Jet Center Honored
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award and 21 of its technicians have received Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) awards. Jeff Boe, from the FAA Flight Standards District Office, … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2013, People, Sections
Tagged Fargo Jet Center, Jeff Boe, Jim Sweeney, Mike Clancy
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Business Aviation Veterans Acquire Kansas Aircraft Corporation
NEW CENTURY, KAN. – Business aviation veterans Tim and Dianne White have acquired Kansas Aircraft Corporation, an aviation sales and consulting firm headquartered at the New Century Air Center (IXD) in the Kansas City area. Kansas Aircraft Corporation was founded … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2013, People, Sections
Tagged Dianne White, Kansas Aircraft Corporation, Michele Stauffer, Tim White
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Midwest Flyer Magazine Contributing Editors Participate In FAAST Team Seminar
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Midwest Flyer Magazine contributing editors, Ed Leineweber and Michael Kaufman were among presenters at the FAAST Team pilot safety seminar held at the FAA Aviation Center, April 27, 2013 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis. Both Leineweber … Continue reading
