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Wausau, Wisconsin Spot Landing Contest In Honor of Veterans

Posted on July 16, 2015 by mwflyer
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Flying Musicians To Perform On The Ramp At AOPA Regional Fly-In In Minneapolis

Posted on June 29, 2015 by mwflyer

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has been performing at each AOPA Fly-In across the country this summer. The association of pilot musicians will next perform August 22, 2015 at Anoka County – Blaine Airport in the Twin … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Close Eye on ATC Privatization EAA Opposing Any Move Toward GA User Fees

Posted on June 24, 2015 by mwflyer

June 18, 2015 – EAA is closely monitoring the development of a proposal in Congress to transfer FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) functions to a private non-profit corporation. Under federal ownership, the air traffic system has long guaranteed equal access … Continue reading →

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SAFE Urges Pilot Comments on Simulator Time NPRM

Posted on June 24, 2015 by mwflyer

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) is asking all pilots to comment on the FAA’s new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes increasing loggable simulator time toward an instrument rating from 10 hours to 20 hours.  An … Continue reading →

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53rd Annual Enshrinement at the National Aviation Hall of Fame

Posted on June 12, 2015 by mwflyer
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Reno Air Racing Association Announces 2015 Performers

Posted on June 8, 2015 by mwflyer

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association is proud to welcome a new line up of performers to the 2015 National Championship Air Races held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno Stead Airport. This year’s performers include the Breitling Jet … Continue reading →

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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2015 NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE FOR PILOTS FLYING TO OSHKOSH

Posted on April 24, 2015 by mwflyer

Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 24, 2015) — The Federal Aviation Administration has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival … Continue reading →

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Eclipse & Kestrel Form ONE Aviation

Posted on April 15, 2015 by mwflyer

Alan Klapmeier to Lead Integration & Growth of Multiple-Product Aviation Company AERO Friedrichshafen – April 15th, 2015 – ONE Aviation Corporation has been formed to design, develop, and manufacture a family of aircraft, each of which will be a market … Continue reading →

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Acting Director of Aviation At KDOT Named

Posted on April 9, 2015 by mwflyer

Tiffany Brown of the Kansas Department of Transportation has been named acting Director of Aviation by Kansas Transportation Secretary Mike King. Brown, who joined KDOT in February 2013 as the State Aviation Engineer, has also served as the agency’s Deputy … Continue reading →

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Dierks Bentley Highlights EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Opening Day Concert On July 20

Posted on April 2, 2015 by mwflyer

Ford Motor Company presents country superstar and active pilot EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (April 2, 2015) — Dierks Bentley, who has rocketed to the top tier of country music’s hitmakers, will get EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 week off … Continue reading →

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