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On Wheels or Floats, This Canada Flying Fishing Trip Is For You!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by mwflyer

Wilderness North is hosting two Canada Flying Fishing Trips For Pilots In 2015 to its “Miminiska Lodge” facilities, located 196 nm north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.  Miminiska Lodge is one of few Canada lodges that have their own airports (CPS5, … Continue reading →

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Learn & Earn Your Way To Becoming A Better Pilot

Posted on December 19, 2014 by mwflyer

AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Offers Valuable Rewards With The Fun of Learning FREDERICK, Md. – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Foundation’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) today launched the “Earn & Learn Safety Challenge,” an innovative new program that … Continue reading →

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Wipaire To Hold Grand Opening Celebration in Leesburg, Florida

Posted on December 8, 2014 by mwflyer

South Saint Paul, Minn. –  December 5, 2014 – Wipaire, Inc. is pleased to extend a warm invitation to pilots and aircraft owners to attend the grand opening celebration at Wipaire’s service center in Leesburg, Florida. The event will take … Continue reading →

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NASAO Announced Greg Principato as President and CEO

Posted on November 7, 2014 by mwflyer

Washington, D.C., November 5, 2014 – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced today that Greg Principato has been named President and CEO of the 83 year-old organization based in the Washington D.C. Principato, who most recently served … Continue reading →

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2014 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Doolittle Raiders Honored

Posted on November 7, 2014 by mwflyer

Iowa Aviation Museum to hold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring three Iowa participants in the Doolittle Raid in World War II GREENFIELD, IOWA (November 3, 2014) – On November 15, 2014 the Iowa Aviation Museum will hold its annual Hall … Continue reading →

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AOPA Encouraged As Key GA Supporters Keep Seats, Association Members Join Congress

Posted on November 7, 2014 by mwflyer

Frederick, MD – Leaders at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) say they are encouraged as key general aviation (GA) supporters retain their seats in both chambers of Congress and new AOPA members are elected to positions in the … Continue reading →

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INSIDE STORY OF FIRST SUCCESSFUL POWERED FLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS EAA WRIGHT BROTHERS BANQUET DEC. 12

Posted on October 29, 2014 by mwflyer

Renowned National Park Service historian describes challenges, triumphs of Wrights EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (October 29, 2014) — One of the nation’s foremost authorities on the Wright brothers and their effort to perfect powered flight will highlight the … Continue reading →

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AOPA CALLS ON FAA TO ADDRESS SERIOUS CONCERNS WITH ADS-B MANDATE

Posted on October 28, 2014 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, Md. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA ) must address the serious concerns of the general aviation industry before pushing ahead with a mandate to install ADS-B Out equipment by Jan. 1, 2020, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association … Continue reading →

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Appleton Airport Continues Expanding…. New Ramp To Increase Hard-Surface Parking For EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, & Year-Round Business & Tourism

Posted on October 18, 2014 by mwflyer

APPLETON, WIS. –  If you are one of the growing number of pilots who fly to Outagamie County Regional Airport in Appleton, Wisconsin, for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, you – and hundreds of other aircraft owners – will be treated to … Continue reading →

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AOPA Works To End Border Crossing Frustrations

Posted on October 17, 2014 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, Md. – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is bringing together U.S. and Canadian officials in an effort to make crossing the border a simpler, less cumbersome and more manageable experience for general aviation pilots and passengers. At … Continue reading →

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