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Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol February 9th, 2012

Posted on January 15, 2012 by mwflyer

You Won’t Want To Miss This Special Event! On February 9th, 2012, the entire aviation community will come together at the Minnesota State Capitol to visit with their State Senators and Representatives to tell them how important aviation and their … Continue reading →

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Major Changes At EAA Intended To Help Reshape Organization To Better Fulfill Organization’s Mission

Posted on January 15, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. — EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower announced January 12, 2012, changes in the organization, which he believes will allow the 170,000-member organization to better fulfill its mission to grow participation in aviation. As part of a long-term strategic plan, … Continue reading →

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Cofounder of Wag-Aero Dies Unexpectedly

Posted on January 4, 2012 by mwflyer

LYONS, WIS. – Richard (Dick) H. Wagner, 74, cofounder of Wag-Aero, Inc., passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2012, at his residence in Lyons, Wisconsin. Wagner was born on August 20, 1937 in Burlington, Wisconsin, and was one of the … Continue reading →

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EAA Skiplane Fly-In Set For January 21

Posted on January 4, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. (Jan. 3, 2012) – One of the area’s most colorful events of the season, the annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. In past years, … Continue reading →

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Sonex Aircraft To Hold 50th Builder Workshop!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, LLC will achieve a significant milestone in 2012, holding its 50th Sonex Builder Workshop on the weekend of January 28-29! This milestone comes in the kit aircraft and engine company’s 14th year of business, holding three … Continue reading →

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Flying Scotchman’s Karol Arneson

Posted on November 20, 2011 by mwflyer

MINNEAPOLIS – Karol J. Arneson of Flying Scotchman, located at Minneapolis-Crystal Airport, passed away November 17, 2011 at Minnesota Masonic Homes North Ridge in New Hope, Minnesota. She was 87. Flying Scotchman operated for 53 years, and during that time, … Continue reading →

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Blackhawk Tech A&P Program Suspended!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by mwflyer

JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Technician Program has been suspended for at least one year following the 2012 summer semester. Approximately 70 supporters of the program attended the school’s board meeting held … Continue reading →

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Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Lacy & Collins

Posted on November 3, 2011 by mwflyer

WICHITA, KAN. – Pilot and aviation businessman, Clay Lacy, will be inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame, November 5, 2011 at ceremonies to be held at the Kansas Aviation Museum, along with SR-71 test pilot, Ken Collins. Lacy’s career … Continue reading →

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Chicago Airports To Go Greener!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by mwflyer

CHICAGO, ILL. – Chicago-area airports are getting greener with the addition of solar energy collectors to be installed on as many as 60 acres at O’Hare International Airport, alternative fuels for ground vehicles, and increased composting. Seven ground-based solar photovoltaic … Continue reading →

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Aviat Dealer In Wisconsin

Posted on October 31, 2011 by mwflyer

RICE LAKE, WIS. – Aviat Aircraft has signed an agreement with Midwest Husky Sales and Service, LLC, which operates from the Rice Lake Air Center to offer sales and service for all three versions of the Husky A-1C aircraft. The … Continue reading →

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