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2021 Virtual Minnesota & Wisconsin Aviation Maintenance Technician and IA Renewal Conference

Posted on January 17, 2021 by mwflyer

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Based off conversations between MnDOT Aeronautics and the Minneapolis FSDO, we have determined the best course of action is to not conduct a MN Aircraft Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference in 2021 in-person as we traditionally … Continue reading →

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AOPA, NBAA SEEK FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED PILOT RECORDS DATABASE

Posted on October 30, 2020 by mwflyer

AOPA and the National Business Aviation Association are surveying pilots and corporate flight departments regarding the amount of time and resources that would be required to comply with the FAA’s proposed pilot records database rule. Here’s the link to the full story: http://aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/october/07/aopa-nbaa-seek-feedback-on-proposed-pilot-records-database

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VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY ADMITTED FREE TO EAA AVIATION MUSEUM ON NOVEMBER 11

Posted on October 29, 2020 by mwflyer

Latest Eagle Hangar exhibits honor WWII women aviators, Huey helicopters in Vietnam EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (October 29, 2020) — All veterans and current active military members are welcome free of charge to the EAA Aviation Museum on … Continue reading →

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2020 Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Moved To 2021

Posted on October 22, 2020 by mwflyer

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) has postponed its 2020 Induction Banquet for the second time, due to the uncertainly of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and will again assess the situation in January to see if it is a go, or no-go! The … Continue reading →

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WWII 75th Commemoration Continued, Live Flyover Portion of Tribute Unable to Safely Take Flight

Posted on September 26, 2020 by mwflyer

Published Midwest Flyer – September 26, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Due to weather conditions, the aircraft participating in the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, were unable to safely take flight today. … Continue reading →

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HISTORIC AIRCRAFT TO FILL THE SKIES OVER WASHINGTON D.C. COMMEMORATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II

Posted on September 9, 2020 by mwflyer

  Sept. 9, 2020 (DALLAS) – On Sept. 25, 2020, approximately 70 vintage aircraft will take to the skies over Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Arsenal of Democracy (AOD) Flyover will feature historically sequenced … Continue reading →

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EAA WRIGHT BROTHERS MEMORIAL BANQUET MOVES TO VIRTUAL FORMAT FOR 2020

Posted on September 4, 2020 by mwflyer

Apollo 13 commander James Lovell is special guest for December 10 event EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (September 4, 2020) — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, which has brought some of the world’s top aviation … Continue reading →

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EAA HOMEBUILDERS-FOCUSED WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS AUGUST 4

Posted on July 27, 2020 by mwflyer

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 27, 2020) — A series of Experimental Aircraft Association webinars specifically focused on amateur-built aircraft will become a monthly part of EAA’s popular webinar schedule beginning on August 4. The additional webinars will … Continue reading →

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Jessica Cox Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act With A Flight With Former U.S. Senator Tom Hawkins (D-IA)

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

On July 24, 2020, Jessica Cox of Tucson, Arizona, the world’s first pilot born without arms, will fly former Senator Tom Harkin (retired, Dem-Iowa) for a flight in her 1946 Ercoupe at AOPA’s home airport, Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Maryland (KFDK). This … Continue reading →

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GET READY FOR THE REUNION: EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2021 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Posted on July 22, 2020 by mwflyer

Free youth admission, early-bird discounts for EAA members and aviation enthusiasts EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 21, 2020) — Advance purchase admissions, camping, flight experiences, and merchandise are now available for what promises to be a great aviation … Continue reading →

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