Archives: October/November 2013
Upcoming Flight Instructor & Mechanic Seminars
by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The next WisDOT Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) is scheduled for November 9 and 10, 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the FAA Safety Center. The course is open to all pilots; … Continue reading
Tall Tower Program Roles In Wisconsin
by Justin Hetland Airspace Engineering Specialist WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics When you think about protecting airspace from tall towers and other obstructions, does the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) come to mind? Certainly the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must have … Continue reading
Doolittle Raiders To Make Final Toast
DAYTON, OHIO – The U.S. Air Force will host the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony November 9, 2013 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1942, … Continue reading
Ann Arbor Pilot To Emcee “Oscar Night of Aviation”
DAYTON, OHIO – The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that renowned air show announcer and pilot, Danny Clisham of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be the master-of-ceremonies of the 51st Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony on Friday, October … Continue reading
Aeronautics Commission Honors Two Northern Michigan Aviators, National Cherry Festival Air Show Committee
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. – On September 11, 2013, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its Award of Excellence to two longtime northern Michigan aviators and the National Cherry Festival Air Show Committee. Paul Welke, a Beaver Island resident and currently … Continue reading
Events Across Michigan Highlight Aviation Month
LANSING, MICH. – Citing aviation’s vital role in Michigan’s economy, Gov. Rick Snyder proclaimed September as “Aviation Month In Michigan.” More than a dozen events across the state highlighted aviation’s value during the month. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) … Continue reading
“The Miracle Landing”
A True Story of How The Minneapolis Lakers Almost Perished & The Crew That Saved Them The Minneapolis Lakers national basketball team may have perished in a flight over Iowa on one cold, winter night, had it not been for … Continue reading
General Mitchell International Airport Gets Expedited TSA Security Screening
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) officials have announced that the airport has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for inclusion in the expansion of the TSA PreCheck program. Now pre-approved travelers will be able to … Continue reading
