Archives: October/November 2013

Outagamie County Regional Airport Names New Director

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie County conducted a four-month nationwide search to replace its airport director, Marty Lenss, who left in May to become the director at Rochester International Airport in Rochester, Minnesota. In the end, the county selected who they … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q: Can I renew my aircraft registration online? A: Yes, if you have no changes of address or other info and comply within the time frame stated when you get your renewal from the Federal Aviation Administration. … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Aviation President, Jeff Baum, To Be Inducted Into Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

WATERTOWN, WIS. – Jeff Baum will be among several Wisconsin leaders to be inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Baum established Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. in … Continue reading →

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Encouraging The Dream of Flight

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

The Unlikely Meeting Between Seventh-Graders and NASA Officialdom by Philip Handleman Spring was in the air. March winds swept across the northeastern Ohio flatlands carrying the balmy and aromatic scent of the thawing countryside. Incipient crocus and daffodils showed the … Continue reading →

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Making A Difference… Doc Mosher Receives Navy League’s Aviation Excellence Award

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is often the venue for “firsts,” as well as a place to honor tradition and decades-long service. The 3rd Annual Aviation Celebration staged by several Midwest chapters of the U.S. Navy League captured both … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Flying Club Network Surpasses 400 Mark

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) campaign to grow the number of flying clubs in the United States reached a new milestone recently when the 400th club joined AOPA’s Flying Club Network. AOPA has also just … Continue reading →

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Wind, Waves or Weather . . . Schweiss Doors Work!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

Imagine having a fun family day on the water in your favorite fishing or speedboat, or better yet, you’re flying your floatplane! As the sun is setting or a sudden thunderstorm or high winds force you off the lake, you … Continue reading →

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2013 National GA Award Winners

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Federal Aviation Administration’s General Aviation Awards Committee named William Thomas “Bill” Fifles, A&P / IA, of Honolulu, Hawaii, “Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year” at ceremonies held during EAA AirVenture, August 1. Fifles represents the Honolulu … Continue reading →

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Murphy Renegade Makes Appearance At EAA Seaplane Base

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar A popular spot each year during EAA AirVenture is the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, about 5 miles from Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis. Through Paul Poberezny’s efforts and EAA’s, the seaplane base has been in operation … Continue reading →

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An ICON At EAA

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar ICON Aircraft once again displayed its two-seat, light-sport aircraft (LSA), amphibian ICON A5, which just received a weight exemption from the FAA. The exemption increases the gross weight to accommodate safety features, such as a spin-resistant airframe. … Continue reading →

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