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New EAA Board Members Bring Extensive Homebuilt, Chapter & Flying Experience

Posted on October 3, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Three aviators with extensive experience in EAA programs and activities have joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the EAA Board of Directors. Alan Klapmeier, James Clark, and Cody … Continue reading →

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“The Miracle Landing”

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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16-Year-Old Solos 10 Airplanes In A Single Day!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Nathan “Nate” Bruss, 16, of Dayton, Minnesota, successfully soloed 10 airplanes on his 16th birthday, August 16, 2013, making him the only person in history known to have achieved such a feat in tricycle gear aircraft. … Continue reading →

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General Mitchell International Airport Gets Expedited TSA Security Screening

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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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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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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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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AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The AOPA Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, October 10 – 12, … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Native Named AOPA President & CEO

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Baker is only the fifth AOPA … Continue reading →

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