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AIRPORT WINTER OPERATIONS…

Posted on October 4, 2013 by mwflyer

Managing Slippery Runways, Taxiways & Ramps At GA Airports by Pete Vercouteren Winter operations at general aviation (GA) airports can cause many challenges compared to the larger commercial airports. The challenges include availability of operations personnel, training, equipment, and budget. … Continue reading →

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2013-14 Wisconsin Airport Directory & Pilot’s Guide Now Available!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The 2013-2014 Wisconsin Airport Directory and Pilot’s Guide is here! In addition to the typical updating of airport information at the 133 public-use airports in Wisconsin, this guide includes updated and … Continue reading →

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Doolittle Raiders To Make Final Toast

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Ann Arbor Pilot To Emcee “Oscar Night of Aviation”

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Aeronautics Commission Honors Two Northern Michigan Aviators, National Cherry Festival Air Show Committee

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Events Across Michigan Highlight Aviation Month

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Board Sets Goals For 2013 & 2014

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – The entire nine-member board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) met August 22, 2013 at Thunderbird Aviation at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie to elect officers and set goals for the remainder … 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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Letter From Ray Perry

Posted on September 27, 2013 by mwflyer

Hi Dave: Long time since we did our “crash and splash” poker run at the Eagle River Seaplane Fly-In, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Looking at your masthead, I see that my old high school classmate, Don Winkler, is still on the … Continue reading →

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