Archives: December 2013/January 2014
As The Holidays Arrive
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics As the holiday season arrives, many people will take vacation to spend time with family and friends. It is our hope that you will have a wonderful and safe time, and … Continue reading
B-29 Superfortress Edges Closer To First Flight In More Than 60 Years
WICHITA, KAN. – Doc’s Friends, the Wichita-based nonprofit organization restoring the B-29 Superfortress “Doc” to flying condition, has now installed the aircraft’s flaps. It was the last major structural piece to be installed onto the aircraft as part of this … Continue reading
President Obama Signs Small Airplane Revitalization Act Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hailed President Obama’s signing of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act into law, November 27, 2013. The legislation – which was … Continue reading
Wag-Aero Announces Arrival of 2013 Fall Catalog & New Website
LYONS, WIS. – Wag-Aero’s new fall catalog features a Wag-Aero Sport Trainer built in 2008. The photo was taken and is owned by Thomas Schrader of Anchorage, Alaska. New items featured in the catalog include an Ameri-King Ak-451-2D ELT and … Continue reading
NationAir Aviation Insurance Creates Aviation Products Liability Division
WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – NationAir Aviation Insurance has announced that it has created a new Aviation Products Liability Division to expand its presence in the aviation insurance marketplace. “As an aviation insurance specialty broker for 35 years, we can offer … Continue reading
2013 Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WIS. – More than 100 people, representing approximately 40 airports around Wisconsin, gathered in Wisconsin Rapids in late-September for the annual Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar hosted by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics. This year’s seminar featured … Continue reading
A Pilot’s Winter Checklist
Most pilots who have flown for a year or more have likely experienced flying in cold weather. Many may actually prefer to fly in the winter months because there are few threats of thunderstorms (at least in the more northern … Continue reading
Minnesota Names New Aeronautics Assistant Office Director
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Office of Aeronautics Director Cassandra Isackson has named Kathy Vesely from her staff Assistant Office Director effective November 6, 2013. In addition to having a passion for aviation, Vesely brings with her 35 years of … Continue reading
Winterscape
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics As we approach the periods of winter where wind-blown snow modifies the landscape almost daily, we must also think about the other important winter weather factors that can impact airports and aviators. … Continue reading