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State of Wisconsin Honors EAA Founder

MADISON, WIS. – The family of the late Paul Poberezny who founded the Experimental Aircraft Association with his wife, Audrey, in the basement of their Milwaukee home in 1953, was honored before the Wisconsin Assembly Oct. 17, 2013 with a … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Aviation Hosts Celebration of Life For Local Pilots

WATERTOWN, WIS. – Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. hosted a celebration of life for local pilots Bob Groh, 64, of the town of Delafield, Wis., and Jim Quinn, 66, of Wauwatosa, Wis., November 23 at Watertown Municipal Airport, Watertown, Wisconsin. Groh and … Continue reading

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Pan Am Clipper Pilot Turns 100

IOLA, WIS. – The Central County Flyers celebrated the 100th birthday of one of their members – Paul Johns – who flew a Pan Am Clipper during World War II. About 50 airplanes and over 100 people came out to … Continue reading

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Top FBO, EAA Volunteer, Air Show Performer, Record Holder & Governor Inducted Into Hall of Fame

OSHKOSH, WIS.  – Five aviators, all with unique backgrounds, but bound by their love of aviation, were inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame October 26 at ceremonies held at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jeff Baum, … Continue reading

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Rosemary Leone of Phillips 66 Aviation… Pilot, Air Racer, Business Person

At one time, to be in aviation meant that you had to know how to fly, but not any more, especially in the airline industry. Even many air traffic controllers who are advising pilots on how fast they need to … Continue reading

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Russ Meyer To Receive Wichita Aero Club Trophy

WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club has announced that the fourth annual Wichita Aero Club (WAC) Trophy will be presented to former Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman Russell W. Meyer, Jr. The Wichita Aero Club will present its award at … Continue reading

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Kansas Inducts James Into Aviation Hall of Fame

WICHITA, KAN. – The Kansas Aviation Museum inducted Joyce Case James into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame November 14, 2013 at The Cotillion in Wichita, Kan. James became the first woman in Kansas to earn her airline transport pilot … Continue reading

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The 10th Annual Flying Cloud Air Tour

by Ben McQuillan EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – This year 25 airplanes from all over the Twin Cities descended upon Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for the annual “Flying Cloud Air Tour,” September 14, 2013. It was the best-attended … Continue reading

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Promoting GA At The Mason Aviation Day Fly-In

by Vickie Vandenbelt MASON, MICH. – Mason Jewett Field (TEW) is a wonderful general aviation airport in mid-Michigan, located 15 miles south of the state capitol in Lansing. The 4000 foot paved runway and self-serve 100LL at a (usually) competitive … Continue reading

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Middleton EAA Chapter Hosts Annual Fly-In

MIDDLETON, WIS. – Chapter 1389 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, sponsored its annual fly-in breakfast July 14, 2013 at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin. The event attracted homebuilts, warbirds, vintage aircraft, conventional aircraft and a medical … Continue reading

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