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Archives: February/March 2014
Changes To The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Class B Airspace Effective January 9, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN. – Effective January 9, 2014, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Class B airspace has been changed as follows: • All changes are between the 20nm and 30nm rings (see diagram). • Lowered the floor from 7,000 ft. … Continue reading
Minnesota’s Aviation Bill An Improvement
by Jim Hanson Manager of Albert Lea Airport Inc. Albert Lea, Minnesota It’s mostly good news! Eliminating the tax on aviation parts not only helps Minnesota airplane owners, but helps Minnesota FBOs remain competitive with other states and with mail … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, February/March 2014, Guest Editorial
Tagged Jim Hanson, MnDOT Aeronautics
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Flight Instructor Pay & The Future of Flight Training
by Jim Hanson I have received feedback from a reader on my recent article on “Student Starts and Pilot Retention.” I’m always glad to receive feedback—either brickbats or bouquets. It not only means that people are reading the article, but … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Guest Editorial, Sections
Tagged FBO, flight instructor, Jim Hanson, Pilot Proficiency
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Former FAA Deputy Director of Flight Standards Joins GA
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – John McGraw, former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Director of Flight Standards Service, joined the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as its head of regulatory affairs in 2013. McGraw held several key leadership positions at the FAA … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Government/Legislation, Sections
Tagged FAA, John McGraw
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DuPage Airport Debuts Revamped Restaurant
WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – DuPage Airport unveiled a renovated Kitty Hawk Café in December 2013. The recent facelift is part of DuPage’s $4.2 million flight center renovation to deliver new safety features and added convenience to the airport. The new … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Fly & Dine, Sections
Tagged DuPage Airport, Kitty Hawk Café
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Letter from Harold Gifford
Dear Dave: Thanks for the call. After checking I think I goofed and my message to you was not sent expressing my appreciation for your review of my book (The Miracle Landing) in the October/November 2013 issue of Midwest Flyer … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Letters, Sections
Tagged Harold Gifford, The Miracle Landing
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Piper Named A Best Place To Work
VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft earned distinction from Workforce Solutions as one of the community’s best places to work at the 11th Annual Indian River County ‘Best Place to Work’ awards for employers with more than 50 employees. Workforce … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Products & Services, Sections
Tagged Piper Aircraft, Simon Caldecott
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Shell Gets The Lead Out Of Avgas 100 & 100LL
On December 3, 2013, Shell has become the first major oil company to develop a lead-free replacement for aviation gasoline (Avgas 100 and 100LL), and will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process. Shell’s new lead-free formulation comes after 10 … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2014, Products & Services, Sections
Tagged Avgas, Avgas 100, Aviation Gasoline, Shell Aviation
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Swift Fuels Opens Aviation Gasoline Blending Facility
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – More than 100 people attended an event on September 13, 2013 to unveil two facilities in Greater Lafayette that could bolster the process to commercialize an unleaded high-octane gasoline called 100SF. Officials from Swift Fuels LLC, … Continue reading
New/Affordable Gogo Biz System By Aircell For Cessna Citation II and Bravo Aircraft
SUGAR GROVE, ILL. – J.A. Air Center, located at Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport, is certifying Aircell’s new ATG-2000 In-Flight Internet and Voice System for the Citation II and Citation Bravo aircraft. The ATG 2000 is designed to effectively and affordably … Continue reading