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Minnesota Skiplane Pilot Wins Lightspeed’s $500 Burger Getaway

SAGINAW, MINNESOTA – Frank Vittorio of Saginaw, Minnesota, is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The Getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings for a $500 package that includes gift cards for avgas, rental … Continue reading

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Cirrus Partners With Lake Superior College For Workforce Development Program

DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced a partnership with Lake Superior College to develop and implement an Aircraft Assembly Pre-employment Program. The program is part of a Minnesota Job Skills Program Grant for workforce development and is aimed at … Continue reading

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Minnesota’s Budget Outlook Improves

K-12 Shifts To Be Completely Repaid, Including $15 Million Borrowed From Aviation Trust Fund ST. PAUL, MINN. – Changes in forecast general fund revenue and expenditures for the current biennium have increased the projected balance for fiscal year 2014-15 to … Continue reading

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U.S. Senator Meets With Minnesota Aviation Stakeholders

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – On December 3, 2013, aviation industry stakeholders had an opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to discuss her advocacy efforts on behalf of the general aviation industry, both within in Minnesota and on a national … Continue reading

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Hartzell Propeller Ends Busy 2013

PIQUA, OHIO – Hartzell Propeller ended 2013 as the world’s leading aviation propeller manufacturer, delivering more than 3,700 new propellers, and introducing advanced swept-blade aerodynamics and improved true structural composite technology to aviators. Hartzell partnered with Raisbeck Engineering to introduce … Continue reading

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Cool It, Says The FAA

Aircraft engines may require the operator to “cool it” down before shutting it down. Improper cool down could lead to sudden damage or even latent damage resulting in future failure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises to always use the … Continue reading

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K-State Salina Flight Team Lands First-Place At Regionals

SALINA, KAN. – Kansas State University Salina’s 2013-2014 Flight Team has become the first in university history to win the SAFECON VI regional. The 2013 event was held October 28-November 1 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Student teams participated in flight and … Continue reading

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If You See Something, Say Something… Airport Security Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Terrorists constantly think of new ways to defeat security protocols. They try to accomplish this not just at airports, but at courthouses, offices, hospitals, shopping malls, movie theatres and large outdoor events. Events with open gatherings are tempting targets to … Continue reading

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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

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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

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