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Strong Advocate For GA, Leon Rediske
FRANKLIN, WIS. – The long-time owner of Rainbow Airport in Franklin, Wisconsin, Leon Rediske, 72, passed away May 6, 2014 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida, following a battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. During his career, Rediske … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, June/July 2014, People, Sections
Tagged Leon Rediske, Rainbow Airport
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Nicholas “Nick” Conom – An ATC Voice In The Midwest For 50-Plus Years
BLAINE, MINN. – When pilots talk to air traffic controllers, and vice versa, they seldom put a face with the voice unless they personally visit the air traffic control facility. But after 50 years in the Twin Cities metropolitan area … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2014, People, Sections
Tagged Anoka-County Blaine Airport, Nicholas “Nick” Conom
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North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Appoints New Director
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has appointed Kyle Wanner its new director to succeed Larry Taborsky, who resigned earlier this year, to pursue other career goals. Wanner has been the aviation planner for the commission since 2011. … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2014, People, Sections
Tagged Kyle Wanner, North Dakota Aeronautics COmmission
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Adam Smith Joins CAF Staff
MIDLAND, TEXAS – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has named Adam Smith Executive Vice President of Strategic Development. In this role, Smith will oversee the execution of CAF’s “Airbase Strategy” and will lead the design, funding and construction of the … Continue reading
Posted in June/July 2014, People, Sections
Tagged Adam Smith, Commemorative Air Force
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Patty Wagstaff To Appear At Build A Plane’s Teachers’ Day
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Three-time National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff, will speak at Build A Plane’s 2014 Teachers’ Day event, July 29th at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. The annual event brings teachers together from across the nation to examine ways … Continue reading
Jim “Fang” Maroney – A Life Filled With Flight
November 24, 1954 – March 23, 2014 by Dave Weiman MADISONVILLE, TENN. – Popular air show performer, chief airline pilot, and former Top Gun, Jim “Fang” Maroney, 59, of Milwaukee, Wis., was killed March 23, 2014, while flying cross-country from … Continue reading
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill That Expands Liability Protection To Include Private Airport Owners
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 321, April 16, 2014, to expand the existing Recreational Use Statute (RUS 895.52) to include liability protection for non-commercial aviation at private airports. Previous to this amendment, landowners were protected … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Government/Legislation, June/July 2014, Sections
Tagged Antique Aerodrome, AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager, Bryan Budd, Chuck Aldrian, Dave Weiman, Don Kiel, EAA Governmental Affairs, Governor Scott Walker, Jay Baeten, Jonathan Harger, Recreational Aviation Foundation, Recreational Use Statute, Representative Paul Tittl, Senator Joe Leibham, Will-B-Gone Airport
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Aviation In Wisconsin Is Not All Sales Tax Free
MADISON, WIS. – According to Wisconsin Tax Bulletin 184, which goes into effect July 1, the service of providing parking or providing parking space for aircraft is subject to Wisconsin sales or use tax. “Parking” includes occupying space in a … Continue reading
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill To Exempt Aircraft Parts & Maintenance From State Sales Tax
APPLETON, WIS. – After a year of lobbying by a coalition of state and national aviation organizations and businesses, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 348 into law April 3, 2014, exempting aircraft parts, maintenance and labor from sales … Continue reading
Posted in Government/Legislation, June/July 2014, Sections
Tagged General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Governor Scott Walker, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Inc., Jeff Baum, Jeff Toline, Pete Bunce, Representative Jim Steineke, Senator Mike Ellis, Wisconsin Aviation, Wisconsin Senate Bill 348
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