Archives: People
Duluth to the Moon
by Sandra Ettestad Founder & President, Duluth Aviation Institute Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue DULUTH, MINN. – Like many great accomplishments, the goal began with one small step that became one giant leap for all mankind. In … Continue reading
The Einarson Family of International Falls Celebrates The Lives of Francis & Joyce Einarson
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINN. – Family and friends are celebrating the lives of two iconic figures in aviation, Francis William Einarson, 91, died May 10, 2019, and Joyce Lucille Einarson, 88, died May … Continue reading
Early Minnesota Aviatrix – Mary Jane Rice – Remembered!
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue WILLMAR, MINN. – Mary Jane Rice, 99, of Willmar, Minnesota, passed away July 17, 2019. She was born to Agda and Guy Leasman in Hector, Minn., on August 29, 1919. She married … Continue reading
Inspiring Flight Instructor & Columnist, Lynnwood “Woody” K. Minar
March 14, 1949 – July 3, 2019 Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue ST. CROIX FALLS, WIS. – Well-known flight instructor, designated pilot examiner, and writer, Lynnwood “Woody” K. Minar, 70, of St. Crox Falls, Wisconsin, passed away … Continue reading
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue DULUTH, MINN. & KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Zean Nielsen has been selected to succeed cofounder Dale Klapmeier as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nielsen has held senior … Continue reading
Longtime Iowa Aviation Director
Michelle Fletcher McEnany July 7, 1966 – June 23, 2019 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue DES MOINES, IOWA – Long-time Office of Aviation director, Michelle Fletcher McEnany, passed away June 23, 2019. McEnany served as the director … Continue reading
Joe Harris Chosen To Lead MAC’s Reliever Airports
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Joe Harris, a long-time employee of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), was recently selected as the new director of Reliever Airports for the MAC. Harris was most recently the manager of the … Continue reading
Brian Ryks Elected To National Airport Executives Board
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Brian Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) in the Twin Cities, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). … Continue reading
Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation Seeks USPS Approval In 2022
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – An effort being made by the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation to petition the U.S. Postal Service to honor the late Robert A. “Bob” Hoover with a commemorative postage stamp … Continue reading
