Archives: February/March 2015

Quad City Airport Director Honored With National Distinguished Service Award

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

MOLINE, ILL. – Bruce E. Carter, A.A.E., Director of Aviation at Quad City International Airport, has been selected as the recipient of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, presented to airport executives in recognition of career-long … Continue reading →

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Wipaire Establishes Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – In celebration of 55 years of continuous aircraft float production, Wipaire, Inc. has announced the “Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship” to be awarded in July at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As a … Continue reading →

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Diffley, Gilruth, Goodrich, Judd, Rishovd & Voth To Be Inducted Into Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The 26th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Ramada Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The following people will be inducted: Larry Diffley, Bemidji native, fixed base operator … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Second Generation of Aviators Honored For Lifelong Dedication

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

GREENFIELD, IOWA – As a way to celebrate its 25th year in existence, the Iowa Aviation Museum in Greenfield recently hosted its annual “Wings” fly-in breakfast with a special ceremony. This ceremony honored the fixed base operators, pilots, and mechanics … Continue reading →

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Three Raiders Inducted Into Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

GREENFIELD, IOWA – The Iowa Aviation Museum has inducted three soldiers from Iowa who participated in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo on April 18, 1942, into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. The investiture ceremonies took place November 15, 2014 … Continue reading →

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WAI Announces Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees For 2015

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

Three women who changed aviation history won’t be forgotten now that they are part of the International Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the Women in Aviation International (WAI) 26th Annual Conference to … Continue reading →

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Five Aviators Inducted Into EAA Halls of Fame

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The greatest honor in sport aviation is being inducted into one of five Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Halls of Fame. This year’s ceremonies took place November 17, 2014 at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis. Inducted … Continue reading →

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Eliminating Third Class Medical Might Increase Safety

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. A couple of issues ago, I made a plug for letting the driver’s license substitute for a 3rd Class Medical (and the FAA hasn’t revoked my AME certificate yet for saying so). As I thought … Continue reading →

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Flying South? Add Insurance To Your Preflight Checklist

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Jenny Estes It’s the time of year when many pilots fly south to warmer climates, often to other countries. If you’re preparing to leave the country in your plane, you’re bound to have plenty of checklists to complete before … Continue reading →

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Why & How To Avoid Aircraft Icing

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Greg Gorak, CFII This seems like an excellent time of the year to talk about icing. When I started my career as a charter pilot in a Merlin III, I served my apprenticeship as copilot to a wonderful 24-year-old … Continue reading →

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