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Iowa’s Second Generation of Aviators Honored For Lifelong Dedication

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

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

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

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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Paulisms by Paul Poberezny

(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting for the freedom to fly. Paul was an aviator and … Continue reading

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Letter from Aarsvold

Dear Dave: It is true that we all play a part in runway incursions. Hopefully, we can all play a part in avoiding them. At non-tower controlled airports, I have observed a common habit of many pilots. I, too, was … Continue reading

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Letter from O’Lena

Dear Dave: I enjoy reading about how others use their airplane. Your story about John Matson in the Aug/Sept. 2014 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine struck a chord with me. I also have been blessed with the ability to fly … Continue reading

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