Archives: October/November 2015

Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Holds Annual Membership Meeting & Barbecue

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

BLAINE, MINN. – Members of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) held their annual meeting, August 20, 2015 at Twin Cities Aviation, Anoka County – Blaine Airport, Blaine, Minnesota. A catered barbecue dinner preceded the meeting with members and invited … Continue reading →

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Prepare Now For The Grasp of Winter

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

The rapidly lengthening shadows grow all around as the sun quickly seeks solace from the cold while sliding below the horizon. Its fading pale hues of pink and orange quickly give way to the ever-increasing bands of dark blue. The … Continue reading →

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Heads Up For Migrating Waterfowl & Drones

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Summer is over! As thoughts turn to installing winter fronts and changing floats for skis, we here at MnDOT Aeronautics are NOT hibernating. As always, aviation safety is our key concern. … Continue reading →

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Airport Farming – Rewards & Risks

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics With autumn upon us, and winter fast approaching, it may seem like an odd time to talk about farming. However, these next few months between farming seasons are the perfect time to evaluate … Continue reading →

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Heavy Bombers Weekend Brings Back Memories

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Mike Nightengale MADISON, WIS. – EAA Chapter 93 hosted its third annual Heavy Bombers Weekend, July 17-19, 2015 at Wisconsin Aviation, Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wis. The event has set itself apart from regular airshows with a strong … Continue reading →

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Navy League Holds AirVenture Aviation Celebration Maj. Roger A. Fetterly, USMC (Ret.) Receives Aviation Excellence Award

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber The Madison, La Crosse, Green Bay and Glenview councils of the Navy League of the United States, along with the Hangar One Foundation, held their 5th annual All Sea Services Aviation Celebration, July 23, 2015 on the … Continue reading →

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The 2015 Chicago Air & Water Show

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Larry E. Nazimek The 57th annual Chicago Air & Water Show, one of the largest free admission events of its kind, was held along Chicago’s lakefront, August 15-16, 2015. Some two million spectators, in buildings and along the lakefront, … Continue reading →

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Harrison Ford Scholarship Recipient Solos

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

HARTFORD, WIS. – Jordan Paulson, EAA 1083097 and recipient of the 2015 Harrison Ford Scholarship administered by the Experimental Aircraft Association, completed his first solo flight August 15, 2015 at Hartford Municipal Airport, Hartford, Wis. The flight training scholarship is … Continue reading →

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EAA & IMC Sign Letter of Intent

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA and the IMC Club signed a letter of intent, July 20, 2015 regarding EAA’s possible acquisition of the IMC program. IMC Club, through its worldwide chapters, provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument … Continue reading →

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EAA Chairman Comments On Success of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA Chairman Jack Pelton, one of the volunteers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, told reporters at his closing day press conference, July 26, 2015, at Wittman Regional Airport, that the event exceeded their expectations on many levels. … Continue reading →

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