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PiperJet Goes Through Major Changes… Mockup Displayed At NBAA
ATLANTA, GA. – Piper Aircraft, Inc. displayed its complete line of single-engine aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) 63rd Annual Meeting and Convention, October 19-21, 2010 in the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, including a mockup of … Continue reading
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Ice Protection For The KODIAK
SALINA, KAN. – Quest Aircraft Company has received final approval from the FAA for the KODIAK’s Ice Protection System (IPS). The system has been installed on three KODIAKs so far, and is now fully operational. KODIAK’s TKS™ ice protection system … Continue reading
Posted in Dec 2010/Jan 2011, Products & Services, Sections
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Wipaire Named Quest KODIAK Service Center
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. with facilities at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minnesota, has been named the first factory-approved service center for the Quest KODIAK. Wipaire has a long tradition of providing turbo prop aircraft services for … Continue reading
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Private Air Show Benefits Wings of Mercy-Minnesota
by Wayne Flury If you’ve ever imagined how the “other half” lives, picture yourself attending a benefit event featuring a catered pig roast, with a brass ensemble for entertainment while you dine among airplanes within a colorful hangar. To further … Continue reading
Pilots Get Together For Fun Air Tour
by Ben McQuillan Despite the threat of fog, low clouds, and a couple of last minute maintenance delays, this year’s 7th Annual Flying Cloud Air Tour, Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was a terrific success! Twenty-six (26) airplanes and … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Dec 2010/Jan 2011, Destinations, Events, Features
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Water Ditching Gets Wave Reviews At Summit
by Dave Weiman Exploring new travel destinations remains an all-time-favorite forum topic at the AOPA Aviation Summit, such as flying to the Caribbean with Rick Gardner and “Caribbean Sky Tours” (www.caribbeanskytours.com). A trip like that can only be done safely … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, AOPA, Dec 2010/Jan 2011, Features
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AOPA Recognizes Contributions To GA At Summit
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) each year presents several awards at its annual AOPA Aviation Summit, held this year at the Long Beach, California Convention Center, November 11-13, 2010. Receiving the “Joseph B. (Doc) … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Dec 2010/Jan 2011, Headlines
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Airport Support Network Volunteers Meet At AOPA Aviation Summit
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteers met November 12, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach, Calif., during the AOPA Aviation Summit, to review accomplishments and issues requiring attention. The room was packed, obviously … Continue reading
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AOPA Aviation Summit – Meeting Our Challenges Head On!
Story & Photos by Dave Weiman Unlike past AOPA Aviation Summits and Expos, there was no general session each day of the event held November 11-13, 2010 at the convention center in Long Beach, Calif. Instead, AOPA President/CEO Craig Fuller … Continue reading
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Great Lakes Regional Representative For AOPA Receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
GALENA, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has presented AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative Bill Blake with the “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” for completing 50 consecutive years of safe, accident-free flying. FAA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Barry Cooper … Continue reading
Posted in Dec 2010/Jan 2011, People, Sections
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