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Finland To Join Nordic Forefront In Reducing Emissions In Aviation
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Finland’s incoming government introduced its Government Programme, June 3, 2019, which includes ambitious climate targets and a goal for carbon neutral Finland in 2035. As part of reducing transport-related emissions, the share … Continue reading
FAA Presents National General Aviation Awards To Three Entrepreneurs At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) General Aviation Awards were presented this year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 22-28, 2019, to three entrepreneurs: Gary Reeves, founder and owner of PilotSafety.org, … Continue reading
Applications For Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships Now Being Accepted!
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) wishes to remind the aviation community that the deadline for applying for its 2020 aviation scholarships is December 31, 2019. This past spring, the Minnesota … 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
Wipaire To Provide New Customers With Lifetime Membership In Seaplane Pilots Association
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced a partnership with the Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA) to increase support of pro-seaplane initiatives by sponsoring lifetime memberships for its customers. “Beginning July 22, 2019, … Continue reading
Boeing Plaza Hosts WomenVenture
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Now in its twelfth year, WomenVenture, a week-long social and networking event for women during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, attracts hundreds of women who are part of the aviation community and enjoy getting … Continue reading
Schweiss Doors Updates Installation/Delivery Truck
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue FAIRFAX, MINN. – Schweiss Doors, leaders in manufacturing hydraulic and bifold liftstrap aircraft hangar doors, has manufactured a new-design utility box for its installers to use at the jobsite to improve the … Continue reading