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Blakesburg, Where You Can Still Find A Piece of Americana & Apple Pie

Posted on December 8, 2010 by mwflyer

by Robbie Culver Fly-ins offer a special, unique experience no matter where they are, and no matter who runs them. This past fall, I was fortunate to attend a very special and unique fly-in, one with a down-home Midwest look … Continue reading →

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Fly Your Face In Space

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

by Larry E. Nazimek Want to have your picture flown into space aboard the Space Shuttle? It’s absolutely free! (I thought I’d answer your first question before you asked.) NASA is giving you an opportunity to have your photo flown … Continue reading →

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Private Air Show Benefits Wings of Mercy-Minnesota

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

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 →

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Pilots Get Together For Fun Air Tour

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

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 →

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Water Ditching Gets Wave Reviews At Summit

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

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 →

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Airport Support Network Volunteers Meet At AOPA Aviation Summit

Posted on December 7, 2010 by mwflyer

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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EAA AIRVENTURE-OSHKOSH 2011

Posted on December 6, 2010 by mwflyer

Naval Celebration, Tributes To Rutan & Hoover Among Many Top Highlights For EAA AirVenture OSHKOSH, WIS. — Themed days dedicated to a notable centennial as well as aviation legends are shaping up for EAA AirVenture 2011. The 59th EAA fly-in convention … Continue reading →

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“Going Once… Going Twice!”

Posted on December 6, 2010 by mwflyer

by Jim Bildilli Sometime in 2011, the auctioneer’s gavel will sound signaling the sale of Shafer Metro East Airport (3K6). Airport owner and co-founder Ed Shafer, 78, says “it’s time to slow down a little and move on.” However, if … Continue reading →

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