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The Lakes That Launched Thousands of Seaplanes

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative MnDOT Office of Aeronautics It should come as no surprise to pilots that the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” played a pivotal role in the early days of seaplane flying. The diversity of Minnesota’s lakes and … Continue reading →

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Flying On Floats or Wheels…. Checklists Could Save Your Life!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Philip Mattison I am a 5,000-plus hour pilot, with commercial, single and multi-engine, instrument, seaplane, skiplane, and instructor ratings. I have logged 1,200-plus hours in my Super Cub on floats, flying north of the Arctic Circle three times, have been … Continue reading →

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AirSpace Minnesota Announces Go Boldly Challenge

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

ST. PAUL, MINN. – AirSpace Minnesota will hold a “Go Boldly Challenge,” April 26, 2014 at St. Paul Downtown Airport from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the purpose of recognizing Minnesotans of all ages who have achieved something extraordinary … Continue reading →

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College Link Makes Finding Aviation College Program Easy!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by mwflyer

Have you aspired to have an aviation/aerospace college degree or want to upgrade the one you have, yet just don’t know where to begin searching for what you need? Aviation Workforce Development (AWD) is proud to announce: COLLEGE LINK  (©AWD2014) … Continue reading →

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Cirrus Partners With Lake Superior College For Workforce Development Program

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced a partnership with Lake Superior College to develop and implement an Aircraft Assembly Pre-employment Program. The program is part of a Minnesota Job Skills Program Grant for workforce development and is aimed at … Continue reading →

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West Michigan Aviation Academy Addresses People Shortages In Aviation

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mwflyer

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is doing its part to meet the growing demand for aviation professionals by expanding is facilities to accommodate its growing enrollment. The $2 million project is being funded … Continue reading →

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2013 Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar

Posted on December 4, 2013 by mwflyer

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WIS. – More than 100 people, representing approximately 40 airports around Wisconsin, gathered in Wisconsin Rapids in late-September for the annual Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar hosted by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics. This year’s seminar featured … Continue reading →

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Engineer’s Workshop To Be Held February 2014

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mwflyer

The 2014 Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics Engineer’s Workshop will be held Tuesday, February 12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Madison. This daylong workshop brings airport engineering consultants together with Bureau of Aeronautics engineering staff to focus on airport development … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Flight Instructor & Mechanic Seminars

Posted on September 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The next WisDOT Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) is scheduled for November 9 and 10, 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the FAA Safety Center. The course is open to all pilots; … Continue reading →

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K-State Flight Team Earned Top 20 Finishes At National SAFECON 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by mwflyer

COLUMBUS, OHIO – A Kansas State University Salina Flight Team, comprised mostly of first-time competitors, brought home six Top 20 finishes at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s National Safety & Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) and competition, May 6-11, 2013, at … Continue reading →

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