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Partnerships Among Aviation Campuses In Minnesota

Posted on July 22, 2013 by mwflyer

ANOKA, MINN. – Anoka-Hennepin School District students interested in aeronautics now have the opportunity to get credit due to a partnership with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU). Anoka-Hennepin’s Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP) … Continue reading →

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Youth Aviation Adventure’s First Annual Aim High Scholarship

Posted on July 22, 2013 by mwflyer

EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Sixteen-year-old, Bridget Usher of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has received the first annual Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) Aim High Scholarship for area youth. Usher became eligible for the scholarship when she participated in the 2012 Youth Aviation … Continue reading →

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Midwest Students Win Build A Plane Contest

Posted on July 22, 2013 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Canby High School in Canby, Minnesota, and Saline High School in Saline, Michigan, have won the “Build A Plane” contest, as part of a nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition. Sponsors of … Continue reading →

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Changes In FAA Medical Policy

Posted on June 4, 2013 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA posted changes on April 9 to the “Guide For Aviation Medical Examiners” that will streamline the medical certification process for pilots with certain medical conditions that previously required special issuance authorizations. A new program, known … Continue reading →

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Local School District Names Pattonair Indianapolis Premier Partner

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The Wayne Township School District program “Help One Student To Succeed” (HOSTS) has recognized Pattonair, a leading global aerospace and defense supply chain service provider, as a Premier Partner. The school district created the program to provide … Continue reading →

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Across America In A Seaplane

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Every fall and spring, Brian Schanche of Adventure Seaplanes migrates from Surfside Seaplane Base (8Y4) on Rice Lake near Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to Lake Pierce, near Lake Wales, Florida. It all begins months ahead of time. Phone … Continue reading →

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Madden’s On Gull Lake – The Perfect Getaway by Lake or Land

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

BRAINERD, MINN. – Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, Minnesota, will host the annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) Seminar & Fly-In, May 3-5, 2013. If you haven’t registered, go to www.mnseaplanes.com. You can land on the lake, or … Continue reading →

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Teaching The Aviators Model Code of Conduct To Kids

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

“Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct To Kids,” an abridged and simplified explanation of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC), was released January 2, 2013. Written for use in the classroom with language appropriate for children, the document … Continue reading →

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Tragedy Motivates Pilot Community To Build Flight Training Center

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

On April 22, 2011, Dylan (35), Amy (34), Chase (7) and Ansley (5) Spencer of Scott City, Kansas, perished near Topeka, while flying to visit family for Easter weekend. The weather was good VFR when they departed in Scott City, … Continue reading →

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Blackhawk Tech Aviation Department Gets Another Look!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by mwflyer

JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College Aircraft Maintenance Program was slated for closure this fall, but that decision will be reconsidered following a school board meeting to be held Thursday, November 15, 2012 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Beloit … Continue reading →

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