Archives: Feb/March 2011
Airport Association Honors Michigan Aeronautics Director
LANSING, MICH. – Rob Abent, director of the Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services, was recently honored with the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) “President’s Award” at their annual conference. The award is presented each year for outstanding … Continue reading
President of South Dakota Pilots Association Made Career Out of Flying & Mining
Grove Rathbun, president of the South Dakota Pilots Association, has turned 80, but remains a very active general aviation pilot after an interesting career in the Air National Guard. He was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, and grew up on … Continue reading
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Tagged Air National Guard, aviation, B-17s, J-3 Cub, South Dakota
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Wichita Aero Club Spotlights New National Center For Aviation Training
WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club launched its third year by spotlighting Air Capital’s newest aviation resource, the National Center for Aviation Training at the club’s January 18, 2011 luncheon held in the center’s 258,000 square foot complex located … Continue reading
Dick Weeden: Still Making A Difference Sixty Years Later
by Ed Leineweber What does it take to make a difference? Big bucks helps, for sure, but as Brodhead Airport’s Dick Weeden has demonstrated throughout his more than 60 years in aviation, what a guy might lack in money, he … Continue reading
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Aviation Groups Meet With State Decision-Makers To Determine How Best To Fund Airports
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) and the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) co-hosted a Business Aviation Legislative Luncheon at the Kelly Inn, in Saint Paul on January 13, 2011. Representative Michael Beard, … Continue reading
GAMA President To Be Keynote Speaker At Minnesota Trades/Maintenance Conferences
The President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Pete Bunce, will be the keynote speaker at the first joint conferences of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) and the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technicians, sponsored by the Minnesota … Continue reading
Imprimis Moves Piper’s Business Plan Forward
VERO BEACH, FLA. – This past year, Piper Aircraft Inc. significantly strengthened its position as a global airplane manufacturer. “During 2010, the first full year since Imprimis acquired Piper, the company made memorable and notable progress in a number of … Continue reading
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New Law Bans Used Oil Filters & Absorbents From Landfills
As of January 1, 2011, a new law went into effect banning the disposal of used automotive oil filters and oil absorbent materials in landfills. The ban covers everyone in the state, including homeowners, farmers, businesses, industrial operations, and others. … Continue reading
Are You Fit To Fly?
by Jeffery Taylor, Aviation Consultant Typically, in this column and many other flight training publications, you will find articles on keeping your stick and rudder skills proficient. While maintaining proficient flying skills is a key element in flying safely, don’t … Continue reading
