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GAMA President To Be Keynote Speaker At Minnesota Trades/Maintenance Conferences

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

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 →

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New Law Bans Used Oil Filters & Absorbents From Landfills

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

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 →

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FAA Calls For Aircraft Re-Registration

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

The rules governing federal registration of U.S. aircraft have changed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), aircraft must now be re-registered every three years. The final ruling was published on July 20, 2010. Go online to: www.faa.gov for detailed … Continue reading →

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Wicks Aircraft Supply Holds First Aviation Forum Featuring EAA President Rod Hightower & Other Notables!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

by Jim Bildilli Of all the seasons, fall usually provides the best flying weather with cool, crisp mornings and short sleeve shirt afternoons. Saturday October 9, 2010, was no exception when Wicks Aircraft Supply held its “First Annual” Wicks Forum. … Continue reading →

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Funding Proposed For NextGen Aircraft Equipment

Posted on February 3, 2011 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, DC – After seven months of debate, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC ) completed its assignment December 17, 2010. FAAC voted on and adopted 23 recommendations and then presented them to DOT Secretary … Continue reading →

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High Altitude Parachute Jumper Featured At Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet

Posted on December 18, 2010 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Joe Kittinger, who jumped from a hot air balloon (Excelsior III) from 102,800 feet (31,300 m) on August 16, 1960 and lived to tell about it, was the featured speaker at the annual Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, … Continue reading →

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