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Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces New Chairman & Vice Chairman

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has selected David Hewitt, Executive Vice President, Safety of Wheels Up, as its new chairman, and Greg Kinsella, President and CEO of Key Air, as its new vice chairman, effective July … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Dells – A Hallmark Vacation Destination

by Dave Weiman Wisconsin Dells, located in south central Wisconsin, is heralded as a top tourist destination in the country. Businesses line main street with water parks, amusement rides, boat tours, hotels, and restaurants, but it is the area’s tranquil … Continue reading

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Wisconsin To California Via The Grand Canyon

by Woody Minar It was on our flight home from Sun ‘n Fun in his Cirrus SR22 when Paul Durand said he was flying to Anaheim, Calif. in a week for business and asked if I wanted to get some … Continue reading

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Flying To Work Is A Daily Pleasure For One Wisconsin Pilot

STOUGHTON, WIS. – For one southern Wisconsin businessman, he has figured out a way to combine his love of owning his own business with his love of flying small airplanes. John Matson, 58, begins each business day by pulling his … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill To Exempt Aircraft Parts & Maintenance From State Sales Tax

APPLETON, WIS. – After a year of lobbying by a coalition of state and national aviation organizations and businesses, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 348 into law April 3, 2014, exempting aircraft parts, maintenance and labor from sales … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Holds 59th Annual Aviation Conference

WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, WIS. – Tony Yaron, Director, Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, Wis., and Central Wisconsin Aviation, hosted the 59th annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the Patriot Center in Wausau-Rothschild, Wisconsin, May 5-7, 2014. The Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA), Wisconsin … Continue reading

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Ice Leaves Gull Lake In The Nick of Time For Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In

by Dave Weiman When the ice left Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota, organizers of the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In,” May 2-4, at Madden’s Resort, breathed a sigh of relief. Participants also breathed a sigh of relief when … Continue reading

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The End of A Great Aviation Tech School Program

A Guest Editorial by Jim Freeman JANESVILLE, WIS. – It was with great disappointment for all of us in the aviation community and our local community to watch the final destruction of the award-winning and viable Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) … Continue reading

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Airforms Awarded New FAA PMA Baffle Kit Approvals For Piper Warrior & Dakota

BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Airforms, Inc. has received FAA PMA approvals for engine baffles on the Piper PA-28-161 Warrior and PA-28-236 Dakota, expanding the number of its engine baffles to include over 50 aircraft models. All Airforms baffles are designed … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Aviation Conference – A Gathering of Airport Managers, Fixed Base Operators, Business Aircraft Owners & Government Officials

The 59th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be held May 5-7 at the Patriot Center in Wausau-Rothschild. The conference is geared towards airport managers, fixed base operators and support professionals in airport development. Speakers will include FAA Regional Administrator Barry … Continue reading

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