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Flying Is Good In The U.S.A.
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Sharon Thiry of Cadzand, Holland, spent the summer in the United States with her boyfriend, Huub van Iwaarden, to learn to fly and to purchase an aircraft. Thanks to her flight instructors, … Continue reading
GA Oppose ATC Privatization At Oshkosh 2017
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue A Congressional proposal to privatize the air traffic control (ATC) system was the hottest topic at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, with the leaders of four of the largest national aviation organizations holding … Continue reading
Posted in EAA & AirVenture, Government/Legislation, October/November 2017, Sections
Tagged AOPA, ATC, Dave Weiman, EAA, Ed Bolen, GAMA, Jack Pelton, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, NBAA, Pete Bunce
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Fighter Ace Robin Olds Honored In New Uflytv Documentary
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Triple Ace fighter pilot, Robin Olds, is being recognized for his military achievements in a one-hour documentary video. The film is presented by The Fagen Fighters World War II … Continue reading
ForeFlight Introduces New Dual-Band ADS-B Receiver
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue HOUSTON, TEXAS – ForeFlight, creator of the most innovative and widely used flight planning and electronic flight bag app for the Apple iPad and iPhone, is introducing “Scout,” a portable, dual-band ADS-B … Continue reading
New Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research Facility At UND Aerospace
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The University of North Dakota’s (UND) Robin Hall opened last year as the tallest building in Grand Forks and the headquarters for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) programs … Continue reading
National Science Foundation Selects Northland To Lead Large Drone Education Initiative Project
by Jonathan Beck Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINN. – The National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Program has awarded Northland its second NSF ATE Project (DUE 1700615), “Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Geospatial Information … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Minnesota Education Section, October/November 2017
Tagged Drone, DroneTECH, Geospatial technology, Jonathan Beck, Midwest Flyer, National Science Foundation, Northland Aerospace, St. Cloud State University, UAS Instructor/Program Manager at Northland Community and Technical College, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Oklahoma’s Lake Eufaula – Fly-in/Camp-out
by Yasmina Platt Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue In previous articles, I have been detailing sample air trails or air tours, but if you prefer a destination instead, Oklahoma’s Lake Eufaula, formerly known as Fountainhead State Park, … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Destinations, Features, October/November 2017
Tagged Carlton Landing Field, Eufaula Municipal Airport, Fountainhead Lodge Airpark, Fountainhead State Park, Henryetta Municipal Airport, Lake Eufaula State Park, McAlester Regional Airport, Midwest Flyer, OK State Park, Travel OK, Yasmina Platt
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Flight Line Gift Store Now Open!
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue BLAINE, MINN. – Flight Line Enterprise has started the first phase if its company by opening an aviation theme retail store. Like its original site development plan, Flight Line Enterprise is now … Continue reading
Clarification On Minnesota Fuel Tax Sought & Clarified
by Jim Hanson Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Recently, an airport manager from Minnesota who is responsible for the fuel sales at his airport, was confused over how he was expected to report sales tax on auto … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Features, Government/Legislation, MN Aviation Industry News, October/November 2017, Products & Services
Tagged airport fuel retailers, aviation auto fuel, Jim Hanson, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics, Minnesota Fuel Tax, Petroleum Tax Unit
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WANTED: “Your Best Minnesota Aviation Photos”
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue ST. PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics invites you to submit your best photos, which highlight aviation in Minnesota, for its annual photo contest. Winners are selected by open voting … Continue reading
