Tag Archives: FAA

Attention: Taylorcraft Owners!

Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, now has FAA approvals to manufacture two new Taylorcraft parts. RH Elevator DA420 for the Taylorcraft BC12D aircraft. This is a direct replacement for OEM P/N D-A420, and Rudder DA410 is … Continue reading

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World’s Only Airworthy B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” To Return To EAA AirVenture 2011, Along With Hoover, Tippin, REO Speedwagon, Sinise & The U.S. Navy

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Flying again following a four-year renovation, the world’s only airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI,” is scheduled to make a much-anticipated appearance at EAA AirVenture 2011, July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. FIFI, which is … Continue reading

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Summertime Is Flying Time!

by Rod Hightower President/CEO Experimental Aircraft Association After the winter and spring we had in the Midwest over the last six or seven months, there’s a tremendous amount of pent-up energy to get our aircraft into the air. We’re now … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, EAA & AirVenture, From EAA Headquarters, Guest Editorial, June/July 2011 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Best To Avoid State & Local Violations of Law Affecting Aircraft Operations

by Joseph J. Vacek, J.D. Attorney-At-Law Assistant Professor, Aerospace University of North Dakota Wow, what a perfect spot,” Steve thought to himself as he crisply banked his float-equipped Cessna 182 to reconnoiter his landing spot. “This is going to be … Continue reading

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Is A Corporation Or LLC Right For You And Your Aircraft?

by Gregory J. Reigel © January, 2011 All rights reserved. You have probably read the ads in several of the aviation magazines suggesting that aircraft buyers should “incorporate in Delaware,” etc. Also, quite often an aircraft buyer’s accountant or attorney … Continue reading

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AOPA’s Political Action Committee… How it works & why it is important.

by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Like most multifaceted organizations, AOPA is made up of a number of divisions that specialize in serving our members in specific ways, allowing each division to develop the expertise, … Continue reading

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Light Sport Aviation Accidents Grow In Six Categories… Pilot Presentations To Focus On LSA Safety

by Ed Leineweber According to the FAA, although the accident/incident rate for sport pilots remains very close to the overall rate for general aviation operations under Part 91, incident and accident reports for sport pilots and light sport aircraft show … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, March/April 2012, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer ACE Camp

The Minnesota Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp is specifically designed to introduce high school students to a variety of careers in aviation via a full immersion, seven-day camp. The Federal Aviation Administration and Mn/DOT, Office of Aeronautics, jointly sponsor this … Continue reading

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2050, WAAS Approaches & Airport Security Topics At Minnesota Airports Conference

GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. – The Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics will hold their annual Airports Conference, April 13-15, at the Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids. The MN/DOT Department of Public Works will be … Continue reading

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Illinois To Hold Aviation Conference & Hall of Fame In Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – The “spirit” of aviation, which is embodied in the passion of those who make general aviation their vocation, is alive and well with this year’s Illinois Aviation Conference to be held May 24 – 25, 2011 at … Continue reading

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