Tag Archives: Gran-Aire

Milwaukee County Approves Sale of Gran-Aire To Spring City Aviation

Posted on February 13, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Effective December 16, 2016, Milwaukee County approved the sale of Gran-Aire, Inc. at Milwaukee-Timmerman Airport to Spring City Aviation, Inc., and signed a new lease with the company. Gran-Aire, … Continue reading →

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Letter from Herbert Zimmers

Posted on August 22, 2016 by mwflyer

Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Hi Dave! We are having the same issue with our “mags” that you had last year while on your trip to Churchill, Manitoba – one of the most remote destinations in North America. Fortunately for … Continue reading →

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Spot Landing Contest To Be Held At Milwaukee-Timmerman Airport

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mwflyer

by Harold Mester MILWAUKEE, WIS. – During training flights, instructors encourage pilots to pick a spot on the runway to use as an aiming point. This spot is generally at least a few hundred feet down the runway. When this … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: I’m considering buying an airplane with a buddy. This would cut purchase price in half, along with hangar rental and insurance costs. What (if any) are the downsides of an airplane … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: My mechanic told me that my airplane engine (Lycoming 160 hp in a 1979 Piper Warrior) is past recommended overhaul time at only 800 hours since overhaul in year 1998. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Mitchell Airport Extends Streak As Low-Fare Leader

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

MILWAUKEE, WIS. (November 12, 2013) – Even us GA pilots have to take the airlines from time to time, and when we do, Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) fares remain a bargain compared to the nation’s average fares … Continue reading →

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EAA’s Beginnings… Curtiss-Wright Field/Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Mester It was the golden days of aviation: A time when fuel was inexpensive and pilots would take to the skies to relax, have some fun, get a unique perspective of the world, and enjoy some fresh air. … Continue reading →

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