Tag Archives: Hal Davis

New Wisconsin Weather System Available To Pilots

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Free, easy to use, accurate weather information is now at your fingertips. Late last year, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics partnered with Schneider Electric to provide pilots free access to … Continue reading →

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Drone Questions

Posted on January 21, 2016 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics If the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) estimates were correct, there should now be about one million more drones buzzing through the air, thanks to the holiday season! More drones in the air will … Continue reading →

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Airport Cooperative Research Program

Posted on January 21, 2016 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics An airport manager often has a wide range of responsibilities, from managing hangar lease agreements and wildlife hazards to plowing snow. As knowledgeable, capable and independent as most airport managers are, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Based Aircraft Defined!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics By their very nature, aircraft are commonly on the move. Sure, most aircraft have one airport they call “home,” but others may share time between multiple airports. In the Midwest, occasionally an aircraft … Continue reading →

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Airport Farming – Rewards & Risks

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics With autumn upon us, and winter fast approaching, it may seem like an odd time to talk about farming. However, these next few months between farming seasons are the perfect time to evaluate … Continue reading →

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Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Each fall, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics holds a two-day Airport Operations & Land Use Seminar for the people responsible for managing our state’s airports. This seminar provides airport managers … Continue reading →

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Annual Airport Construction Update

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics 2014 Recap: In Wisconsin, we take a lot of pride in the condition of our airports. That’s why we completed more than 80 airport improvement projects at over 60 airports last year. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Preventing Vehicle and Pedestrian Incidents at Airports

Posted on March 24, 2015 by mwflyer

Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics You would think everyone has enough common sense not to sunbathe on a runway, and yet, I’ve heard it’s happened. There’s also no denying that a quiet runway also makes for a very tempting … Continue reading →

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Airport Reference Points

Posted on November 27, 2014 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics I like a good map. I like to know where I am, where I’m going and what’s around me. Whether in the air or on the ground, good situational awareness is important. With … Continue reading →

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Building A Backyard Airstrip

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics How many landing facilities would you guess there are in Wisconsin? If you guessed “a lot,” you would be right! In all, Wisconsin has well over 700 separate landing facilities, and more than … Continue reading →

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