Tag Archives: Minnesota Office of Aeronautics
Many Aviation Opportunities
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 Spring arrived early this year with many events attracting attention. As aviators, we flock to airshows, fly-ins, and pancake breakfasts, to enjoy bright blue … Continue reading
Teaching Students, Teaching Teachers, Teaching Ourselves – A Great Glider Weekend!
by Jim Hanson I was recently reminded why I like gliding: • It gets you into the air. • It’s a chance to improve your aviation skills and airmanship. • It can be some of the cheapest flying you’ll ever … Continue reading
MINNESOTA AIRCRAFT OWNERS
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The Spotlight Is On You!
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Hundreds of aircraft maintenance technicians and inspectors attended the 2014 “Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference,” March 24-25, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Upon completion of the two-day conference sponsored by the … Continue reading
Bemidji Regional – Host Airport of 2014 Minnesota Airports Conference
Bemidji Regional Airport, located in northwest Minnesota, is the host airport for the Minnesota Airports Conference to be held April 16-18, 2014 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. In 1931, the Bemidji Civic and Commerce Association purchased approximately 160 acres … Continue reading
Minnesota Names New Aeronautics Assistant Office Director
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota Office of Aeronautics Director Cassandra Isackson has named Kathy Vesely from her staff Assistant Office Director effective November 6, 2013. In addition to having a passion for aviation, Vesely brings with her 35 years of … Continue reading
Winterscape
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics As we approach the periods of winter where wind-blown snow modifies the landscape almost daily, we must also think about the other important winter weather factors that can impact airports and aviators. … Continue reading
The Colors of The Season
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics We have had a fabulous summer overall, the kind we brag about to people in other locales. Warm, sunny days, brilliantly colored sunsets, and comfortable, calm evenings, have made this late starting … Continue reading
The Adventure Begins With Aviation
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics The past couple of months have been a whirlwind for me as I continue to get my aviation legs under me. It is exciting to see the deeply felt love and passion … Continue reading
The Days Are Getting Longer
by Jay Hietpas Assistant Director of Aeronautics The bitter cold and snowy conditions of the winter months have given way to longer, warmer days and the promise of spring. We can already find spring and even summer clothes in the … Continue reading