Tag Archives: MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
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
Where Do Your Floats Come From?
by Rachel Obermoller Pilot, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 There are several ways, which floats, or really any additional equipment, can be certified for aircraft. When an aircraft is initially certified, a Type Certificate … Continue reading
Fly Minnesota Airports… A Program For Minnesota Pilots
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 Fly Minnesota Airports is a program sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Aeronautics and the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) to promote general aviation in Minnesota. This program rewards … Continue reading
Clear Communications… A Key To Safe Flight
by Dan McDowell Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 Flying solo is like dancing. It requires some specific movements, but also allows a certain amount of freedom of expression. We see this at any airshow where top aerobatic performers … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Oct/Nov 2016
Tagged Dan McDowell, Midwest Flyer, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
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Using A Drone For Business? Here’s What You Need To Know Under FAA’s New Drone Regulations
by Tara Kalar – Associate Legal Counsel – MnDOT Office of Chief Counsel and Jonathan Estes – Aviation Policy Analyst – MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 If you are an aerial applicator, aerial photographer, … Continue reading
Participation At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Reaps Many Rewards
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 We are looking toward the end of another great year of safe flying, airport improvements, and learning. Clearly we can see where progress has … Continue reading
Facts About Aviation In Minnesota
Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged aviation, Midwest Flyer, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
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Summers In Minnesota ARE Spectacular!
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Summers in Minnesota ARE spectacular! It is a great time for flying as the days are long and sunshine abounds. With that in mind, I want to let you know we … Continue reading
Upcoming Spring Events & Opportunities
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Spring is almost here and we are excited about the beginning of another “season” of great aviation events and programs, and I have much to share with you. We started our … Continue reading
Holiday Gifts That Fly
by Rick Braunig & Tara Kalar, with Dan McDowell The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is concerned about the estimated 1,000,000 “drones” that are expected to be purchased and potentially flown starting around the Christmas Holiday. The possibility of one million … Continue reading
