Tag Archives: Wisconsin Aviation

Heavy Bombers Weekend At Madison

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – The “Heavy Bombers Weekend” was once again held at Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wis., July 25-27, 2014. The event was produced by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Commemorative Air Force (CAF). … Continue reading →

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Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces New Chairman & Vice Chairman

Posted on August 8, 2014 by mwflyer

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has selected David Hewitt, Executive Vice President, Safety of Wheels Up, as its new chairman, and Greg Kinsella, President and CEO of Key Air, as its new vice chairman, effective July … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Dells – A Hallmark Vacation Destination

Posted on August 8, 2014 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Wisconsin Dells, located in south central Wisconsin, is heralded as a top tourist destination in the country. Businesses line main street with water parks, amusement rides, boat tours, hotels, and restaurants, but it is the area’s tranquil … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin To California Via The Grand Canyon

Posted on August 8, 2014 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar It was on our flight home from Sun ‘n Fun in his Cirrus SR22 when Paul Durand said he was flying to Anaheim, Calif. in a week for business and asked if I wanted to get some … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill To Exempt Aircraft Parts & Maintenance From State Sales Tax

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

APPLETON, WIS. – After a year of lobbying by a coalition of state and national aviation organizations and businesses, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 348 into law April 3, 2014, exempting aircraft parts, maintenance and labor from sales … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Holds 59th Annual Aviation Conference

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, WIS. – Tony Yaron, Director, Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, Wis., and Central Wisconsin Aviation, hosted the 59th annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the Patriot Center in Wausau-Rothschild, Wisconsin, May 5-7, 2014. The Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA), Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Aviation Conference – A Gathering of Airport Managers, Fixed Base Operators, Business Aircraft Owners & Government Officials

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

The 59th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be held May 5-7 at the Patriot Center in Wausau-Rothschild. The conference is geared towards airport managers, fixed base operators and support professionals in airport development. Speakers will include FAA Regional Administrator Barry … Continue reading →

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A Lifetime In Aviation, As I Remember It

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mwflyer

by Don Winkler Flying has been somewhat different for me. I have grown up with a camera in my hand. The airplane has been a platform for me to capture images at a different perspective. I have been doing aerial … Continue reading →

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The Ways & Will of Don Winkler

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Don Winkler is a familiar name and face in Wisconsin aviation and he has chosen at age 82 not to come into work anymore and who can blame him. For the past 17 years, Don has been … Continue reading →

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Top FBO, EAA Volunteer, Air Show Performer, Record Holder & Governor Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Posted on December 2, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS.  – Five aviators, all with unique backgrounds, but bound by their love of aviation, were inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame October 26 at ceremonies held at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jeff Baum, … Continue reading →

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