Tag Archives: WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics

Drones, Helping To Clear The Way For Airplanes In Wisconsin

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue For pilots, a freshly paved runway or new terminal building are airport improvements that are easy to recognize and appreciate. Conversely, obstruction … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec2021/Jan 2022, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, Airports, aviations, drone technology, Flying, georeferenced photos, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, public-use airports, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Are you Ready for Takeoff?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by mwflyer

by Levi Eastlick WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Do you treat takeoff and departure as seriously as an approach and landing? Many pilots seem more concerned with navigation, enroute weather, their arrival, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, October/November 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Levi Eastlick, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NOTAMS, Pilots, Planes, Pre-flight planning, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

New Publications For Wisconsin Aviators

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) is pleased to announce the release of several new publications for aviators. Digital copies of these new publications, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, February/March 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, airport, Fly Wisconsin Airport Passport Program, Flying, ForeFlight, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, seaplane bases, Wisconsin Airport Directory, Wisconsin Pilot’s Guide, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Pardon Our Dust: Annual Airport Construction Update

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – April/May 2021 issue During a year unlike any other, 2020 was remarkably “normal” as it related to airport improvement projects in Wisconsin. As with many other aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2021, Columns, Columns, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged airport, aviation, Flying, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer Magazine, runways, taxiway, terminal buildings, Wisconsin Airport Construction 2021, WisDOT, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

How Close Is Too Close?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by mwflyer

by Levi Eastlick WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 At a time when shaking hands or seeing a stranger’s smile might be as rare as an airworthy SBD Dauntless, there is no better escape … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, February/March 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, airport, Airspace, aviation, aviators, Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area, Flying, Levi Eastlick, Low-Level Flight, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NOTAMS, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

“A Friendlier World with Air Sports” Theme of International Aviation Art Contest

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mwflyer

by Meredith Alt WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue Calling all artists between the ages of 6 and 17: The International Aviation Art Contest is now underway! The Bureau of Aeronautics … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, December 2020/January 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aviation, Flying, International Aviation Art Contest, Meredith Alt, Midwest Flyer Magazine, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Pilots, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Wisconsin’s Girls in Aviation Day Kicks Off New Aviation App for Girls and Families

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mwflyer

by Meredith Alt WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 On Saturday, September 26th, the Zoom attendee count kept climbing as girls, families, and aviators across the state joined Wisconsin’s first-ever statewide “Girls … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, December 2020/January 2021, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aviation, Flying, Girls in Aviation, Meredith Alt, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Planes, Susan Schwaab, Wisconsin’s Girls in Aviation Day, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Registering Your Aircraft In Wisconsin

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Michele Cumblad WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Fall is upon us. The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice flavoring is everywhere, and Wisconsin aircraft registration renewal fees are due. We have nearly 6,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, Columns, Columns, Columns, October/November 2020, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, Michele Cumblad, Midwest Flyer, Register aircraft, renew aircraft registration, Sell Aircraft, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Restaurants Near Wisconsin Airports

Posted on July 26, 2020 by mwflyer

WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue In the June/July 2020 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, we announced the creation of a new comprehensive list and map of Wisconsin airports with convenient food options, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged Midwest Flyer, Wisconsin Airport Restaurants, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Preparing For The Unexpected