FARIBAULT, MINN. – The lady who graced Minnesota aviation for decades at fly-ins and special events, has died at the age of 96. Elizabeth “Liz” Wall Strohfus of Faribault, Minnesota,…
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Safe Flying Requires Accurate Weather Prediction
Learn How WisDOT’s Bureau of Aeronautics Improves Flight Planning by John Thivierge Director of Aviation Weather Schneider Electric Flight conditions can change in the blink of an eye. One moment…
New Wisconsin Weather System Available To Pilots
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…
Academy College Makes Becoming A Pilot Easier Than Ever Before!
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. –Academy College, serving the Twin Cities for 80 years, currently offering certificates and two-year and four-year degree programs in aviation, aircraft dispatch, medical science, computer technology, and business/accounting,…
Minnesota Aviation Coalition Suggests Talking Points For Participants of Aviation Day At The State Capitol
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Members of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) joined with members of the Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA), Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA), Aircraft Owners &…
Air Traffic Control Privatization Debated In Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing February 10, 2016 to review the air traffic control reform proposal contained in the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and…
Wisconsin Aviation’s 15th Annual 1940s-Style Hangar Dance To Benefit & Salute The Troops
MADISON, WIS. – Re-live the 1940s by attending the Wisconsin Aviation Hangar Dance on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, featuring big band music performed by…
Wisconsin High School To Build Second Airplane In STEM Program
SALEM, WIS. – Students in the Central High School STEM program in Salem, Wis., are about ready to start building their second airplane. Students worked very hard to build their…
Wittman Regional Airport To Welcome Attendees To The 61st Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the host airport for the 61st annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference to be held May 2-4, 2016 at the Best Western Premier Waterfront…
2016 Wisconsin Aviation Conference To Be Held In Oshkosh
by Bob O’Brien Executive Director Wisconsin Airport Management Association OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 61st annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be hosted by Wittman Regional Airport, May 2-5, 2016 at the…
NorthPoint Aviation… The FBO At Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
BRAINERD, MINN. – The staff at NorthPoint Aviation at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) will be welcoming aircraft, crew and their passengers to the upcoming “Minnesota Airports Conference,” April 20-22,…
2016 Minnesota Airports Conference To Be Out of This World!
BRAINERD, MINN. – Astronaut, naval aviator, airline pilot, aviation accident investigator, and air race pilot, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, will speak at the Minnesota Airports Conference, April 20-22, 2016 at Maddens…
Fly. Fish. Fly To Canada!
by Woody Minar It was in March 2015 that Adventure Seaplanes owner, Brian Schanche of Surfside Seaplane Base, Lino Lakes, Minnesota (8Y4), asked me if I wanted to go fishing…
Super Petrel LS Lands In U.S.
Some would say that the Midwest was made for seaplane flying. Anyone who has landed on water can attest that the water experience adds another dimension to the fun of…
Wipaire Holds Safety Seminar & Demos In Florida
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc., a leader in aircraft float manufacturing, aircraft restoration, avionics, interiors, and aircraft sales and service, held a safety seminar February 27, 2016 at…