by Dave Weiman A re-cap of some of the sites noted in the article published in the February/March 2012 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine. https://www.midwestflyer.com/?p=4329 The Bayfield County peninsula and…
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Passport – Fly Minnesota Airports
Minnesota’s “Fly Minnesota Airports” Passport program is sponsored by the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics and Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) to promote flying in Minnesota. The program rewards pilots who…
It’s About Spring!
by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics Well, spring is on the horizon and I know that pilots who haven’t flown since the beginning of winter are getting excited…
FAA Reauthorization – Finally!
by David Mann, President Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association I sometimes am amazed or maybe I should say shocked at the inability of our legislative branch to work together for the good…
You didn’t really like those sunglasses, did you?
by Rachel Obermoller MNDOT Office of Aeronautics In a seaplane pilot’s ideal world, every day would be 5 to 10 knot winds with light chop on the water, clear skies,…
Miracle On The Lake!
by Curt Drumm What do you get when you combine the “Miracle on the Hudson,” a seaplane, a western cattle rancher and a hint of Elvis? Well, a fun seaplane…
Make Fond du Lac Your AirVenture Destination
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin’s airport (KFLD) is so close to Oshkosh, yet so far away – from the crowds, the lines and the waiting. Fond du Lac, located at the…
Fourth of July Seaplane Adventure To The Sub Arctic
by Philip Mattison My wife, Kathleen (Kath), and I were looking for a floatplane trip last mid summer, so we called Brian Schanche of Adventure Seaplanes at Surfside Seaplane Base…
Tanis Promotes Helicopter Safety With “Just Plug It In” Video
EDEN PRARIIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has a video out called “Just Plug It In,” highlighting the safety benefits of helicopter preheat. For further information contact Tanis Aircraft Products…
Tanis Aircraft Products & Bruce’s Custom Covers Team Up To Provide Insulated Rotary Wing Aircraft Covers
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has teamed up with Bruce’s Custom Covers to fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft. Tanis Aircraft Products’…
More New FAA Legal Interpretations Roil S-LSA Community
by Ed Leineweber Sometimes revolutionary innovation takes awhile to take hold, and then only after a series of fits and starts. So it might be with the system envisioned in…
Safer Skies Through Continuing Education
by Lynnwood “Woody” Minar As we went through our initial flight training, safety was drilled into us on the ground and every time we flew. We went on to earn…
2012 Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame To Induct Four Aviators
ST. CHARLES, ILL. – The 2012 Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremonies will be held May 23, 2012 in conjunction with the Illinois Aviation Conference, May 22-23,…
Aurora Municipal Airport – Meeting The Air Transportation Needs of Greater Chicago
SUGAR GROVE, ILL. – When there’s no more room in the big city, and congestion makes traffic reports on the radio an absolute necessity, where does this put general aviation…
Fillmore County Airport – “In Bluff Country!”
Located in Southeastern Minnesota’s “bluff country region,” Fillmore County has been able to utilize its many natural and cultural assets to attract visitors and provide a high quality of life…