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The Light Sport Repairman: A Story of Alchemy & The Peanut

Posted on August 10, 2010September 13, 2010 by mwflyer

Since the advent of the Light Sport rules in 2004, many have benefited from its versatility. Sadly, others believe it is limited by a lack of commercial opportunity, but to…

Pilot Has Passion For Flight Training, But Loves Cows Too!

Posted on August 10, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

RUSH CITY, MINN. – There is something to say about learning to fly in a small, rural community versus a big city. There is very little air traffic at a…

Good News For General Aviation

Posted on August 10, 2010September 13, 2010 by mwflyer

On May 27, 2010, the United States Air Force successfully launched the first of 12 new generation GPS satellites. At 11 p.m. EDST, a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket…

Hyperbolic Positioning: The Way of the Future

Posted on August 10, 2010September 13, 2010 by mwflyer

Hyperbolic Positioning is also known as “Multilateration.” It is the triangulation process designed to locate an object by accurately computing the time difference of arrival (TDOA) of a signal emitted…

Alan Hoffert Joins FAA Safety Team (FAAST) In Minnesota

Posted on August 10, 2010September 13, 2010 by mwflyer

We have a new force for “aviation safety” here in Minnesota. Alan Hoffert has joined the FAA Safety Team (FAAST) as the Operations Safety Program Manager for Minnesota. Alan comes…

Life-Saving Pilot, Dorothy Douglas

Posted on August 10, 2010September 9, 2010 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – Pilot and professor, Dr. Dorothy (DJ) Douglas, 82, died February 10, 2010. Beginning at age 15, Douglas entered the Civilian Pilot Training Program during WWII, where she…

What Is NextGen & What Does It Mean To Me?

Posted on August 10, 2010September 13, 2010 by mwflyer

Aviation uses many acronyms and shorthand expressions. One of the newest is “NextGen,” which refers to the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System. NextGen is a wide-ranging transformation of the…

Wisconsin FBOs Form Partnership

Posted on August 10, 2010October 8, 2010 by mwflyer

Embracing changing times, Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. with locations in Watertown, Juneau and Madison, Wisconsin, and Solverson Aviation located in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, have consolidated their charter and flight training departments in…

What is a ferry permit, and why would anyone want/need one?

Posted on August 10, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

Send questions to Pete.Harriet@gmail.com Q: What is a ferry permit, and why would anyone want/need one? A: A ferry permit is issued by the FAA, and gives permission (usually one…

Two Restaurants At RST

Posted on August 10, 2010September 9, 2010 by mwflyer

ROCHESTER, MINN.- While some airports are hard pressed to have one restaurant, Rochester International Airport has two – one inside the terminal building called “331 Express,” and another on the…

North American B-25 Mitchells Gather For 68th Doolittle Reunion

Posted on August 10, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

The National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, hosted the 68th reunion of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Museum Director Major General…

Performer Pride Prevails At Price County Fly-In & Air Show

Posted on August 9, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

PHILLIPS, WIS. – There was someone obviously missing at this year’s Price County Fly-In & Air Show, July 2-3, 2010, Price County Airport, Phillips, Wisconsin. Air show performer, Joe Dooley,…

Field of Dreams Air Show… A Tribute To Veterans

Posted on August 9, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

There’s no better way to promote an airport to the community and built goodwill than to produce an air show, and Brian Weidendorf and Matt Johnson have been doing just…

Middleton-Morey Fly-In Provides Strong Defense For GA

Posted on August 9, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

MIDDLETON, WIS. – Fly-in breakfasts provide a festive atmosphere for both pilots and the non-flying public. Upon his arrival to Middleton-Morey Airport (C29), July 11, 2010, for its annual EAA…

Perseverance Pays Off For Organizers of Thunder On The Lakeshore!

Posted on August 9, 2010December 16, 2010 by mwflyer

Three days of almost perfect air show weather greeted fans who flocked to Manitowoc County Airport, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, June 5-6, for the 2010 edition of “Thunder On The Lakeshore.” As…

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