Akron, Ohio – On opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, July 21, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company donated its last-remaining blimp gondola frame to the EAA Museum as…
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OSHKOSH 2025: Heroes & Historic Military Aircraft Share Their Stories At “Warbirds in Review” During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 22, 2025) — Warbirds in Review, an unparalleled presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that brings together historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft…
AIRCRAFT: Pioneer-era aircraft showcased in EAA Museum, plus “Buster!”
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, July 21-27, was to pay homage to the earliest days of powered flight with a trio of replica aircraft from…
Milwaukee Timmerman Airport Hosts Spot Landing Contest, September 13th
Learn more about the landing contest event this year at Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, September 13th at 10:00 a.m. Participants include experienced and inexperienced pilots alike. Read about last year’s event.
2025 Minnesota Seaplanes Pilots Association (MSPA) Safety Seminar, Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake, September 19-20
The Seaplane Safety Seminar will take place on September 19-20, 2025 at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN. MSPA invites you to attend the 2025 Safety Seminar, learn more…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following member businesses: Old Republic Aerospace: https://www.oldrepublicaerospace.com/ Orion Airmotive Management: https://orionflightservices.com/ Prairie Air, Inc:…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: Owners of Private Airports Have Liability Protection In Many States As Per State Statute
MADISON, WIS. – As reported in 2014, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 321, April 16, 2014, to expand the existing Recreational Use Statute (RUS 895.52) to include liability…
Whirly-Girls Open 2026 Scholarship Season
The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 scholarship season. Over the last few years, the organization has been growing and expanding not only…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh economic impact: $257 million annually for Fox Valley Includes $117 million economic impact for Oshkosh alone
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 17, 2025) — The annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention, one of Wisconsin’s crown jewels of tourism, has a $257 million total economic…
Approval of MOSAIC rule highlights decade-long EAA leadership effort for modernized aircraft and pilot certification
U.S. Secretary of Transportation delivers news at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 22, 2025) — A decade-long effort by the Experimental Aircraft Association, in…
August 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart phone! …
EDITORIAL – Are Two Private Airport Owners Willing To Sacrifice Their Freedoms & Accept Liability So That A Third Private Airport Can Go Public?
Apparently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects the owners of two private airports in the Midwest to be inconvenienced and accept liability so that a third private airport can be…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
July 16, 2025 Dave: Just an FYI that the Air Force has issued an EIS for the Powder River MOA with proposed changes – https://www.prtcairspaceeis.com/ This may a good item to…
MnDOT Aeronautics Report
WANTED – YOUR PHOTOS, Showcasing The Spirit of Minnesota Aviation ST.PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics is excited to invite you to submit your best photos showcasing the…
From Private to Public; The Airport Conversion Process
by Micah Larson Entering a public airport system, both at the state and federal levels, is a process with its share of benefits and challenges. Naturally, the requirements vary from…