APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie County conducted a four-month nationwide search to replace its airport director, Marty Lenss, who left in May to become the director at Rochester International Airport in…
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Wisconsin Aviation President, Jeff Baum, To Be Inducted Into Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame
WATERTOWN, WIS. – Jeff Baum will be among several Wisconsin leaders to be inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the EAA AirVenture…
2013 National GA Award Winners
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Federal Aviation Administration’s General Aviation Awards Committee named William Thomas “Bill” Fifles, A&P / IA, of Honolulu, Hawaii, “Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year” at ceremonies…
AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The AOPA…
Minnesota Native Named AOPA President & CEO
FREDERICK, MD – Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the…
Harbor View Welcomes Antique Floatplane To Fly-In & Air Show
PHILLIPS, WIS. (July 6, 2013) – Duane and Bonny Grube, owners of the Harbor View Pub & Eatery, welcomed a rare antique floatplane to their shores on Long Lake. Dale…
Anoka County-Blaine Airport’s “Discover Aviation Days” Huge Success!
BLAINE, MINN. – Air shows may be experiencing difficult times due in large part by the absence of military jets, but fly-ins and open houses like “Discover Aviation Days” at…
Palmyra Father’s Day Fly-In Continues To Grow!
PALMYRA, WIS. – The traffic pattern was a constant buzz, and landings and takeoffs were successfully accomplished without the assistance of air traffic control, at the annual Father’s Day Fly-In…
Thunder On The Lakeshore Hit Hard By Military Absence
MANITOWOC, WIS. – The air show lineup was superb, the side attractions interesting, but the absence of modern military jet demonstrations had an overwhelming impact on attendance at the “Thunder…
Midwest Pilots Can Fly South To AOPA Summit 2013
FT. WORTH, TEXAS – A large contingent of pilots from the Midwest are expected to attend the AOPA Summit this year in Fort Worth, Texas, October 10-12, 2013, as Fort…