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Category: February/March 2013

Keeping Up To Date

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

by Nick Modders Aviation is a dynamic thing. Everything is changing all the time. Keeping track of what’s new can be a major undertaking. Here are some thoughts on easing at…

The Beauty In The Skies Sun Dogs, Halos, and Sun Columns

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

Those who spend time in the skies are privileged to see some of the unique and fleeting atmospheric events that occur throughout the seasons. One of these unusual and beautiful…

New Assistant Aeronautics Director Named

Posted on January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Office of Aeronautics is undergoing a leadership transition. Director Chris Roy has returned to the highway side of MnDOT, as…

Minnesota Names New Transportation Commissioner

Posted on January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

ST. PAUL, MINN. – Charlie Zelle, president and CEO of the Jefferson Lines bus company, was named by Gov. Mark Dayton to lead the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Zelle succeeds…

Thunderbird Aviation In The Twin Cities Metro – Minnesota’s Newest FBO

Posted on January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman When you invest $2 million in a business during an economic downturn, you have to know your market, know your business, and believe in yourself and your…

Wipaire, Inc. Announces Southeastern Service Center

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

South Saint Paul, Minnesota – Wipaire, Inc. has established a southeastern service center at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida. The facility will offer onsite aircraft and float maintenance,…

Unmanned Aircraft Ethics Get Reviewed

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As a leader in “unmanned aircraft” development, the University of North Dakota (UND) is now looking at the ethics of using unmanned aircraft. In addition to…

Piper, State of Florida Amend Incentive Agreement

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

Vero Beach, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Piper Aircraft Inc. agreed in December 2012 to amend an earlier contract to retain the company’s operations in Florida…

Air Charter Safety Foundation Takes Stand On Voluntary Surrender of Safety Information

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) recently made a presentation to a listening session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Information Protection Task Force to…

Have Gun Will Travel

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

With so much talk about concealed carry weapons, we were wondering what is all involved in transporting firearms on general aviation aircraft. The airlines have special provisions for transporting firearms….

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