Dave: Thank you for the wonderful article about the CAF Red Tail Squadron (Feb/March 2012). We are thankful that individuals like you consider our endeavors worthwhile. Brad Lang, Leader CAF…
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Letter From Charity Speich
Hi Greg (Reigel): I just read your article on purchasing an aircraft hangar. One thing you didn’t mention that I think is very important is to coordinate with the airport…
Letter From Dr. Herb Zimmers
Hi Dave: I just finished reading the article about the Lone Rock (Wisconsin) airport (KLNR). It was a great piece and really caught the feel of that airport. I almost…
Letter From Gordon Hoff
Hi Dave: The Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol article is posted on the MBAA website. (See https://www.midwestflyer.com/?p=4551) Thanks for all your great work in promoting General Aviation. Gordon Hoff,…
Erickson Promoted To Chief Pilot At MnDOT
Barry Erickson, a veteran of the Minnesota Department of Transportation with more than 25 years of state service, was recently promoted to Chief Pilot for the Office of Aeronautics. He…
One To Get Ready, Two To Start, Three To Go!
ONE The 2012 Aviation Maintenance Technicians Conference was held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, March 19 and 20th. It was an excellent opportunity for more…
Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year
WATERTOWN, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Flying Farmers has named Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. “Fixed Base Operation of The Year” for 2012. Wisconsin Flying Farmers President Phil Peterson…
International Learn To Fly Day At Wisconsin Aviation
MADISON, WIS. – “International Learn To Fly Day” was first announced in 2009 during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Subsequently, on May 10, 2010, the United States House of Representatives…
Minnesota Hall of Fame 2012
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inducted six Minnesota aviation personalities, April 28, 2012 at investiture ceremonies held at the Ramada Mall of America Hotel in Bloomington,…
Duluth Airport Director Departs For Michigan Post
DULUTH, MINN. – Brian Ryks, 49, executive director of the Duluth Airport Authority for the past 10 years, is departing Duluth International Airport June 22, 2012 to become airport director…