OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower, October 22, 2012. Hightower stated that he wanted to spend…
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Blackhawk Tech Aviation Department Gets Another Look!
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The Blackhawk Technical College Aircraft Maintenance Program was slated for closure this fall, but that decision will be reconsidered following a school board meeting to be held…
Harrison Ford Star Power At Work At AOPA Summit, At Work In Congress
by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (October 12, 2012) – GA pilot/actor Harrison Ford isn’t just a poster boy for General Aviation… Rather, he understands the true plight of GA…
Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key…
Leader In Piper Sales & Service, Howard Gregory, Dies
(June 7, 1918 – July 24, 2012) DES MOINES, IOWA – Howard Verne Gregory, 94, Chairman of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc., died July 24, 2012, at Wesley Acres retirement…
AOPA To Hold Regional Meeting In Madison, Wisconsin
MADISON, WIS. – AOPA Great Lakes Region Manager, Bryan Budds, is holding a “Pilot Mix & Mingle” social and networking event, Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00…
AOPA & EAA Need Your Help As They Seek Medical Exemption….
Register Your Comments Today! WASHINGTON, DC – Current FAA regulations requires all pilots to hold at least a third-class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of a private or recreational certificate….
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2012 NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE TO PILOTS VIA ONLINE AND PRINTED FORMATS
Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 4, 2012) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the…
No-Fly Zone Over Chicago
CHICAGO, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration will impose a “no-fly zone” over Chicago during the NATO Summit, May 19-21, 2012, as part of NATO security measures. No plane will be allowed to…
Dale Klapmeier Recognized At AERO
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded the German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year Award For 2012” at AERO, Europe’s largest general aviation trade show, held…