Whole spectrum of recreational aviation featured as #EAAtogether EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 5, 2020) — The Experimental Aircraft Association is showcasing the whole spectrum of flight this…
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Aerospace Industry Mourns Passing of Rudy Frasca
URBANA, ILL. – The international aerospace community is mourning the passing of aviation icon, Rudy Frasca, 89, who created the “Frasca” flight simulator.” Frasca passed away May 11, 2020…
Special Rules Established For Flying During Pandemic
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – May 1, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2020) – The FAA issued a special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) that provides blanket extensions of medical certificates and…
CORONAVIRUS UNCERTAINTY FORCES CANCELLATION OF EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2020
Health and safety of participants, volunteers primary concern Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine May 2020 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 1, 2020) — The continuing uncertainty surrounding the…
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar Has Been Rescheduled!
BRAINERD, MINN. – The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) Safety Seminar scheduled for May 15-17, 2020 at Madden’s on Gull Lake has been rescheduled to September 18-20th, 2020. Due to schedule change the agenda/format of…
Insurance Professional, Jeff Rasmussen
August 28, 1970 – March 29, 2020 MADISON, WIS. – Aviation insurance agent, J. Jeffery Rasmussen, 49, of Merrimac, Wisconsin, passed away on March 29, 2020, following a short, but…
Sun ’n Fun Canceled For 2020
Published on www.midwestflyer.com – April 2, 2020 LAKELAND, FLA. – After initially postponing Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Sun ’n Fun President & CEO John…
FAA Eases Pilots’ Medical Certificate Policy In Light of Coronavirus
Published in midwestflyer.com – March 27, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2020) – The FAA took decisive action on March 26 to protect pilots whose livelihoods faced further disruption, in…
Minnesota Aviation Day at the Capitol CANCELED
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association, in response to guidance provided by the Minnesota Governor and Center for Disease Control (CDC), has canceled Aviation Day at the Capitol and postponed MBAA…
Sun ‘n Fun POSTPONED
LAKELAND, FLA. – The annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, scheduled for March 31 – April 5, 2020, has been postponed until May 5 – 10, 2020 due to concerns…
Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet Rescheduled!
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – In light of the spread of the coronavirus disease, the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet scheduled for April 18 at the MSP Intercontinental Hotel has been rescheduled for November 7, 2020. All associated…
2020 Minnesota Airports Conference
April 29–May 1, 2020 (CANCELED) Mayo Civic Center Rochester, MN To comply with recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health on limiting the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Minnesota Council…
IA Mechanic Refresher Seminar
Early registration is now open for the annual Wisconsin Department of Transportation Mechanics Refresher and Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Seminar. The seminar is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2020, at…
AOPA’S YOU CAN FLY INITIATIVE WINS NAA AWARD
November 12, 2019 By AOPA Communications staff The National Aeronautic Association recognized AOPA’s You Can Fly initiative with one of its highest honors on November 12, the Frank G. Brewer…
HOLIDAY MAGIC, AIR RACE LEGENDS, AND MORE AT EAA AVIATION MUSEUM IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Posted In Midwest Flyer – October 2019 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (October 23, 2019) — The holiday season is bringing a wide variety of special events to the…