As the country anticipated the re-opening of most activities following the early COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, AOPA has worked hard to maintain the viability of its Rochester, New York fly-in, September…
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Sporty’s Supporting EAA Aviation Foundation Through Matching Gift Program
Campaign runs June 29 through July 31 OSHKOSH, WIS. (June 22, 2020) – Sporty’s Pilot Shop, a longtime supporter of Experimental Aircraft Association youth aviation programs, will expand its assistance…
Baker To Participate In FAA Virtual GA Town Hall
AOPA President Mark Baker will join FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and industry leaders for a virtual General Aviation Town Hall on June 18 to discuss GA’s recovery in the wake…
EAA BRINGS AVIATION COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EAA SPIRIT OF AVIATION WEEK ON JULY 21-25
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…
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…