Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years….
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Flying Musicians Association Awards Solo Scholarships
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – Aug/Sept 2016 The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has selected its recipients for their 2016 solo scholarships. Five finalists, from Tennessee (2), California, Michigan, and…
Head of 16th Largest Airport Retires… Minnesota Native Appointed New Executive Director
by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN. – The executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), Jeff Hamiel, bid his friends, staff and business associates…
WWII MIA Hunter, Artist, NWA VP, Bryan Moon
Jan. 13, 1928 – Nov. 25, 2015 SARASOTA, FLA. – As vice president of Aloha Airlines (1966-68) and Northwest Airlines (1968-87), Bryan Moon, 87, was used to making powerful decisions,…
William S. “Bill” Knight
November 20, 1947 – March 17, 2016 BRODHEAD, WIS. – Pilot, vintage aircraft and antique car collector, and former owner of Knight Manufacturing, William S. “Bill” Knight, 68, of Brodhead,…
Memories Made… Memories To Come! The Log Cabin Airport Fly-In, Mondovi, Wis.
by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer Magazine So often, we publish articles after an event, reporting on what happened and who participated. That’s all well and good, provides interesting stories, ample…
Wipaire Welcomes New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Amy Hoage has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Wipaire, Inc. Hoage brings 20 years of management experience to Wipaire, with specialization…
Seven Great Aviators Inducted At 27th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that honors Minnesotans for their contributions to aviation, recognized seven aviators at a banquet, April 30, 2016, at…
NewView Technologies Owner Receives Charles Taylor Award
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Bruce Botterman, owner of NewView Technologies at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., has received the “Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award” for 50 years of continuous aircraft airframe…
Meet Zach Schabla
Chief Pilot WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Zach Schabla joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) as chief pilot and aviation safety/pilot training program manager in February. On…
Two Blues From KSU
SALINA, KAN. – Andrew Talbott, 32, of Sedan, Kan., and Lance Benson, 32, of McPherson, Kan., are graduates of Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, Salina, and both are members of…
Michigan Aeronautics Names Budds Advisor & Manager
LANSING, MICH. – AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager, Bryan Budds, has accepted a position as Advisor to the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and Manager of the Transport and Safety Section of…
Minnesota Native Selected To Head Metropolitan Airports Commission
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota native, Brian Ryks, is being recommended by the executive committee of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to replace Jeff Hamiel as Executive Director/CEO, who will…
Piper Recognizes Exceptional Salesmanship By Des Moines Flying Service Executive
VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft has recognized Regional Sales Manager John Textor of Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS) for his outstanding sales performance in 2015. Textor received Piper’s “Highest…
World War II Pilot, Betty Strohfus, Leaves Us For Greater Mission!
FARIBAULT, MINN. – The lady who graced Minnesota aviation for decades at fly-ins and special events, has died at the age of 96. Elizabeth “Liz” Wall Strohfus of Faribault, Minnesota,…