by Nick Modders Aviation is a dynamic thing. Everything is changing all the time. Keeping track of what’s new can be a major undertaking. Here are some thoughts on easing at…
The Beauty In The Skies Sun Dogs, Halos, and Sun Columns
Those who spend time in the skies are privileged to see some of the unique and fleeting atmospheric events that occur throughout the seasons. One of these unusual and beautiful…
New Assistant Aeronautics Director Named
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Office of Aeronautics is undergoing a leadership transition. Director Chris Roy has returned to the highway side of MnDOT, as…
Minnesota Names New Transportation Commissioner
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Charlie Zelle, president and CEO of the Jefferson Lines bus company, was named by Gov. Mark Dayton to lead the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Zelle succeeds…
Thunderbird Aviation In The Twin Cities Metro – Minnesota’s Newest FBO
by Dave Weiman When you invest $2 million in a business during an economic downturn, you have to know your market, know your business, and believe in yourself and your…
Wipaire, Inc. Announces Southeastern Service Center
South Saint Paul, Minnesota – Wipaire, Inc. has established a southeastern service center at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida. The facility will offer onsite aircraft and float maintenance,…
Unmanned Aircraft Ethics Get Reviewed
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – As a leader in “unmanned aircraft” development, the University of North Dakota (UND) is now looking at the ethics of using unmanned aircraft. In addition to…
Piper, State of Florida Amend Incentive Agreement
Vero Beach, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Piper Aircraft Inc. agreed in December 2012 to amend an earlier contract to retain the company’s operations in Florida…
Air Charter Safety Foundation Takes Stand On Voluntary Surrender of Safety Information
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) recently made a presentation to a listening session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Information Protection Task Force to…
Have Gun Will Travel
With so much talk about concealed carry weapons, we were wondering what is all involved in transporting firearms on general aviation aircraft. The airlines have special provisions for transporting firearms….
Remembering Our Heroes – “Ready, Willing & Able!”
by Douglas J. Tomas In 1981, I began my research on my great-uncle, TSgt. Charles L. Berg, who had been shot down and killed in action over Italy in 1943….
Teaching The Aviators Model Code of Conduct To Kids
“Teaching the Aviators Model Code of Conduct To Kids,” an abridged and simplified explanation of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC), was released January 2, 2013. Written for use…
ACR Electronics Sold!
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – ACR Electronics, Inc., a global leader in safety and survival technologies has been acquired by an investment fund managed by J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading…
New Flight Simulator For Macs & PCs
IKARUS has a new flight simulator for Windows and Macs called “aeroflyFS.” In developing aeroflyFS, special emphasis was placed on the real flight characteristics of an aircraft. aeroflyFS has sound effects…
Fly With The Guy From Top Gun!
A new book by former U.S. Navy Top Gun instructor, Dave “Bio” Baranek, describes his experiences as a regular guy thrown into the crazy world of fame and movies, when he…