MANKATO, MINN. – Mankato’s “Minnesota Air Spectacular,” June 9-10, 2012, at Mankato Regional Airport, had great weather, over 35,000 spectators, and some of the most talented performers in the world,…
The First 20 Years Of Thunder On The Lakeshore Celebrated!
by Geoff Sobering The “Best of the First 20 Years” was the theme for this year’s “Thunder on the Lakeshore” air show at Manitowoc County Regional Airport, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. “Best”…
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In
BRAINERD, MINN. – Seaplane pilots from throughout Minnesota and neighboring states attended the 2012 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In, May 4-6 at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Many…
Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Best Air Charter Company
Wisconsin Corporate Report named Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. “Best Air Charter Company” in its Best of Wisconsin Business Award Program on June 8, 2012. Ruth Burgess, lead charter coordinator, is holding…
Maverick Is Now In Town!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the first time since the mid-1990s, a second fueling option is available at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The new operation, Maverick Air Center, is located…
Branson Airport Hires FBO & Airline Services Manager
BRANSON, MO. – The Branson Airport, the first privately financed and operated commercial service airport in the U.S., has hired Sharon Morris as the airport’s fixed base operator and airline…
Major Investment At Outagamie County Regional Airport
Over $6 Million in grant funding will create jobs, develop infrastructure APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson joined U.S. Representative Reid Ribble, June 18, 2012, to announce grant…
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…
Fuel Distributor Gives Its Best To Aviation & To Its Community
by Dave Weiman Nineteen miles south of Duluth, Minnesota is the old fur trading and lumber town of Cloquet, Minnesota, where Best Oil Company – a major distributor of Phillips…
It Ain’t Necessarily So…
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Nothing like preventive maintenance for both you and your airplane, right? Overhaul at TBO. Well, as the song goes, “It ain’t necessarily so,” whether we…
Changing Your State’s Recreational Use Statute To Include Private Airstrips
by Jim Hanson Minnesota joins 15 other states in providing protection for private airstrip owners who allow other pilots to use their airstrips. Within the region served by Midwest Flyer…
Grassroots Efforts To Save Aviation Program
JANESVILLE, WIS. – The aircraft maintenance program at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin, has been temporarily (or permanently) suspended, after 72 years of service. Meanwhile, a committed group of…
Michigan Fuel & Aviation Products Tax Now Dedicated To Aeronautics
LANSING, MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Legislature passed, and Governor Rick Snyder signed, an amendment to the state’s general sales tax, which will dedicate the 4 percent aviation fuel and…
A Storm Is Brewing
by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Sometimes, even on a beautiful summer day, you can tell there’s a storm coming. In the world of…
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa
by Yasmina Platt, Manager AOPA Central Southwest Region Have you been flying much this summer? I have and I even flew around Sydney, Australia one day – a dream come…