ROCHESTER, MINN. – For many years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics have partnered with public airports throughout Minnesota. One result of this…
Wisconsin Recognizes & Strives For Excellence At State Aviation Conference
by Dave Weiman WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – Airport managers, fixed base operators, engineers and support service professionals came together May 7-9, 2012 at the Wisconsin Aviation Conference in the Wisconsin…
Duluth Airport Director Departs For Michigan Post
DULUTH, MINN. – Brian Ryks, 49, executive director of the Duluth Airport Authority for the past 10 years, is departing Duluth International Airport June 22, 2012 to become airport director…
Building Skills
by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association For the past year I’ve been getting comfortable flying my Husky. When I bought the airplane it was…
Special Events & Legislative Issues You Really Ought To Know About In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa
by Yasmina Platt, Manager AOPA Central Southwest Region Since my last report, I have attended Missouri’s State Aviation Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City, spoke at the state aviation…
Keep ‘Em Flying… Across The Midwest
by Bryan Budds, Manager AOPA Great Lakes Region Recently, AOPA kicked off the Keep ‘Em Flying campaign aimed at getting pilots up in the air. With summer upon us, and…
Beware & Be Aware!
by Harold Green The focus of this discussion is operations in a non-towered airport environment. Please note that the use of the term “non-towered,” rather than uncontrolled is deliberate. That’s…
Instrument Flying, Today & Tomorrow
by Michael Kaufman With the summer flying season just beginning, I would like to mention some aviation safety seminars before continuing the topic on GPS and instrument flying in this…
Don’t Accept A Clearance If It Will Result In You Violating The Regulations
by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law In a recent Legal Interpretation issued by the FAA’s Office of Chief Counsel, an individual requested an interpretation of the phrase “necessary for…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – Where Something Special Is Waiting For You!
by Dave Weiman No sooner than one EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ends, we are thinking about the one to come. This is especially true for EAA President & CEO Rod Hightower…
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2012 NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE TO PILOTS VIA ONLINE AND PRINTED FORMATS
Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 4, 2012) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the…
No-Fly Zone Over Chicago
CHICAGO, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration will impose a “no-fly zone” over Chicago during the NATO Summit, May 19-21, 2012, as part of NATO security measures. No plane will be allowed to…
Dale Klapmeier Recognized At AERO
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft CEO Dale Klapmeier was awarded the German magazine Fliegermagazin’s prestigious “Industry Leader of the Year Award For 2012” at AERO, Europe’s largest general aviation trade show, held…
Two-Day Aircraft Fabric Covering Workshop At Wicks
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Whether you are a beginner or someone needing to brush up on your skills, Wicks Aircraft Supply will host a 2-day seminar on aircraft fabric covering on…
Wicks Aircraft Offers New Valve Stem Access Panel
Wicks Aircraft Supply, located in the heart of the Lower 48, is addressing an annoying and potentially dangerous inspection issue with a permanent and easy fix. Many aircraft, in pursuit…