I attended the “Michigan Legislative Aviation Day” in early March hosted by the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA), and the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE). The day started with representatives…
NOTAM: Aviation Education Canceled May 21, 2011
by Dr. Patrick Mattson Professor Emeritus St. Cloud State University-Aviation (1986-2010) A NOTAM, an acronym for “Notice to Airmen,” is submitted to aviation authorities to alert interested persons of any hazards…
Mankato Regional Airport – Sohler Field Receives 2011 FAA/Minnesota Governor’s Award
For many years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics have partnered with public airports in Minnesota. One result of this partnership is the annual FAA/Governor’s Award,…
Iowa Aviation Conference Helps Airports Plan Their Future
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – The Iowa Aviation Conference, April 20-21, in West Des Moines, attracted 215 attendees, among them 55 airport officials and 33 exhibitors. An additional 80 pilots…
Airline Service Important To Green Bay, But So Is General Aviation
The history of aviation in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is relatively short in comparison to other modes of transportation. As early as 1910, barnstormers were coming to the fairgrounds and provided…
Wisconsin Conference Scores Big In Packerland!
GREEN BAY, WIS. – Charity Speich, President of the Wisconsin Airport Management Association and manager of Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, welcomed all participants to the 56th Annual…
People Deserving of Recognition
by Dave Weiman Our congratulations to those individuals, who have been recognized this spring at various aviation events for significant contributions to aviation. For those organizations, which sponsor awards, we…
Carlson Aviation, Yankton, South Dakota… A Place Pilots Can Call Home Away From Home!
YANKTON, S.D. – Carlson Aviation in Yankton, South Dakota (YKN) is reported to be a great stop-over location for reasonable fuel prices and pilot comforts. The fixed base operation is…
Amanda Franklin Passed Away
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Wingwalker Amanda Franklin, who was seriously burned in a March 12, 2011 air show accident, passed away on May 27, 2011 at Brooke Army Medical Center…
Kites of All Shapes, Colors On Display At EAA’s Wings of Strings, June 18, 2011
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. — There will be more than just airplanes flying over Oshkosh on Saturday, June 18, as EAA’s 10th annual “Wings on Strings” Kite Festival will…
Sully Named Aviation News Expert For CBS
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 19, 2011) – Retired U.S. Airways Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, who safely landed an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River with both engines out on…
Blaine Aviation Days! May 21 & 22, 2011
BLAINE, MINN. – Kids, parents and aviation enthusiasts young and old are encouraged to attend “Blaine Aviation Days” at Anoka County-Blaine Airport, May 21 and 22, 2011. This is a…
Midwest Pilots To Fly World War II Aircraft To Caribbean
MINOT, N.D. – Four pilots from North Dakota, including renowned air show performer, Warren Pietsch of Minot, N.D., will make a trip in late March 2011 in World War II…
FAA Presents Wisconsin Flight Instructor of the Year Award
(L/R) William K. Law, Great Lakes FAA Safety Team Program Manager, presents the Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Wisconsin to Harold Green of Morey Airplane Company, Middleton, Wis….
Wisconsin’s Involvement In The International Aviation Art Contest
by Nicole K. Wiessinger The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics participates in the International Aviation Art Contest, which is intended to motivate and encourage young artists to participate in and become…