FRANKLIN, WIS. – The long-time owner of Rainbow Airport in Franklin, Wisconsin, Leon Rediske, 72, passed away May 6, 2014 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida, following…
Nicholas “Nick” Conom – An ATC Voice In The Midwest For 50-Plus Years
BLAINE, MINN. – When pilots talk to air traffic controllers, and vice versa, they seldom put a face with the voice unless they personally visit the air traffic control facility….
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Appoints New Director
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has appointed Kyle Wanner its new director to succeed Larry Taborsky, who resigned earlier this year, to pursue other career goals. Wanner…
Adam Smith Joins CAF Staff
MIDLAND, TEXAS – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has named Adam Smith Executive Vice President of Strategic Development. In this role, Smith will oversee the execution of CAF’s “Airbase Strategy”…
Milwaukee Airport Manager Barry Bateman Retires
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – With a career spanning 41 years in airport management, Milwaukee General Mitchell International (MKE) Airport Director Barry Bateman retired effective April 18, 2014. In his 31 years…
Patty Wagstaff To Appear At Build A Plane’s Teachers’ Day
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Three-time National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff, will speak at Build A Plane’s 2014 Teachers’ Day event, July 29th at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. The annual event…
Jim “Fang” Maroney – A Life Filled With Flight
November 24, 1954 – March 23, 2014 by Dave Weiman MADISONVILLE, TENN. – Popular air show performer, chief airline pilot, and former Top Gun, Jim “Fang” Maroney, 59, of Milwaukee,…
The Need For An Aircraft Lien Recording Law In Wisconsin
by Russell Klingaman As an aircraft owner and operator, and as an attorney familiar with aviation law, I have identified a problem associated with buying and selling aircraft in Wisconsin:…
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill That Expands Liability Protection To Include Private Airport Owners
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 321, April 16, 2014, to expand the existing Recreational Use Statute (RUS 895.52) to include liability protection for non-commercial aviation…
Aviation In Wisconsin Is Not All Sales Tax Free
MADISON, WIS. – According to Wisconsin Tax Bulletin 184, which goes into effect July 1, the service of providing parking or providing parking space for aircraft is subject to Wisconsin…