CHICAGO, ILL. – Chicago-area airports are getting greener with the addition of solar energy collectors to be installed on as many as 60 acres at O’Hare International Airport, alternative fuels…
Minnesota Aviation Company Goes Green
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Determan Fluid Solutions is going green with new environmentally-friendly initiatives including reusing fuels, recycling metal, and using efficient lighting. Determan Fluid Solutions provides hazardous waste removal in…
ACPA Recognizes Ulteig For Wahpeton Runway Project
FARGO, N.D. – The engineering firm “Ulteig” will receive the “Silver Award” from the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) for its work on the Runway 15-33 reconstruction project at Harry…
B-17 Memphis Belle® Undergoes Restoration At National Museum of USAF
DAYTON, OHIO – As the United States approaches the 70th anniversary of its involvement in World War II, one of the most famous aircraft from that war – the B-17…
J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin Attorney General & GA Pilot
Interview by Dave Weiman I had the opportunity to sit down with Wisconsin Attorney General John Byron “J.B.” Van Hollen last fall for a bit of “hangar talk,” although the surroundings…
Park Rapids Avionics…. Two Brothers, One Team In Lake Country
by Dave Weiman PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA – The first thing that impressed me when I flew into Park Rapids Municipal Airport/ Konshok Field (PKD) recently to tour the facilities at…
406 ELTs – Taking The ‘Search’ Out of Search & Rescue
by Dave Weiman Believe me when I say, I share your concern with having to buy yet another gizmo that costs a grand or more – either because the manufacturer…
Stewart Systems Paint At Wicks
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering the revolutionary new water-based paint developed by Stewart Systems for general aviation and homebuilt aircraft. Stewart products durably adhere to metal,…
“Just Plug It In”
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has released a new video called “Tanis –Helicopter Preheat – Just Plug It In,” which outlines the safety benefits, functionality and features of…
Swift Enterprises’ Fuel Tested In Radial Engine
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO – More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises’ 100SF, powered an unmodified Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted at Anderson Aeromotive…