by Michael Kaufman After concentrating my column for the last four issues on autopilots, my efforts will now turn to Global Positioning System, better known as “GPS.” When asked what…
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MATA Conference Focused On Fuel, Flight & Future of GA
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Concerned with rising fuel prices, fuel fees and taxes, fuel supplies, and the future of general aviation, business owners and their employees came together for a…
Canadian Fishing Fly-Out Group Holds Holidays Get-Together
MADISON, WIS. – Participants in the annual Canadian Fishing Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge, Ontario, promoted by Midwest Flyer Magazine, got together for brunch at Pat O’Malley’s “Jet Room” airport restaurant…
Bayfield… Where You Land, Depends On What You Want To Do
by Dave Weiman It is not just the community of Bayfield, Wisconsin, which is a major tourist attraction and recreational area, but all of Bayfield County, and the local communities of…
Eurocopter & AgustaWestland Helicopters Get Tanis Preheat Systems
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has announced the availability of its aircraft preheat systems for the “Eurocopter” line of helicopters, a manufacturer of civilian and military models. Eurocopter…
Cofounder of Wag-Aero Dies Unexpectedly
LYONS, WIS. – Richard (Dick) H. Wagner, 74, cofounder of Wag-Aero, Inc., passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2012, at his residence in Lyons, Wisconsin. Wagner was born on August…
Shared Expenses & The Private Pilot
by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law In today’s economy, many private pilots look for ways to minimize the cost of their flying. One of the ways to reduce the…
Access To Electronic Charts May Not Be Free For Long
by Dave Weiman You knew it was too good to be true. Economical visual and instrument charts through a vendor like “Foreflight” for as little as $75.00 per year. The…
The End of An Era… Tom Poberezny Retires As Chairman of EAA & AirVenture
OSHKOSH, WIS. – In a surprise announcement at 12:30 pm CDT, July 26, 2011, at EAA’s Brown Arch entryway during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, EAA and AirVenture Chairman Tom Poberezny announced…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Proclaims July 25-31, 2011 “AirVenture Week”
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visited EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26, 2011, to proclaim the week “EAA AirVenture Fly-In Week.” EAA President Rod Hightower presented Gov….