Archives: MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Put A Little Elbow Grease Into Invasive Species Prevention
by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative Did you know that over 80 percent of invasive species that transfer between bodies of water do so via ducks, geese, and Minnesota’s own common loon? Did you also know that 27 percent of all … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2013, Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged aircraft, Amphibious, Rachel Obermoller, Seaplane
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The Days Are Getting Longer
by Jay Hietpas Assistant Director of Aeronautics The bitter cold and snowy conditions of the winter months have given way to longer, warmer days and the promise of spring. We can already find spring and even summer clothes in the … Continue reading
The Beauty In The Skies Sun Dogs, Halos, and Sun Columns
Those who spend time in the skies are privileged to see some of the unique and fleeting atmospheric events that occur throughout the seasons. One of these unusual and beautiful atmospheric events is what we often refer to as a … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Parhelia, Sun dog, Sundog
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New Assistant Aeronautics Director Named
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Office of Aeronautics is undergoing a leadership transition. Director Chris Roy has returned to the highway side of MnDOT, as Director for the Office of Project Management and Technical Support, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Chris Roy, Jay Hietpas, MnDOT, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
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Minnesota Names New Transportation Commissioner
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Charlie Zelle, president and CEO of the Jefferson Lines bus company, was named by Gov. Mark Dayton to lead the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Zelle succeeds former commissioner, Tom Sorel. Zelle recently participated in a task … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Charlie Zelle, MnDOT
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Airport Licensing vs Owner’s Liability
by Rick Braunig Aviation Representative MnDOT Office of Aeronautics This year there was a change to the Minnesota State Statutes concerning owner’s liability for the use of land for recreational purposes. The statute was changed to add noncommercial aviation activities … Continue reading
Resolution – Solution
by Chris Roy Director, Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics The holiday season is here again! All the potential for excitement and joy that the season brings leads into the long, quiet nights of winter. This allows us time to sit back, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged aviation, Chris Roy, Minnesota, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
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Some Cross-Country Basics
by Dan McDowell Imagine the beauty to be seen as the fall colors stretch for miles before you. The beauty of flight enhanced by the beauty of the season provides the opportunity for the renewal of the passion for aviation … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2012
Tagged aircraft, Dan McDowell, VFR, Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
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Go With The Flow!
by Lt. Col. Nick Modders Safety Officer 130th Composite Squadron USAF Auxiliary/CAP Supplemental Thoughts On Checklists & Their Use Checklists have been a popular aid in aviation since the Army Air Corps’ chief test pilot took off in a B-17 … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Flight Safety, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2012
Tagged airplane, B-17, checklist, Lt. Col. Nick Modders
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