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Wisconsin FBO Receives National Flying Farmers Award

CALGARY, ALBERTA – The International Flying Farmers Association named Jeff Baum, President of Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., the 2012 “Airport Operator of the Year” during the organization’s 67th Annual Convention, July 17-21, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Unlike many large fixed … Continue reading

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“Taildragger Dollars” Available At Wausau Flying Service

WAUSAU, WIS. – The first eight pilots to earn their tailwheel endorsement at Wausau Flying Service will receive up to a $500 credit toward their training expenses, thanks to the generosity of one local pilot. This is a matching fund … Continue reading

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Wipaire To Certify Cessna 208B Grand Caravan On Wipline 8750 Floats

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. announced July 23, 2012 during EAA AirVenture its intent to certify the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan on Wipline 8750 floats. The Wipline 8750 floats were certified in July of 2012 for the Cessna 208 Caravan … Continue reading

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Wipaire Unveils Wipline 1450 Floats

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. unveiled its brand-new Wipline 1450 floats July 23, 2012 at EAA AirVenture. This all-new float is designed for use on Light Sport Aircraft and other small aircraft. It will be approved under TSO for installation … Continue reading

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1934 SR-5 Stinson Takes Flight Once Again!

After 35 years sitting idle, Keith Swalheim of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, recently completed a 7-year restoration project of his 1934 SR-5 Stinson with the help of his friends at the Stoughton and Brodhead, Wisconsin airports. Swalheim, a retired truck driver … Continue reading

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Cessna Bringing Jet A Fuel Engine To Piston Market

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Cessna Aircraft Company announced that it is introducing an innovative technology for single-engine airplanes that will usher in new capabilities and increase the flexibility of general aviation. Cessna’s 182 Skylane will now be available as the Turbo … Continue reading

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HondaJet Design Recognized By AIAA

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – HondaJet designer, Michimasa Fujino, was presented the 2012 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Award, September 18, 2012, at the 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration and Operations (ATIO) Conference and the 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary … Continue reading

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Piper Celebrates 75th Anniversary At AirVenture

OSHKOSH, WIS. – To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Piper Aircraft, and the plane that made it famous, Piper is celebrating its history all year long, and focused on EAA AirVenture 2012, July 23-29 in Oshkosh, Wis. Hundreds of Piper … Continue reading

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WWII Veteran Donates Airport To Recreational Aviation Foundation For Future Generations

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The importance of privately-owned airports was brought to public attention, July 25, 2012 at EAA’s Brown Arch on Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during EAA AirVenture, when Ben Ryan and his wife, Agnes, donated their airfield … Continue reading

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Nation’s First Net Zero Energy Flight Terminal Breaks Ground At Outagamie County Regional Airport… Building To Be Completed Before EAA AirVenture 2013

APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW) broke ground in August 2012 for a new, state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot general aviation terminal, called Platinum Flight Center. The terminal will feature a two-story atrium lobby, flight-planning room, pilot center, and … Continue reading

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