Archives: WATA Difference

“Tribute To A Mentor & Friend, Harland “Sedge” Sedgwick

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Two days after his funeral service, I learned that long-time fixed base operator, Harland “Sedge” Sedgwick, left this earth on January 8, 2013. In 1958, “Sedge” and Dale Crites hired me, a 14-year-old Delafield, Wisconsin farm boy, … Continue reading →

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First GE-Powered King Air To Be Based In Wisconsin

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

Regarded by many as the most popular business turboprop in the world, the Beechcraft King Air 90 series has gotten a new lease on life, flying faster and higher at less cost, thanks to new GE H80 turboprop engines. GE … Continue reading →

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Low-Cost, High-Quality Aircraft Paint Job?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by mwflyer

Euroair Aviation’s Stefanek Family Demonstrates Commitments To Both While Pursuing Their American Dream by Ed Leineweber We all lament the high cost of aviation, but nobody does anything about it. Right? From a gallon of avgas to a new S-LSA, … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin FBO Receives National Flying Farmers Award

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

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

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

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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George Carpenter, Age 86, With A New Lease On Life… Might Finish That Fly Baby After All

Posted on July 30, 2012 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber It’s been a long, productive and interesting life, filled with twists and turns along the way, like most. But for George S. Carpenter, Spring 2012 brought the possibility of new beginnings, and a chance to take care … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

WATERTOWN, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Flying Farmers has named Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. “Fixed Base Operation of The Year” for 2012. Wisconsin Flying Farmers President Phil Peterson of Oregon, Wisconsin, presented the award to Wisconsin Aviation President … Continue reading →

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International Learn To Fly Day At Wisconsin Aviation

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – “International Learn To Fly Day” was first announced in 2009 during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Subsequently, on May 10, 2010, the United States House of Representatives provided support for the event by passing a resolution entitled, … Continue reading →

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Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of … Continue reading →

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FAA Reauthorization – Finally!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by David Mann, President Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association I sometimes am amazed or maybe I should say shocked at the inability of our legislative branch to work together for the good of the United States of America. The entire group of … Continue reading →

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