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Annual Engineers Workshop
by Thomas DeWinter, P.E. Chief, Airport Construction Standards WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics The fundamental mission of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics is to ensure a sound system of airports across the state. Each airport plays a vital part that contributes … Continue reading
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: My old Taylorcraft (just purchased) has no information as to cruise power settings. Is there any rule of thumb I can use? A: Yes, old timers used two ways for fixed-pitch … Continue reading
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
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
Making Rational Choices
by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Pilots tend to be rational people. The decision making process that governs every flight must be firmly rooted in reason. And pilots know that poor judgment leads to … Continue reading
Tightening The Belt News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa
by Yasmina Platt, Manager AOPA Central Southwest Region It has certainly been a busy year so far for the AOPA Central Southwest Region, where we are working on 34 active state bills. Let me just highlight two here. Nebraska’s LB140, … Continue reading
Legislative Sessions In Full Force
by Bryan Budds, Manager AOPA Great Lakes Region The new year brings one of the busiest times for AOPA’s regional managers and state legislative affairs staff, and this year is certainly no exception. In the Great Lakes Region, we are … Continue reading