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B-29 Superfortress Edges Closer To First Flight In More Than 60 Years

Posted on November 27, 2014 by mwflyer

WICHITA, KAN. – Doc’s Friends, the Wichita-based nonprofit organization restoring the B-29 Superfortress “Doc” to flying condition, has now installed the aircraft’s flaps. It was the last major structural piece to be installed onto the aircraft as part of this … Continue reading →

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President Obama Signs Small Airplane Revitalization Act Into Law

Posted on January 28, 2014 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hailed President Obama’s signing of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act into law, November 27, 2013. The legislation – which was … Continue reading →

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State Aeronautics Offices Remained Strong, Despite Shutdown By Federal Government

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – State aeronautics directors and members of their executive staffs gather each year to discuss issues of common concern, including the pending shutdown of the federal government this fall. State directors successfully held their … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Airports & Businesses Seek Sales Tax Exemption On Parts & Maintenance

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Committee On Economic Development & Local Government held a hearing October 23, 2013, on Senate Bill 348 at the State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Proponents include aviation business owners, aircraft owners and airport management who … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Senate Passes Amendment To Recreational Use Statute To Include Private Airports…. Amendment Now Goes To State Assembly

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Senate approved a measure November 12, 2013 that will provide liability protection for owners of private airports, which are used for recreational purposes. Senate Bill 321 includes “recreational aviation” in Wisconsin’s Recreational-Use Statute (RUS). The … Continue reading →

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President Kennedy’s Air Force One Now On Display

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

DAYTON, OHIO – On Nov. 22, 2013, the world marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. One of the most historic artifacts associated with that fateful day is on display at the National Museum of … Continue reading →

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Doolittle Raiders Honored With ‘Final Toast’

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO – The Air Force hosted the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony, November 9, 2013 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. “Tonight is … Continue reading →

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