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Become An ACE…
Every summer for the past 22 years, students from around the state of Minnesota have had an opportunity to attend a fabulous summer program called ACE (Aviation Career Education) Camp. This unique camp held each June and July, opens doors … Continue reading
Travel Safety Is No Accident!
by Cassandra Isackson Spring is within sight and I am confident most of us can hardly wait for its arrival. The best part about spring is the renewal of so many great things. One of those things is the opportunity … Continue reading
2014 Aviation Art Contest Results
Getting young people interested in pursuing careers in aeronautics, science and engineering, while spreading the message about the importance of aviation, helps ensure the vitality of the industry for decades to come. As part of this effort, the Wisconsin Bureau … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2014, Columns, Events, People, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report
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IFR-VFR Safety Seminar At Volk Field
CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – The next WisDOT IFR-VFR Safety Seminar is scheduled for May 17th at Volk Field ANGB in Camp Douglas, Wis., and will be held in conjunction with the base open house. If you have not attended this … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2014, Columns, Education, Events, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report
Tagged IFR-VFR Safety Seminar, Volk Field
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Air Shows, Fly-Ins & Other Events At Your Local Airport
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Hosting an air show or fly-in can provide a tremendous benefit to the airport and its users. These types of events give local pilots and aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to socialize and display … Continue reading
Save Time & Money: Come Prepared!
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. & AME Aviation Medical Examiner, Professor Emeritus & Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin – Madison So, this guy comes to me for a renewal of his medical certification and the form … Continue reading
Crosswind Operations: The Landing
by Harold Green In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine (Feb/March 2014), we had just turned final on a windy day. Our aircraft is in the landing configuration and the pre-landing check has been completed. There are two approaches … Continue reading
Saving SMO
by Mark R. Baker President & CEO, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association If you live and fly anywhere near Southern California, then the saga of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) is probably all too familiar. But no matter where you … Continue reading
Protecting & Promoting GA At State Capitols
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa by Yasmina Platt Manager, AOPA Central Southwest Region The 2014 legislative sessions in what we call the “Central Region” (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa) are alive and … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, AOPA Regional Report, April/May 2014, Columns
Tagged Airport Development Revolving Fund, Airport Zoning Act, amateur-built aircraft, AOPA Central Southwest Region, Kansas HB 2573, Kansas HB 2652, Kansas’ House Bill (HB) 2542, meteorological evaluation towers, Missouri Recreational Use Statute (RUS), Missouri’s HB 1743, Nebraska Legislative Bill (LB) 845, sales tax exemption on aircraft parts, Senate Bill (SB) 777, Yasmina Platt
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Voice of General Aviation Reaches Great Lakes Capitols
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region The past few months have been quite busy for AOPA’s State Advocacy Team … Continue reading