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Poberezny Named Living Legend of Aviation

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – EAA Chairman Emeritus Tom Poberezny was inducted as a “Living Legend of Aviation” on January 18, 2013, during the 10th annual Living Legends of Aviation awards ceremonies in Beverly Hills, Calif. Poberezny served as EAA AirVenture … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, April/May 2013, Headlines, People | Tagged EAA, Living Legend of Aviation, Tom Poberezny | Leave a comment

“Landings For Lunches” 1st Annual Spot Landing Contest For Charity Wausau, Wisconsin

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – The fixed base operator known for innovation in promoting aviation and flight training, John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service, Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW), has created a “spot landing contest” to encourage pilot proficiency, and raise money for … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, April/May 2013, Destinations, Headlines | Tagged airport, Flying, John Chmiel, KAUW, Landings For Lunches, spot landing contests, Wausau Downtown Airport, Wausau Flying Service | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Headlines, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Headlines, WATA Difference | Tagged Beechcraft King Air 90, Cessna 340A, Curt Drumm, Dan Sigl, Garmin, GE H80 turboprop engines, King Air C90, King Air E90, Lakeshore Aviation, Mark Scheuer, Piper Seneca | Leave a comment

Thunderbird Aviation In The Twin Cities Metro – Minnesota’s Newest FBO

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman When you invest $2 million in a business during an economic downturn, you have to know your market, know your business, and believe in yourself and your staff, and Nancy Grazzini-Olson does. She has been operating Thunderbird … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Features, All Headlines, February/March 2013, Headlines, MN Aviation Industry News | Tagged Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Rental, Chris Cape, corporate jet services, Crystal Airport, executive flight center, flight school, Flight Training, Flying Cloud Airport, General Aviation, Nancy Grazzini-Olson, pprofessional pilot development, Thunderbird Aviation | Leave a comment

Air Charter Safety Foundation Takes Stand On Voluntary Surrender of Safety Information

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) recently made a presentation to a listening session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Information Protection Task Force to solicit recommendations on balancing the protection of safety information with … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, February/March 2013, Headlines, Products & Support | Tagged ACSF, Air Charter Safety Foundation, Aviation Safety Action Program, Bryan Burns, FAA Great Lakes Region, International Civil Aviation Organization, Russ Lawton | Leave a comment

The Door’s Wide Open At Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

If your heart is into aviation, and you have money, there is no end as to what you can accomplish, including building a first-class aviation museum, and filling it with some of the finest examples of World War II aircraft. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Destinations, February/March 2013, Headlines | Tagged bi-fold door, Dave Reiser, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, Granite Falls, Minnesota, P-51 Mustang, Raymond Fagen, Ron Fagen, Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors | Leave a comment

Christen Eagle II Creator Speaks At EAA Wright Banquet

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Frank Christensen, creator of the popular Christen Eagle II aerobatic biplane, was the guest speaker at EAA’s Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., December 14, 2012. In 1978, Christensen unveiled the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Events, February/March 2013, Headlines | Tagged Christen Eagle II, EAA, Eagles Aerobatic Team, Frank Christensen, Jack Pelton, John Dunham, Lewis Shaw, Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet | Leave a comment

Tragedy Motivates Pilot Community To Build Flight Training Center

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

On April 22, 2011, Dylan (35), Amy (34), Chase (7) and Ansley (5) Spencer of Scott City, Kansas, perished near Topeka, while flying to visit family for Easter weekend. The weather was good VFR when they departed in Scott City, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Education, Headlines | Tagged Flight Training Center, Redbird flight simulator, Spencer Flight and Education Center | Leave a comment

Pilot Shortage Creates Opportunity To Work With The Airlines

Posted on January 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman As general aviation pilots, you and I know that student pilot starts are down, and aviation organizations and others are addressing this issue through special programs and initiatives, and we thank them for it. Our primary motive … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Dialogue, February/March 2013, Headlines | Tagged aircraft, Airlines, AOPA, Commercial Pilot, Dave Weiman, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, regional jet, University of North Dakota | Leave a comment

Tailwind Flight Center Gains FAA Part 141 Private Pilot Training Approval

Posted on November 16, 2012 by mwflyer

APPLETON, WIS. – Tailwind Flight Center has completed the challenging application and approval process, and is now certified to offer an FAA-approved Part 141 Private Pilot Training Program. The FAA-approved training curriculum allows students to take advantage of a fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Headlines | Tagged Outagamie County Regional Airport, Part 141, Tailwind Flight Center | Leave a comment