Tag Archives: Lakeshore Aviation

The First Class Café, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mwflyer

MANITOWOC, WIS.  – There is a new restaurant across the street from the Manitowoc County Airport called “The First Class Café.” The cafe opened May 6, 2013, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven (7) days a week. Owners Isain and … Continue reading →

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First GE-powered King Air Earns 135 Air Charter Certification

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

MANITOWOC, WIS. – The first King Air powered by GE’s new H80 turboprop engines has entered FAA 135 Air Charter service. The King Air C90, operated by Lakeshore Aviation in Manitowoc, Wis., is the first to be certified with a … 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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The First 20 Years Of Thunder On The Lakeshore Celebrated!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by mwflyer

by Geoff Sobering The “Best of the First 20 Years” was the theme for this year’s “Thunder on the Lakeshore” air show at Manitowoc County Regional Airport, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. “Best” was certainly a good description of the lineup, which included … Continue reading →

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Miracle On The Lake!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by Curt Drumm What do you get when you combine the “Miracle on the Hudson,” a seaplane, a western cattle rancher and a hint of Elvis? Well, a fun seaplane weekend in northern Wisconsin, of course! Two of the most … Continue reading →

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Lakeshore Aviation Named 2011 Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year

Posted on June 11, 2011 by mwflyer

GREEN BAY, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) has named Lakeshore Aviation, located at Manitowoc County Regional Airport in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award was presented to Lakeshore Aviation President Curt Drumm at … Continue reading →

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Gear Down On Final, Gear Down On Final…..Or Not?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mwflyer

by Curt Drumm Of all the flight training one can do over a pilot’s lifetime, one of the most fun challenges is probably getting your “seaplane rating.” Personally, I did mine on a “dare” with a buddy of mine many … Continue reading →

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