Tag Archives: Lakeshore Aviation

First GE-Powered King Air To Be Based In Wisconsin

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 , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The First 20 Years Of Thunder On The Lakeshore Celebrated!

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

Posted in All Features, August/September 2012, Features, Fly-Ins & Air Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Miracle On The Lake!

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

Posted in All Features, April/May 2012, Features, Flight Training | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lakeshore Aviation Named 2011 Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year

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?

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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