Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
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Windsocks are a simple yet vital part of airport infrastructure. Despite their modest appearance, they serve a critical safety function by providing pilots with immediate, visual information about wind direction and relative wind speed at a glance. Properly installed and maintained windsocks contribute to safer aircraft operations on the ground and in the air—particularly during takeoff and landing phases, where wind conditions can significantly impact aircraft control. A windsock, often mounted...
An airport inspector is a critical role at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Aeronautics office. They maintain the safety and operational standards of airports across the state. These inspectors ensure that all airport facilities, ranging from large public airports to small private airstrips, comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Minnesota state rules. The typical inspection season runs from spring to fall, during which inspectors travel...
In my time as a pilot the air medical flying was never in my purview. It wasn't in alignment with any of my disciplines. Or, so I thought. As a pilot, each flight is mission-centric. Whether it be for training, traveling, or to do a bit of sunrise appreciation flying, there is a mission. My flights have not been medical related. I've been fortunate to enjoy the North Shore tourist sort of flying mostly. It wasn't until 2010 when a close family member hit a deer coming home from Mille Lacs Lake...
