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Another Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG) has come and gone and we thank those of you…many of you…who braved the rainy weather and drove to the event. This adverse weather, after two weeks of gorgeous weather, certainly dampened the grounds of the Buffalo Municipal Airport, but the spirit of those who came to learn and celebrate aviation made this another outstanding event! This moment offers the opportunity to review some of the highlights of the GMAG, and there were many, many hig...
The thickness of the file must exceed that of the pavement before a new airport can be opened, an airport development axiom from back when files were paper instead of electrons. Two cities in Sioux County, Iowa, operated airports. Orange City Municipal Airport was opened in 1968 with a single paved runway. Some buildings were constructed and the airport stayed pretty much the same well into the twenty first century except the runway became slightly longer. About 10 miles away at Sioux Center...
A sunny Saturday greeted pilots for one of the first spring fly-Ins of 2025. The Breezy Point Aviation Day Fly-In celebrated its 10th anniversary. The traditional spring opener was an awesome aviation get together with lunch and some yummy ice cream for dessert. Pilots from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa converged on the Brainerd lakes area where sunshine and light winds greeted them. When they arrived Victor and the members of Aero Club 7 greeted them with a commemorative ball cap and a 10th ann...
When Coronary Artery CT Calcium scans first came out, there was the thought that it’s a gimmick to keep underemployed radiologists busy. However, as time went on, studies accumulated, techniques improved and folks began to realize that it was a pretty good tool to estimate risk of coronary problems before they become problems. A Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scan is a type of computerized tomography of the heart. Computerized tomography (CT) is a slick computer assisted type of x-ray imaging that takes radiographic slices of whatever is b...
It seems as though it has been more windy than normal so far this year. Many days the wind has blown in excess of 20 knots. And I’ve had maybe one occurrence where it has blown directly down the runway. As pilots we’re always assessing the wind. A prudent pilot will consciously make a decision every time he flies if the winds are within his personal minimums. The two main factors when deciding about how much wind to fly in are the airplane and the pilot. Ask most pilots how much crosswind their airplane can handle and they’ll tell you the n...
The Interstate Aircraft & Engineering Corporation was formed in April 1937 to manufacture aircraft parts and systems for other companies. Based at El Segundo, CA, it built hydraulic equipment, bomb shackles, and gun chargers. In 1940, it produced a two-seat light cabin monoplane called the Cadet. Development of television and the radar altimeter encouraged the Navy to investigate design and production of a remote-control bomb, which under the guidance of John Kean of the Naval Aircraft Factory...
If you know of any upcoming aviation events, please send an email with details to editor@mnflyer.com so your event can be listed here. EVENTS June 3, 5-7 p.m. Fly-in, Drive-in Hamburger social, Red Wing Regional Airport RGK, Hangar A21. Contact Dan Johnson 715-441-1790 June 5, EAA chapter 1397, Bemidji is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer. 5-7 p.m. Barnstormers Flight School Bemidji (BJI) June 6-8, COPA University three day safety event. Waukesha, Wisconsin. Noon Friday to noon Sunday. For more info...
I took my first flying lesson in 1962–63 years ago, and I soloed on my 16th birthday-May 1, 1963. We lived 9 miles from the Albert Lea Airport, and though I had a student pilot's license, I wasn't old enough to obtain a driver's license. I knew that I wanted an aviation career, and my uncle (a private pilot Cessna owner) and I considered buying a Champ to build time. My dad didn't fly, but he was proud that I had learned, so he sometimes drove me to the airport. One day, we overheard a young loc...
Cindy Schreiber-Beck (1954-2025) On Sunday, 18 May 2025, aviation, agriculture, and education lost a respected and longtime champion. Cindy Schreiber-Beck passed away at age 70. Well known for her work in the aviation community and the North Dakota Legislature, she served as a commissioner on the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Executive Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Aviation Association, and National Agricultural Aviation Association. Born on 13 December 1954, she grew up on a farm near the small Minnesota town of Foxhome,...
ST.PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics is excited to invite the public to submit your best photos showcasing the spirit of Minnesota aviation. Think breathtaking aerial views, special moments at an airport or the incredible airplanes in our state! The winner is selected internally and may be featured on publications, including the 2026 Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide. By submitting your photo(s), you agree to allow the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics to use your photos w...
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...
