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Ken Goodman, pilot for Jet Air Group has been honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration. The award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years. Goodman began his flying career in 1963 and has been soaring ever since. His experience over the years includes working with Green Bay Dressed Beef and Brunswick Corporation – Mercury Marine, all without i... Full story
It took two years, but thanks to the leadership of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) and the efforts of several supporters, Wisconsin’s Recreational Use Statute (RUS) was amended to include noncommercial aviation. RAF Wisconsin State Liaison Chuck Aldrian reports that there are 177 private airports in the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics database and many more that have not been registered with the FAA and said, “the new language in the law protects owners of these private airstrips.” The RAF wishes to thank Aircraft Owners and Pilot... Full story
It was a pleasure to attend the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, not only for the interesting social hour and delicious dinner, but to offer the respect and support that long-time advocates of aviation deserve. Photos of inductees start on page 7. We also have a few candid shots of the social hour on page 5 UAS is one of the hot topics in aviation nowadays. See page 19 for coverage of the UAS Summit at Northern Community Technical College for the Minnesota Flyer’s coverage of that event. Our t... Full story
If you read the Aeromedical Forum of October 2010 you would know that smoking is bad for you. Of course unless you live under a rock, you already knew that. Fortunately, the marvels of medical science have come up with a variety of therapies to help folks quit. Nicotine patches, bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) and Varenicline (Chantix) are commonly prescribed medications to aid in cigarette withdrawal. Hypnosis and/or talk-therapy may be helpful too. However, the sad fact of the matter is that... Full story
This is the second in a series of thumbnails of the ten most important Minnesota aviation pioneers, from the files of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. In the first part of this series, we profiled Clarence Hinck. Like Hinck, Shorty De Ponti gets his claim to fame by virtue of being one of the most aggressive aviation business figures to color our State's past. De Ponti was born in St. Paul in 1909. He was born an entrepreneur! He began his business career at age nine as a paperboy and as a...
Pilots and all those associated with aviation gathered for the Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering in Blaine in late March....
State Senator Scott Dibble, Chair of the Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee expressed pleasure that, along with the payback of budget shifts to Minnesota schools, the State Airport Fund will be repaid $15 million that had twice been taken from it and placed in the General Fund. This repayment is made possible by the forecasted $1.08 billion budget surplus for fiscal year 2014-15, according to Minnesota’s Management and Budget agency. In 2003, $15 million was transferred from the State Airport Fund to the General Fund to plug a b... Full story
OK, let’s get one thing straight. Marijuana use is incompatible with flight safety. If you’re stoned, find yourself a bag of munchies and watch some Big Bang Theory reruns. Don’t even think of getting near anything with an operable airfoil! That being said, the reality of general aviation is that not all pilots are Eagle Scouts. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit (in some states) drug. In a recent survey, more than 16 million Americans admitted to using marijuana in the previous month... Full story
We’re getting pretty excited about hanging up our Mukluks for the few months as we welcome warm air and melting snow. Looks like it’s time to ponder seaplane activity. Now there’s a subject Aero Minnesota has at the top of their list, having recently taken over management of KBDE, an international airport and seaplane base in Baudette, right across the river from Canada. Read more about that adventure on page 13. As proud platinum sponsors of the Minnesota Pilots Association’s first annual Great...
It's been said that like attracts like. In the case of Aero Minnesota, that adage is proof positive regarding president, Adam Forsberg and restoration aficionado, Dan Dolliff. Curiously enough, the two were brought together by an urgent need, a sense of service, a measure of respect, and a penchant for vintage aircraft. The story begins with an urgent need. In 2010 Dolliff was sitting in a closing for a land purchase when, much to his dismay, it dawned on him that he wasn't carrying any...
Every summer for the past 22 years in Minnesota, students from around the State have had an opportunity to attend a fabulous summer program called ACE (Aviation Career Education) Camp. This unique camp held each June and July, opens doors to students that many people, even people in the industry have not walked through. It is nearly seven very full days of total immersion in all-things aviation! The ACE camps for 2014 will be held June 22-28 and July 20-26. Each camp will accommodate a maximum...
Cirrus Aircraft in early February announced that its SR-series Engineering and Design Team has been recognized as the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Joseph T. Nall Safety Award, for pioneering a wide array of safety features designed for single-engine aircraft. The award is presented annually by the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (IATSBA) to honor industry leaders who have made noteworthy contributions to aviation and transportation safety. Prior recipients include Al Haynes, captain of the ill-fated United Flight...
James D Lakin, PhD, MD, FACP CFI, CFII, MEI Airline Transport Pilot FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Late winter in Minnesota can be a bleak time. How much more bleak it is learning that you have a cancer. Malignancies are increasingly common especially with advancing age, although they can occur at any time of life. Also, they are bewilderingly varied and complex. Each tumor is unique. Each one carries a unique prognosis and a unique approach to therapy. So if you think something is not...
Wipaire, Inc. has named new leaders to its engineering and manufacturing management. Tim Hendrickson has been appointed as Wipaire’s new Director of Manufacturing and brings over 15 years of manufacturing expertise to Wipaire. Tim is skilled in manufacturing management, analysis, and planning, and has a background in manufacturing engineering. “Tim brings knowledge and experience from working at large corporations, both publicly and privately owned,” states Chuck Wiplinger, president and COO. “We’re sure he will be an excellent asset for Wipai...
In mid-February, award-winning engineering/architecture companies Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) and Yaggy Colby Associates (Yaggy) announce their intent to merge. The pending merger agreement will leverage the strengths of both companies resulting in greater value for clients and employees. SEH serves provides aviation-related planning and engineering services for general and commercial airports. The merger provides the firms’ public and private clients access to more resources and technical capabilities. While the talent-rich co...
This has been one long winter. While I have lived and flown in Minnesota for 25 years, I don’t remember a winter that has been more challenging from a flying standpoint. It might be related to the fact that I am now over 60 years young, and with maturity comes a lesser appreciation of “meeting the challenge” of opening the hangar, scooping or blowing snow to clear a path for the airplane, navigating snowdrifts on the taxiway, dealing with snow-covered or icy runways, putting on the engine cover, plugging the engine heater in, cleaning snow...
We all know education is key to furthering all forms of aviation. With that in mind, the Minnesota Flyer visited Thief River Falls recently for a tour of Northern Community & Technical College where we most definitely witnessed education in action. See results of our time with this most impressive educational team in a cover article by C.M. Swanson. Jim Hanson has the second part of his series on "I recall." Great historical piece on how aviation has changed with some great examples. It is... Full story
A nice crowd showed up for the first day of the Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering at KANE on Friday morning.... Full story
Friday, March 21 Time Location Speaker Title 10:00 - 10:45 EAA Mike Vivion Thirty Years in the Frozen North-Bush Airplanes & Pilots I've Known Classroom Mark Korin Demystifying Angle of Attack 11:00 - 11:45 EAA Steve Weinzierl Development of a Diesel Engine for General Aviation Aircraft Classroom Steve Johnson Fire Your Flight Instructor 12:00 - 1:30 Museum Visit Exhibits & Lunch 1:30 - 2:15 EAA Neil Otey Tower Operations: We're Here To Help Classroom Twin Cities Aviation Learn to Fly 2:30 - 3:15 EAA Randy Corfman Successful Navigation of your...
Noel Allard This is the first in a series of thumbnails of the important Minnesota aviation pioneers. It is my intention to profile the persons who had the greatest impact on bringing aviation to the public in our state from the files of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. Other profiles will follow in future issues. Part I - Clarence Hinck Minnesota owes much of its aviation heritage to an elite group of pioneers who put aviation on the front page, some even before Charles Lindbergh, and... Full story
The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering starts on Friday, March 21. Last night, sponsors started getting ready for the show.... Full story
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame has set the date of April 12th, 2014 for their 25th annual Aviation Hall of Fame induction banquet. Six prominent Minnesota pioneers and entrepreneurs will be inducted along with scholarships and awards for best writing and best artwork for 2014. The six inductees are; Marty Coddington, flight instructor, air traffic controller, FAA official and ALPA consultant; Colonel Craig Duehring, highly decorated Air Force pilot and advisor to the military for post-911 preparedness; Greg Herrick, antique airplane... Full story
Despite the grueling winter folks, you’ll be glad to hear there is hot news in this month’s Minnesota Flyer and sizzling events on the horizon! As always, the list of events begins on page 3 and continues until we run out of items submitted by our readers. We encourage readers to support each event listed. However, in keeping with our focus on foundation and future, we do want to a spotlight on the 25th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet April 12, see mna...
