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Minnesota Pilots’ Association events, scholarships, advocacy and other news.
Welcome to new Board Member…Donald Shipp!
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We are pleased to announce that Donald Shipp has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Pilots Association. Many of you know him through his innovative and […]
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We had an excellent Annual Meeting last night via Zoom. Thank you to all who attended on a cold night! It is a pleasure to welcome Michael Bergeson and Andy […]
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Invitations for accessing tonight’s Zoom session for the Annual Meeting were sent last evening to those who are members in good standing (i.e., current with membership dues). A number of […]
Read MorePresident’s Briefing 1 24 2021
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The 2021-2022 Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Pilots Association is set for Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 commencing at 7:30 p.m. All members in good standing are welcome to attend […]
Read More2021 Edward L. Erickson Aviation Award
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The recipient of the 2021 Captain Edward L. Erickson Aviation Scholarship is Wyatt Jones. Wyatt Jones is a Commercial Aviation student at the University of North Dakota. He has received […]
Read More2021 Janette Strathy Aviation Award
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The recipient of the 2021 Janette Strathy Aviation Scholarship is Alicia Cerney. Alicia is studying Commercial Aviation at the University of North Dakota. She is very aware that college […]
Read More2021 GMAG Flyer
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Please take a moment and mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2021 Great MN Aviation Gathering! We have a terrific lineup of presentors and presentations and we hope […]
Read More2021 GMAG is a Go!
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We are most pleased to let you know that the 2021 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 21-22, 2021 at the Buffalo Municipal Airport […]
Read MoreBill Rusk AK Presentation
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If you are looking for a way to spend a little over an hour watching beautiful scenery, please hit this link, turn up the volume, sit back and relax! Steve […]
Read MoreWhy We Moved the GMAG to May in Future Years
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Some of our members have asked why the decision was made to move the Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG) annually to mid-May. In response please accept this as a description […]
Read More2020 GMAG Cancelled
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It is with regret that the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Pilots Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering. We have followed the COVID-19 (Corona […]
Read MoreCaptain Edward L. Erickson Aviation Scholarship
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We are delighted to announce the inauguration of the Captain Edward L. Erickson Aviation Scholarship! Ed was our first nominee to the prestigious Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, and the […]
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News from other associations and groups of interest to Minnesota Pilots.
P.A.P.I. Maintenance Q&A
Minnesota Flyer
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights at an airport are a very important navigational aid. They are the type of navaid that a pilot might not utilize on a bright […]
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Airport layout plans: a collaborative effort that ensures safety, efficiency and funding for public airports
Minnesota Flyer
An Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is a formal public document required by MnDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and consists of a set of large format (24" x 36") […]
Read MoreFlight Tracking
Minnesota Flyer
It wasn’t long ago that the only reliable way for anyone outside of the Air Traffic Control community to confirm an aircraft had landed was for the pilot to call […]
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MN DNR Conservation Officer honored by peers in DC
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In 1962 John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 to be Peace Officer's Memorial Day "in recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand […]
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Air Service from your regional airport
Minnesota Flyer
The airline industry is in a period of rapid change. The major airlines had faced fierce competition from low fare carriers in many large markets and then the COVID pandemic […]
Read MoreTouch n Go
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7 MINNESOTA AVIATION HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET Mark your calendars for the next Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet! I t will be held on Saturday, April 1, […]
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Mystery Airplane contest
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The Stinsons were early American aviators. Sisters, Katherine and Marjorie, were exhibition pilots before WWI and the brothers, Eddie and Jack, ran a flying school in Texas before American entry […]
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Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame 2023 Inductee
Minnesota Flyer
John Parker was born in Claremont, Minnesota. As a youth, he envisioned himself as a cowboy. His love of the outdoors would later lead him to an extensive career as […]
Read MoreWeather Ready Nation
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Has your club or organization been looking for another reason to fly for a purpose? If so, then you may be interested in the National Weather Service program called Weather […]
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stree Disorder
Minnesota Flyer
I saw my share of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) serving in the Navy Medical Corps. Unfortunately, it’s seen not only in those who have served but also in civilian life. […]
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Captain Groebner
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Jim Groebner flies what is surely one of the fastest and certainly the sexiest civilian aircraft ever built. Lear Jet is the airplane and Jim is the captain. His current […]
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