Our very own Gregg Strathy MD is taking some of the excellent lessons learned in aviation to the practice of medicine! On September 21, 2013, Gregg will join retired airline […]
It is with great pleasure that we wish to congratulate Ed Erickson upon the occasion of his being awarded The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award on August 22, 2013. The […]
The evenings are becoming cooler, there is less heat and humidity and the number of daylight hours are starting to become less…one can sense that summer is drawing to a […]
The fresh bloom of interactive applications available on portable devices today is changing how pilots fly, but if SocialFlight.com has its way it may also be changing why you fly […]
The annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh is one that I cherish each year. How fortunate we are to be living this close to this wonderful “Airventure” event! I hope that many […]
Fed Ex will deliver a Boeing 727 to St. Paul Downtown Airport
Dan Carroll
Summary notes from the Metropolitan Airport Commission meeting on July 15, 2013 By Vivian Starr, July 17,2013 At the Full Commission meeting, Hamilton Bell of the Farnsworth Aerospace PreK-8 Magnet […]
It was a pleasure to attend the Detroit Lakes Flyin and to enjoy totally awesome waffles and great company. Despite low overcast weather for much of the morning, the local […]
MN Pilots Association to be represented at Detroit Lakes Pancake Breakfast
Randle
Please seize the opportunity to attend a flyin event this weekend, folks! As you can tell from the calendar, there are a number of excellent events to choose from, so […]
Resolving to get back into the cockpit after flying hiatus
Dan Carroll
Blogger and pilot Dale Smith writes about his journey back into the cockpit after a 12-year hiatus from flying. He says that finding the right instructor is a key part […]
Transportation Infrastructure Committee sends small-airplane bill to House
Dan Carroll
The Small Airplane Revitalization Act, which calls for the Federal Aviation Administration to streamline the approval process for safety advancements, was sent to the House of Representatives after a unanimous […]
Response from Senator Klobuchar Regarding Tower Closures
Randle
Recently, Randy Corfman, president of the Minnesota Pilots Association, contacted Amy Klobuchar, Senator from Minnesota, regarding the proposed closure of the tower at Anoka County-Blaine airport (KANE). What follows is […]
A badge-carrying FAA inspector attended the Wadena Flyin last weekend, raising the question as to the effect that his presence might have on attendance at Flyins, in general. The gentleman […]
