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 numerous recognitions in academia, athletics and the arts and has had a thirst for aviation since his first aircraft ride in a two-seat ultralight over […]
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 is expensive, and that majoring in aviation only adds to those costs. She is very grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship. She works […]
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 scholarship will be awarded in his memory to a pilot who is pursuing advanced ratings and certifications on their way to becoming a professional pilot. […]
We are delighted to announce that the 2020 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering will again be held at the Buffalo Municipal airport (KCFE) on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 2020! Please mark these dates down on your calendar. We hope to see you there! Randy Corfman President, MN Pilots Assn
MN Pilots Assn Works with Duluth NWS to Develop Website
Thanks to Gregg Strathy and Jim Peterson, board members of the MN Pilots Assn, for helping the Duluth National Weather Service design their webpage! Here is a note we received from Geoffrey Grochocinski, of the Duluth NWS... NWS Duluth, surrounding NWS aviation focal points, and our aviation partners, I'm happy to share NWS Duluth has […]
‘Sully’ Sullenberger wants to save the FAA...Opposes Privitization
Please take a moment to read this reporting of an interview with Captain Sullenberger. If you have followed his story, and seen the movie, you will know that he has seen both sides of the airline industry, and understands their political agenda. https://www.yahoo.com/katiecouric/sully-sullenberger-wants-save-faa-123442350.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb I am not a fan of Katie Couric, but she seems to […]
We are pleased to announce that the City of Rushford has installed a brand-spanking new aircraft fueling system, offering 24 hour access to 100LL and Jet A fuel! You won't find a more scenic area of Minnesota to visit by aircraft or car or bicycle! Congratulations to the pilots and administrators who helped make this […]
Cheryl Daml, CFI, CFII to Provide "Pinch Hitter" Course
Her course will be from 9:00 to noon, and your non-flying companion can sign up for the course by going to the GMAG schedule page, clicking on her 9:00 a.m. session.
Tree of Hope Brings a Bit of Cheer to Hospitalized Youngsters
Please make note that the Tree of Hope gift drive is soon to occur! Collection date is Saturday December 3, 2015, 9AM – 1PM at the Maple Lake Airport (KMGG) FBO building. If you are new to the Tree of Hope, this wonderful organization helps to collect toys and distribute them to hospitals across Minnesota […]
We are delighted that three members of the Minnesota Pilots Association have stepped forward, expressing their interest in being board members for our organization. Mary Alverson is a native Minnesotan, born in Duluth Minnesota. She is truly an adventurer, travelling around the world both personally and professionally, serving as a flight attendant for North Central […]
