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The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame proudly announces its 2025 inductees, celebrating a distinguished group of aviators and aerospace pioneers whose contributions have significantly shaped Minnesota’s rich aviation heritage. This year’s honorees include accomplished pilots, aviation advocates, and visionary leaders whose dedication and achievements have left an indelible mark on the field of aviation. The…

On May 17th, 2024, the Minnesota Pilots Association will hold the Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering. It will be hosted at Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE). The weekend is set to contain airplane displays, educational seminars, and networking opportunities with other aviators.   There are countless hotels and methods of transport for those who attend the event.…

You may know the Minnesota State Patrol from their patrol cars on the highway, however, they also have a fleet of aircraft at their disposal. The State Patrol Flight Section is responsible for state aerial law enforcement and is based in St. Paul and Brainerd. Nine state trooper pilots fly two Bell 407 helicopters, three…

Julie E. Clark, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame 2016 inductee, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Katharine Wright Memorial Trophy. The Katharine Wright Trophy was established in 1981 and was named in honor of the Wright Brothers’ Sister, Katharine, who provided financial support to her brothers as well as emotional and public…

The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame board is proud to announce the names of the 2024 Inductees. Seven persons will be inducted at a Spring 2024 Induction Banquet; they are: Paul F. Dye: Worked for NASA Manned Spaceflight Program and Flight Director for 39 Space Shuttle Missions. Steven R. Petrich: Commercial airline, and floatplane pilot. Designer of…

Bruce Hanson addressed the Forest Lake EAA Chapter 1638 on October 22, 2022 at their annual meeting. Bruce entertained the crowd with his adventurous flying stories. He has made multiple trips in his PA-12 north of the arctic circle where he went fishing, interacted with the local people, and helped fly sick people to Doctor’s…

PRESS RELEASE The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHOF) is proud to announce the names of six persons with highly impressive aviation careers that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during our annual Banquet in the Spring of 2023. Being honored will be WALTER FRICKE – Combat helicopter…