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THE FLENSBURGER FILES Flensburg Files News Flyer: 12 October 2011
While away at the German Horticulture Show BUGA in Koblenz this past weekend, we have some dedications to mention from both sides of the Atlantic and a mind-boggling story which might keep Germans fro...
Posted on 10/12/11 at 7:35 AM
STORM TRACKER Airplanes and Wind
On a recent trip to Asia, our longest flight was one from Los Angeles to Shanghai which took nearly 14 hours to complete. Although my children were excited to fly for the first time, they both thought...
Posted on 8/18/09 at 3:12 AM
Probe: Pilot error likely cause in Valley City air show crash 
The National Transportation Safety Board says pilot error was the probable cause of a Sept. 7 crash that killed veteran pilot Bob Odegaard as he was practicing for an air show near Valley City in his vintage war plane.
By Mike Nowatzki , April 24, 2013
FAA to close 149 air traffic towers under cuts
Under orders to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from its budget, the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday released a final list of 149 air traffic control towers that it will close at small airports around the country starting early next month.
By Jason Keyser , March 22, 2013
Plane from Minneapolis lands safely in Nebraska without front gear
Three people aboard a private plane were unhurt when it landed in eastern Nebraska without the benefit of its front landing gear.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2013
Wetlands to be removed at Jamestown airport
Officials plan to remove wetlands from the southeastern quarter of Jamestown's airport in coming years to reduce the chances of birds colliding with airplanes.
By Associated Press , March 03, 2013
SHARE YOUR STORY: Fear of flying
The fear of flying is common, and today, there are many ways of addressing it.
By Herald Staff Report , February 28, 2013
Military aircraft makes emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base
Emergency responders have been dispatched to a U.S. military aircraft from the Minot Air Force Base that made an emergency landing in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , February 25, 2013
Pilot in Minnesota crash wasn't trained for low clouds
The pilot of a plane that broke up in mid-air and crashed in central Minnesota in March wasn't equipped or trained to fly in low clouds, federal investigators have concluded.
By Associated Press , December 27, 2012
Owner of Rivera plane being investigated by DEA
The company that owns a luxury jet that crashed and killed Latin music star Jenni Rivera is under investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the agency seized two of its planes earlier this year as part of the ongoing probe.
By Brian Skoloff , December 14, 2012
Minnesota pilot who died with sons in Wyoming plane crash was warned of mountains' risk
A flight instructor had warned a Minnesota man of the dangers of flying his single-engine airplane over the mountains of northwestern Wyoming just weeks before the crash that killed the pilot and three of his sons two years ago, a new federal report says.
By Associated Press , August 08, 2012
Dutch police taking lead in sandwich needle probe
Dutch police investigating how needles got into six turkey sandwiches on Delta Air Lines flights from Amsterdam to U.S. cities said Wednesday that the sandwiches and needles are being flown back to the Netherlands for tests.
By Mike Corder , July 18, 2012
Oregon man tries to board plane with explosive
Authorities in Oregon say a Bend man tried to board a plane with an explosive device, but it doesn't appear he intended to cause any harm.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2012
Minnesota, Wisconsin still searching for missing pilot
Minnesota and Wisconsin crews are searching again for a missing pilot in northeastern Minnesota. The Civil Air Patrol is looking for 67-year-old Michael Bratlie and his twin-engine Piper. He departed from a South St. Paul airport Friday and was headed to the Duluth area.
By Associated Press , June 14, 2012
Pilot, plane still missing north of Duluth
A Lakeville, Minn., man and his twin engine airplane were still missing Monday night with few clues on where he may have gone or why.
By John Myers , June 12, 2012
Plane, pilot go missing near Duluth
Searchers are looking for a missing pilot and plane near Duluth. The Civil Air Patrol says the twin-engine Piper with one person on board was reported to be on a flight from Fleming Field in South St. Paul to the Duluth airport and back to St. Paul on Friday.
By Jimmy Bellamy , June 11, 2012
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