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Welcome to Wausau Flying Service
Greetings!
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Dan, Terry and Jim at the grill |
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Burger night in Rick Coe's hangar
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Social Events at Wausau Downtown Airport
Pilots and other aviation enthusiasts have plenty to do at the Wausau Downtown Airport. Above, a typical "Burger Night." Every Wednesday evening during the warm months, you are welcome to come and grill your own burger and share the great weather and stories - some of them are even true! The food is provided for a donation. Burger Night is a fair weather event, but Saturday morning breakfasts go on year round at Rick Coe's hangar at the west end of the ramp. Everyone is welcome.
Local pilots make occasional trips to Iola for the famous Friday lunch put on by the Central County Flyers Association. A small contingent attended in June. Our next outing is planned for July 20th. Need a ride? Contact Wausau Flying Service and we'll try to help. We meet at 10:30 for an 11 o'clock departure.  |
Milestones
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Three private pilot candidates have flown their first solo flights recently. John Spangler soloed in WFS's Cessna 150 on June 1, 2012. Howie Rice soloed in his Piper 140 on June 20th. And Steve Nicklaus soled for the first time in the Cessna 150 on June 27th. Steve, John and Howie are training with WFS CFI Gil Buettner.
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 | | Steve Nicklaus |
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Pilot Companion Course
If you are not a pilot but you are a frequent passenger in general aviation airplanes, you may wonder what you would do if the pilot is incapacitated. On August 4, 2012, Wausau Flying Service is offering a free course to address that situation. We will cover how to control the airplane, how to use the radio, how to find a place to land, and more. Call us to register for the free ground school. And if you decide you want hands on training in the air, we will be happy to help. |
Help Wanted
Wausau Flying Service is seeking a part time line operator. Previous experience fueling and moving airplanes is preferred. Please send resume to John Chmiel at WFS, 725 Woods Place, Wausau, WI 54403, or email it to taildraggerflyer@yahoo.com. |
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Class E Airspace
Wausau Downtown Airport is located within Class E airspace, which means it has different weather requirements than some nearby airports that are Class G from the surface to 700 feet.
Pilots who wish to operate under VFR at Wausau should remember both the basic weather minimums of a ceiling 1,000 AGL or greater, and visibility 3 miles or greater, as well as the cloud clearance requirements of 500 below, 1,000 above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. |
 Jordan Brost rejoins Wausau Flying Service, providing pilot services. Welcome home! |
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