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Associations…. Why We Belong!

Dialogue – by Dave Weiman If you have ever questioned why you belong to the various aviation groups, such as the Experimental Aircraft Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association, National Air Transportation Association, and state chapters … Continue reading

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Flight Schools Beware!

AOPA Great Lakes Regional Report – by Bill Blake An individual who lost a significant advanced payment for flight training at a now defunct California flight school has started a movement to increase and enforce stringent laws in all states … Continue reading

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Partial Panel

Instrument Flight – by Richard Morey, CFII In my last column, we discussed the issues associated with vacuum pump maintenance. Even with good maintenance practices, you may still experience a vacuum pump failure. Being prepared for this by practicing partial … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Instrument Flight, Oct/Nov 2010 | 2 Comments

Piper’s Special Light Sport Aircraft Entry Arrives In The Midwest… North Iowa Air Service Named Piper Sport Distributor

Sport Pilot & Light Sport Aircraft – by Ed Leineweber Wow! That happened fast! While airplanes are fast-moving machines, developments in the aviation world usually do not set speed records. (Take the 10-year development of the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft … Continue reading

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Operating Safely On The Airport

Wisconsin Aeronautics Report – by Jeffery Taylor, Aviation Consultant Taxiing an aircraft safely on the airport presents many unique challenges to a pilot. At no other time during your flight will you be closer to so many other aircraft or … Continue reading

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Understanding The FAA’s New Aircraft Re-Registration And Renewal Requirements

Aviation Law – by Greg Reigel                                                               Attorney At Law … Continue reading

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Check It Out!

Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin – by Christopher Roy, Director One very important part of  the mission of the Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics is “aviation education” and “outreach.” To demonstrate the importance of aviation education, I will share a quote with you that … Continue reading

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As Realistic As They Come… Tomahawk’s Redbird Flight Simulator

Flight Safety – by Michael Kaufman Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Many of you are familiar with the safety programs that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been conducting around the country, and you may have noticed changes in the programs … Continue reading

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A Night For Flight

Guest Editorial – by Craig Fuller, President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association I can’t talk enough about the importance of protecting our freedom to fly. After all, it’s an idea that’s been at the very heart of AOPA’s mission … Continue reading

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