Archives: AOPA

“See you soon!” Making the most of our freedom to fly.

by Mark Baker Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue Right about this time, as I am sure many of you do, I take a step back and wonder where my travels will take me over the coming … Continue reading

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AOPA’s Richard McSpadden Lived In The Present, But Cherished The Past

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue “Where our minds linger is a choice, and I choose the present.” Richard McSpadden Who would have ever thought that former USAF Thunderbird Commander Richard McSpadden, 63, who … Continue reading

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“Passing it On”

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue The weather may be getting a little nippy in much of the country and July weather may be a faint memory for most of … Continue reading

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Tom Haines Honored At NBAA For Lifetime Achievement In Journalism

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue LAS VEGAS – National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen presented longtime AOPA media leader, Tom Haines, with the David W. Ewald Platinum Wing Award for his lifetime … Continue reading

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AOPA Aviation Foundation Gathering & Breakfast @ Oshkosh 2023

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue Something I looked forward to attending this year at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was the AOPA Foundation supporter appreciation “gathering,” held at “The Waters” on Lake Winnebago, … Continue reading

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Alexandria, Minnesota Airport (KAXN) Redesignated A Regional Facility

by James M. (Jim) Conn AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue ALEXANDRIA, MINN. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has redesignated Alexandria Municipal Airport (KAXN) as a regional airport based on the … Continue reading

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The AOPA Air Safety Institute… Creating Safety Programs For You!

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue I can’t think of a worse day than when I get a call telling me that we have lost a friend, a fellow aviator. … Continue reading

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Light Sport Envelope Expansion Proposed At Last

by Jim Moore, AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue The FAA released a long-awaited rulemaking proposal to do away with light sport aircraft weight limits and other restrictions on pilots who fly them, though sport pilots … Continue reading

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Making Dreams Come True

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Excitement was in the air. At press time, we were only weeks away from the world’s largest airshow, when thousands of planes, pilots and … Continue reading

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What You Don’t Know Can Help You!

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2023 Digital Issue I recently had the pleasure of hosting an all-hands meeting of AOPA staff at our HQ, and what a gathering! It was great to … Continue reading

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