Archives: Dec 2016/Jan 2017
When Things Go RIGHT!
by Jim Hanson As aviation consumers, all too often, we complain when things go wrong. Perhaps it’s just human nature to complain, but as one aviation mentor told me decades ago, “this business will make a bitter old man out … Continue reading
“Sully,” The Movie, Features Wisconsin Pilot
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Now almost eight years following the emergency landing of an Airbus A320-214 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, the incident resurfaced with the release of the motion … Continue reading
Pilot, Aircraft Owner, Businessman Terry J. Kohler
(May 14, 1934 – September 20, 2016) SHEBOYGAN, WIS. – The only son of the late former Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. and Marie Celeste McVoy Kohler, Terry J. Kohler, 82, of Sheboygan, passed away September 20, 2016. Kohler served … Continue reading
Posted in Dec 2016/Jan 2017, People, Sections
Tagged B-47 bombers, Midwest Flyer, T-33 fighters, Terry J. Kohler
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“Beyond The Clouds” Is Theme For 2017 International Aviation Art Contest… Entries Wanted!
by Karen Broitzman Aerospace Education Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Calling all artists between the ages of 6 and 17, the International Aviation Art Contest is now underway! This year’s theme is … Continue reading
The Power of Paint – Runway Markings
by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 In our industry, we continually strive to improve safety. While much of the focus rightly remains on in-flight safety and preventing occurrences … Continue reading
Airplanes & Cars Make Good Companions
Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 When you are an independent systems engineer working on one of the largest, most sophisticated airplanes in the world, you deserve – and can afford – to have some toys and a … Continue reading
Did you know…
Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2016 Boeing forecasts that between 2016 and 2035, the world’s commercial aviation industry will require approximately: • 617,000 new commercial airline pilots. • 679,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians. • 814,000 new cabin … Continue reading
Posted in Dec 2016/Jan 2017, Sections, Technology
Tagged Midwest Flyer, Pilot and Technician Outlook
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Are you ready?
Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Starting January 1, 2020, you must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace. Federal Regulations 14 CFR 91.225 and 14 CFR 91.227 contain the details. Quite simply, Automatic … Continue reading
An Insidious Threat
by Dan McDowell Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Ask any aviator what he/she likes to do most, and 9 out of 10 times they will say, with little or no hesitation “FLYING!” For many, it is pure … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2016/Jan 2017, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Dan McDowell, Midwest Flyer, pilot fatigue
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TZD Initiative – Airside
by Rick Braunig Manager, Aviation Safety & Enforcement Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Idon’t know how many people are still flying that remember seeing Ken Patz and Verdon Kleimenhagen doing safety seminars throughout Minnesota. Probably more of … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2016/Jan 2017, MN Aeronautics Bulletin
Tagged Midwest Flyer, MnDOT, Rick Braunig, Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)
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