Tag Archives: GA

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

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, Oct/Nov 2023 | Tagged AOPA, AOPA AIr Safety Institute, aviation, Flying, From AOPA Headquarters, GA, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots | Leave a comment

Big Win For GA Despite COVID-19

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association www.aopa.org Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue 2020 changed almost overnight. COVID-19 wreaked havoc on industries and economies throughout the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, AOPA Regional Report, August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged aircraft, airport, AOPA, aviation, Flight Training, GA, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer, Pilots, Recreational flying | Leave a comment

A Positive Look At GA

Posted on June 2, 2020 by mwflyer

Letter to the city finance director of Wayne, Nebraska. From Jim Hanson Corporate Pilot & Manager of Albert Lea Municipal Airport Albert Lea, Minnesota Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Dear Sir: In addition to being the manager of … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Features, Features, Features, June/July 2020 | Tagged airport, Albert Lea Municipal Airport, aviators, Beech King Air 200, GA, General Aviation, Jim Hanson, Jim Hoffman, Midwest Flyer, Nebraska, Pilots, Wayne | 5 Comments

Letter From Gayle Small & Response From Jim Hanson

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: These days, in GA conversations and publications, there are few topics that can encourage more heated discussions than that of recruiting and retaining pilots. I have just read Dr. Bob Worthington’s letter and Jim Hanson’s reply in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Dr. Bob Worthington, GA, Gayle Small, Jim Hanson, Light Sport Aircraft, LSAs, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Training Center | Leave a comment

A Storm Is Brewing

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mwflyer

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Sometimes, even on a beautiful summer day, you can tell there’s a storm coming. In the world of general aviation, this is one of those times. The leading … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, August/September 2012, Columns, Columns | Tagged air traffic organization, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, AOPA, Craig Fuller, GA, National Business Aviation Association, NBAA, NextGen ATC, sequestration | Leave a comment

At Work Outside D.C.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Everyone I meet all across the country seems to know that AOPA is hard at work representing general aviation before federal agencies, members of Congress, and other decision … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Airports, AOPA, aviation, Craig Fuller, FBOs, GA, General Aviation | Leave a comment

GA Rallies In South Dakota With Senator Thune & Governor Daugaard

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mwflyer

PIERRE, SD, August 31, 2011 – Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered today in Pierre, South Dakota for a general aviation (GA) rally. The event, held at Mustang Aviation, was organized by the General Aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Events, News | Tagged AOPA, aviation, EAA, GA, GAMA, Gov. Dennis Daugaard, NATA, NBAA, Pete Bunce, Senator John Thune, South Dakota | Leave a comment