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FIRST SOLO – A 16th Birthday To Remember
By Chuck Doyle, Jr. January 11, 1974, began like any other winter school day — cold, quiet, and unsuspecting. I knew it was my 16th birthday. The calendar knew it….
Discover Ways to Help Others as Flying for Good Returns to AirVenture 2026
Organizations that provide humanitarian relief and more through aviation will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as the popular Public Benefit Flying area will be part of the 73rd edition…
Fueling the Future of Aviation: Avfuel Honors Aviators With Annual Scholarship Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. —Avfuel Corporation proudly announces its 27th scholarship class, awarding $5,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and…
Lakeland Airport: By the Numbers
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19 brings aviation to life each year in Lakeland, Florida, with thrilling airshows, aircraft displays, education forums, and hands-on experiences for pilots and aviation…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – William “Bill” Amorde (March 8, 1943 – December 26, 2025)
William “Bill” Amorde, 82, pilot, airport manager, aviation businessman, and lifelong resident of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on December 26, 2025. Bill was born on March 8, 1943, in Superior,…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – James Lawrence Appointed Chair of Metropolitan Airports Commission Board
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has appointed James Lawrence as chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six…
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January 2026 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart phone!…
Explore Aviation Scholarship Opportunities
MN Residents Scholarship Opportunities: The Minnesota Pilots Association would like to announce that the application window is now open for MN residents to apply for an aviation scholarship. We will…
The Flying Bulls aircraft from Austria making only public U.S. air show appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Famed restorations appearing include Lockheed P-38 and Douglas DC-6B EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public…
Schweiss hydraulic hangar door in Tasmania opens a unique farm
HECTOR, Minn., Dec. 9, 2025 – At the Vale, located in northwest Tasmania at the base of Mount Roland, one can connect with the land while staying connected to the…
AIRCRAFT OWNER EXPERIENCES
By Tom B, Pilot, Aircraft Owner & Builder, From Somewhere In the Midwest Hi Doug (My Mechanic): Finding this 7/16-inch wrench in my right wing bay last week is one…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – William J. Kinsman
March 17, 1932 — November 22, 2025 Pilot, aircraft owner and one of the powerhouses behind the weekly Friday lunches at Central County Airport (68C) in Iola, Wisconsin, William J….
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – Al Whitaker
Waterloo, Wis. – Alvin (“Al”) E. Whitaker of Waterloo, Wisconsin, died peacefully on November 30, 2025. Al lived a full life of 86 years not easily defined by his many…