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NAA Honors American Icon Joe Henry Engle

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Accomplished pilot is remembered for a lifelong dedication to advancing aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) joins a grateful nation in honoring the legacy of Major General Joe … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Mike Ginter Appointed To Lead AOPA Air Safety Institute

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue FREDERICK, MD – Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation advocate and retired U.S. Navy pilot, has been appointed to a new post, leading the AOPA Air Safety Institute. “For more than … Continue reading →

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The Localizer Back Course Revisited

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved!  Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue So why would anyone want to do a “localizer back course approach” with area navigation route (RNAV) global positioning system … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Timmerman Holds 7th Annual Flour Drop Competition

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue The 7th Annual Timmerman Airport Flour Drop Competition took place on Saturday, June 8, 2024. A mandatory safety briefing was conducted for all teams at 10:00 A.M. on the morning of the … Continue reading →

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UNSELECTING RISKS

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

by Dean Zakos © Copyright Dean Zakos 2024. All Rights Reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue! “Learn from the mistakes of others. You won’t live long enough to make all of them yourself.” – An Anonymous … Continue reading →

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Coe Launches Flight School, Aviation Management Program With The Eastern Iowa Airport

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

by Vanessa Miller Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – On the wings of a pilot and aviation staffing shortage threatening aircraft, airlines and the flights they schedule, Coe College is stepping into the … Continue reading →

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From The Frying Pan, Into The Fire: PFAS/PFOS Concerns For Airport Operators

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

by Brad Maurer, JD, CPCU Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was originally published in the August/September 2020 issue of “Midwest Flyer Magazine,” but the topic of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and their … Continue reading →

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HANGAR LEASE AVAILABLE

Posted on June 21, 2024 by mwflyer

HANGAR LEASE AVAILABLE @ BRAINERD, MINNESOTA – The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Commission (BRD) is requesting proposals from qualified Respondents to lease either 1 of 2 or both 65’ x 63’ box-type hangar units. Any lease agreement will be negotiated after … Continue reading →

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NATA Applauds Final Passage of Comprehensive FAA Legislation Addressing General & Business Aviation Issues

Posted on May 25, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauds the final passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) on May 15, 2024 – … Continue reading →

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“The Mooney Guy”

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In the world of aviation, where every flight tells a story of passion and perseverance, Don Plooster of Forest Lake, Minnesota, stands out as a living legend. A man who took … Continue reading →

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