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Avoiding Runway Incursions… Make Your Taxi Decisions Part of Your Cross-Country Planning

Posted on September 13, 2021 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey © 2021 October. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Runway incursions are on the rise. Much of this increase is associated with almost a year’s inactivity by many general aviation pilots. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aircraft, aviation, flight planning, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Morey Airplane Company, Non-radioed aircraft, Pilot Proficiency, Pilot-in-command, Pilots, Richard Morey, runways, taxiway, uncontrolled airports | Leave a comment

AOPA Sweepstakes RV-10 Awarded

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mwflyer

“I’m sitting in this airplane, and they are telling me it’s mine! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – April/May 2021 issue LIVERMORE, CALIF. – Those were the words of AOPA member, Aaron Benedetti of Livermore, California, when AOPA President & … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, April/May 2021, Events, Headlines, Headlines, Uncategorized | Tagged aircraft, AOPA, AOPA Sweepstakes, aviation, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, plane, Van’s Aircraft RV-10 | Leave a comment

Aviation Businesses

Posted on September 8, 2020 by mwflyer

360 Aviation, LLC Multi-Engine & CFI Flight Training Academy College Commercial Pilot & Aviation Degrees Accelerated Aviation Instruction Flight Training – The Fast & Efficient Way Aero Insurance Aviation & Business Insurance Experts Aero Fabricators, Inc. Aircraft Parts & Services … Continue reading →

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Aircraft Records, Heavy Wings, College Tuition, Bonanzas, Props, Skyhawks, Upgrades, Filler Caps, Primers & Bluebook Values

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Q: Do you recommend keeping all airplane records inside the cockpit? A: When flying, I suggest you only carry what is required onboard, which are certificates of airworthiness, aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A-36, Aircraft Bluebook, Airplane Flight Manual, Airplanes, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 172RG, Cessna 180, Cessna 182, Cessna 185, Continental Engine, F-33A Bonanza, ground-adjustable propeller, Lycoming Engine, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper J-3 Cub, shoulder harnesses, Tri Pacer, V-35B | Leave a comment

Forest City, Iowa Pancake Breakfast

Posted on July 12, 2018 by mwflyer

We just received notice that we were given the wrong date for the Pancake Breakfast.. Pancake breakfast at Forest City (KFXY), Iowa is July 22, 2018 NOT July 15, 2018. Hours are also changed 7-10am.

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Think Before You Fly!

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mwflyer

The joy and excitement of flying is something that once felt, never leaves you. Even if you rarely fly or never flew again after that first joyous experience, you remember every detail of every moment of that first flight. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, Uncategorized | Tagged IMSAFE personal checklist, side-effects of any medication | Leave a comment

One Disqualifying Condition Is All It Takes To Be Denied A Medical Certificate

Posted on August 5, 2014 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel © July, 2014 All rights reserved. When you are dealing with a medical certification issue, it is important to “pick your battles carefully” based upon the facts and proper procedure. This situation was highlighted in a National … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2014, Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Uncategorized | Tagged Aviation Law, Business Law, Greg Reigel, Ltd, Medical Certification, Reigel Law Firm | Leave a comment

Air Line Pilots Association Disagrees On Pilot Shortage

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

While the airlines feel that a pilot shortage currently exists, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) disagrees, claiming that pilots are either furloughed or flying overseas for better pay. ALPA reports that some 1,154 members are currently furloughed from U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2014, Sections, Uncategorized | Tagged ir Line Pilots Association (ALPA) | Leave a comment

The History of A Legacy Airline In The Midwest

Posted on January 30, 2014 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Growing up in the Twin Cities, everyone in the community looked up to Northwest Airlines because it was based at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and this gave us a sense of pride and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, February/March 2014, Uncategorized | Tagged Books, D.B. Cooper, Jack El-Hai, Lewis Brittin, Non-Stop: A Turbulent History of Northwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines, University of Minnesota Press | Leave a comment

President Obama Signs Small Airplane Revitalization Act Into Law

Posted on January 28, 2014 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hailed President Obama’s signing of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act into law, November 27, 2013. The legislation – which was … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, December 2013/January 2014, Headlines, Uncategorized | Tagged AOPA, aviation, EAA, GAMA, Small Airplane Revitalization Act | Leave a comment