Archives: Columns

Unusual Attitudes… Playing the cards we’re dealt

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue At some point, we’ve all been told to step outside of our comfort zones — it’s what breeds success, growth, and happiness. … Continue reading

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Aircraft Sales & Having Fun On Skis!

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Q: Is the airplane market still strong? What do you hear from airplane sales professionals you know? A: To get … Continue reading

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Certification Issues

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Those of you who attended EAA AirVenture this year realized that the FAA had a markedly diminished presence. … Continue reading

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Turn Time Twist/Track Throttle Talk

by Richard Morey © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Winter is a wonderful time to fly. Aircraft perform well in the crisp, dense air, so long as you can … Continue reading

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Let’s Make Instrument Flying Easy, By Prioritizing Tasks

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Over the many years of writing this column, I have put emphasis on making instrument flight easier. I … Continue reading

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Is Your Airplane A Tax Deduction? Can it be? Maybe!

by Bob Worthington © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Throughout my ownership of aircraft, every airplane was a tax deduction (a business expense). I was an instrument-rated private pilot, … Continue reading

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Drafting An Aircraft Mechanic Lien Statement

by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq. © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue If you perform work, provide services, or furnish materials to an aircraft, you likely have the right to … Continue reading

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It’s Called Consideration & Common Courtesy

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Consideration and common courtesy works both ways… Airports and fixed base operators need to provide self-serve fuel systems which are easy, convenient, and safe for pilots to … Continue reading

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MnDOT Weather Computers At Airports Get An Update… Printers Are Being Phased Out!

by Mike Hartell Airport Operations Director MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Over the past 30 years, we have seen a lot of changes in our ability to gather and display weather information … Continue reading

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Hangar Loan Program Provides Funding For Aircraft Storage

by Luke Bourassa South Region Development Engineer MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Funding for airport projects in Minnesota comes from a variety of different sources. One of the more unique programs is … Continue reading

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