Archives: Columns

Do You Have A Valid Medical?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue An airman will sometimes say “I am going to quit flying when this medical expires. I can’t pass the next one.” … Continue reading →

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The Human Factors In Instrument Flying

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue I recently watched a video presentation by AOPA on the “Impossible Turn,” and it brought back some memories of the movie I … Continue reading →

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Does The “As-Is” Language In An Aircraft Purchase Agreement Make A Difference?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel ©  2021 August. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue It isn’t uncommon in aircraft purchase agreements to see language stating the parties are agreeing that the aircraft is being purchased … Continue reading →

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Sharing What We Know Benefits All of Us!

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine online August/September 2021 issue When Peggy and I were dating back in 1973 – shortly after I got my Private Pilot Certificate – we would go flying in a rented flying club … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Airport Tenant & Local Pilot Associations

Posted on May 29, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager Airports & State Advocacy • Great Lakes RegionAircraft Owners & Pilots Association www.aopa.org Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue A basic ingredient of any successful airport community, for both the pilot and … Continue reading →

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Airport Lodging

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Yasmina Platt Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue Traveling during a pandemic has proven to be risky and, therefore, undesirable for many. RV travel trends have increased because people are not … Continue reading →

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Bringing Clearance Delivery Into The 21st Century

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Sullivan Airport Coordinator MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue For pilots – whether seasoned or novice – receiving an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance is not a new concept. The delivery … Continue reading →

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Airport Maintenance From A Pilot’s Perspective

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Chris Meyer MnDOT-Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue As pilots, we have a lot to think about when preparing for a flight. In fact, we’re legally obligated. The Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) regarding Preflight Action … Continue reading →

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Large-Scale Airport Solar Facilities Gaining In Popularity

Posted on May 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/June 2021 Online Issue The remarkable growth of the solar industry witnessed in the last decade continues to show no sign of slowing down. Fueled by decreasing costs … Continue reading →

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