Archives: Columns

Giving “George” A Break

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

Automation is a powerful tool by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue We all know him, some of us even fly regularly with him. The go-to guy on long cross-country flights, the … Continue reading →

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Wairbirds I Have Flown (In)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Last fall, I wrote an article on “warbirds” for a national aviation organization. One question arose: Have I ever flown in a warbird? My response was yes! But … Continue reading →

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Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Used Airplane

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Q: I need help deciding which of two Bonanzas to buy. Two friends are going to sell their 1980 and 1981 F33A Bonanzas and pool their resources to buy … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged Aeronca 7FC Tri-Traveler, Aircraft Registration, April/May 2020, Ask Pete, biennial flight review, Bonanzas, Cessna 172S, Citabria, Columns, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper J-3 Cubs | Leave a comment

Understanding What Causes FAA Medical Certification Delays & What You Can Do To Speed Things Up!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D.,Senior AME Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue I just returned from speaking at an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) refresher course in Nashville. AMEs are required to perform at least 10 flight physicals … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, High On Health | Tagged AME, April/May 2020, Aviation Medical Examiner, Columns, Dr. Bill Blank, High On Health, Midwest Flyer, The AME Guide, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

A Time-Based Perspective On Flight Training

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Normally it is good to keep personal observations out of this column. However, with 60-plus years of perspective, the start may provide a reference point for what is happening … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Airplanes, April/May 2020, aviation, Columns, DME, flight instructor, Flying, GPS, Harold Green, IMC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, navigation, NDB, pilot certificate, Pilot Proficiency, TFR, VOR | Leave a comment

A Surprise On The Missed Approach

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Capt. Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue When doing instrument flight training in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), one can never know what to expect. I have in previous columns emphasized the importance of being … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged aircraft, airplane, April/May 2020, Autopilots, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Columns, IMC, Instrument Flight, instrument flight training, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Why The Size of Fuel Hoses On Self-Serve Systems Is So Important!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2019 issue If you have never thought about the size of the hose at airport self-serve fuel systems, you are not alone. I didn’t either until last winter while self-fueling our … Continue reading →

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Cirrus Announces New Vision Center

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mwflyer

DULUTH, MINN. – In a special ceremony on May 6, 2015, at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cirrus Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Dale Klapmeier joined Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam in announcing the expansion of Cirrus Aircraft to Knoxville with … Continue reading →

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Hot Spots At Wisconsin Airports

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by Jeffery Taylor Aviation Consultant WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics A “hot spot” at an airport is not just a great place to get a $100 hamburger, but rather a location on the airport where there is an increased risk of collision … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU), FAA Runway Safety Program, General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Jeffery Taylor, La Crosse Municipal Airport (LSE), Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

It’s About Spring!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics Well, spring is on the horizon and I know that pilots who haven’t flown since the beginning of winter are getting excited to get back in the air. Though this passing winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged Adopt An Airport Program, airport, Aviation In Minnesota, Chris Roy, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, Pilots | Leave a comment

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