Archives: February/March 2013

New Technology Helps Airports Combat Wildlife Hazards

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mwflyer

by Steven Apfelbaum Airports present an inviting island of habitat in the landscape. Wildlife, particularly birds, are attracted to airports, and the local landscape often has bird attractants, such as stormwater ponds. Further, local habitats often sustain bird populations that … Continue reading →

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The Door’s Wide Open At Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

If your heart is into aviation, and you have money, there is no end as to what you can accomplish, including building a first-class aviation museum, and filling it with some of the finest examples of World War II aircraft. … Continue reading →

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Christen Eagle II Creator Speaks At EAA Wright Banquet

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Frank Christensen, creator of the popular Christen Eagle II aerobatic biplane, was the guest speaker at EAA’s Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., December 14, 2012. In 1978, Christensen unveiled the … Continue reading →

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Antique Aircraft Restoration Within Everyone’s Reach & Well Worth The Effort!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dan Wegmueller It is the little things, like the limited forward view. I won’t be able to see properly until we gather enough speed to lift the tail. Then, there is P-factor. I must remember to compensate with the … Continue reading →

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Back to the Future: New Focus for the New Year

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber A New Year brings the opportunity for new beginnings. So it will be with my regular Midwest Flyer Magazine column, which will henceforth broaden its focus beyond Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft to encompass all of grassroots, recreational flying. … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Operations… What, When & How of Using Engine Preheat

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

It’s that time of year again that we need special preparation for winter and cold weather operations. Over the years, we have become more educated on the importance of properly preheating an aircraft engine prior to starting in the cold. … Continue reading →

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Teenage Dream Comes True

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Seventeen-year-old, Dillon Barron of Perry, Missouri, restored a 1954 Cessna 170B over a two-year period and brought home “Reserve Grand Champion” from EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this past August (2012). He completed the restoration himself, “right … Continue reading →

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You & Your iPad In Flight

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Green In recent years, the advent of “Portable Electronic Devices” (PEDs), such as the iPad, have produced a wave of such devices in the cockpits of general aviation aircraft. These devices offer not only navigational information, but also … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: My nine-year-old airplane suffered a major repair after a hangar collapsed on it. Will this affect its value? A: Yes. I recently sold a 10-year-old, low-time Cessna 182, which had the … Continue reading →

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Our Mission!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association As we enter 2013, we face a great deal of uncertainty. But even in the face of the unknown, there is one thing we can be absolutely certain … Continue reading →

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