Archives: April/May 2013

Legislative Sessions In Full Force

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Bryan Budds, Manager AOPA Great Lakes Region The new year brings one of the busiest times for AOPA’s regional managers and state legislative affairs staff, and this year is certainly no exception. In the Great Lakes Region, we are … Continue reading →

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“Landings For Lunches” 1st Annual Spot Landing Contest For Charity Wausau, Wisconsin

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – The fixed base operator known for innovation in promoting aviation and flight training, John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service, Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW), has created a “spot landing contest” to encourage pilot proficiency, and raise money for … Continue reading →

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The Ins & Outs of ADS-B & The Stratus-ForeFlight System

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I dedicated part of the column to type-specific flight training for which I will add an additional comment in this issue. Several issues back, I mentioned flying with … Continue reading →

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FAA Defines “In Furtherance Of Business” Restriction On Operations By A Sport Pilot

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel In a recent Legal Interpretation, the FAA Office of Chief Counsel responded to a request for a definition of what it means to be “in furtherance of a business” in the context of the limitation upon sport … Continue reading →

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Letter From Shawn Avra

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: I was just reading through the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine and noticed your request for fly-in restaurant information. There is a new fly-in cafe at the Coldwater, Michigan airport (KOEB) called the “Prop Blast Café.” … Continue reading →

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Letter From Al Lien

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

(Response From Book Review “The Sky’s No Limit,” Round The World Air Race – 1994) Herbert H. Halperin, Author         aiches3@aol.com Dear Herbert: I wanted to let you know that I finished the book. What a great … Continue reading →

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When Two Organizations Are Better Than One!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman On October 22, 2012, Rod Hightower – who had been appointed president of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) on September 7, 2010 – announced that he was stepping down effective immediately. Then on February 28, 2013, Craig … Continue reading →

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Fuller To Leave AOPA

Posted on February 28, 2013 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – AOPA President Craig Fuller has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position and from the board. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is ready to assume … Continue reading →

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