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Boeing Plaza Hosts WomenVenture

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Now in its twelfth year, WomenVenture, a week-long social and networking event for women during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, attracts hundreds of women who are part of the aviation community and enjoy getting … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, Events, Oct/Nov 2019, Sections | Tagged Boeing, Dr. Peggy Chabrian, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Midwest Flyer, Women in Aviation International, WomenVenture | Leave a comment

Past, Present & Future: Opportunities For Women Aviators of All Ages

Posted on October 15, 2019 by mwflyer

by Kristine Reigel Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Since the earliest days of aviation, women have been involved. From the first female mechanic in 1902, to the Women Airforce Service Pilots(WASP) of World War II, the first … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Events, Features, Oct/Nov 2019 | Tagged Air Race Classic, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, GIFT Academy, Judy Phelps, Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell, Kristine Reigel, Lightspeed Aviation, Mary Latimer, Midwest Flyer, Ninety Nines, Tamara Latimer Griffith, Tammie Jo Shults, WASP, Women in Aviation International, WomenVenture, World War II | Leave a comment

Sebring Cancels U.S. Sport Aviation Expo

Posted on October 15, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue The annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo hosted at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida since 2003, has been canceled effective immediately, as announced by the airport authority on May 30. The airport … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Events, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2019 | Tagged Midwest Flyer, U.S. Sport Aviation Expo | Leave a comment

Red Bull Cancels Air Race Series After 2019 Season

Posted on August 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Red Bull, the beverage company that sponsors high-energy sports ranging from motorcycle racing to cliff diving, has canceled the Red Bull Air Race World Championship series after the 2019 European season, as … Continue reading →

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SAFECON 2019 @ Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

Posted on August 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) held its SAFECON 2019 event, May 13-18, at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by the University of Wisconsin. The chief … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Aug/Sept 2019, Events, Headlines | Tagged Midwest Flyer, National Intercollegiate Flying Association, NIFA, SAFECON 2019, Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport | Leave a comment

Madden’s Attracts Good Crowd of Seaplane Owners Despite Rain

Posted on August 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Under the leadership of Steve Guetter, president of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), the organization’s annual safety seminar and fly-in, May 17 – 19, 2019 at Madden’s Resort … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Aug/Sept 2019, Events, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged Allan P. Thilmany, Brian Addis, Cassandra Isackson, Dan Bass, Dr. Brent Blue, Greg Herrick, Jason Jensen, Jeff Flynn, Madden’s Resort, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, MSPA, Richard McSpadden, Steve Guetter, Woody Minar | Leave a comment

Pentastar Aviation Named Official Charter Provider Of The 2019 Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race

Posted on August 3, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue WATERFORD, MICH. – Pentastar Aviation has announced an extended partnership with the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race for 2019. Pentastar has been a sponsor of the race since 2015. The world’s longest … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Events, Sections | Tagged Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race, Midwest Flyer, Pentastar Aviation | Leave a comment

Members of GA Groups In Minnesota Meet With Their State Representatives At Annual Aviation Day At The Capitol

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue ST. PAUL, MINN. – There’s no stronger way to demonstrate unity in aviation than for pilots, airport managers and aviation business men and women to meet with their respective state legislators once … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, June/July 2019, Sections | Tagged Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Minnesota Business Aviation Association, Minnesota Council of Airports | Leave a comment

From Airports To People, The Minnesota Airports Conference Showcased Excellence In The Industry!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue The annual Minnesota Airports Conference held April 24-26, 2019 at the Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, Minnesota, featured everyone from the managers of large commercial service airports, to the smallest … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Features, Events, Features, June/July 2019 | Tagged Brian Ryks, Cassandra Isackson, Dave Weiman, Fagen Museum, Kathy Vesely, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Airports Conference, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Minnesota Council of Airports, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Corporate Pilots Hold Career Symposium In Michigan

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue LANSING, MICH. – The second annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) was held January 26, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, and sponsored by Women in Aviation, International, Great Lakes Chapter. Over 50 women … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Events, Sections | Tagged Corporate Pilots, female pilots, Midwest Flyer, scholarships, WACS, Women In Aviation, Women’s Aviation Career Symposium | Leave a comment