Archives: Columns

Michigan’s Legislature Is Focus of Attention

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Now that most of the legislative sessions have adjourned for the year, AOPA is focusing its efforts on one of the remaining year-long legislatures still in session – Michigan. For the past … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q:  I’ve heard of bogus purchase scams where owners have been swindled out of money on car sales with fake cashier’s checks, and am now considering selling my airplane. Any advice? A:  Be very careful! I would … Continue reading →

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Landings: Another Perspective

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Green The previous “Flight Training” article in Midwest Flyer Magazine, ended with the turn onto final approach and the establishment of a stabilized approach at a predetermined airspeed at least 250 feet above the runway. Now, we will … Continue reading →

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Do I Really Need To Do A Procedure Turn?

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman After a long drawn-out winter in the Midwest, the peak summer flying season is in motion with the world’s largest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.” I always look forward to the event and attended my … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know If You Are A Commercial Air Tour Operator?

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel The FAA Office of Chief Counsel addressed this issue in a recent “legal interpretation.” The interpretation responded to a request by an operator asking whether his operation “could be considered an air tour that would need to … Continue reading →

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FAA Tells EAA To Pay Up or Else!

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to pay $447,000 in “user fees” to cover the expenses associated with air traffic control services at Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture, July 29 thru … Continue reading →

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