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EAA BRINGS AVIATION COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EAA SPIRIT OF AVIATION WEEK ON JULY 21-25

Posted on June 5, 2020 by mwflyer

Whole spectrum of recreational aviation featured as #EAAtogether EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 5, 2020) — The Experimental Aircraft Association is showcasing the whole spectrum of flight this summer in a virtual way, as EAA Spirit of Aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged aerobatics, aircraft, aviation, EAA, EAA Spirit of Aviation Week, Experimental Aircraft Association, Hangar flying, Homebuilts, Jack J. Pelton, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Proficiency, ultralight aircraft, Vintage Aircraft, warbirds | Leave a comment

Aerospace Industry Mourns Passing of Rudy Frasca

Posted on May 12, 2020 by mwflyer

URBANA, ILL. – The international aerospace community is mourning the passing of aviation icon, Rudy Frasca, 89, who created the “Frasca” flight simulator.” Frasca passed away May 11, 2020 of natural causes. Rudy Frasca was born on April 19, … Continue reading →

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Special Rules Established For Flying During Pandemic

Posted on May 1, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – May 1, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2020) – The FAA issued a special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) that provides blanket extensions of medical certificates and airman knowledge tests that would have expired between March 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Government/Legislation, News | Tagged aircraft, AOPA, aviation, Coronavirus pandemic Flying, FAA, FAA Safety Team, flight, Flight instructor certificates, Flying, Pilots, powerplant mechanics, SFAR | Leave a comment

CORONAVIRUS UNCERTAINTY FORCES CANCELLATION OF EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020 by mwflyer

Health and safety of participants, volunteers primary concern Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine May 2020 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 1, 2020) — The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged airshow, aviation, EAA, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, Experimental Aircraft Association, fly-in convention, Flying, Jack J. Pelton, Midwest Flyer Magazine | Leave a comment

Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar Has Been Rescheduled!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by mwflyer

BRAINERD, MINN. – The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) Safety Seminar scheduled for May 15-17, 2020 at Madden’s on Gull Lake has been rescheduled to September 18-20th, 2020. Due to schedule change the agenda/format of the weekend will change and may be different than it … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, News | Tagged April 2020, Event, Madden’s On Gull Lake, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, MSPA Safety Seminar | Leave a comment

Insurance Professional, Jeff Rasmussen

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mwflyer

August 28, 1970 – March 29, 2020 MADISON, WIS. – Aviation insurance agent, J. Jeffery Rasmussen, 49, of Merrimac, Wisconsin, passed away on March 29, 2020, following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Rasmussen served as the president and … Continue reading →

Posted in News, People | Tagged Aero Insurance LLC, April 2020, Dave Fritz, J. Jeffery Rasmussen, MaryLu Mecklenburg, People, Randy Peterson, TRICOR Insurance | Leave a comment

Sun ’n Fun Canceled For 2020

Posted on April 2, 2020 by mwflyer

Published on www.midwestflyer.com – April 2, 2020 LAKELAND, FLA. – After initially postponing Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Sun ’n Fun President & CEO John Leenhouts announced April 1, 2020, that the event originally scheduled … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly-Ins & Air Shows, News | Tagged April 2020, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, John Leenhouts, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Midwest Flyer, SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo | Leave a comment

FAA Eases Pilots’ Medical Certificate Policy In Light of Coronavirus

Posted on March 27, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in midwestflyer.com – March 27, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2020) – The FAA took decisive action on March 26 to protect pilots whose livelihoods faced further disruption, in the form of expiring certifications, during the global coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, News | Tagged AOPA, March 2020, Mark Baker, Medical Certification, pilot certification | 22 Comments

Minnesota Aviation Day at the Capitol CANCELED

Posted on March 18, 2020 by mwflyer

The Minnesota Business Aviation Association, in response to guidance provided by the Minnesota Governor and Center for Disease Control (CDC), has canceled Aviation Day at the Capitol and postponed MBAA Safety Day 2020 until further notice. Refunds will be issued … Continue reading →

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Sun ‘n Fun POSTPONED

Posted on March 17, 2020 by mwflyer

LAKELAND, FLA. – The annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, scheduled for March 31 – April 5, 2020, has been postponed until May 5 – 10, 2020 due to concerns over the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

Posted in Events, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, News | Tagged Events, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, March 2020, SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo | Leave a comment

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