Archives: October/November 2013
Letter From Ray Perry
Hi Dave: Long time since we did our “crash and splash” poker run at the Eagle River Seaplane Fly-In, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Looking at your masthead, I see that my old high school classmate, Don Winkler, is still on the … Continue reading
Letter From Gregory G. Gorak
Dave: As a subscriber since 1978, I don’t understand how you can keep getting better and better. The quality of Midwest Flyer Magazine, the articles and graphics are first rate! I look forward to many years to come. Gregory G. … Continue reading
Letter From Thomas G. Chudy Jr.
Dave: I received the August/September 2013 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine and read your article entitled “Hidden Treasure At Lake In The Hills Airport,” featuring Ole Sindberg and his “Prescott Pusher.” Is it possible to get contact information for Ole? … Continue reading
Letter From Vickie Vandenbelt
Dear Dave: I just received a complimentary copy of Midwest Flyer – August/September (2013) issue – and there are some great articles in it. I did see a great article entitled “Giving That First Ride In An Airplane” by Jim … Continue reading
Letter From Robert W. O’Brien, Jr.
Dave: Read your article on Minnesota revamps taxes on aviation. Well done/good info. Thanks! Robert W. O’Brien, Jr., AAE Executive Director Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA) Blue River, Wisconsin
Letter From Rich Dalquist
Dave: Good article (about Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signing a bill to change the state tax on aviation), but you missed an opportunity to point out that after the annual registration rate, it stays that way even 25 years down … Continue reading
Letter From Dirk Ellis
Dave: Thank you for covering so well Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s signing of legislation to change the aircraft registration fee and taxes on aviation fuel, parts and labor. This legislation is promising. It did appear that general aviation was on … Continue reading
EAA Founder & Friend, Paul Poberezny
September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013 by Dave Weiman Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Founder Paul Poberezny, 91, passed away August 22, 2013 at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, after a battle with cancer. Just three weeks prior, Paul … Continue reading
Wheeling It To Canada’s Lake Country
Midwest Flyer Magazine Makes Seventh Trip To Northern Ontario by Dave Weiman S ome pilots think of a Canadian fishing fly-out as flying a floatplane to some remote outpost on some gorgeous, clear water, lake. But unknown to many are … Continue reading