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Archives: June/July 2011
Air Show Star, Historian & Inventor Among Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – No one could ask for a better backdrop than Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as hundreds of people gathered at the Ramada Mall of America (Thunderbird) Hotel, April 30, 2011, for the annual investiture ceremonies of the … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, Events, Headlines, June/July 2011, People
Tagged Arthur Donahue, Betty Tanis, Bob Jasperson, Brian Utley, Cathy Stuber, Dale "Red" Jackson, Don Stuber, Donald Stuber, Jim Hanson, Jim Oberstar, John Mohr, John Stuber, Jr, Leo Thorsness, Liz Strohfus, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, Noel Allard, Peter Tanis, Robert Donahue, Stearman
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When bad things happen to good people!
…for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:45 by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, High On Health, June/July 2011, People
Tagged Dr. John Beasley, Phil Winiger, Wisconsin Aviation Inc
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Maintaining IFR Currency In Your Comfort Zone!
by Harold Green, CFII Maintaining legal IFR currency can be a challenge if we are not flying frequently. Hopefully this discussion will assist in reducing that challenge. First, let’s make a distinction between “legal” and “safe.” Legal is defined in … Continue reading
Posted in Headlines, Instrument Flight, June/July 2011
Tagged FAR 61.57(c), Harold Green, IFR
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Auto Pilots – Different Types & How They Work!
by Michael Kaufman, CFII When learning to fly in the mid 1960s in a Champ, the word “autopilot” was something you read about in the aviation magazines of that time. My first personal experience was flying a Mooney, which had … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2011, Technology
Tagged autopilot, King Avionics, Michael Kaufman
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Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions Pete.Harriet@gmail.com Q: A friend mentioned that his six-seat airplane has a “zero fuel weight” of such and such pounds. What is that? A: For structural reasons, the engineers who design airplanes calculate the maximum cabin load … Continue reading
How Best To Avoid State & Local Violations of Law Affecting Aircraft Operations
by Joseph J. Vacek, J.D. Attorney-At-Law Assistant Professor, Aerospace University of North Dakota Wow, what a perfect spot,” Steve thought to himself as he crisply banked his float-equipped Cessna 182 to reconnoiter his landing spot. “This is going to be … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, June/July 2011
Tagged aircraft, CFI, FAA, FARs, Joe Vacek, Natural Resources, University of North Dakota
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Is A Corporation Or LLC Right For You And Your Aircraft?
by Gregory J. Reigel © January, 2011 All rights reserved. You have probably read the ads in several of the aviation magazines suggesting that aircraft buyers should “incorporate in Delaware,” etc. Also, quite often an aircraft buyer’s accountant or attorney … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, June/July 2011
Tagged Aviation Law, Business Law, Corporation, FAA, FAR Part 91, Gregory Reigel, LLC
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AOPA’s Political Action Committee… How it works & why it is important.
by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Like most multifaceted organizations, AOPA is made up of a number of divisions that specialize in serving our members in specific ways, allowing each division to develop the expertise, … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial, June/July 2011
Tagged AOPA, Craig Fuller, FAA, NextGen
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Signs GA Is Getting Stronger!
I attended the “Michigan Legislative Aviation Day” in early March hosted by the Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA), and the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE). The day started with representatives of all the aviation interests attending receiving a legislative briefing … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, Columns, June/July 2011
Tagged AOPA, Bill Blake, Carolyn Morris, David Agema, Dennis Muchmore, Jeremiah W. Nixon, Jim Morris, Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE), Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA), Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA), Missouri State Aviation Council (MoSAC)
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