Archives: People
“The Mooney Guy”
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In the world of aviation, where every flight tells a story of passion and perseverance, Don Plooster of Forest Lake, Minnesota, stands out as a living legend. A man who took … Continue reading
Cirium Presents 2023 On-Time Performance Awards To MSP Airport
MSP is the first U.S. airport to win Cirium’s global airport award since 2011 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) wrapped up 2023 with a rare double win … Continue reading
There Was No Rush In Getting His Captain Stripes For This Rush City Flight Instructor
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue RUSH CITY, MINN. – There is something to say about learning to fly in a small, rural community versus a big city. There is very little air traffic … Continue reading
MAC CEO Brian Ryks Earns Airport Industry Leadership Award
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue The Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award is the highest honor given to an active airport CEO/Director. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced that Brian Ryks, executive … Continue reading
The Borman Collection At EAA
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” Frank Borman by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., features “The Borman Collection: An EAA Member’s Space Odyssey,” an … Continue reading