Archives: Columns

Carried Through The Sky On Fine Threads

by Tyler Beckman The aerospace industry never ceases to be on the cutting edge of technology! If you want to know or see the future of technology in engineering and design, look no further than in the aerospace industry because … Continue reading

Posted in Aircraft, Columns, Education, Minnesota Education Section, October/November 2015 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Piper Aircraft R&D & Sales

OSHKOSH, WIS. – At a press briefing held during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 20, 2015, Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott announced that Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller are collaborating on the certification of a five-bladed composite propeller for the … Continue reading

Posted in Aircraft, Columns, October/November 2015, Products & Services | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Prepare Now For The Grasp of Winter

The rapidly lengthening shadows grow all around as the sun quickly seeks solace from the cold while sliding below the horizon. Its fading pale hues of pink and orange quickly give way to the ever-increasing bands of dark blue. The … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2015 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Heads Up For Migrating Waterfowl & Drones

by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Summer is over! As thoughts turn to installing winter fronts and changing floats for skis, we here at MnDOT Aeronautics are NOT hibernating. As always, aviation safety is our key concern. … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2015 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Airport Farming – Rewards & Risks

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics With autumn upon us, and winter fast approaching, it may seem like an odd time to talk about farming. However, these next few months between farming seasons are the perfect time to evaluate … Continue reading

Posted in Airports, Columns, Columns, October/November 2015, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

General Aviation Means Business!

News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa by Yasmina Platt Manager, AOPA Central Southwest Region We all know that general aviation (or simply “GA” as we often call it) offers a uniquely efficient means … Continue reading

Posted in AOPA Regional Report, Columns, Columns, October/November 2015 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Vibrant Aviation Community Comes Together In The Twin Cities

News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Just a few weeks ago, I was joined by nearly 50 of my … Continue reading

Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, AOPA Regional Report, Columns, Columns, October/November 2015 | Tagged | Leave a comment

Small Wins, Big Results

by Mark R. Baker, President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association If you follow AOPA—in our magazines, newsletters, and websites for example—it’s easy to imagine that we spend all our time focusing on the big national issues that affect … Continue reading

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, October/November 2015 | Tagged | Leave a comment

Instrument Training For One & All

by Harold Green We have all heard, or even participated in, discussions as to whether or not an instrument rating is a good thing. For those whose flying requires them to be at a specific place at a specific time, … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2015, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Flying With Accurate Flight Instruments

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will be addressing the issue of “aircraft instruments” and their importance in making a safe and accurate IFR flight. I would also like to show how an … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2015 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment