Archives: February/March 2016

FAA Beefs Up Security At Chicago Center

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mwflyer

AURORA, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly increased the security of its air traffic systems to ensure that they are more resilient and less vulnerable to the type of attack that occurred at the Chicago En Route Center … Continue reading →

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Which George Is Steering The Airplane?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman When I first got acquainted with autopilots, they were referred to by the pilots that flew them as, “George.” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will devote most of my column to “George” … Continue reading →

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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Grounds Flytenow & AirPooler Private Pilot Flight-Sharing Concept

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel © December, 2015 All rights reserved. As you may know, one of the ways a private pilot is permitted to reduce the cost of a particular flight is to share that expense with the passenger(s) on … Continue reading →

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Paulisms by Paul Poberezny

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mwflyer

(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting for the freedom to fly. Paul was an aviator and … Continue reading →

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Letter from Thomas P. Curran

Posted on January 16, 2016 by mwflyer

Hey Dave: I sent you a complimentary copy of my book, “Millionaire Legacy.” My goal in writing the book was to share the real story behind Sean D. Tucker, Capt. Julie Clark, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, and others. My … Continue reading →

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