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Southern Illinois Airport Is Best Location To Observe Solar Eclipse
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue CARBONDALE, ILL. – On Monday, August 21, 2017, portions of the United States will experience a total Solar Eclipse, and Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, Illinois, is closest to the point of … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Aug/Sept 2017, Events, Sections
Tagged Midwest Flyer, Solar Eclipse, Southern Illinois Airport
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MAC Paint Shop’s Work Is Everywhere, Embracing Sustainability
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MINN. – Some paint jobs are so big they seemingly never end. At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the paint shop is responsible for keeping a clean coat on thousands … Continue reading
Bridget Rief Named Vice President – Planning and Development At Metropolitan Airports Commission
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL – Bridget Rief, a 20-year veteran of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), has been promoted to the position of vice president – planning and development, effective July 1, 2017. In … Continue reading
House Committee Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue WASHINGTON, DC – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a six-year FAA reauthorization bill on June 27, 2017 by a vote of 32-25 that includes a controversial plan to corporatize the … Continue reading
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Consensus FAA Reauthorization Legislation
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue WASHINGTON, DC – On June 29, 2017, the Senate Commerce Committee approved by voice vote S.1405, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing FAA programs through September 30, 2021. Chairman … Continue reading
General Aviation Groups Remain United Opposing ATC Privatization
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue WASHINGTON, DC –Thirty-three general aviation groups have issued the following joint statement in opposition to the air traffic control privatization proposal included in the 21st Century Aviation, Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) … Continue reading
From Gatherings To Floatplanes & ATC Privatization
by Kyle Lewis Manager, Great Lakes Region Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue The AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager post had been vacant for nearly a year before I filled the position this … Continue reading
Ohio Native Named AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue Ohio native, and longtime AOPA and EAA member, Kyle Lewis, has been named manager of the AOPA Great Lakes Region. Lewis graduated from Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering with a Bachelor … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, Aug/Sept 2017, Columns, Columns, People
Tagged AOPA, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer
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FBO Consolidation Disrupting General Aviation
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue In this age of technology and disruption, retailers are constantly finding new ways to improve consumer shopping experiences. From apps that compare prices, to delivery … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Aug/Sept 2017, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters
Tagged FBO, General Aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Pilots
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How Basic Med Works!
by Dr. Bill Blank Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue I have been following “Basic Med” since the idea first arose, and waited to write this article until it was finally issued. I was afraid of last-minute changes … Continue reading