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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
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
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
Privatization Poses Real Threat To GA
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer August/September 2017 issue Aviation-wise, we believe President Donald Trump and some members of Congress have been misled by proponents of privatizing the air traffic control (ATC) system in supporting that proposal without first … Continue reading
Comparison of Part 91 versus Part 135, Ownership & Operation of Aircraft
by Greg Reigel, AAL ©Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue Owners of business aircraft frequently face the question of whether their aircraft should be operated under 14 C.F.R. Part 91 (“Part 91”) or … Continue reading
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue Q: Do pitch changes occur with power changes in an airplane with the engine mounted above the cabin like a Lake Amphibian? A: There are significant pitch changes with … Continue reading