Archives: Dialogue

Scholarships & Opportunities Galore!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2023 Digital Issue I have never seen so many scholarships and opportunities for young people and adults to get into aviation careers than there are today. The problem isn’t finding a … Continue reading

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A College Degree Is No Longer Required For Many Top-Paying Jobs In Aviation

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2022/January 2023 Digital Issue Let me preface this editorial by stating that I believe in higher education, but I question when students go into debt to pay for ridiculously high college … Continue reading

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Contributions By An Aviation Great Deserve Recognition

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue Former EAA President and Chairman, Tom Poberezny, 75, passed away the morning of July 25, 2022, the opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, an event he chaired … Continue reading

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Time Flys, and So Do Families

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue In 1978 when Peggy and I started Wisconsin Flyer Magazine, which evolved to become Midwest Flyer Magazine in 1980, we met a lot of wonderful people, also operating … Continue reading

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No Better Time Than The Present

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2022 Digital Issue If it is one thing we got from this lousy pandemic we’ve just gone through, it is a greater appreciation for family and friends. While many parents and … Continue reading

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Aviation Leaders Deserving of Recognition

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue. In this issue, you will read articles recognizing the accomplishments of several aviation leaders who have recently retired. First, Randy Van Natta and Archie Becher have semi-retired and … Continue reading

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Family & Friends of the Right Seat

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 online issue When I recall my flights over the past 50 years, I think of the people who have flown with me in the right seat who are no longer … Continue reading

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It’s Called Consideration & Common Courtesy

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Consideration and common courtesy works both ways… Airports and fixed base operators need to provide self-serve fuel systems which are easy, convenient, and safe for pilots to … Continue reading

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New & Exciting Educational Opportunities In Aviation For Young People

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine Online – October/November 2021 issue The opportunities for young people to train and get into aviation careers, are many, thanks to the cooperative efforts of aviation organizations, colleges and universities, and industry.  … Continue reading

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Sharing What We Know Benefits All of Us!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine online August/September 2021 issue When Peggy and I were dating back in 1973 – shortly after I got my Private Pilot Certificate – we would go flying in a rented flying club … Continue reading

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