Archives: Dialogue

The Future of State Aviation Trade Groups

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Midwest Flyer Magazine has been working with state aviation trade groups since the publication was founded in 1978, and has seen a gradual decline in participation among many member … Continue reading

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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

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Promoting Aircraft Maintenance Careers Through Competitive Wages, Status & Benefits

by Dave Weiman dave@midwestflyer.com Published in Midwest Flyer June/July 2017 While our elected officials in Washington can’t seem to agree on anything to better our country, many of us in aviation are working to attract more young people to our … Continue reading

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State Aviation Conferences, Seaplane Flying & The Hoover Trophy!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer April/May 2017 issue The April/May issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is traditionally dedicated to state aviation conferences being held throughout the Midwest in the spring, and seaplane flying. Usually by April 1, there’s … Continue reading

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Friends & Partnerships Make For A Great Magazine!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 We are happy to announce in this issue a partnership between Midwest Flyer Magazine and Connell Aviation Group of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Connell family has a long history serving … Continue reading

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Plane People Are The Best People!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Dec 2016/Jan 2017 In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, you will read about a lot of people doing a lot of great things for aviation. Pete Schoeninger helps us out with answers … Continue reading

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Students Go From High School & Cockpit To College

by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 The Central High School Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Aviation Program in Westosha, Wis., is proud to announce that two of their students obtained their private pilot certificates on August 25, … Continue reading

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Memories Made… Memories To Come! The Log Cabin Airport Fly-In, Mondovi, Wis.

by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer Magazine So often, we publish articles after an event, reporting on what happened and who participated. That’s all well and good, provides interesting stories, ample recognition for organizers and participants, and hopefully an opportunity to … Continue reading

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Vicky Benzing – Fastest Woman Racer Ever At Reno!

by Dave Weiman Our cover photo for this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine by Chris Bildilli features Vicky Benzing performing a knife-edge maneuver in her 1940 Boeing Stearman at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She … Continue reading

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FAA Proposes New Rule That Could Make Aircraft & Equipment Certification More Streamlined & Cost-Effective!

by Dave Weiman We are pleased that on March 2, 2016, the FAA proposed a rulemaking directed by the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013, which would replace today’s highly prescriptive design requirements with performance- and risk-based standards for aircraft … Continue reading

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