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Why Mentorship Is Important & Easier Today Than Ever Before!
by Dave Weiman I don’t think very many of us would be in aviation today if it were not for the selflessness of a “mentor.” For myself, I always had an interest in flying, but did not take that initial … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, February/March 2016
Tagged AOPA, Dave Weiman, Mentorship, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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Aircraft Maintenance Must Be A Team Effort!
by Dave Weiman There is no professional in aviation I admire more than the aircraft technician. I am amazed each time I do an owner-assist annual inspection as to how much they know, and how skilled they are. So much, … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec2015/Jan2016, Dialogue
Tagged Aircraft Maintenance, Dave Weiman
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A Little Information & Education Can Go A Long Way In Avoiding Airspace Conflicts With Drones
by Dave Weiman Earlier this year, I had heard there were 500,000 drones in the hands of hobbyists, but this week, there are reports there are now over a million. Regardless, it is fact that the number of unmanned aircraft … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, October/November 2015
Tagged Dave Weiman, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Earl Lawrence, FAA
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It’s Heads Up For Drones & Their Owner/Operators
by Dave Weiman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, there are several articles intended to keep us out of trouble when it comes to potential violations to Federal Aviation Regulations, and make us aware of our rights when it … Continue reading
Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged Dave Weiman, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Getting & Staying Engaged With Our Elected Officials
by Dave Weiman In this issue, you will read about the president of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), Mark Baker, who met with our elected officials on Capitol Hill recently to lobby on behalf of GA. Mark brought … Continue reading
Midwest Flyer Magazine Readership Expands To Africa
by Dave Weiman The publishers of Midwest Flyer Magazine are always proud to hear when someone enjoys reading the magazine, no matter where they might live. Recently, subscriber, Phil Peterson, of Oregon, Wisconsin, took a copy of the magazine with … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2015, Columns, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged Cosmas Anthony Minangi, Dave, Phil Peterson
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A Prediction: Lower Fuel Prices Equal Increase In Flight Hours
by Dave Weiman When fuel prices hit an all-time high in recent years, pilots were flying less, which resulted in reduced fuel sales, aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, flight training, and airport operations, and the $100.00 hamburger quickly became the $200.00 … Continue reading
Your Feedback Is Important!
by Dave Weiman Have you noticed an increase in the number of customer surveys in recent years? If you call your cell phone provider, for instance, a recorded message will ask you if you will take a few minutes after … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Dec 2014/Jan 2015, Dialogue
Tagged Dave Weiman, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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Sharing The Experience!
by Dave Weiman For all of us who attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, we came away with a lot of memorable experiences in the people we met, the aircraft we saw and flew, and the activities we participated in – … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, October/November 2014
Tagged Airplanes, Dave Weiman, EAA AirVenture, KidVenture
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Why Should You Care?
by Dave Weiman As members of the aviation community, we share a common bond, regardless of our specific interests. For instance, if an issue comes up and it affects instrument approaches at the local and you do not have an … Continue reading
