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Archives: April/May 2018
Air Force One – The Book
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue For the last 60 years, Air Force One has served every president and first lady through tragedies and triumphs. In aviation expert Nicholas A. Veronico’s book, “Air Force One,” he looks at … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2018, Books & Movies, Sections
Tagged Air Force One, Midwest Flyer, Nicholas A. Veronico
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The Mississippi River Seaplane Tour
by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue I’ve flown along the Mississippi River between Surfside Seaplane Base (8Y4), east of Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to Le Claire, Iowa, some 17 times! And each … Continue reading
Reno Announces Performer Lineup For 55th Annual National Championship Air Races
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue RENO, NEV. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced its initial lineup of airshow performers for the 2018 National Championship Air Races to be held September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2018, Events, Sections
Tagged Midwest Flyer, Reno Air Racing Association
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Letters from Robert (Bob) Ross Rees, Jr.
Hi Dave & Peggy: I was Googling flying articles and found out about Midwest Flyer Magazine, and it had an article from a pilot I met a few times at some AOPA events in Iowa. I first met Yasmina Platt … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2018, Letters, Sections
Tagged Jr, Midwest Flyer, Robert (Bob) Ross Rees, Yasmina Platt
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New Senior Vice President of Product Development At Cirrus
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue DULUTH, MINN. & KNOXVILLE, TENN. – As Cirrus Aircraft continues to innovate and lead general aviation with the best-selling SR series aircraft and the Vision® Jet, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2018, People, Sections
Tagged Cirrus Aircraft, Ken Harness, Midwest Flyer, SR series aircraft, Vision® Jet
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AOPA Initiatives In Michigan, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota & Washington, DC
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue A good pilot is always learning. To that point, a highlight of the … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, April/May 2018, Columns, Columns
Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Andy Miller, Eastern Michigan University, Katie McMichael, Ken Mead, Kyle Lewis, Michigan Aviation Safety Forum, Michigan Business Aviation Association, Midwest Flyer, Rune Duke, Rusty Pilot, You Can Fly Program
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Time to Fly
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue We made it through the cold months and we’re finally back to my favorite time of year: fly-in season. The weather is (usually) great and … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, April/May 2018, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters
Tagged AOPA, AOPA Fly-In, AOPA Hangar, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer
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Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue Q: With spring just around the corner, are there any hazards especially associated with spring that I should be reminded of? A: Yes, birds and bees and crosswinds. Birds … Continue reading
