Archives: June/July 2018

Ask Pete!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 Q: Recently, you said you think “book” retail figures on airplane prices are not always real accurate. Why is that? A: I have seen many owners look at “Aircraft Value … Continue reading →

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From The Right Seat – Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2018 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The student’s job is to learn and have a safe flight. The instructor’s job is to help make that possible. A student of mine was on an accelerated course … Continue reading →

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AOPA Releases Flight Training Experience Survey

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) “You Can Fly” initiative announced that the 2018 Flight Training Experience Survey is available to take online and will remain open until August 13. Each … Continue reading →

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Pattern Operations Revisited

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue It seems that traffic patterns at pilot-controlled airports remain a source of concern for general aviation, as the majority of accidents happen in the pattern. It would be oversimplification … Continue reading →

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Single Pilot Resource Management

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue As pilots, we have all heard or seen references to the FAA terms crew resource management (CRM), single pilot resource management (SRM) and aeronautical decision-making (ADM). These … Continue reading →

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The Importance of An Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspection

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 In most aircraft transactions, the buyer should have a pre-purchase inspection performed on the aircraft. Why? To make sure the buyer knows what the … Continue reading →

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Feedback – Why It Is So Important!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue Whether you are a professional pilot, aircraft technician, airport manager, flight instructor, fixed base operator, aircraft manufacturer or supplier, support service professional, business owner or manager, air traffic controller, … Continue reading →

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