Archives: Columns

PLBs & Satellite Messengers – Are They Worth Buying?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Q: My friend, a medical doctor, strongly urges me to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger – even when flying day VFR – in the … Continue reading →

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The New Rules For Instrument Currency

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Recently the FAA changed both the content and the wording of the regulation governing “pilot instrument currency.” Hopefully this discussion will clarify these new requirements. In summary, the … Continue reading →

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Human Factors, Angle of Attack Indicators & Buttonology

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue In my column in the October/November 2019 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about the importance of knowing your navigation equipment and interfaces, and I … Continue reading →

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Illegal Charter Doesn’t Just Happen In Business Jets

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue As you may know, the FAA has recently increased its investigations into illegal charter activities and is vigorously pursuing enforcement against operators … Continue reading →

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Airport Tenants Make For A Strong Airport Support Group

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 Issue As an airport tenant, wouldn’t you like a say on how your airport is ran…an opportunity to get your friends and business associates involved in supporting your airport…an … Continue reading →

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