Archives: All Features

Women In Aviation International At Sun ‘n Fun 2019

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mwflyer

by Nancy Blake Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue I had the opportunity to renew an acquaintance of mine at Sun ‘n Fun 2019, when I saw Dr. Peggy Chabrian, President and CEO of Women In Aviation International … Continue reading →

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The New Golden Age of Small-Quantity, High-Quality Aircraft Parts Production: What Is It, And What’s Making It Happen?

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Second In A Series of Articles by Ed Leineweber Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue In the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I introduced Tromblay Tool, LLC to epitomize what I called the “New Golden … Continue reading →

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N966CD, A Stearman Story

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Noel Allard Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Chuck Doyle (Sr) story is long in the telling, but for this narrative, let us focus on one airplane; one airplane from a collection of dozens owned from … Continue reading →

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64th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference… Airports, Businesses, Awards & Recognition

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue The Wisconsin Aviation Conference (WAC) was held in Green Bay, Wis., May 5-7, 2019, at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, directly across the highway from the host airport, … Continue reading →

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From Airports To People, The Minnesota Airports Conference Showcased Excellence In The Industry!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue The annual Minnesota Airports Conference held April 24-26, 2019 at the Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, Minnesota, featured everyone from the managers of large commercial service airports, to the smallest … Continue reading →

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A Seaplane Flight To Churchill

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Alan Lindquist Published In Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue It’s been 10 years since my wife, Barbara Wiley, talked me into accompanying her in her Cessna 172XP amphibious floatplane to Churchill, Manitoba. Our friend, Garith, who flies a … Continue reading →

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Mr. Pietenpol, Bill Rewey… Famed Aircamper Homebuilder Turns A Page

Posted on March 27, 2019 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Maybe you noticed the ad on the bulletin board of your local airport: For Sale ’94 Pietenpol Aircamper NX17WR. Whether you realized it or not, if you saw that … Continue reading →

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Me, A Seaplane Pilot? Just Do It!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue There are many reasons to get your seaplane pilot certificate: get it in lieu of a normal flight review; challenge yourself by leaving your comfort zone to do something … Continue reading →

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What’s the Risk?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Rachel Obermoller MnDOT Pilot Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue What do Swiss cheese, bowties, and trapping have in common? When it comes to aviation, there’s a whole set of tools which use these three seemingly disparate … Continue reading →

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SkyWest Airlines Teams Up With Academy College To Recruit New Pilots

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The only four-year accredited aviation college in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area – Academy College – has joined forces with SkyWest Airlines of George, Utah, to provide … Continue reading →

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