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City clerks, public works quietly keep pilots flying
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Do you ever think about the people who work in aviation? I don’t mean the people who use aviation… I mean the people … Continue reading
New Helpful Publications for Aviators
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) is pleased to announce the release of several new free publications for aviators. Digital copies of these new publications, … Continue reading
An industry rallying together… General Aviation responds to the pandemic
by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue The last time I cleared TSA, breezed past a sea of travelers, and patiently waited for my airline flight to board from Gate A34, I … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, June/July 2020
Tagged AOPA, General Aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer
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Ways To Beat The High Cost of Replacement Parts & Avoid Mistakes In Buying A Used Airplane
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Q: What changes have you seen in the used airplane market since the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the U.S? A: As I write this (mid-April 2020), it is too early … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020
Tagged airplane, Ask Pete, C172M, Cessna, Cessna 150, Cessna 172L, Cessna 180, Cessna 180 floats, Cessna 182, Cherokee 180, Comanche, liability insurance airplane, Midwest Flyer, Mooney 201, Pete Schoeninger, Piper Lance, Piper Warriors
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Finding New AMEs
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D., Senior AME Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Do you know of a physician you think would make a good Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)? Have you thought about recruiting him/her? There has been … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, High On Health, June/July 2020
Tagged AME, Aviation Medical Examiner, Dr. Bill Blank, High On Health, Midwest Flyer
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IFR Currency Requirements Revisited
by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue It seems that once again we need to review the “pilot currency” requirements for instrument flight. That is, how to maintain currency and how to regain it once lost. … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020, Pilot Proficiency
Tagged AC 61-98, aviation training devices, CFII, DPE, FAR 61.57, Harold Green, instrument approaches, instrument conditions, instrument proficiency check, IPC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot currency, Pilot Proficiency, Pilot-in-command
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How To Respond To An FAA/NTSB Investigation
by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Piloting an aircraft is fraught with rules and regulations, which can result in the pilot being the subject of an investigation. In 40 years of flying, I have … Continue reading
The FAA Is Investigating Me: Now What?
by Gregory J. Reigel © April 2020 All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue When the FAA receives notice and evidence to show that a certificate holder (mechanic, repair station, air carrier, pilot, etc.) may have … Continue reading