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NOTKOSH

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

by Dean Zakos © Copyright 2020, 2024. All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue To paraphrase:  “When once you have tasted AirVenture, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned toward Oshkosh, for … Continue reading →

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Things To Consider When It’s Time To Overhaul Or Replace Your Engine

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue Q) Why would anyone consider buying a used engine? How do they become available and are they safe? A) If someone needs … Continue reading →

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Fifty years of flying memories

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

“I always knew I would get here. What I did not know is how quickly…” by Richard Morey © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue I was born into a flying family, which … Continue reading →

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Putting Your Autopilot On Probation

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue   I have used the phrase, “What Is It Doing Now,” in reference to autopilots in several of my previous … Continue reading →

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Ocular Certification Changes

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue The FAA ocular certification procedures are badly in need of an update. This has never been … Continue reading →

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U.S. Student Pilot Certificates Up 24%

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue When you consider that the number of student pilot certificates received in the U.S. in 2023 increased 24% from 2022, rising from 56,170 to 69,503, according to the … Continue reading →

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Fill ‘er up!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by mwflyer

Keeping aviation fuel accessible while finding its alternative by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue Flying season is about to heat up. While much of the South basks in a bit … Continue reading →

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Island Hopping In The San Juan Islands, Washington State

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

by Yasmina Platt © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue I have talked about island hopping in the Bahamas and Michigan before but, this time, we’re traveling to Washington State. It is easy … Continue reading →

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Communicate with farmers about safe agricultural operations around airports

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

by Jared Wedel MnDOT Aeronautics Airport Coordinator – North Region Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue One of the hardest things to tell farmers is that they can’t plant crops on perfectly good tillable land. Yet, that … Continue reading →

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Pilots: Leave The Gummies At Home!

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue With the legalization of marihuana and/or cannabis in many states, products containing THC or CBD are now readily available for … Continue reading →

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