Archives: February/March 2021

Aircraft Spruce Midwest Store Now Open Saturdays

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – Aircraft Spruce Midwest in West Chicago, Illinois, is now open on Saturdays for will-call business from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT. The store is located near the … Continue reading

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Aeronautics & Astronautics Contributors Honored At FAI Awards Ceremony 2020

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 Lausanne, Switzerland – On December 2, 2020, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) – the World Air Sports Federation – honored the greatest contributions to aeronautics and astronautics. A total of 44 women … Continue reading

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NGPA Announces New Directors & Officers

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN. – The National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) has announced its new board of directors and officers following its annual meeting in late October 2020. New directors include Ryan … Continue reading

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Minnesota Pilots Association Welcomes New & Returning Board Members

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 MAPLE GROVE, MINN. – The Minnesota Pilots Association has reelected current board members, Steve Thibault and Patrick Halligan, and elected new board member, Grant Wallace, to its board of directors. Randy Corfman … Continue reading

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Piper Certifies & Delivers First Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft announced December 15, 2020 that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the “Pilot 100i.” The Pilot 100i, which was announced … Continue reading

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EAA Teams Up With Microsoft Flight Simulator To Provide Scholarships, Education Resources

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association and Microsoft are teaming up to provide flight training scholarships and education resources throughout the country in conjunction with the release of the new edition of the legendary Microsoft Flight Simulator software. EAA … Continue reading

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Scholarship Applications Now Available At Minnesota Pilots Association

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 MAPLE GROVE, MINN. – The MN Pilots Association has opened its application period for its three $2,000.00 aviation scholarships. The eligibility requirements are available on the MN Pilots Association website: https://www.mnpilots.org/ Two of … Continue reading

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Academy College Announces 2020 Sherm Booen Legacy Scholarship Recipients

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Established in 2016 to celebrate Academy College’s 80th Anniversary, two $5,000 scholarships are awarded to degree-seeking students pursuing a professional pilot career in honor of the late, Sherm Booen, … Continue reading

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BERINGER & Air Race E Partner Up!

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 Tallard, France – Because aviation and motorsport racing is one of the foundations of BERINGER AERO, it seemed natural for the company to partner up with the new world-class racing teams from … Continue reading

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Statewide Automated Weather Observation Systems: Weather Services Available To Pilots & Non-Pilots Alike

by Michael Hartell Navigation Systems Supervisor MnDOT Office of Aeronautics Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 I started learning how to fly back in 1981–82. One of the things I remember most was trying to understand weather. I … Continue reading

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