Archives: February/March 2021

Tips On Buying A Used Plane

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 As you read this, spring is just around the corner. Flying weather will be milder and days longer. Hopefully Covid-19 is becoming under control. … Continue reading →

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An Explanation of the Designated Pilot Examiner Program

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 All of us in civil aviation have either flown with, or will fly with, a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). The occasion is usually fraught … Continue reading →

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Are You A Child of the Magenta?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 It has been said that Steve Job’s last words as he passed into his next life were, “OH WOW, OH WOW, OH … Continue reading →

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Letter From Bob Worthington

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

Dave: I  just finished reading the Dec/Jan issue (https://midwestflyer.com). Excellent, informative articles! I especially liked the insurance article by Victoria Neuville of Aviation Insurance Resources entitled “Despite Experience, Senior Pilots Are Charged Higher Insurance Premiums” (https://midwestflyer.com/?p=13910). Good info.   Bob … Continue reading →

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What Not To Skip On FAA MedXpress Form 8500-8

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 FAA form 8500-8 is the form airman complete and submit via MedXpress before every flight physical. The Basic Med form is derived … Continue reading →

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FAA’s Intentional Falsification Settlement Policy: Not Much of An Offer

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel © February 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 issue As you might imagine, the FAA has a dim view of intentional falsification cases. These situations arise when the FAA believes … Continue reading →

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How Can The Designated Pilot Examiner Program Be Improved?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2021 issue I am hearing from the aviation community concern that the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) program, which is administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), could be improved to better … Continue reading →

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