Archives: Columns

Flight Risk Assessment Tools and You

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Joe Anderson Pilot, MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue As aviators, we know flying can be a highly rewarding activity. The sense of accomplishment which results from a well-executed flight is hard … Continue reading →

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Click, Click, Click – Nothing! Pilot-Controlled Lighting Tips & Reporting

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Casey Carlson Airport Lighting Coordinator MnDOT Aeronautics – NavAids Group Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Most folks who are not involved with aviation wouldn’t know that a radio pulse sequence is used to … Continue reading →

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Drones, Helping To Clear The Way For Airplanes In Wisconsin

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue For pilots, a freshly paved runway or new terminal building are airport improvements that are easy to recognize and appreciate. Conversely, obstruction … Continue reading →

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From the Air and From the Ground

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

Article & Photos by Yasmina Platt © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue   The mountains are calling, and we must go… no matter how we get there! Although they … Continue reading →

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Airport User Groups & Crosswind Runway Ineligibility

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager Airports & State Advocacy • Great Lakes Region Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue In a recent column I spoke of the importance of a … Continue reading →

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Unusual Attitudes… Playing the cards we’re dealt

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue At some point, we’ve all been told to step outside of our comfort zones — it’s what breeds success, growth, and happiness. … Continue reading →

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Aircraft Sales & Having Fun On Skis!

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Q: Is the airplane market still strong? What do you hear from airplane sales professionals you know? A: To get … Continue reading →

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Certification Issues

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Those of you who attended EAA AirVenture this year realized that the FAA had a markedly diminished presence. … Continue reading →

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Turn Time Twist/Track Throttle Talk

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Winter is a wonderful time to fly. Aircraft perform well in the crisp, dense air, so long as you can … Continue reading →

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Let’s Make Instrument Flying Easy, By Prioritizing Tasks

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue Over the many years of writing this column, I have put emphasis on making instrument flight easier. I … Continue reading →

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