Archives: April/May 2023

A Photo Review of the 2023 Annual Groundhog Chili Skiplane Fly-In February 4, 2023 – Brodhead Airport (C37) – Brodhead, Wisconsin Sponsored by EAA Chapter 431

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue Pilots and their guests flew in, drove in, and walked in for a mid-winter break to enjoy the beauty of crisp blue skies, fresh white fallen snow, and refreshing cold temps … Continue reading

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Connect With Your Community For Airport Success

by John Chmiel President, Wausau Flying Service, Inc. Manager, Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW) Wausau, Wisconsin Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue Last October marked Wausau Flying Service, Inc.’s 30th anniversary as the FBO and management company at … Continue reading

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Airport Consultant Finds Flying Fun & Professionally Rewarding!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue Since 1954, Becher-Hoppe Associates, Inc., with offices in Wausau, Wisconsin, has provided engineer consulting and survey services throughout the state, specializing in airports, highways, and municipalities. The firm … Continue reading

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St. Louis Downtown Airport Entered 2023 Prepared for Continued Growth

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue ST. LOUIS, MO – 2022 proved to be a solid year for St. Louis Downtown Airport, with highlights ranging from the arrival of a new director and continuation of strong flight … Continue reading

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St. Louis Downtown Airport Awarded $2.5M Grant for New Terminal

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue ST. LOUIS, MO – St. Louis Downtown Airport has been awarded a $2.5 million grant to help cover the cost of replacing its existing terminal, an aging facility from the 1980s, … Continue reading

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Destination Florida!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue If you are from the Midwest, chances are you are sick of the snow and cold temps in the winter and are looking for someplace warmer for a … Continue reading

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First Elvis, Then Lear… Jets To Be Restored

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue We often hear of small, classic and vintage aircraft being restored, as well as warbird aircraft, but seldom corporate jets. But when names like “Elvis Presley” and “Bill … Continue reading

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Passenger Traffic At MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Surges To New Record With More Than 160,000 Passengers Served

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue MASCOUTAH, ILL.– MidAmerica St. Louis Airport announced February 6, a new record of 163,210 passengers served in 2022, continuing a trend of positive passenger growth. The 2022 passenger count exceeds that … Continue reading

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MAC Reliever Airports Supported 342,000 Operations In 2022

Investments In General Aviation System Remain Strong To Support Future Demand Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) general aviation system in the Twin Cities supported a total of 342,136 … Continue reading

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What is in your airplane, besides passengers and baggage?

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue What we carry in our airplanes today evolved from our military air services becoming common after WWI. During combat our military … Continue reading

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