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GA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – Several general aviation (GA) groups have advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the … Continue reading

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Runway Texturing – Friction Recovery Treatments Put the Brakes on Runway Low Friction Worries!

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue Skid resistance, in the context of airplane tires coming in contact with runway pavements and the ability to brake safely within a defined distance, is a core safety component at every … Continue reading

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NATA Announces Advent of Aviation Apprenticeship Tracking Tool

Easy-to-implement resource to develop test-ready, certificated technicians in 18 to 30 months. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue Washington, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) in cooperation with its Maintenance Committee, is pleased to introduce … Continue reading

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Hi-Tech Confusion, What Do I Do Now?

QUESTION: Dear ForeFlight: While flying and on the ground, a message for my approach appeared stating: “GEO-RE DISABLED.” Geo-ref data is not current, geo-referencing disabled.” Is there something wrong with my subscription? Please advise. Thank you! ForeFlight Customer ANSWER: Dear … Continue reading

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Canadian Forces Snowbirds Return To EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The military demonstration team, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, will return to EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh for the first time since 2016. EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh, the 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association … Continue reading

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Horses Help Launch New Flights To Dallas

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue APPLETON, WIS. – American Airlines announced it will begin nonstop flights from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting June 6, 2024. The new flights will provide … Continue reading

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