by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue When you consider that the number of student pilot certificates received in the U.S. in 2023 increased 24%…
Introducing The Greater Milwaukee General Aviation Association
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue Within 30 miles of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are a dozen general aviation airports and nearly 1,300 general aviation pilots. The state has…
Minnesota Airports Face Unknowns In Unleaded Avgas Transition
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue The aviation industry and the FAA have established a goal of removing lead from avgas no later than 2030. While that’s…
Aviation-Labor Coalition Warns of Harm From Tax Proposals Targeting Business Aviation
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – On March 14, 2024, a diverse coalition of aviation and labor organizations joined together in opposing proposals in…
Fill ‘er up!
Keeping aviation fuel accessible while finding its alternative by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue Flying season is about to heat…
Island Hopping In The San Juan Islands, Washington State
by Yasmina Platt © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue I have talked about island hopping in the Bahamas and Michigan before but,…
Communicate with farmers about safe agricultural operations around airports
by Jared Wedel MnDOT Aeronautics Airport Coordinator – North Region Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue One of the hardest things to tell farmers is that they…
NATA Recognizes AOPA President & CEO Mark Baker
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement in recognition of AOPA President & CEO Mark…
Pilots: Leave The Gummies At Home!
by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue With the legalization of marihuana and/or cannabis in many states,…
Schweiss Doors Founder, Mike Schweiss, To Be Inducted Into The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue FAIRFAX, MINN. – Michael L. (Mike) Schweiss, founder and owner of Schweiss Doors, will be inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall…