Tag Archives: airplane

The Common-Sense Approach Checklist

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue The question often arises, “What about an instrument approach checklist?” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will address some of my thoughts on this topic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2018 | Tagged airplane, Approach Checklist, autopilot, aviation, COMMON-SENSE CHECKLIST, Global Positioning System, instrument approach checklist, Instrument Landing System, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, Mike Kaufman, pilot, S-Tec 50, S-Tec 55X | Leave a comment

Start A Club, Win An Airplane!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Mark R. Baker President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association At the risk of repeating myself, let me say I’m a big fan of flying clubs. In my mind there’s just no better way to fly affordably and … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, June/July 2016 | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, airplane, Mark R. baker | Leave a comment

Wisconsin High School To Build Second Airplane In STEM Program

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

SALEM, WIS. – Students in the Central High School STEM program in Salem, Wis., are about ready to start building their second airplane. Students worked very hard to build their first airplane, and just as hard to learn about aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2016, Sections, WATA Difference | Tagged airplane, Central High School | 5 Comments

I Get The Darndest Questions

Posted on March 31, 2016 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Sometimes I get the darnedest questions. One of the latest was, “How do you handle the situation when the person you are flying with is doing something you think is not safe?” That, at least, was food … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2016, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged airplane, flight instructor, flight planning, Harold Green, Morey Airplane Company, preflight | Leave a comment

Ask Pete!

Posted on March 24, 2016 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q: I have been thinking of buying a Cessna 185 as an investment and just storing it for 10-15 years thinking they are out of production, and are a popular airplane in the “outback,” and therefore could … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2016, Ask Pete, Columns | Tagged aircraft appraiser, airplane, Aviation Consultant, Pete Schoeninger | Leave a comment

Discover Aviation Days!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by mwflyer

May 31st & June 1st, 2014 BLAINE, MINN. – The annual “Discover Aviation Days” will again celebrate the history and future of flight starting off with a “pancake breakfast and lunch” both days; vintage and modern military aircraft, and general aviation aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, News | Tagged airplane, Aviation Career, Blaine, Discover Aviation Days, Golden Wings Air Museum, helicopter, Minnesota | Leave a comment

The “Lark of Duluth” Replica Celebrates Centennial of World’s First Commercial Airliner

Posted on January 30, 2014 by mwflyer

DULUTH, MINN. – January 1, 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the world’s first airline, St. Petersburg Tampa Airboat Line. In celebration, the “Lark of Duluth,” the Benoist Type XIV Flying Boat replica of the first airliner, which was built … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, February/March 2014, Headlines | Tagged airplane, Benoist Type XIV, Flying Boat, Julius Barnes, Lark of Duluth, W. D. Jones | Leave a comment

High Wind Operations

Posted on January 26, 2014 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII One of the many advantages pilots in the Midwest enjoy is an abundance of wind of various strengths and directions not enjoyed in other parts of the country. High wind conditions are a source of both … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, February/March 2014, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged airplane, CFII, Flying with crosswinds, Flying with high winds, Harold Green, Morey Airplane Company | Leave a comment

Antique Aircraft Restoration Within Everyone’s Reach & Well Worth The Effort!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dan Wegmueller It is the little things, like the limited forward view. I won’t be able to see properly until we gather enough speed to lift the tail. Then, there is P-factor. I must remember to compensate with the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, February/March 2013, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying | Tagged 1939 Fairchild, aircraft, airplane, Antique Aircraft Restoration, Dan Wegmueller, Garmin 430, Garmin SL 40, Mike Weeden, Restoration | 7 Comments

Back to the Future: New Focus for the New Year

Posted on January 24, 2013 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber A New Year brings the opportunity for new beginnings. So it will be with my regular Midwest Flyer Magazine column, which will henceforth broaden its focus beyond Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft to encompass all of grassroots, recreational flying. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying | Tagged airplane, Dan Wegmueller, Ed Leineweber, Grassroot Flying, Light Sport Aircraft, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Recreation Flying, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying | Leave a comment

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