Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer Magazine
The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG)
May 17 and 18, 2024 Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE), Buffalo, MN Sponsored by the Minnesota Pilots Association PHOTOS BY DAVE WEIMAN Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue The 2024 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG), May 17-18, 2024, … Continue reading →
Redefining “Light Sport” & Realizing The Promise of MOSAIC
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue If there is one thing that’s constant in aviation, and in life, it’s change. Everything in general aviation continues to evolve and our industry … Continue reading →
NOTKOSH
by Dean Zakos © Copyright 2020, 2024. All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue To paraphrase: “When once you have tasted AirVenture, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned toward Oshkosh, for … Continue reading →
Things To Consider When It’s Time To Overhaul Or Replace Your Engine
by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue Q) Why would anyone consider buying a used engine? How do they become available and are they safe? A) If someone needs … Continue reading →
Fifty years of flying memories
“I always knew I would get here. What I did not know is how quickly…” by Richard Morey © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue I was born into a flying family, which … Continue reading →
Putting Your Autopilot On Probation
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue I have used the phrase, “What Is It Doing Now,” in reference to autopilots in several of my previous … Continue reading →
Ocular Certification Changes
by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue The FAA ocular certification procedures are badly in need of an update. This has never been … Continue reading →
Letter from Tom Janssen
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue Dave, I just read some of the articles in the latest edition of Midwest Flyer Magazine (April/May 2024). It’s a lot of reading and worthwhile. You, and, I assume “Peg,” have … Continue reading →
U.S. Student Pilot Certificates Up 24%
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% from 2022, rising from 56,170 to 69,503, according to the … Continue reading →
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 a wonderful aviation heritage: • Alfred W. Lawson built airplanes … Continue reading →