Tag Archives: Pilots

Putting Your Autopilot On Probation

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

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 →

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Ocular Certification Changes

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

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 →

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Introducing The Greater Milwaukee General Aviation Association

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

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 →

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Fill ‘er up!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by mwflyer

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 up. While much of the South basks in a bit … Continue reading →

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Island Hopping In The San Juan Islands, Washington State

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

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, this time, we’re traveling to Washington State. It is easy … Continue reading →

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Communicate with farmers about safe agricultural operations around airports

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

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 can’t plant crops on perfectly good tillable land. Yet, that … Continue reading →

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NATA Recognizes AOPA President & CEO Mark Baker

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

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 Baker following the announcement of the Aircraft Owners & Pilot’s … Continue reading →

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Pilots: Leave The Gummies At Home!

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

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, products containing THC or CBD are now readily available for … Continue reading →

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Orderly Succession Plan In Place For AOPA’s Next Leader

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

by Eric Blinderman Senior Director of Communications, AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue After 10 years of growing AOPA, keeping it the world’s largest civil aviation organization, and protecting general aviation pilots’ freedom to fly, AOPA … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Minnesota’s AWOS Stations

Posted on March 22, 2024 by mwflyer

by Nick Kremer Navigation Systems Radio Engineer, MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue As a pilot or member of a flight crew, you listen in to a weather briefing at the start of every flight … Continue reading →

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