Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer

The Mini Garmin GTN-650 & Take-Off Minimums

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue I have had the opportunity to fly some of the most sophisticated aircraft in the industry while instructing customers. Aircraft with state-of-the-art avionics. So, when it came … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2019 | Tagged Bonanza, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, ForeFlight, Garmin Area 660, Garmin GDL-52, GDL-52, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, Mini Garmin GTN-650, Sirius XM, Sporty’s Pilot Shop | Leave a comment

Do I Owe Aircraft Taxes In Minnesota?

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue ST. PAUL, MINN. – Non-Minnesota residents who purchase and take possession of an aircraft in Minnesota are exempt from Minnesota sales or use tax if they transport the aircraft outside the state … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2019 | Tagged Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Aircraft Taxes, Minnesota Statutes 360.511 | Leave a comment

Understanding & Complying With Aircraft Truth In Leasing Requirements

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue If you lease an aircraft that is a “large civil aircraft,” as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1 (12,500 pounds, maximum certificated takeoff … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, June/July 2019 | Tagged Aircraft lease agreement, Aircraft Leasing, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford | Leave a comment

Twin Cities Airports Pull Off Another Super Bowl-Like Win With Final Four

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Not since Super Bowl LII, February 4, 2018, have the airports in the Twin Cities metropolitan area been tested with such a large influx of aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, June/July 2019 | Tagged Brian Ryks, Crystal Airports, Dave Weiman, Final Four, Flying Cloud Airports, MAC, Metropolitan Airports Commission, Midwest Flyer, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, Signature Flight Support, St. Paul Downtown Airport, Thunderbird Aviation, U.S. Bank Stadium | Leave a comment

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Campaigned To Bring Back Meigs Field For Economic Reasons

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue CHICAGO, ILL. – As reported by Amelia Walsh of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) in a February 14, 2019 article for AOPA, Chicago mayoral candidate, Willie Wilson, had been campaigning … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, April/May 2019, Headlines | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Amelia Walsh, Meigs Field, Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Corporate Pilots Hold Career Symposium In Michigan

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue LANSING, MICH. – The second annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) was held January 26, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, and sponsored by Women in Aviation, International, Great Lakes Chapter. Over 50 women … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Events, Sections | Tagged Corporate Pilots, female pilots, Midwest Flyer, scholarships, WACS, Women In Aviation, Women’s Aviation Career Symposium | Leave a comment

Trends Show Increased Numbers of Women Entering Careers In Aviation Maintenance

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue According to the FAA’s Aeronautical Center, the estimate of certificated aviation mechanics on record is 292,002 as of December 31st, 2018. Women represent only 2.44% of these certificate holders for a grand … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Minnesota Education Section, Sections | Tagged Aviation Maintenance, Midwest Flyer, National Science Foundation, Northland Aerospace, Northland Community And Technical College, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, women aviation, Women in Aviation International | 4 Comments

No NOTAM does not mean no hazard!

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

by Kelly Akhund Aviation Representative/Pilot, MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Pilots Rely On NOTAMs Runway closures, navaid outages, contaminated surfaces, poor braking action; these are all potential hazards that could affect the safety at an … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged airport, fixed base operator, Kelly Akhund, Midwest Flyer, NOTAM, Pilots | Leave a comment

The Minnesota Airports Conference, AirVenture & NOTAMS

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

by Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Spring is here and we are working hard to prepare to participate in a number of outstanding aviation events for the spring-summer season. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged Cassandra Isackson, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Flying, Harrison Smith, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Airports Conference, NOTAMS, Pilots | Leave a comment

Meet Joshua Cothren

Posted on March 28, 2019 by mwflyer

Airspace Safety Program Manager Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Joshua Cothren joined the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) in February 2019 as the Airspace Safety Program Manager. He is responsible for promoting Wisconsin airports … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged Airspace Safety Program Manager, Joshua Cothren, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

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