Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer

Completing Flight Training Back In The USA

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Sharon Thiry Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharon Thiry, 25, of Cadzand, Holland was featured on the cover of the February/March 2018 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine with her 1943 Aeronca L-3 Defender. In … Continue reading →

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One Kid’s Perspective – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by The Kid Reporter Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue When I first arrived at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 23-29, 2018 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., I felt a chill in the air. But the warmth of … Continue reading →

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2018 Warbirds Adventure Tour Growing

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The “Warbirds Adventure Tour” exploded onto the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh stage July 23-29, 2018. Two trams ran virtually nonstop for six straight days. The tram served just under 5,000 … Continue reading →

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Jet-Powered Yak 110 Woos Crowds At Oshkosh

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EAA AirVenture Oshkosh never fails to amaze me, especially when it comes to innovations, aircraft modifications and great airshow performances. In the many decades we have been covering airshows, … Continue reading →

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EAA Featured Tankers & Other Big Jets & Welcomed British Participation

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Jim LaMalfa Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EAA’s 2018 AirVenture opened Monday, July 23rd with ideal weather and large crowds. EAA had announced its 2018 event as honoring the year of the tanker and the Royal … Continue reading →

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Royal Air Force Celebrates 100th Anniversary At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force was commemorated with historic aircraft, flyovers, and special programming during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport in … Continue reading →

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Introducing A Friend To GA With A Special Destination

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue I am convinced that there is no better way to introduce a non-flyer to general aviation than to fly them to some special destination, especially one which is only … Continue reading →

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Czech Pilot Martin Sonka Gets Back-To-Back Wins With Kazan Triumph

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue KAZAN, RUSSIA – The 2017 overall runner-up Martin Sonka came into Kazan on a high after claiming his first race win of the 2018 season in Budapest, yet struggled to find the … Continue reading →

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Floatplane Pilot Tells of His Alaskan Adventure At Private Potluck Fly-In

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue VERONA, WIS. – Each year, retired Dane County Deputy, Tom Kretchman of Verona, Wisconsin, opens up his private airport – Sugar Ridge Airport (WS62) – to the community for a potluck dinner. … Continue reading →

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The Preservation & Promotion of Our Nation’s Airports

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy Great Lakes/AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue            As a pilot, you learn to expect certain things. One of those expectations is finding … Continue reading →

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