Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer

It’s up to us

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue In my 30-plus years as a pilot, I’ve met a lot of people who say they always wanted to learn to fly, but never did. … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 Q: Recently, you said you think “book” retail figures on airplane prices are not always real accurate. Why is that? A: I have seen many owners look at “Aircraft Value … Continue reading →

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From The Right Seat – Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2018 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The student’s job is to learn and have a safe flight. The instructor’s job is to help make that possible. A student of mine was on an accelerated course … Continue reading →

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AOPA Releases Flight Training Experience Survey

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) “You Can Fly” initiative announced that the 2018 Flight Training Experience Survey is available to take online and will remain open until August 13. Each … Continue reading →

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Pattern Operations Revisited

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue It seems that traffic patterns at pilot-controlled airports remain a source of concern for general aviation, as the majority of accidents happen in the pattern. It would be oversimplification … Continue reading →

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Single Pilot Resource Management

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue As pilots, we have all heard or seen references to the FAA terms crew resource management (CRM), single pilot resource management (SRM) and aeronautical decision-making (ADM). These … Continue reading →

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The Importance of An Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspection

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 In most aircraft transactions, the buyer should have a pre-purchase inspection performed on the aircraft. Why? To make sure the buyer knows what the … Continue reading →

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Feedback – Why It Is So Important!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue Whether you are a professional pilot, aircraft technician, airport manager, flight instructor, fixed base operator, aircraft manufacturer or supplier, support service professional, business owner or manager, air traffic controller, … Continue reading →

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100th Anniversary of Royal Air Force To Be Celebrated At Oshkosh 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The centennial year of the Royal Air Force will be commemorated with historic aircraft, flyovers, and special programming during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 23-29, 2018 at Wittman Regional Airport, … Continue reading →

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 – The Year of the Tanker

Posted on May 10, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. –  The Air Force Reserve is celebrating its 70th anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, bringing its impressive fleet of military refueling aircraft as part of AirVenture’s “Year of the … Continue reading →

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