Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer

The Person Who Gave EAA Its B-17 − Bill Harrison

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The late William (Bill) E. Harrison, EAA Lifetime Member (16556) and Warbirds Member (261), is the person who generously donated the B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1983. … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2020, EAA & AirVenture, People, Sections, Sections | Tagged Air Races, B-17 Aluminum Overcast, Bill Harrison, EAA, EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame, Midwest Flyer, warbirds, William E. Harrison | Leave a comment

Why we fly them, and how we make them fly?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

by Sean Elliott Vice President, Advocacy and Safety Experimental Aircraft Association Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 2, 2019, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress owned by the Collings Foundation crashed at Bradley International Airport … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Features, August/September 2020, Books & Movies, EAA & AirVenture, Features, Features | Tagged aircraft, B-17 Aluminum Overcast, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Collings Foundation, Dave Weiman, EAA, Experimental Aircraft Association, History of the B-17, Midwest Flyer, Paul Poberezny, Sean Elliott, warbird aircraft | Leave a comment

Accelerated Aviation Instruction Moves To Owatonna

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue After years of steady growth, Accelerated Aviation Instruction (AAI) has moved their operation from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL) in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) in Owatonna, Minnesota. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, August/September 2020, Flying & Flight Experiences, Headlines, Headlines | Tagged AAI, Accelerated Aviation Instruction, airport, aviation, Clayton Peterson, flight instructor, Flight Training, Jim Jacobson, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Concurrent use and land release: risks, rewards, and what you should know

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue Small airports across Minnesota are often looking for new ways to cover their costs. One alternative revenue source might be right on the airport’s property—in the form of excess or underutilized land. … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines | Tagged Airports, AirTAP, At Our Airports, aviation, Mead & Hunt, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Airports Conference, Stephanie Ward | Leave a comment

Isle Airport Receives New Lease On Life

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The Isle, Minnesota airport IS NOT closing! On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the Isle City Council voted to enforce the air-easement to clear the tall trees off the south end of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines | Tagged airport, AOPA, Dave Retka, Isle Airport Association, Isle Flying Club, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

FAA To Extend Pandemic SFAR Beyond June 30

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The FAA has a rule in the works to extend for a second time airman medical certificates that expired during the coronavirus pandemic and then had their expiration dates extended to June … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, August/September 2020, Government/Legislation, Headlines | Tagged airman medical certificates, AOPA, Daniel Elwell, General Aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, SFAR | Leave a comment

Big Win For GA Despite COVID-19

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association www.aopa.org Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue 2020 changed almost overnight. COVID-19 wreaked havoc on industries and economies throughout the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, AOPA Regional Report, August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged aircraft, airport, AOPA, aviation, Flight Training, GA, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer, Pilots, Recreational flying | Leave a comment

The more things change

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Amid challenges to aviation, resiliency is a constant by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The human body is incredibly resilient. With the ability to respond to a variety of changing environments, … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged aircraft, Airports, AOPA, aviation, Flying, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, pilot | Leave a comment

Restore Or Update Or None of the Above?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue Q: What do you hear about current airplane sale market conditions? A: Airplane salesmen I know tell me that for three weeks or so, the market just froze in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Pete, August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged aircraft, airplane, appraises airplanes, Ask Pete, Cessna, Challenger, Cherokee, Maule MX-7s, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper, Piper Comanche, Piper Cub, Piper PA, Skyhawk | 6 Comments

Ryan Thayer Named Executive Director of Fargo Air Museum

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue FARGO, ND – The Fargo Air Museum has named Ryan J. Thayer executive director, replacing Jackie Williams who departed in January. Thayer is responsible for guiding the museum into the future by … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines, People | Tagged Fargo Air Museum, Midwest Flyer, Ryan Thayer | 5 Comments

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