Tag Archives: Midwest Flyer

Ask Pete!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2017/January 2018 issue Q: Continuing the question that appeared in the October/November 2017 issue about extending range in a Cessna 172N, you did not mention adding auxiliary fuel tanks. What about … Continue reading →

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How Much Fun Is A Currency Ride?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2017/January 2018 issue Remember when you passed your private pilot checkride? The odds are the examiner said something like: “Congratulations. You are now a Private Pilot and you now have a … Continue reading →

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Stabilized Approaches & Handling Autopilot Anomalies

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer December 2017/January 2018 issue In my column for this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I selected two topics that I think are of interest to our readers – “The Stabilized Approach” … Continue reading →

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The Latest Lycoming Engine Airworthiness Directive: What You Need To Know

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel Attorney-At-Law “Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved” Published In Midwest Flyer December 2017/January 2018 issue Are you one of the estimated 778 unfortunate aircraft owners affected by the latest Lycoming airworthiness directive (“AD”)? If you are, I am … Continue reading →

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Never Hesitate To Say “Unable!”

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer – December 2017/January 2018 I concur with Midwest Flyer Magazine “Instrument Flight” columnist, Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman, in his assessment of a fatal accident involving a pilot flying a small general aviation aircraft from Norman, … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed For Warbird Adventure Discovery Tour

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue EAA OSHKOSH–AIRVENTURE 2017 is now history. The record books are bulging with statistics testifying to an incredible, record year. One of the most wildly popular attractions was the “Warbirds Adventure Discovery Tour.” … Continue reading →

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runway THREE-SIX Partners With Quick Silver To Support Vets

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 Issue Scott “Scooter” Yoak, pilot of the P-51D Mustang, “Quick Silver,” with Alyssa Connell of “runway THREE-SIX” at Connell’s booth at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Runway THREE-SIX began partnering with Yoak this year … Continue reading →

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Kansas Aviation At Oshkosh 2017

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Bob Brock, Deputy Director of the Division of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation, assisted visitors at the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) pavilion at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. There are … Continue reading →

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The Vets Turn Out For B-29 “Doc” & “FiFi”

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 Issue World War II B-29 pilot and author, Richard Thomsen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enjoyed the afternoon airshow at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh featuring the B-29s “Doc” and “FiFi.” Thomsen wrote the book “Learning to … Continue reading →

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HondaJet Shines At Oshkosh 2017

Posted on October 24, 2017 by mwflyer

Honda Aircraft Company displayed it Honda HA-420 HondaJet at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Representing the company was (L/R) John Lowe of HondaJet Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa, and Douglas Danuser, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Honda Aircraft Company, Greensboro, … Continue reading →

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