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Special Rules Established For Flying During Pandemic

Posted on May 1, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – May 1, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2020) – The FAA issued a special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) that provides blanket extensions of medical certificates and airman knowledge tests that would have expired between March 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Government/Legislation, News | Tagged aircraft, AOPA, aviation, Coronavirus pandemic Flying, FAA, FAA Safety Team, flight, Flight instructor certificates, Flying, Pilots, powerplant mechanics, SFAR | Leave a comment

FAA Eases Pilots’ Medical Certificate Policy In Light of Coronavirus

Posted on March 27, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in midwestflyer.com – March 27, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2020) – The FAA took decisive action on March 26 to protect pilots whose livelihoods faced further disruption, in the form of expiring certifications, during the global coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, News | Tagged AOPA, March 2020, Mark Baker, Medical Certification, pilot certification | 22 Comments

Grassroots Advocacy Takes Dedication, Education & Passion

Posted on March 21, 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 – April/May 2020 issue Grassroots advocacy. What do you think that means? One might picture walking door … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns | Tagged airport, AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, April/May 2020, aviation, Columns, Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy, Grassroots advocacy, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Giving “George” A Break

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

Automation is a powerful tool by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue We all know him, some of us even fly regularly with him. The go-to guy on long cross-country flights, the … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged AOPA, April/May 2020, autopilot, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, GA flying, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

AOPA Announces Regional Fly-Ins For 2020

Posted on January 22, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Texas Two-Step San Marcos, Texas, May 29-30, 2020 The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) liked San Marcos, Texas, so much the first time, that they are going back in 2020, May 29-30. … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Feb/March 2020, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, Sections | Tagged AOPA, AOPA Regional Fly-Ins, Feb/March 2020, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, Sections | Leave a comment

We Must Be Proactive!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs and Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes / AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue In the Airports and State Advocacy Department of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020 | Tagged airport, Airport Support Network, AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, aviation, Columns, Feb/March 2020, Federal Aviation Regulations, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer | 10 Comments

Spread Your Wings You earned your pilot certificate — now what?

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue AMERICAN AUTHOR MARK TWAIN ONCE SAID, “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged AOPA, aviation, Columns, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Feb/March 2020, From AOPA Headquarters, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Pilots | Leave a comment

Now Is The Time To Plan Summer Flying Trips & A Mountain Destination May Not Be Out of The Question

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue This time of the year, my wife and I – relaxing in front of our cozy fireplace, a U.S. map on our coffee table – would plan fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged AOPA, Bob Worthington, Columns, FAA, Feb/March 2020, Flying Mountain Destination, high-altitude airports, learning mountain flying, Midwest Flyer, Summer Flying Trips, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

State Aeronautics Directors Meet For The Betterment of The Industry

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

88th Annual NASAO Convention & Trade Show Held In St. Paul by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – The fall season started on a strong note for the National Association of State … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Events, Features | Tagged 3M, AOPA, Bill Lentsch, Cassandra Isackson, Cirrus Aircraft, Dave Weiman, Delta Air Lines, GAMA, Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront, Jayshree Seth, Kathleen Vesely, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, NASAO, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Patrick Waddick, Pete Bunce, Shelly Simi | Leave a comment

Opening The Door To The Future

Posted on August 4, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Nearly every child has a dream or dreams of what they want to do for their future career. Many have a dream of flying fighters, airliners or aerobatic aircraft, for instance. Once … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Sections, Youth & Aviation | Tagged aerospace industry, AOPA, aviation, Midwest Flyer, NBAA, Technology, YoPro, You Can Fly | Leave a comment

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