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An Aviation Treasure With Opportunities, In Our Backyard!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

It is always exciting to discover something unique; something special that is a true treasure. When it is learned that the treasure has a deep history and ties to the past, present, and future of aviation, it takes on an … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Flying Service’s Dee Price

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – Dolores J. “Dee” Price, 82, of Des Moines Flying Service, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2014. Price was born in Waukegan, Illinois; graduated from Osceola High School, Osceola, Iowa; and attended AIB … Continue reading →

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Conferences, Floatplanes & Good People!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman This issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is dedicated to state aviation conferences in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa, and “floatplane flying!” While the conferences by in large are about airport development and businesses on airports, floatplane flying … Continue reading →

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Cross-Country To AOPA’s Final Summit

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Whenever the AOPA Aviation Summit is held east of the Rockies, I like to fly our 1976 Cessna 182 Skylane there myself, rather than go on the airlines. Time-wise, Peggy and I did well flying to this … Continue reading →

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AirVenture 2013… Looking Back & Looking Forward!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jim LaMalfa Dave Weiman, Contributing Editor Standing at the main gates to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, July 29 thru August 4, one had to recognized and give thanks to the efforts of a young National Guard aircraft mechanic named … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key management personnel. Effective September 24, 2012, John M. Lowe succeeded … Continue reading →

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Leader In Piper Sales & Service, Howard Gregory

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

(June 7, 1918 – July 24, 2012) DES MOINES, IOWA – Howard Verne Gregory, 94, Chairman of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc., died July 24, 2012, at Wesley Acres retirement village in Des Moines, Iowa. Gregory, who went by “Greg,” … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions

Posted on September 25, 2012 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key management personnel. Effective September 24, 2012, John M. Lowe will … Continue reading →

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Leader In Piper Sales & Service, Howard Gregory, Dies

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mwflyer

(June 7, 1918 – July 24, 2012) DES MOINES, IOWA – Howard Verne Gregory, 94, Chairman of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc., died July 24, 2012, at Wesley Acres retirement village in Des Moines, Iowa. Gregory, who went by “Greg,” … Continue reading →

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Aurora Municipal Airport – Meeting The Air Transportation Needs of Greater Chicago

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

SUGAR GROVE, ILL. – When there’s no more room in the big city, and congestion makes traffic reports on the radio an absolute necessity, where does this put general aviation in the Chicago area? ANSWER: Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar … Continue reading →

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