Tag Archives: aircraft

Tips For Renting Your Aircraft

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue If you own an aircraft and are not utilizing it as much as you would like, or if you would like to try and … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Aviation Law, Columns, Columns | Tagged aircraft, Aircraft Insurance, Greg Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Melton, Midwest Flyer, Shackelford | Leave a comment

When It Comes To Flight Training, It’s No Time To Pinch Pennies!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is an advertisement promoting specialized flight training for Beechcraft Bonanza, Baron, Travel Air and Duke owners (see BPT ad on page 9). … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, Dialogue | Tagged aircraft, Dave Weiman, flight instructor, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Cassette Players, Pay Phones & NDBs

Posted on February 17, 2019 by mwflyer

by Rick Braunig Manager, Aviation Safety & Enforcement MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Febraury/March 2019 issue It’s been a while since I’ve ridden in a car with a cassette player. I know we have a lot more old … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged aircraft, Midwest Flyer, MnDOT Aeronautics, Rick Braunig, VORMON | Leave a comment

Innovation Is In Our DNA

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Powered flight is one of if not the greatest innovations in the history of humanity. For thousands of years, people looked at birds and wondered … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Autopilots, aviators, avionics, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Good Training & Aeronautical Decision Making

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue A popular topic this time of the year is “icing.” I have written about icing several times before, as have most aviation columnists, and though I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, Instrument Flight | Tagged Aeronautical Decision Making, aircraft, aviation, Bonanza & Baron Pilot Training, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

How To Hold Altitude Like A Pro!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ever notice how some pilots hold exact altitude with no apparent effort? Wonder how they do it? The key is knowledge and practice. Knowledge can be used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Vertical Speed Indicator | Leave a comment

Sharing The Airport… Operations At Non-Towered Airports

Posted on October 26, 2018 by mwflyer

by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Each year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, I’m reminded as to just how many ways there are to take flight. For those of us who regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2018, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged aircraft, aircraft traffic pattern, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, FAR Part 105, Hal Davis, Midwest Flyer, non-towered airports, uncontrolled airport, WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Drone Restrictions In Federal Wilderness Areas

Posted on June 22, 2018 by mwflyer

by Jonathan Beck UAS Instructor Northland Community & Technical College NSF ATE DroneTECH Principal Investigator Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue I was recently asked the question, “What are the restrictions for flying drones in federal wilderness areas?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2018, Minnesota Education Section | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Drone Restrictions, federal wilderness, Jonathan Beck, Midwest Flyer, Northland Community & Technical College | Leave a comment

Aviation: The Competitive Advantage

Posted on June 21, 2018 by mwflyer

BA + GA = WIN for the City Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue Business Aviation (BA) is an extremely important part of the General Aviation (GA) industry. Studies have shown for years that companies that use aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2018, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Ask Pete!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue Q: With spring just around the corner, are there any hazards especially associated with spring that I should be reminded of? A: Yes, birds and bees and crosswinds. Birds … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2018, Ask Pete, Columns, Columns | Tagged Aeronca Chief, aircraft, Cessna 150/152, Cessna 172, Cherokee 140, Comanche 180, Continental O-300 engine, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper Comanche, Piper Warrior, tailwheel airplane | Leave a comment