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Moon Missions, Unique Aircraft Part of NASA’s Presence At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – America’s legacy and future on the moon, unique aircraft, advanced aviation technologies, and a variety of presentations were among NASA’s highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, July 24-30, … Continue reading →

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Pattern Practice

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Dean Zakos S.J.A. © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue The man stood next to the flagpole and felt the autumn breeze brush lightly over him. The faded colors above his … Continue reading →

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Light Sport Envelope Expansion Proposed At Last

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Jim Moore, AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue The FAA released a long-awaited rulemaking proposal to do away with light sport aircraft weight limits and other restrictions on pilots who fly them, though sport pilots … Continue reading →

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Friday Lunch At Iola Is Pure Pilot Camaraderie!

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue Wouldn’t you know it… the one day I had to miss flying to Iola, Wisconsin for lunch, they were serving my favorite – fried chicken and mash potatoes. … Continue reading →

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Meet Mark Schwichtenberg, Line Service Manager St. Cloud Aviation, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue One of the newest members of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Board of Directors is Mark Schwichtenberg, the Line Manager at St. Cloud Aviation in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Mark says … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…. Todd Niles & His RANS S6S Coyote II

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Winning this year’s “Flour Bombing Contest,” June 3, 2023, at Milwaukee Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (KMWC), was Todd Niles of Somers, Wisconsin, flying his homebuilt aircraft, a 2018 … Continue reading →

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A Chicago Skyline Tour

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Yasmina Platt © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Ready for #OSH24 yet? If so, there is a good chance many of you may fly around and/or over Chicago. If so, … Continue reading →

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LLC Members Do Not “Own” The Aircraft

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue I frequently speak with folks who are members of a limited liability company (“LLC”) that holds legal title to an … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Has Brodhead… Minnesota Has Buffalo

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Two great Midwest airports are Brodhead in Wisconsin (C37), and Buffalo in Minnesota (KCFE), hosts of great aviation events. Brodhead is home of EAA “Cheeseland” Chapter 431, and … Continue reading →

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Airport Enthusiasts: General Aviation’s Unofficial Ambassadors

Posted on July 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Jeff Flynn Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2023 Digital Issue Have your ever heard the term “Airport Enthusiast?” Maybe you have been one or are one. There is no doubt that if you have spent enough time hanging … Continue reading →

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