Tag Archives: airplane

“The Mooney Guy”

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In the world of aviation, where every flight tells a story of passion and perseverance, Don Plooster of Forest Lake, Minnesota, stands out as a living legend. A man who took … Continue reading

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New aircraft registration system provides one-stop service online

by Julie Carr MnDOT Aeronautics – Business Section Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In Minnesota, all aircraft are registered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, through MnDOT Aeronautics. There are more than 9,200 registered aircraft in … Continue reading

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NOTKOSH

by Dean Zakos © Copyright 2020, 2024. All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue To paraphrase:  “When once you have tasted AirVenture, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned toward Oshkosh, for … Continue reading

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NorthPoint Aviation… Complete Aircraft & Pilot Services In Northern Minnesota

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue NorthPoint Aviation is a full-service fixed base operation located at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, Minnesota. The company provides fuel sales, aircraft sales, and acquisition for both recreational and commercial … Continue reading

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Maintaining Minnesota’s AWOS Stations

by Nick Kremer Navigation Systems Radio Engineer, MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue As a pilot or member of a flight crew, you listen in to a weather briefing at the start of every flight … Continue reading

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A 182 For You! Going Back To Our Roots

by Niki Britton, AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue When it came time to choose what the next AOPA sweepstakes aircraft would be, there was no question we wanted to select a noteworthy airplane to commemorate … Continue reading

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The Aging Pilot

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner© Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue When I learned to fly a long time ago (56 years ago), I never thought about how … Continue reading

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Gated Aviation Community In Texas Installs Schweiss Hydraulic Doors

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue FAIRFAX, MINN. – The concept of airparks isn’t anything new. They are all over the world. Aero Country East in the North Dallas Metroplex has taken the concept to another level, … Continue reading

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Solar Eclipses: See them, Experience them!

by Yasmina Platt Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue The (total) solar eclipse of 2017 was one of those memorable life experiences one remembers forever. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun … Continue reading

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Flying An Autopilot With Flight Envelope Protection… The Garmin ESP-X

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue It has been a busy summer flight training and finishing up three new instrument-rated pilots. Congratulations to Andrew Marso of … Continue reading

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