Tag Archives: Airplanes

A Time-Based Perspective On Flight Training

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Normally it is good to keep personal observations out of this column. However, with 60-plus years of perspective, the start may provide a reference point for what is happening … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Airplanes, April/May 2020, aviation, Columns, DME, flight instructor, Flying, GPS, Harold Green, IMC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, navigation, NDB, pilot certificate, Pilot Proficiency, TFR, VOR | Leave a comment

DICK READE

Posted on January 23, 2020 by mwflyer

A journey back in time! by Jim Hanson Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue I’ve been flying for 58 years. You might well imagine that I’ve seen a lot of airplanes and met a lot of people. (This … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, Feb/March 2020, People | Tagged Airplanes, Beech Travel Air, Dick Reade, Features, Feb/March 2020, Jim Hanson, Mid-Continent, Midwest Flyer, People, Piper Cub, Sherm Booen | Leave a comment

Aircraft Records, Heavy Wings, College Tuition, Bonanzas, Props, Skyhawks, Upgrades, Filler Caps, Primers & Bluebook Values

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Q: Do you recommend keeping all airplane records inside the cockpit? A: When flying, I suggest you only carry what is required onboard, which are certificates of airworthiness, aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A-36, Aircraft Bluebook, Airplane Flight Manual, Airplanes, Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 172RG, Cessna 180, Cessna 182, Cessna 185, Continental Engine, F-33A Bonanza, ground-adjustable propeller, Lycoming Engine, Midwest Flyer, Pete Schoeninger, Piper J-3 Cub, shoulder harnesses, Tri Pacer, V-35B | Leave a comment

Where have all the airport kids gone?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue How today’s youth will fall in love with flying! Growing up as a young boy in Minnesota, free time for me meant riding my bike … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged Airplanes, Airports, aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, STEM | Leave a comment

WISCONSIN AVIATION CELEBRATES 35 YEARS

Posted on August 5, 2016 by mwflyer

Wisconsin Aviation, headquartered in Watertown, with locations in Madison and Juneau Wisconsin, provides private aircraft charter, pilot flight training, aircraft sales, aircraft services and maintenance. Watertown, Wisconsin – July 25, 2016 – Wisconsin Aviation, Wisconsin’s premier aviation services provider, is celebrating 35 … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Products & Services | Tagged Aircraft Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Services, Airplanes, Jeff Baum, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Training, Wisconsin Aviation | Leave a comment

Leading Edge Air Foils Launches New, Easy-to-Use Website

Posted on August 3, 2016 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – Aug/Sept 2016 LYONS, WIS. – Leading Edge Air Foils, LLC (LEAF) has launched a new, easy-to-use website at www.leadingedgeairfoils.com. Readers can check it out on their Smart Phone, tablet or computer and shop the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2016, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged Airplanes, Leading Edge Air Foils, LLC, ROTAX parts, Wag-Aero | Leave a comment

BIG AIRPLANES, BIG EVENTS PART OF BOEING’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016

Posted on July 15, 2016 by mwflyer

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 100th anniversary of The Boeing Company, the world’s largest commercial and military aircraft company, will bring a unique collection of airplanes and presentations to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 on July 25-31. The 64th … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged aircraft, Airplanes, aviation, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, The Boeing Company, Wittman Regional Airport | Leave a comment

Sharing The Experience!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman For all of us who attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, we came away with a lot of memorable experiences in the people we met, the aircraft we saw and flew, and the activities we participated in – … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, October/November 2014 | Tagged Airplanes, Dave Weiman, EAA AirVenture, KidVenture | Leave a comment

Ask Pete!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q: The engine in my Beech A-36 is due for an overhaul. I am wondering about buying a turbine conversion. What do you think? A: What’s not to like about an engine that offers better reliability, much … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, February/March 2014 | Tagged Airplanes, Beech A-36, engine overhaul | Leave a comment

The Dangers of “Black Ice”

Posted on October 3, 2013 by mwflyer

Fall is well known in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest for its beautiful colors, many comfortable days and crisp nights. Some years the colors seem so vibrant and plentiful, yet once in awhile, fall will seem to be frequently gray … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, MN Aeronautics Bulletin, October/November 2013 | Tagged Airplanes, Black Ice | Leave a comment