Tag Archives: Airplanes

Wedding In Eleuthera

Posted on July 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Yasmina Soria Platt Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue When one of our old friends announced he would get married in the Bahamas in February of 2020, my husband and I immediately said we would fly GA … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, August/September 2020, Destinations, Features, Features | Tagged Airplanes, aviation, Bahamas, Bimini, Cocodimama Charming Resort, Eleuthera, Flying, Fort Pierce, Harbour Island, Midwest Flyer, Pompano Beach, Rock Sound, South Eleuthera’s Rock Sound, Yasmina Soria Platt | Leave a comment

Antique Airplane Association Founder & President, Robert Leo Taylor

Posted on July 25, 2020 by mwflyer

July 2, 1924 – June 20, 2020 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2002 issue Ottumwa, Iowa – Robert (Bob) L. Taylor, 95, founder and president of the Antique Airplane Association (AAA), and cofounder and chairman of the Airpower Museum … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines, People | Tagged AAA, aircraft, Airplanes, Airpower Museum, Antique Airfield, Antique Airplane Association, APM, Bob Taylor, Midwest Flyer, Robert L. Taylor | Leave a comment

Altitude Adjustment: Two Wisconsin Pilots Set Their Careers by the Altimeter

Posted on June 1, 2020 by mwflyer

by Jim Neidert Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Two Wisconsin pilots, Tom Ricchio from Iola and Tom Hegy from Hartland, have seen the earth from very different perspectives over their combined 71,000 hours of flying time. Their … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, Features, June/July 2020, People | Tagged Airplanes, Cessna 140, Cruiser, Flying, Homebuilts, Jim Neidert, Midwest Flyer, Morey Field, Pilots, Tom Hegy, Tom Ricchio, Travel Air | Leave a comment

No ADS-B Out? Where Can I Go? Also, Handling Distractions In The Cockpit!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue As I am writing this article, there is doom and gloom as the world seems to be shut down for the Coronavirus Pandemic. I am anxious to … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2020 | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Airplanes, airport, autopilot, avionics, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, cockpit, ForeFlight, Garmin 480, Instrument Flight, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Mode C transponder, pilot | Leave a comment

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