Tag Archives: AOPA

Opening The Door To The Future

Posted on August 4, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2019 issue Nearly every child has a dream or dreams of what they want to do for their future career. Many have a dream of flying fighters, airliners or aerobatic aircraft, for instance. Once … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Sections, Youth & Aviation | Tagged aerospace industry, AOPA, aviation, Midwest Flyer, NBAA, Technology, YoPro, You Can Fly | Leave a comment

How Cool Are You?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – August/September 2019 issue Ever wonder how some folks remain calm when all those around them are in a panic? The old joke says, “If you are calm, when everyone else around … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged AOPA, BFR, biennial flight review, COPA, EAA, flight instructor, Harold Green, instrument check-ride, mandated training program, Midwest Flyer, missed approach, Morey Airplane Company, partial power loss, preflight planning, total engine failure | Leave a comment

AOPA Holds Congressional Meet & Greet At Thunderbird Aviation

Posted on October 28, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Longtime GA ally and supporter, Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), a member of the House General Aviation Caucus, and cosponsor of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, which included … Continue reading →

Posted in MN Aviation Industry News, October/November 2018, Sections | Tagged AOPA, BasicMed, Flying Cloud Airport, MATA, Mike Beard, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Nancy Grazzini-Olson, Rep. Erik Paulsen, Scott Verstandig, Thunderbird Aviation | Leave a comment

The Great Lakes Region Gets A New Regional Flight Surgeon While Basic Med Increases In Popularity

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue When I last checked, over 35,000 airmen had availed themselves of “Basic Med.” In addition, Mayo Clinic physicians now perform Basic Med exams. In fact, the Mayo … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, High On Health, October/November 2018 | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, AME, AOPA, Aviation Medical Examiner, Basic Med, David Schall, Dr. Bill Blank, FAA Great Lakes Region, Great Lakes Regional Flight Surgeon, Joye L. Holmes, M.D, Mayo Clinic, MD, Midwest Flyer, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

AOPA TO HOLD GULF SHORES REGIONAL FLY-IN

Posted on October 23, 2018 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will be holding its fourth and final regional fly-in for the 2018 season in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Oct. 26 and 27, presented by the Alabama Department of Transportation Aeronautics Bureau … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA | Tagged Alabama, AOPA, AOPA Regional Fly-In, Gulf Shores | Leave a comment

AOPA Withdraws FAA Complaint Against Waukegan Airport

Posted on May 10, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue FREDERICK, MD – In August 2017, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) filed three Part 13 complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over egregious FBO fees at three airports, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, AOPA, April/May 2018, Illinois Aviation Industry News, Sections | Tagged AOPA, FBO, Federal Aviation Administration, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Waukegan National Airport | Leave a comment

Midwest Pilots Baker & Clisham Named Living Legends of Aviation

Posted on May 7, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. – The fifteenth annual Living Legends of Aviation awards ceremony was held January 19, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Actor and pilot, John Travolta, … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2018, Awards & Recognitions, Sections | Tagged AOPA, Bruno Gantenbrink, Danny Clisham, Dr. Ulf Merbold, Eugene Cernan, Felix Baumgartner, H. Ross Perot Jr., John Travolta, Living Legends of Aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

SiriusXM Supports AOPA “You Can Fly”

Posted on May 6, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue FREDERICK, MD –The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and SiriusXM have a new agreement that will support AOPA Air Safety Institute programs and feature SiriusXM Aviation services in the AOPA “You … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2018, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged AOPA, Midwest Flyer, pilot safety, SiriusXM | Leave a comment

Time to Fly

Posted on May 4, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue We made it through the cold months and we’re finally back to my favorite time of year: fly-in season. The weather is (usually) great and … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2018, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged AOPA, AOPA Fly-In, AOPA Hangar, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

The Important Role AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteers Play

Posted on March 2, 2018 by mwflyer

by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue In my last column, I touched on the importance of AOPA’s Airport Support … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, Columns, Columns, February/March 2018 | Tagged AOPA, AOPA’s Airport Support Network (ASN), ATC Privatization, General Aviation, Kyle Lewis, Midwest Flyer, Powder River Special Use Airspace, seaplane protection legislation, state aviation day | Leave a comment