Tag Archives: flight instructors

The balancing act… When should an instructor take the controls?

by Richard Morey © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2023 Digital Issue So often flight instructors (CFIs and CFIIs) will observe their students – whether a licensed pilot or student – make mistakes, or … Continue reading

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Here One Day, Gone The Next!

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2022. All rights reserved! Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue Q) A friend told me you did some unusual marketing when you were the longtime manager of a fixed base operation. What … Continue reading

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AOPA Flight Training Experience Survey Closes July 15

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced the return of the 2021 Flight Training Experience Survey in an effort to continue seeking out and recognizing flight … Continue reading

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AOPA FLIGHT TRAINING EXPERIENCE SURVEY OPENS MAY 15

FREDERICK, Md., May 12, 2021—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the return of the 2021 Flight Training Experience Survey on May 15 in an effort to continue seeking out and recognizing flight training excellence. Anyone who has taken … Continue reading

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Dedicated & Professional Staff Help FBO Maintain Tradition of Excellence!

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue One of the oldest, continuously family-operated, full-service fixed base operations in Wisconsin, is Morey Airplane Company at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin. Third generation Morey … Continue reading

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Proper Use of CHECKLISTS = Safety & Professionalism

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 The results of a study by K. M. Megha, and E.E. Bowen of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, found that approximately “…70% of all approach and landing accidents were caused by omission of checklists, … Continue reading

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Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)

The next WisDOT FIRC is scheduled for March 2 and 3, 2013 at the Gateway Technical College Bio-Science Building in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The course is open to certified flight instructors whose certificates expire in March, April, May or June of … Continue reading

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We Have Winners!

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association If you’re a pilot, you owe a debt of gratitude to at least one flight instructor. For some of us, the list of instructors and mentors is long. … Continue reading

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Instrument Flight Buttonology, Garmins & Weather Technology

by Michael Kaufman At press time, Wisconsin’s and the world’s biggest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh” was upon us, and we can all hope that it was a safe event as many pilots traveled long distances to get there. With … Continue reading

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