Tag Archives: Flight Training

AOPA Aviation Foundation Gathering & Breakfast @ Oshkosh 2023

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue Something I looked forward to attending this year at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was the AOPA Foundation supporter appreciation “gathering,” held at “The Waters” on Lake Winnebago, … Continue reading

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The Need For Pilots Is Great & Growing…

Realizing This Need, Boeing Announces Scholarships For Pilot Training Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Boeing Aircraft is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify talent required to meet significant … Continue reading

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What You Don’t Know Can Help You!

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2023 Digital Issue I recently had the pleasure of hosting an all-hands meeting of AOPA staff at our HQ, and what a gathering! It was great to … Continue reading

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The Aviation Elephant In The Room, Mental Illness & Pilots

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com © Copyright 2022. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2022/January 2023 Digital Issue What We Do Not Talk About As people gather around the office coffee pot, at happy hour after work or … Continue reading

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AOPA Foundation Hosts Donor Events At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue In appreciation of those AOPA members who support the AOPA Foundation, AOPA hosted an evening reception and breakfast during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. Most impressive at the breakfast … Continue reading

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The best of times for general aviation!

by AOPA President Mark Baker Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue It’s hard to fathom where much of the United States was in 2020, and even just last year. Quite frankly, I’d rather not go there. I’m … Continue reading

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WHO’S THE BEST?

Flight Training Experience Awards Announces Regional Winners! As reported by Julie Summers Walker Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue The results of the 2021 annual Flight Training Experience Awards have been tabulated … Continue reading

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Watertown’s EAA Chapter 320 Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue WATERTOWN, WIS. – EAA Chapter 320 of Watertown, Wisconsin, has met the stringent requirements to qualify for and receive a James C. Ray Foundation Scholarship administered through the Experimental Aircraft Association … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Aviation Celebrates Four Decades of Service

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue WATERTOWN, WIS  – Wisconsin Aviation, a leader in the general aviation services industry, was founded on  July 22, 1981, by Owner/President/CEO Jeff Baum – four decades ago! From the beginning, Baum’s … Continue reading

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GA groups: FAA flight training policy changes will reduce safety, create administrative logjam

Agency’s interpretation threatens to halt most training in experimental aircraft EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 9, 2021) — Federal Aviation Administration policy interpretations on flight training arising out of a recent court decision will have a chilling impact … Continue reading

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