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When Things Go RIGHT!
by Jim Hanson Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue As aviation consumers, all too often we complain when things go wrong – and we ought to complain. Sub-par service…dates, schedules, and budget promises not kept…indifferent treatment by corporate … Continue reading
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum… A Flying Treasure Created By A Flying Family
by Jim Hanson Published by Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 I’ve been to most of the big and famous aviation museums in the United States, and elsewhere. I love visiting all of them, and better yet, I’ve been able to … Continue reading
When Things Go RIGHT!
by Jim Hanson As aviation consumers, all too often, we complain when things go wrong. Perhaps it’s just human nature to complain, but as one aviation mentor told me decades ago, “this business will make a bitter old man out … Continue reading
Letter from Bob Worthington
Published in Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Dave: I finished reading the magazines you sent me. Looking forward to getting more! In the February/March 2016 issue, I really liked the “Operation LZ” article by Jim Hanson. It is interesting how … Continue reading
Posted in Aug/Sept 2016, Letters, Sections
Tagged Bob Worthington, Jim Hanson, OPERATION LZ, Vietnam vets
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OPERATION LZ… A Community Air Show To Finally Welcome Home Our Vietnam Vets
by Jim Hanson Regardless of national policy in Washington, we tend to support our military personnel, whether we agree with that policy or not. For instance, when the decision was made to get involved in the Vietnam War, hundreds of … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, Events, Features, February/March 2016
Tagged Bird Dogs, Cobra, Jim Hanson, Jim Rohlf, Joe Emerson, Mohawk, OPERATION LZ, Riley Lewis, Skymasters, T-28 Trojan, UH-1 Hueys, Vietnam War
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Teaching Students, Teaching Teachers, Teaching Ourselves – A Great Glider Weekend!
by Jim Hanson I was recently reminded why I like gliding: • It gets you into the air. • It’s a chance to improve your aviation skills and airmanship. • It can be some of the cheapest flying you’ll ever … Continue reading
Posted in Aircraft, All Features, Education, Features, June/July 2015
Tagged Black Hills Soaring Club, Bob Lynn, Bob Nady, Glider, Glider pilots, Greg Klein, Harry Thompson, Jim Behnken, Jim Hanson, Lake Area Technical Institute, LATI, Minnesota Office of Aeronautics, MOTOR GLIDER, Paul Randall, Pipestrel, Schweizer 2-22, Schweizer gliders, Schwiezer 2-33, Silent Knights, Soaring Society of America, Steve Fischer
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State Legislative Sessions & AOPA Off & Running!
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region The 2015 legislative sessions are off and running and so is the AOPA … Continue reading
Lake Area Technical Institute Thriving!
by Jim Hanson SIDEBAR: The irony of it all! At a time when pilots are in short supply, avionics technicians are in short supply, and mechanics are in short supply, many university programs are shutting down. Lake Area Technical Institute … Continue reading