Tag Archives: Jim Hanson

Once-And-For-All – No Question About It – Flying Motor Gliders Is The Way To Fly Without A Medical & Much More!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson I like gliders. They are pure sport. There is not pretension of being able to use them for efficient and reliable travel. Gliders fly more like jets than piston airplanes fly like jets. Like jets, gliders are … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Features, Dec 2014/Jan 2015, Headlines | Tagged aviation, Diamond Aircraft HK-36 Super Dimona, Europa, Fornier, Gliders, Greg Klein, Grob 109, IS-28B2B Lark, Jim Hanson, Lake Area Technical Institute, MOTOR GLIDER, Pipestrel Aircraft, Romanian motor glider, sailplanes, Schweizer SGM 2-37, Sheibe, Stemme, Touring Motor Glider Association, Ximango | 3 Comments

Lessons Learned About GA, From Unlikely Sources

Posted on August 26, 2014 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson It seems like it’s been years since we had any good news in the General Aviation industry. Oh, don’t get me wrong…innovation and new products come out all the time, but it seems that the “glory days” … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, August/September 2014, Features, MN Aviation Industry News | Tagged aircraft, General Aviation, General Aviation industry, Jim Hanson, Sport Aviation | Leave a comment

Minnesota’s Aviation Bill An Improvement

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson Manager of Albert Lea Airport Inc. Albert Lea, Minnesota It’s mostly good news! Eliminating the tax on aviation parts not only helps Minnesota airplane owners, but helps Minnesota FBOs remain competitive with other states and with mail … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, February/March 2014, Guest Editorial | Tagged Jim Hanson, MnDOT Aeronautics | Leave a comment

Flight Instructor Pay & The Future of Flight Training

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson I have received feedback from a reader on my recent article on “Student Starts and Pilot Retention.” I’m always glad to receive feedback—either brickbats or bouquets. It not only means that people are reading the article, but … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2014, Guest Editorial, Sections | Tagged FBO, flight instructor, Jim Hanson, Pilot Proficiency | Leave a comment

Letter From Vickie Vandenbelt

Posted on September 27, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: I just received a complimentary copy of Midwest Flyer – August/September (2013) issue – and there are some great articles in it. I did see a great article entitled “Giving That First Ride In An Airplane” by Jim … Continue reading →

Posted in Letters, October/November 2013, Sections | Tagged Jim Hanson, Mason Aviation Day, Midwest Flyer, Vickie Vandenbelt | Leave a comment

Giving That First Ride In An Airplane

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson Most of us enjoy flying so much that we can’t wait to share it with others. We are proud that we can do something that most people cannot – fly an airplane! Do you recall the very … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2013, Columns, Guest Editorial | Tagged Jim Hanson, Young Eagles | Leave a comment

Minnesota Inducts Industry’s Best At 24th Annual Hall of Fame

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Inducted April 20, 2013 at the Ramada Mall of America Hotel in Bloomington, Minn., was Darwin “Dale” Johnson of Crookston, Raymond Johnson of Marshall, John H. Kahler II of Fairmont, David R. Konshok of Park Rapids, Earl … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2013, People | Tagged Darwin “Dale” Johnson, David R. Konshok, Earl O. Olson, Jim Hanson, John H. Kahler II, Raymond Johnson, Rita Ann Bondy Orr | Leave a comment

Letter From Gayle Small & Response From Jim Hanson

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: These days, in GA conversations and publications, there are few topics that can encourage more heated discussions than that of recruiting and retaining pilots. I have just read Dr. Bob Worthington’s letter and Jim Hanson’s reply in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AOPA, Avgas, Dr. Bob Worthington, GA, Gayle Small, Jim Hanson, Light Sport Aircraft, LSAs, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Training Center | Leave a comment

Response To Article On Recruiting & Retaining Pilots

Posted on January 26, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: I read with interest your magazine. I have followed both parts of Jim Hanson’s articles on flight training. Some of what he has said I tend to agree with and some I disagree with. He feels that money … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, Guest Editorial, Letters | Tagged Dr. Bob Worthington, FLY-LOW, Jim Hanson, Light Sport Aircraft, Midwest Flyer Magazine, MN Aviation, Pilot Proficiency, The Left Seat Column | Leave a comment

Revitalizing General Aviation By Overhauling Federal Aviation Regulations Part 2 – Air Charter

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

by Jim Hanson In the October/November 2012 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I began a discussion of how most people first experience general aviation, and noted that they either get a ride with a friend, or take a charter flight. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Guest Editorial | Tagged airport, charter flights, commercial air tour, FAA, General Aviation, Jim Hanson | Leave a comment