Tag Archives: John Chmiel

Spot Landing Contest Raises Money For Vets

Posted on December 4, 2015 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service and Wausau Downtown Airport (KAWU), Wausau, Wis., has announced the winner of their “Spot Landing Contest In Honor of Veterans.” Local pilot, Bob Mohr – a three-time winner of the event … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Dec2015/Jan2016, Sections | Tagged Bob Mohr, John Chmiel, Spot Landing Contest, Wausau Downtown Airport, Wausau Flying Service | Leave a comment

Wausau Pilot Wins Charity Landing Contest

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – Wausau pilot Robert Mohr won the “Grimm Trophy” at Wausau Downtown Airport during a month-long landing contest to raise money and food for charity. Mohr, along with 11 other area pilots, contributed $2.00, or a dollar and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2013, Sections, WATA Difference | Tagged Gil Buettner, John Chmiel, Wausau Flying Service | Leave a comment

“Landings For Lunches” 1st Annual Spot Landing Contest For Charity Wausau, Wisconsin

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – The fixed base operator known for innovation in promoting aviation and flight training, John Chmiel of Wausau Flying Service, Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW), has created a “spot landing contest” to encourage pilot proficiency, and raise money for … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, April/May 2013, Destinations, Headlines | Tagged airport, Flying, John Chmiel, KAUW, Landings For Lunches, spot landing contests, Wausau Downtown Airport, Wausau Flying Service | Leave a comment

“Taildragger Dollars” Available At Wausau Flying Service

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

WAUSAU, WIS. – The first eight pilots to earn their tailwheel endorsement at Wausau Flying Service will receive up to a $500 credit toward their training expenses, thanks to the generosity of one local pilot. This is a matching fund … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Education, Headlines, October/November 2012, Pilot Proficiency, WATA Difference | Tagged Aerobatic Aircraft, Antiques airplanes, Bellanca, Homebuilts, John Chmiel, Pilots, Planes, taildragger, Wausau Downtown Airport, Wausau Flying Service | Leave a comment

Do Tailwheel-Trained Pilots Make Better Tri-Cycle Gear Pilots?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by mwflyer

by John Chmiel A pilot writes, “a very prominent flight instructor used to comment to me while getting proficiency training in my Cessna 182, that he could tell that I had “tailwheel” experience because I knew how to land an airplane … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, June/July 2011 | Tagged airplane, aviation, Cessna 182, John Chmiel, Master CFII, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Tailwheel, Tricyle Gear, Wausau Flying Service, Wheel landings | Leave a comment