Tag Archives: Mark Baker
Know Before You Go!
Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), along with five additional major aviation associations, jointly released the “Know Before You Go” best business practices. The joint release lays … Continue reading
Posted in December 2018/January 2019, Products & Services, Sections
Tagged Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, airport accessibility, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, National Air Transportation Association, National Business Aviation Association
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Harrison Ford Receives Hoover Trophy
Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Pilot, general aviation advocate, and actor, Harrison Ford, received the R.A. ‘Bob’ Hoover Trophy at the third annual reception presented by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) in Washington, D.C., … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Dec 2017/Jan 2018, December 2018/January 2019, Headlines
Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Alaska Airport Support Network, Dick VanGrunsven, Harrison Ford, Hoover Trophy, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Ron Dearborn, Sharples Award, Van’s Aircraft
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AOPA Makes Major Industry Announcements At Carbondale Fly-In
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Armed with a nationally acclaimed aviation program, the students and faculty of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, provided the enthusiasm, leadership and energy the Aircraft Owners & … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, AOPA, December 2018/January 2019, Events, Features, Fly-Ins & Air Shows
Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Carbondale Fly-In, Dave Weiman, David M. Ardrey, Gary Shafer, Jack Pelton, Kyle Lewis, Light Sport Aircraft, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Mike Bost, Murdale Airport, SIU Aviation, Southern Illinois Airport, Southern Illinois University
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Our Saving Grace… A legacy for tomorrow’s pilots
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 I’ve been a pilot for more years than I’d care to count, and in that time I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, December 2018/January 2019, From AOPA Headquarters
Tagged Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer
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Seaplanes & Legislation To Protect Them, As Well As Aviation Fuel Sales Tax Distribution
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy/Great Lakes/AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue I would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to two groups … Continue reading
Where have all the airport kids gone?
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue How today’s youth will fall in love with flying! Growing up as a young boy in Minnesota, free time for me meant riding my bike … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters
Tagged Airplanes, Airports, aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, STEM
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Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Six Aviators
Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame inducted six aviators at its 2018 ceremonies April 21, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Inductees included Darrell E. Bolduc, … Continue reading
AOPA Withdraws FAA Complaint Against Waukegan Airport
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue FREDERICK, MD – In August 2017, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) filed three Part 13 complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over egregious FBO fees at three airports, one … Continue reading
