Tag Archives: Mark Baker

Welcome To The Club!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue LIKE MANY NEW PILOTS, I learned to fly in an old reliable—a Cessna 150. And it’s true; you never forget your first love. But after … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, June/July 2019 | Tagged flying clubs, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, You Can Fly | Leave a comment

SOARING THROUGH CEILINGS

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

Inspiring and supporting women pilots… “No borders, just horizons-only freedom” – Amelia Earhart by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue In the early twentieth century, Amelia Earhart defied the odds when she … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2019, Columns, Columns | Tagged aviation, careers in aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, women pilots | Leave a comment

Innovation Is In Our DNA

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Powered flight is one of if not the greatest innovations in the history of humanity. For thousands of years, people looked at birds and wondered … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Autopilots, aviators, avionics, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Know Before You Go!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

Harrison Ford Receives Hoover Trophy

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

AOPA Makes Major Industry Announcements At Carbondale Fly-In

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

Our Saving Grace… A legacy for tomorrow’s pilots

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mwflyer

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 | Leave a comment

AOPA’s Game Plan For Bringing Down The Cost of Flying

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Any good coach knows the best teams are made up of a strong offense and defense, and that’s exactly how AOPA continues to succeed at … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, October/November 2018 | Tagged Flying, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Part 61, Pilot Training | Leave a comment

Seaplanes & Legislation To Protect Them, As Well As Aviation Fuel Sales Tax Distribution

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in AOPA Great Lakes Report, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns, Columns | Tagged Andy Miller, Dennis Oliver, Greg Herrick, Kyle Lewis, Mark Baker, Mark Schreier, Midwest Flyer, Mike Ginter, MnDOT, Pete Firlotte, Randle Corfman, Richard McSpadden, Rusty Pilot Seminar, Steve Guetter | Leave a comment

Where have all the airport kids gone?