Tag Archives: Mark Baker

Onward & Upward For aviation professionals, the future is looking good.

Posted on September 13, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine Online October/November 2021 Issue Still grappling with the effects of the pandemic, the U.S. economy and job market have been unpredictable, to say the least. “Now hiring” and … Continue reading →

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The Show Goes On

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue Over the past year, I think we’ve all learned a simple lesson in appreciation. Most of us didn’t realize how much we’d miss the … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the air

Posted on May 26, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CE Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue Spring, what a wonderful season and metaphor for where we all are in the pandemic. There are thousands of clichés about things blooming, opening … Continue reading →

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The thrill of it… Don’t let spring bring unwanted excitement

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – Print & Online April/May 2021 issue Have you ever passed a highway accident and felt compelled to look? Call it a primal instinct, but many of us … Continue reading →

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The fear factor… Public perceptions about safety are our business

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 Pre-Coronavirus, global air travel was at an all-time high. Between 8,000 and 20,000 aircraft could be flying at any given moment. In the United States … Continue reading →

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Turning the Calendar… Thanks for your support in this difficult year

Posted on November 24, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue As we enter December, the final chapter of this tumultuous year, I can’t say I am sad to see it go. With … Continue reading →

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Cabin fever A prescription to get out and fly

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Smooth air, cooler temperatures and the striking beauty of fall foliage make October one of my favorite months. While I have been able to get … Continue reading →

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AOPA Cancels September Fly-In In Rochester, New York

Posted on July 26, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue As the country anticipated the re-opening of most activities following the early COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, AOPA has worked hard to maintain the viability of its Rochester, New York fly-in, September 11-12, 2020, … Continue reading →

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FAA To Extend Pandemic SFAR Beyond June 30

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The FAA has a rule in the works to extend for a second time airman medical certificates that expired during the coronavirus pandemic and then had their expiration dates extended to June … Continue reading →

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The more things change

Posted on July 23, 2020 by mwflyer

Amid challenges to aviation, resiliency is a constant by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The human body is incredibly resilient. With the ability to respond to a variety of changing environments, … Continue reading →

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