Tag Archives: People In The News

Aviation Community Remembers

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Senator James Inhofe November 17, 1934 – July 9, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The aviation community mourns the death of general aviation pilot and champion, former U.S. Senator James Inhofe of … Continue reading →

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The Go-To-Guy, Always On The Go!

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Darrel Walter Gibson February 2, 1933 – May 24, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue by Dave Weiman When Darrel Gibson’s son, Darrel Gibson, Jr., of Menominee and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, called me a year ago … Continue reading →

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Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Leaders Mourn The Loss of WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson… Planned Memorial Day Flyover at Mount Rushmore Cancelled

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The organizers of the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover were saddened to learn that Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson passed away on May 17, at the age of 102. … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Mike Ginter Appointed To Lead AOPA Air Safety Institute

Posted on July 18, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue FREDERICK, MD – Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation advocate and retired U.S. Navy pilot, has been appointed to a new post, leading the AOPA Air Safety Institute. “For more than … Continue reading →

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“The Mooney Guy”

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In the world of aviation, where every flight tells a story of passion and perseverance, Don Plooster of Forest Lake, Minnesota, stands out as a living legend. A man who took … Continue reading →

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“If I can’t walk, I can still fly!”

Posted on January 25, 2024 by mwflyer

    A story about the willpower and determination of Peyton Wolter by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2024 Digital Issue For those of us who have ever had a broken leg, a hip replacement or both, … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Richard McSpadden Lived In The Present, But Cherished The Past

Posted on November 28, 2023 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue “Where our minds linger is a choice, and I choose the present.” Richard McSpadden Who would have ever thought that former USAF Thunderbird Commander Richard McSpadden, 63, who … Continue reading →

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Airshow Performer Robert Sidney Hosking

Posted on November 28, 2023 by mwflyer

March 27, 1932 — September 3, 2023 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue BOUNTIFUL, UTAH – Robert Sidney Hosking – the talented helicopter pilot of “Otto The Helicopter Clown,” and many other roles, passed away peacefully in … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Pilots Are A Lifeline In Times of Need

Posted on January 25, 2022 by mwflyer

Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue An Illinois pilot’s idea 40 years ago has led to more than 8,900 flights to date to help people in need. “Pilots have a special skill and my hope is that … Continue reading →

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EAA Honors 2020 & 2021 Halls of Fame Inductees

Posted on January 25, 2022 by mwflyer

Published In Midwest Flyer Magazine February/March 2022 Online Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) honored 12 aviation notables for their contributions to recreational aviation by inducting them into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame at the … Continue reading →

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