Tag Archives: pilot

A Flight To End Polio

Posted on March 25, 2020 by mwflyer

Photos republished with permission © 2020, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue If you ask Peter Teahen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, why he is flying a single-engine airplane around the world, he will … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, April/May 2020, Features, Features, People | Tagged AirNavRadarBox, Cessna 172, Flight to End Polio, FlightAware, Flightradar24, Flying, John Ockenfels, Peter Teahen, pilot, Piper Lance, Polio, Polio Plus | Leave a comment

CBD & Why The Jury Is Still Out!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Is CBD (Cannabidiol) the latest fad or is it a medication with the potential to help people with certain conditions? CBD has certainly been getting a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, High On Health | Tagged Cannabidiol, CBD, Dr. Bill Blank, Epidiolex, Midwest Flyer, pilot, William A. Blank | Leave a comment

Introducing Dr. Bob Worthington – PILOT, WRITER, SOLDIER

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Bob Worthington of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has joined the editorial team at Midwest Flyer Magazine to share not only his experience as a pilot and aircraft owner, but also as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec 2019/Jan 2020, People, Sections | Tagged Bob Worthington, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Welcomes “Above the Clouds” – An Organization Devoted to Inspiring Underserved Young People Through the Wonder of Flight

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mwflyer

by Meredith Alt WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue A line of volunteers holding signs and ringing cowbells cheered the newest arriving teenager at the entrance to Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin, on July … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report | Tagged Above the Clouds, airplane, Breezy Moczynski, Bureau of Aeronautics, EAA, Flying, Meredith Alt, Midwest Flyer, Morey Field, pilot, Susan Schwaab, Women in Aviation International | Leave a comment

Don’t Be Complacent: Survival Tips For Winter Flying

Posted on October 15, 2019 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 i It was late summer, in the mountains in the Middle East, in combat. I was a U.S. Marine PFC (Private First Class). Military privates are at the bottom of … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019, The Left Seat | Tagged aviation, Bob Worthington, ELT, Midwest Flyer, off-airport landing, pilot, Survival Tips, Winter Flying | Leave a comment

What makes a pilot?

Posted on October 14, 2019 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 issue If you’re like me, you’re friends with a lot of pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and it’s safe to assume your social media pages were ablaze … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, October/November 2013 | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, pilot | Leave a comment

Me, A Seaplane Pilot? Just Do It!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue There are many reasons to get your seaplane pilot certificate: get it in lieu of a normal flight review; challenge yourself by leaving your comfort zone to do something … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, April/May 2019, Features, Midwest Seaplane Pilot | Tagged amphibs, Cessna 172, flight schools, Floatplane, Flying, Midwest Flyer, Multi-Engine Seaplane Pilot Certificate, pilot, Seaplane Pilot, straight floats, Super Cub, Woody Minar | Leave a comment

Basic Airplane Control Is A Good Thing!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue A disproportionate number of loss-of-control accidents happen while turning from base to final caused by a stall spin accident. Typically, this is the result of overshooting the final approach … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2018, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Aeronca 7AC, airplane, flight instructor, Harold Green, J-3 Cub, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot, private pilot certificate, Skyhawk | Leave a comment

The Common-Sense Approach Checklist

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue The question often arises, “What about an instrument approach checklist?” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will address some of my thoughts on this topic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2018 | Tagged airplane, Approach Checklist, autopilot, aviation, COMMON-SENSE CHECKLIST, Global Positioning System, instrument approach checklist, Instrument Landing System, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, Mike Kaufman, pilot, S-Tec 50, S-Tec 55X | Leave a comment

Realizing One’s Dreams of Flight Against All Odds

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Brandon Stevens Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue I’d be lying if I said I dreamt of becoming a pilot as a child. Truth is, I had very limited exposure to anything that flew. I wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Aug/Sept 2018, Features, People | Tagged Brandon Stevens, flight lessons, Kansas State University (KSU) Polytechnic, Midwest Flyer, pilot | Leave a comment