Tag Archives: pilot

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

LATEST ATC SPINOFF PROPOSAL MEETS CONTINUED AND HEAVY OPPOSITION

Posted on June 22, 2018 by mwflyer

EAA joins other leading GA organizations in criticizing proposal EAA AVIATION CENTER, Oshkosh, Wisconsin – (June 21, 2018) – Today, six associations representing the general aviation industry issued a statement strongly opposing the Trump Administration for including in its government … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, Government/Legislation, News | Tagged air traffic control services, aviation, EAA, General Aviation industry, NextGen, pilot | Leave a comment

A Seaplane Pilot At Work: Combining Conservation With Seaplane Flying

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative – MnDOT Aeronautics Photos by Walt Rhodes, USFWS How many different jobs can you name for a seaplane pilot? Most pilots could probably call up a few things a working seaplane pilot might do: charter, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, April/May 2016, Features, MN Aeronautics Bulletin | Tagged Cessna 172, Cessna 185, Flying, MnDOT Aeronautics, pilot, Quest KODIAK, Rachel Obermoller, Seaplane, Walt Rhodes | Leave a comment

Questions Answered About the Role & Qualifications of Safety Pilots

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel Attorney At Law © February 2015. All rights reserved. If you are an instrument rated pilot, you know that you have to be “current” in order to legally exercise the privileges of the instrument rating as pilot … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, February/March 2015 | Tagged Aviation Law, Greg Reigel, Ltd, Medical Certificate, pilot, Reigel Law Firm, safety pilot | Leave a comment