Tag Archives: Pilots

May The FAA Search Your Aircraft?

by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue Several recent incidents reported in the media prompted a number of airmen to ask the question: May the FAA search … Continue reading

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A Big Win For GA!

We fought hard for the important provisions in FAA reauthorization. by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue As I write to you this month, I am heartened that after years of … Continue reading

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Color Vision How & Why It Can Affect Pilots

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Senior Aviation Medical Examiner © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue Our eyes are one of our most important sensors. They provide us with important information about … Continue reading

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$500.00 For An Oil Change?

Blame It On Technology! by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue Q) A guy told me it might be possible to takeoff from a grass strip (no snow, summer) … Continue reading

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NATA Applauds Final Passage of Comprehensive FAA Legislation Addressing General & Business Aviation Issues

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauds the final passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) on May 15, 2024 – … Continue reading

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The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG)

May 17 and 18, 2024 Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE), Buffalo, MN Sponsored by the Minnesota Pilots Association PHOTOS BY DAVE WEIMAN Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue The 2024 Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG), May 17-18, 2024, … Continue reading

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Redefining “Light Sport” & Realizing The Promise of MOSAIC

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue If there is one thing that’s constant in aviation, and in life, it’s change. Everything in general aviation continues to evolve and our industry … Continue reading

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NOTKOSH

by Dean Zakos © Copyright 2020, 2024. All rights reserved. Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue To paraphrase:  “When once you have tasted AirVenture, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned toward Oshkosh, for … Continue reading

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Things To Consider When It’s Time To Overhaul Or Replace Your Engine

by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue Q) Why would anyone consider buying a used engine? How do they become available and are they safe? A) If someone needs … Continue reading

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Fifty years of flying memories

“I always knew I would get here. What I did not know is how quickly…” by Richard Morey © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue I was born into a flying family, which … Continue reading

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