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Hi-Tech Confusion, What Do I Do Now?
QUESTION: Dear ForeFlight: While flying and on the ground, a message for my approach appeared stating: “GEO-RE DISABLED.” Geo-ref data is not current, geo-referencing disabled.” Is there something wrong with my subscription? Please advise. Thank you! ForeFlight Customer ANSWER: Dear … Continue reading →
Posted in All Headlines, Feb/March 2024, Headlines, Headlines, Technology
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Tagged aviation, Aviation Instrument, Flying, ForeFlight, Pilots, Technology
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Springfield Holds First Wings & Wheels Expo
by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue On August 30, 2023, EAA Chapter 770 of Springfield, Illinois, held its first “Wings & Wheels Expo” as a fundraising event to promote aviation education and sponsor flight … Continue reading →
Posted in Dec 2023/Jan 2024, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, Sections, Sections
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Tagged aircraft, aviation, EAA Chapter 770, Flying, Illinois, Jim Bildilli, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Springfield, Wings & Wheels Expo
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Flying An Autopilot With Flight Envelope Protection… The Garmin ESP-X
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue It has been a busy summer flight training and finishing up three new instrument-rated pilots. Congratulations to Andrew Marso of … Continue reading →
Landing On Ice & Snow-Covered Runways
by Pete Schoeninger © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Q) How thick should ice be on a frozen lake before it is safe to land on with my Cessna 172? Are … Continue reading →
Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec 2023/Jan 2024
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Tagged Ask Pete, aviation, Cessna, Cessna 140, Encoupe, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Mooney, Pete Schoeninger, pilot, Pilots, Piper Super Cruiser, ski planes
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Sunglasses
by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Recently the Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, released on YouTube, an “AME Minute” entitled “What … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec 2023/Jan 2024, High On Health
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Tagged AME, aviation, cataracts, color vision, Dr. Bill Blank, Flying, High On Health, macular degeneration, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, Pilots, sunglasses
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Working One-On-One With Your Favorite Mechanic
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023/January 2024 Digital Issue I’ve always been a believer in working one-on-one with my aircraft mechanic when doing our annual inspection. I’m there if my mechanic has a question, I can … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec 2023/Jan 2024, Dialogue
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Tagged airplane, aviation, Dave Weiman, Dialogue, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots
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Are You Moving & Changing Your Address? Better Let The FAA Know
by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Are you in the process of moving and changing your address? Or have you recently moved? If so, you need … Continue reading →
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec 2023/Jan 2024
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Tagged airmen, Airplanes, aviation, Aviation Law, Aviation Law - On Your Side, Bowen, Business Law, FAA’s Airman Certification, Flying, Gregory J. Reigel, LLP, McKinley & Norton, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Shackelford
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Milwaukee Timmerman Airport Hosts Spot Landing Contest
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Experienced and inexperienced pilots alike participated in this year’s “Spot Landing Contest,” September 9, 2023, at Milwaukee Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (KMWC). Milwaukee County, which owns and operates Timmerman Airport and … Continue reading →
St. Louis Downtown Airport Saw Continued Growth In Flight Operations During FY2023
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue CAHOKIA HEIGHTS/SAUGET, ILL. – St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) announced flight operations at the airport increased to a total of 104,156 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The data … Continue reading →
Posted in Aircraft, Dec 2023/Jan 2024, Sections, Sections
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Tagged aviation, Flight Operations, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, St. Louis Downtown Airport
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Arrowhead Eagles Celebrate 75 Years of Aviation In Cook County
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue GRAND MARAIS, MINN. – The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization held its annual fundraising event at Grand Marais/Cook County Airport September 16, 2023. The fly-in and drive-in pancake breakfast is … Continue reading →