Tag Archives: plane

Flanking the Derecho

Posted on November 29, 2022 by mwflyer

by Patrick J. McDonald, ATP CFII © Copyright 2022. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2022/January 2023 Digital Issue The word, derecho, is fairly new to our pilot weather vocabulary. The word, Spanish in origin, literally means … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Dec2022/Jan2023, Features, Features, Flying & Flight Experiences | Tagged airplane, aviation, AWOS, Chadron, Derecho, Flight Experiences, Flying, IFR, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Patrick J. McDonald, Pilots, plane, Sirius XM weather, Weather | Leave a comment

Demon Ice

Posted on November 29, 2022 by mwflyer

by Dean Zakos © Dean Zakos 2021. All Rights Reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2022/January 2023 Digital Issue I always wanted to fly. I liked the satisfaction of rising up and meeting challenges. I thrived on being presented … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Dec2022/Jan2023, Features, Features, Flying & Flight Experiences | Tagged aircraft, airplane, aviation, Beech T-34 Mentor, Beechcraft B80 Queen Air, Castle Dome Development, de-ice, Dean Zakos, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Flight Experience, Flying, IFR flight plan, Lockheed’, Midwest Flyer Magazine, military flying, North American T-28C Trojan, Pilots, plane, Sikorsky SH-3A/D Sea King, test pilot | Leave a comment

GAMA Statement on FAA Approval of GAMI Unleaded Avgas STCs

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s approval of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to allow General Aviation Modifications … Continue reading →

Posted in Oct/Nov 2022, Sections, Sections, Technology | Tagged aircraft, Airplanes, Avgas, aviation, Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions, EAGLE, Flying, GAMA, General Aviation, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pete Bunce, plane | Leave a comment

AOPA Reveals 2023 Sweepstakes Cessna 170B

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue AOPA selected a Cessna 170B as its 2023 sweepstakes aircraft to showcase how select modifications can drastically expand a commonplace taildragger’s mission. Although the airplane is far from a backcountry performer … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2022 | Tagged aircraft, AOPA, aviation, Cessna 170B, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, plane, sweepstakes aircraft | Leave a comment

AA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education New Part 147 Regulations, Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools

Posted on July 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published May 24, 2022 Notice Number: NOTC2403 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2022 Digital Issue On December 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which contained the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (the Act). Section 135 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2022, Education, Sections, Sections | Tagged aircraft, aircraft certification, Airframe, Airman Certification, airplane, aviation, Aviation Mechanic General, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Part 147 Regulations, plane | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Aviation Expands Its Aircraft Maintenance Services With The Acquisition of Beaver Aviation’s Assets

Posted on May 26, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2022 Digital Issue WATERTOWN, WIS. – Wisconsin Aviation, Inc., announces the expansion of its aircraft maintenance department with the acquisition of the assets of Beaver Aviation, Inc., at the Dodge County Airport in Juneau, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Headlines, JuneJuly 2022, Products & Services | Tagged aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, airplane, aviation, Beaver Aviation, Chuck Swain, Eric Nelson, Jeff Baum, Midwest Flyer Magazine, plane, WATA Difference, Wisconsin Aviation | Leave a comment

Reno Air Racing Association Welcomes New Flight Operations Team

Posted on March 24, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue. RENO, NEV. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has announced an all-new Flight Operations Team. The organization welcomes Owen Ashurst as air boss, Bill Beaton as mini boss, and Tim … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2022, Associatons, Sections, Sections | Tagged aircraft, Airplanes, aviation, Flying, Midwest Flyer Magazine, plane, RARA, Reno Air Racing Association | Leave a comment

Culture of Service

Posted on March 21, 2022 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2022 online issue I OFTEN TALK about the programs, initiatives, and services we develop to maintain and protect your freedom to fly here at AOPA. But, like … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, April/May 2022, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged aircraft, AOPA, Flying, Mark Baker, Melissa Rudinger, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, plane, Ron Golden, Tom Haines | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in All Headlines, February/March 2022, Headlines, Headlines, People | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Flying, Lifeline Pilots, Lindsey Kerr, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Mike Stratton, People, People In The News, Pilots, plane, volunteer pilots, Wanda Whitsitt | Leave a comment

Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association 2021 Splash-In

Posted on November 28, 2021 by mwflyer

by Randy Strebig, President Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue The Seaplane Gods waved their magic wand for us once again, delivering our “splash-in” yet another magical weekend of good weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec2021/Jan 2022, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, Sections, Sections | Tagged Allison Wheaton, aviation, float plane, Flying, Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association, Jakob Mckenney, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Midwest Seaplane Pilot, pilot, plane, Randy Rhodes, Randy Strebig, Scott Millard, Seaplane, Terry Hallet, Tri-State Steuben County Airport | Leave a comment