OSHKOSH, WIS. – Legendary golfer and pilot, Arnold Palmer, 87, passed away September 25, 2016, leaving many friends in the aviation community. Among them EAA chairman/CEO Jack Pelton, who knew Pelton…
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EAA SURPASSES 200,000 MEMBERS
Recreational aviation organization continues to grow and engage flying enthusiasts EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (Sept. 22, 2016) — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the recreational aviation organization that…
More Than 1900 Turnout For AOPA Great Lakes Regional Fly-In
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – AOPA President/CEO Mark Baker gladly shared the stage with EAA Chairman/CEO Jack Pelton, as the two general aviation leaders briefed AOPA members on the passage of…
AOPA TO HOST FLY-IN AT W. K. KELLOGG AIRPORT IN BATTLE CREEK MICHIGAN
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will hold the third of four AOPA Fly-Ins at W. K. Kellogg Airport (KBTL) in Battle Creek, Michigan on Sept….
Metropolitan Airports Commission seeking input about Crystal Airport.
PUBLIC NOTICE DRAFT 2035 LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CRYSTAL AIRPORT Public Comment Period Open The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has prepared a draft version of the 2035 Long-Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) for…
HARRISON FORD KICKS OFF 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLES WITH 2 MILLIONTH YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHT
Grass-roots initiative introduces millions of kids to the possibilities of flight; Former chairmen including Harrison Ford, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles join current chairman Sean D. Tucker, in encouraging…
REP. DARIN LAHOOD FOCUSES ON FACILITATING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH AVIATION
Rep. LaHood Hosts General Aviation Roundtable PEORIA, IL— Today Congressman Darin LaHood hosted a General Aviation Round Table at Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport to bring together general aviation stakeholders and…
ATTENTION PILOTS FLYING IN WISCONSIN
Volk Field will be holding their Northern Lightning military training exercise from Aug 22nd-Sep 2nd 2016. During this time there will be two daily periods of high volume military training…
Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic of powered flight, and recognizes the lifetime accomplishments…
Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years….
Letter from Herbert Zimmers
Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Hi Dave! We are having the same issue with our “mags” that you had last year while on your trip to Churchill, Manitoba – one…
Letter from Larry E. Nazimek
Published in Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Hi Dave: In your June/July 2016 issue, page 36, lower right photo, it appears to me as though that photo is of an…
Letter from Bob Worthington
Published in Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Dave: I finished reading the magazines you sent me. Looking forward to getting more! In the February/March 2016 issue, I really liked the…
Letter from Dale Klevgard
Published in Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Hi Dave: I want to thank you for the wonderful article in the February/March 2016 issue by Tom Biller (Northland Community & Technical…
Flying Musicians Association Awards Solo Scholarships
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – Aug/Sept 2016 The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has selected its recipients for their 2016 solo scholarships. Five finalists, from Tennessee (2), California, Michigan, and…