Article & Photos by Yasmina Platt We opened up summer flying activities June 28-30, 2024, with the Annual Ryan Field (2MT1) Fly-In in Northwest Montana, organized by the Recreational Aviation…
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2024 Canada Fishing Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge
We had another great Canada Fishing Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5), in August 2024. Another trip is in the works for 2025, and you are invited! Watch for the dates in an upcoming issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine! Subscribe free of charge: www.midwestflyer.com
May The FAA Search Your Aircraft?
Several recent incidents reported in the media prompted a number of airmen to ask the question: May the FAA search my aircraft? To answer that question, we need to initially distinguish between the terms “search” and “inspect.”
Aviation Community Remembers
Senator James Inhofe November 17, 1934 – July 9, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The aviation community mourns the death of general…
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…
The Go-To-Guy, Always On The Go!
Darrel Walter Gibson February 2, 1933 – May 24, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue by Dave Weiman When Darrel Gibson’s son, Darrel Gibson, Jr., of…
Airport Inspectors Play A Crucial Role
by Mina Carlson Minnesota Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue An airport inspector is a critical role at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)…
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…
$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…
Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Leaders Mourn The Loss of WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson… Planned Memorial Day Flyover at Mount Rushmore Cancelled
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The organizers of the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover were saddened to learn that Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud”…
NAA Honors American Icon Joe Henry Engle
Accomplished pilot is remembered for a lifelong dedication to advancing aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) joins a…
AOPA’s Mike Ginter Appointed To Lead AOPA Air Safety Institute
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue FREDERICK, MD – Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation advocate and retired U.S. Navy pilot, has been appointed to a new…
The Localizer Back Course Revisited
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue So why would anyone want to do a “localizer back…
Milwaukee Timmerman Holds 7th Annual Flour Drop Competition
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue The 7th Annual Timmerman Airport Flour Drop Competition took place on Saturday, June 8, 2024. A mandatory safety briefing was conducted for…
UNSELECTING RISKS
by Dean Zakos © Copyright Dean Zakos 2024. All Rights Reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue! “Learn from the mistakes of others. You won’t live long…