By Cameron Milleman Hey everyone! This past week, I had the opportunity to attend one of Civil Air Patrol’s most sought-after flight academies—Johnson Flight Academy—in Mattoon, Illinois. During the week,…
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From Scholarship Winner to First Solo—and Looking Ahead to 2027
Earlier this year, Cameron Milleman of Muncie, Indiana, was selected as the recipient of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA) 2026 Solo Scholarship, helping put his aviation goals within reach. Read…
AOPA Urges FAA to Reconsider Rescinding Single-Pilot Citation Exemptions
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed concern over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to rescind single-pilot exemptions for some Cessna Citation models in a letter to FAA…
Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Helps Strengthen Emergency Response Readiness
A full-scale emergency exercise featuring nearly 100 first responders and local volunteer actors was conducted Sept. 23 at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to test and strengthen regional emergency response capabilities….
SC Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport
SC Aviation, Inc. celebrates the groundbreaking of a new 30,000-square-foot hangar facility at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL), representing a $3.5 million investment in the company’s future as it enters…
Intern Spotlight: My Summer with MnDOT Aeronautics
By Izzy Arce This summer, I joined MnDOT Aeronautics as an intern. I’m a rising senior in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Minnesota with a lifelong love for aviation…
ATC Modernization Effort Gains Industry Support
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is supporting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion in funding to modernize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system….
NBAA Names Interim COO Ahead Of NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced a leadership transition as President and CEO Ed Bolen takes a leave of absence to focus on cancer treatment. The NBAA Board…
Students view the aviation maintenance world through a door from Schweiss Doors
Visitors to North Star High School in Lincoln, Neb., may be surprised to find a 1967 Cessna 150 aircraft proudly displayed in its own hangar-style shop behind a glass-clad bifold…
MSP Runway 17-35 to Close Sept. 8 for Lighting Modernization
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Runway 17-35 will close Sept. 8 for six weeks to upgrade electrical systems on the runway and connected taxiways. During the project, crews will replace…
September 2026 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart phone! Explore…
Through the Lens: Capturing the Diversity of Aviation at EAA AirVenture 2026
There’s nothing quite like walking the grounds of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and discovering the incredible variety of aircraft gathered in one place. From vintage classics and warbirds to homebuilts, experimentals,…
First Solo – A Lifelong Fascination With Flight
by Steve Guetter It took longer than some, probably less than some others, with a whopping 13 hours in my logbook, my instructor, Alex, patted his headset and said he…
Midwest Flyer Authors Featured on World of Aviation
Two Midwest Flyer authors were recently featured guests on World of Aviation, hosted by Al Malmberg. Aviation columnist and blogger Yasmina Soria joined Malmberg on August 2, 2026 to discuss…
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2027 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $10.2 million for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $5.9…