Pilots seeking to brush up on their skills in a controlled, simulated environment can participate in several sessions over the coming months at the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center in Oshkosh….
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Celebrating 97 years of Women’s Air Racing: Registration for the 49th Annual Air Race Classic Is Open
The Air Race Classic (ARC), the longest-running all-women pilots’ cross-country air race in the United States, is excited to announce that registration for the 2026 race will close March 31st….
Dane County Regional Airport Pilot PFAS Remediation Project at Darwin Site Shows Promising Initial Results
Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) announced promising preliminary sampling data in a pilot project showing a 99% reduction of prominent perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The pilot project to remediate…
FAA Releases Draft Plan for Transition to Unleaded Avgas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline for public comment. Comments on this notice must be submitted on or before March 13, 2026….
Aviation Training Scholarship Offered
Applications are now available for an aviation scholarship to be awarded in 2026 by the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The scholarship is open to anyone…
Calendar
Email your calendar items to: midwestflyer.com@gmail.com. Include the date, times, location (city, state and airport), name of event, website if any, and the contact person’s name, cell phone number and…
AOPA Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Moves to Advisory Role
by AOPA Communications Staff The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced February 4, 2026, a leadership transition as President and CEO Darren Pleasance steps out of the day-to-day CEO…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Scholarship Opportunities
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) is sponsoring scholarships available to support future aviators: Two $1,000 scholarships to be used for flight training at a MATA-member flight school. A $1,000 maintenance…
February 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…
FIRST SOLO – A 16th Birthday To Remember
By Chuck Doyle, Jr. January 11, 1974, began like any other winter school day — cold, quiet, and unsuspecting. I knew it was my 16th birthday. The calendar knew it….
Discover Ways to Help Others as Flying for Good Returns to AirVenture 2026
Organizations that provide humanitarian relief and more through aviation will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as the popular Public Benefit Flying area will be part of the 73rd edition…
Fueling the Future of Aviation: Avfuel Honors Aviators With Annual Scholarship Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. —Avfuel Corporation proudly announces its 27th scholarship class, awarding $5,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and…
Lakeland Airport: By the Numbers
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19 brings aviation to life each year in Lakeland, Florida, with thrilling airshows, aircraft displays, education forums, and hands-on experiences for pilots and aviation…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – William “Bill” Amorde (March 8, 1943 – December 26, 2025)
William “Bill” Amorde, 82, pilot, airport manager, aviation businessman, and lifelong resident of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on December 26, 2025. Bill was born on March 8, 1943, in Superior,…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – James Lawrence Appointed Chair of Metropolitan Airports Commission Board
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has appointed James Lawrence as chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six…