by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Whether you are a full or part-time airport operator or manager, the state of Minnesota has created a program…
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The People, Technicians & Pilots Behind Our Navaids
by Dave Weiman Published by Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue As pilots, we fly along, day in and day out, and at night, using a variety of navigational aids…
In Our Perfect Sky
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue For many centuries, humankind has longed to touch the sky and fly free and fast like the birds do. It wasn’t until…
Cassette Players, Pay Phones & NDBs
by Rick Braunig Manager, Aviation Safety & Enforcement MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – Febraury/March 2019 issue It’s been a while since I’ve ridden in a car with a…
Listen! Are you using the right words correctly?
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue When you fly, do you listen to the aircraft radio when you are approaching or passing over airports? Do you really listen?…
2019 – Another Year of Exciting Aviation Events & Opportunities In Minnesota
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue With the new year well underway, we are looking forward to another year…
Bringing More Women & Girls Into Aviation In Wisconsin
by Meredith Alt Aviation Education Program Manager Wisconsin Department of Transportation Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ask the next female pilot you encounter how she got involved…
Cirrus Aircraft Unveils Generation 2 Vision Jet
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue DULUTH, MINN. & KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Cirrus Aircraft has announced the launch of their next generation Vision JetTM – ‘G2’ – enhancing…
AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases Newest Accident Case Study
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released another episode in its popular Accident Case…
DuPage Airport Authority Earns National Budgeting Award
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – The DuPage Airport Authority (DAA) has garnered national recognition for its 2018 budget. The Government Finance Officers Association…
Wisconsin Ultralight/Lightplane Advisory Council To Hold Safety Seminar
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Ultralight/Lightplane Advisory Council (WULAC) will hold its 26th annual safety seminar on Saturday March 16, 2019 from…
Boeing Expands Digital Services Reach In Business Aircraft Market
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue ENGLEWOOD, COLO. – Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Jeppesen has announced it has reached a new five-year contract agreement to provide fractional business…
Continental Announces Partnership With Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp To Power The Experimental Top Cub
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue MOBILE, ALA. – Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG), an AVIC® International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced December 4, 2018 that…
WAI Announces 2019 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2019 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored…
Yingling Aviation Continues Expansion, Adds Aircraft Paint Services
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WICHITA, KAN. – Yingling Aviation has announced significant expansion to its current facilities at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Construction on…