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Category: 2026 May
Sun ‘n Fun 2026
Sun n Fun is a milestone every year, a milestone that has many meanings to pilots among us. It is a renewal of our aviation relationships; hand shakes and hugs…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Going Around with Confidence
“You can always go around, if it don’t look right comin’ down.” – from the song “Go Around” by Ken Davis You are on final. Too high, too fast and,…
FIRST SOLO – Where It All Began: A Blue Schwinn and the Road to the Airport
by Eric Wegner Hey, Dave! I read your article on your “First Solo” (https://midwestflyer.com/editorial-first-solo/) and can relate. I didn’t know you were from Minnesota. I spent 17 great years in Minnesota. We…
2026 Minnesota Airports Conference… For Airport Managers & Commission Members, Fixed Base Operators, & Those Who Wear More Than One Hat!
Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and facilitated by the University of Minnesota Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP). The 2026 Minnesota Airports Conference was held April 22-24 at…
Life lessons I learned being an Airport Rat
by Patrick “Pat” Weeden My dad, Dick Weeden, started an airplane maintenance and restoration business at Brodhead Airport when I was a young kid. Because of this, I quite literally…
Letter to the Editor: Two Articles Worth Applauding
I wanted to give a shout out for two of the articles in this month’s edition. First, the story by Bob McDaniel. It’s kind of funny how it is the…
Letter to the Editor: From Listing to Sold in One Month
“I appreciate how Midwest Flyer was able to connect me to the buyers so quickly. -Andrew” Andrew placed a classified ad for one month and successfully sold his item, highlighting…
AOPA Applauds Congressional Progress on ALERT Act and Pilot Mental Health Reform
Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly by creating an environment that gives people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy aviation and all it has to offer….
NASAO Center for Aviation Research & Education Accepting Applications for the Henry O. Scholarship
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Education & Research’s “Henry O.” Scholarship awards $2,500 to three college students continuing their education in the aviation or…
Hundreds of temporary jobs available for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
EAA is seeking additional help for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as more than 750 temporary positions are available across multiple areas to be part of the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. EAA…
Civic Symphony of Green Bay returns for its Fourth Annual Orchestra at the Airport
by Noor Saade and Mindy Popke There’s something special about music carried through open air, shared, unbounded, and shaped by the moment in which it’s heard. On June 27, 2026,…
Iowa DOT Aviation Director McClung Announces Retirement
Tim McClung has announced his upcoming retirement as Aviation Director for the Iowa DOT, concluding a career spanning more than 30 years in aviation. During his tenure, McClung advanced aviation…
Submit Your Event to Our Calendar
Sharing your events in our calendar is a simple and effective way to connect with a broader audience and increase visibility within the aviation community. Whether you’re hosting a fly-in,…
Award Winning Line-up at the 2026 Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame was held April 11 at the Mystic Lake Center, Minnetonka Ballroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. This year’s honorees include accomplished pilots, aviation advocates, and…