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Category: 2026 September
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…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Flight Simulators in General Aviation
© Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved “Simulators hold immense value for risk-free training, cockpit management, and accelerated skill building.” In and out of thin clouds, with overcast layers above and below. Not quite…
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…
Friday Lunch At Central County Airport-Paul Johns Field (68C), Iola, Wisconsin
Central County Airport-Paul Johns Field (68C) in Iola, Wisconsin, features a noon luncheon each Friday from the first Friday in May to the last Friday before Thanksgiving. When in doubt,…
DESTINATIONS – 2026 Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge
Despite the forest fires in Ontario, the annual “Canada Fishing Fly-Out to Miminiska Lodge” went on as scheduled, thanks to efforts of the lodge owners, Alan and Krista Cheeseman their…
My First Time Flying into Airventure
Although I’ve been attending Airventure for years, it’s always been by car: The first years as a spectator (I went several times as a kid totally uninterested in airplanes, just…
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…
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Spectators Welcome at Timmerman Airport Spot Landing Contest
Registration is now closed for the Timmerman Airport Spot Landing Contest, taking place September 26, but spectators are welcome to come out and enjoy the day while supporting the pilots…
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association to Host Annual September Safety Seminar
Seaplane pilots and aviation enthusiasts from across the region will gather this September for the 2026 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) September Safety Seminar, an annual event combining aviation education,…
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) – Temporary Closure for Runway Construction in September
The Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) will close all aircraft operations from September 8 through September 22, 2026 to complete critical runway construction and infrastructure upgrades. This temporary closure is necessary…
EAA introduces 2026 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame class
The Experimental Aircraft Association Sport Aviation Halls of Fame continue to grow as six new inductees will be honored as part of the 2026 class. The six inductees each represent…
NASAO Announces 2026 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Research & Education is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship: Alex Goetsch (University…