Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue ForeFlight, in partnership with FlightAware, is now providing live global traffic streaming for all customers with its new Internet Traffic feature. Internet Traffic…
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AOPA Cancels September Fly-In In Rochester, New York
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue As the country anticipated the re-opening of most activities following the early COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, AOPA has worked hard to maintain the…
Uncertainty Surrounding Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh,…
Antique Airplane Association Founder & President, Robert Leo Taylor
July 2, 1924 – June 20, 2020 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2002 issue Ottumwa, Iowa – Robert (Bob) L. Taylor, 95, founder and president of the Antique Airplane…
Warbird & Airline Pilot, Randall Lee Sohn
February 1, 1934 – April 1, 2020 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The pilot who helped fly the B-29 bomber, later known throughout the world as “FiFi”…
CAF’s Rescue of the B-29 Superfortress “FiFi”
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The B-29 Superfortress known today as “FiFi” was built by Boeing-Renton and delivered to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) on…
Aerospace Industry Mourns Passing of Rudy Frasca
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue URBANA, ILL. – The international aerospace community is mourning the passing of aviation icon, Rudy Frasca, 89, who created the “Frasca” flight…
Accelerated Aviation Instruction Moves To Owatonna
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue After years of steady growth, Accelerated Aviation Instruction (AAI) has moved their operation from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL) in Albert Lea,…
Concurrent use and land release: risks, rewards, and what you should know
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue Small airports across Minnesota are often looking for new ways to cover their costs. One alternative revenue source might be right on…
Isle Airport Receives New Lease On Life
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The Isle, Minnesota airport IS NOT closing! On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the Isle City Council voted to enforce the air-easement to…
FAA To Extend Pandemic SFAR Beyond June 30
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The FAA has a rule in the works to extend for a second time airman medical certificates that expired during the coronavirus…
Ryan Thayer Named Executive Director of Fargo Air Museum
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue FARGO, ND – The Fargo Air Museum has named Ryan J. Thayer executive director, replacing Jackie Williams who departed in January. Thayer…
Twin Cities Reliever Airports Continue To Provide Essential Services
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue While the number of flights taking off and landing at the MAC’s six reliever airports has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential…