by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer April/May 2017 issue The April/May issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is traditionally dedicated to state aviation conferences being held throughout the Midwest in…
Category: Dialogue
Friends & Partnerships Make For A Great Magazine!
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 We are happy to announce in this issue a partnership between Midwest Flyer Magazine and Connell Aviation Group of Cedar…
Plane People Are The Best People!
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Dec 2016/Jan 2017 In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, you will read about a lot of people doing a lot of great…
Students Go From High School & Cockpit To College
by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 The Central High School Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Aviation Program in Westosha, Wis., is proud to announce that two of…
Memories Made… Memories To Come! The Log Cabin Airport Fly-In, Mondovi, Wis.
by Dave Weiman Midwest Flyer Magazine So often, we publish articles after an event, reporting on what happened and who participated. That’s all well and good, provides interesting stories, ample…
Vicky Benzing – Fastest Woman Racer Ever At Reno!
by Dave Weiman Our cover photo for this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine by Chris Bildilli features Vicky Benzing performing a knife-edge maneuver in her 1940 Boeing Stearman at EAA…
FAA Proposes New Rule That Could Make Aircraft & Equipment Certification More Streamlined & Cost-Effective!
by Dave Weiman We are pleased that on March 2, 2016, the FAA proposed a rulemaking directed by the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013, which would replace today’s highly…
Why Mentorship Is Important & Easier Today Than Ever Before!
by Dave Weiman I don’t think very many of us would be in aviation today if it were not for the selflessness of a “mentor.” For myself, I always had…
Aircraft Maintenance Must Be A Team Effort!
by Dave Weiman There is no professional in aviation I admire more than the aircraft technician. I am amazed each time I do an owner-assist annual inspection as to how…
A Little Information & Education Can Go A Long Way In Avoiding Airspace Conflicts With Drones
by Dave Weiman Earlier this year, I had heard there were 500,000 drones in the hands of hobbyists, but this week, there are reports there are now over a million….
It’s Heads Up For Drones & Their Owner/Operators
by Dave Weiman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, there are several articles intended to keep us out of trouble when it comes to potential violations to Federal Aviation…
Getting & Staying Engaged With Our Elected Officials
by Dave Weiman In this issue, you will read about the president of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), Mark Baker, who met with our elected officials on Capitol…
Midwest Flyer Magazine Readership Expands To Africa
by Dave Weiman The publishers of Midwest Flyer Magazine are always proud to hear when someone enjoys reading the magazine, no matter where they might live. Recently, subscriber, Phil Peterson,…
A Prediction: Lower Fuel Prices Equal Increase In Flight Hours
by Dave Weiman When fuel prices hit an all-time high in recent years, pilots were flying less, which resulted in reduced fuel sales, aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, flight training, and…
Your Feedback Is Important!
by Dave Weiman Have you noticed an increase in the number of customer surveys in recent years? If you call your cell phone provider, for instance, a recorded message will…