by Dave Weiman No sooner than one EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ends, we are thinking about the one to come. This is especially true for EAA President & CEO Rod Hightower…
Category: Dialogue
An Aviation Day At Your State Capitol!
by Dave Weiman We predict that what occurred on February 9th, 2012, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, in holding an “Aviation Day At The Capitol,” will be…
What’s A Commencement Speech Worth?
by Dave Weiman A good graduation commencement speech can serve as a reminder to graduates and those of us in the audience, as to what we need to do in life…
Access To Electronic Charts May Not Be Free For Long
by Dave Weiman You knew it was too good to be true. Economical visual and instrument charts through a vendor like “Foreflight” for as little as $75.00 per year. The…
FAA & Industry Reform Needed!
by Dave Weiman In this issue, contributing editor Jim Hanson continues his series on “Student Starts & Pilot Retention,” and expands on why he thinks our industry is not growing….
Aviation & Volunteerism… The Need, Opportunities & Rewards Are Endless!
by Dave Weiman With many of the state aviation conferences being held in the months of April and May, it reminds me of the tremendous amount of “volunteerism” that takes…
Jets, Floatplanes & Destinations
by Dave Weiman Featured in this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine are three jet aircraft – the Embraer “Phenom 300” as featured on the cover; the “HondaJet,” which recently reached…
People Deserving of Recognition
by Dave Weiman Our congratulations to those individuals, who have been recognized this spring at various aviation events for significant contributions to aviation. For those organizations, which sponsor awards, we…
Lakes & Airports… What They Have In Common
by Dave Weiman This issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is dedicated to two very special activities in the Midwest this spring – seaplane flying and airport conferences. In Minnesota, the…
What We Can & Cannot Do To Increase Our Pilot Numbers
by Dave Weiman There has been much talk about the 80 percent dropout rate among flight students, and this should concern all of us. It is counterproductive in our efforts…
Good Things Happening In Aviation… Be Proud & Enjoy!
by Dave Weiman Just when I hear someone talking about the decrease in pilot numbers, I am reminded of all of the good efforts being made by individuals like you,…
Their Mandate, Our Privilege, Your Expectation!
by Dave Weiman Whether this is your first issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, or your 250th or so, you will read about some of the most dynamic organizations within your…
Associations…. Why We Belong!
Dialogue – by Dave Weiman If you have ever questioned why you belong to the various aviation groups, such as the Experimental Aircraft Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, National…
Good Things Happening In Aviation – Be Proud & Enjoy!
Just when I hear someone talking about the decrease in pilot numbers, I am reminded of all of the good efforts being made by individuals like you, aviation groups, businesses…