A new book by former U.S. Navy Top Gun instructor, Dave “Bio” Baranek, describes his experiences as a regular guy thrown into the crazy world of fame and movies, when he…
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Wipaire Receives New International Approvals
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has received new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validation of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STCs) for the Wipline 8750 float for Cessna Caravan…
Wildcat In Kenosha
KENOSHA, WIS. – On December 7, 2012, A&T Recovery brought a Grumman FM-2 Wildcat up from the bottom of Lake Michigan, 45 miles from Waukegan Harbor, Illinois. The aircraft crashed…
When The “RAF” Doesn’t Mean The Royal Air Force!
by Jim Bildilli The 81st annual meeting of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and there was one presentation that especially…
New Technology Helps Airports Combat Wildlife Hazards
by Steven Apfelbaum Airports present an inviting island of habitat in the landscape. Wildlife, particularly birds, are attracted to airports, and the local landscape often has bird attractants, such as…
Cold Weather Operations… What, When & How of Using Engine Preheat
It’s that time of year again that we need special preparation for winter and cold weather operations. Over the years, we have become more educated on the importance of properly…
You Are The Key!
In about 80% of aircraft accidents, the aircraft itself is working fine until a runway incursion accident, controlled flight into terrain, stalls, spins, or loss of control happens. Through all…
Letter From Jerry Stites
Hi Dave! We just received the Oct/Nov (2012) magazine. Thanks for the great article (on our fly-in). We appreciate your support. I will pass it on to the airport commission…
Letter From O’Brien
Dave: Just wanted to thank you again for making the initial contact with Kate Dougherty (formerly of Cirrus Aircraft, Duluth, Minnesota) while out at the (AOPA Aviation Summit) conference in…
Letter From Chuck Aldrian
Dear Dave: Your article on “Private Airstrips Versus Nothing” (October/November 2012) was right on. I am the Wisconsin liaison for the Recreational Aviation Foundation, which you mentioned in the article…
Letter from Felix Quast
Dear Dave: In your December 2012/January 2013 issue regarding the article on “Landing On Private-Use Airports,” I (would) have to say that yes, I do agree that you should get…
Just Whose T-6 Was That, Afterall?
MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE has confirmed the identity of the AeroShell Aerobatic Team T-6 and its pilot featured on the cover of its December 2012/January 2013 issue. After long examination, team…