Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Northland: Where are you originally from? Noah: I am from East Grand Forks (Minnesota) originally. I went to Sacred Heart School…
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IA Mechanic Refresher Seminar
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Early registration is now open for the annual Wisconsin Department of Transportation Mechanics Refresher and Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Seminar. The seminar…
Meet Corbin Montgomery
Airport Engineering Specialist Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Corbin Montgomery joined the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) in November 2019. As an airport…
Automated Weather Reporting
by Hal Davis WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Weather information plays a crucial role during flight planning and in flight. From your local…
The Importance of Accurate Runway Condition Reporting To Winter Flying!
by Rick Braunig Manager, Aviation Safety & Enforcement MnDOT Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 As I’m writing this article, the first snowfalls of the season are coming…
Minnesota Airports – Contributing To The State’s Economy The Minnesota Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study
by Julie Carr Aviation Planner MNDOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue In 2019, the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics conducted a study…
Birthplace of Aviation… An Air Trail Around Ohio
by Yasmina Soria Platt Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Ohio, the “Birthplace of Aviation,” has been home to countless aviation inventions, the birthplace of many pioneering aviators,…
We Must Be Proactive!
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs and Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes / AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue In the Airports and…
Spread Your Wings You earned your pilot certificate — now what?
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue AMERICAN AUTHOR MARK TWAIN ONCE SAID, “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed…
Now Is The Time To Plan Summer Flying Trips & A Mountain Destination May Not Be Out of The Question
by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue This time of the year, my wife and I – relaxing in front of our cozy fireplace, a…
When To Pickle My Engine & Am I In A Pickle Without ADS-B?
by Pete Schoeninger Published In Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Q: How often and how long should I I fly my Beech Sport (150 hp Lycoming engine) in the…
CBD & Why The Jury Is Still Out!
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue Is CBD (Cannabidiol) the latest fad or is it a medication with the potential to help people…
Thoughts On Engine Failure During Takeoff
by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue In 2019, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crashed, apparently after attempting to return to the airport following an engine…
Back To “By The Numbers Basics” & Autopilot Interface
by Capt. Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 In previous issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I have been emphasizing keeping current on the gauges for…
What Happens To Your Medical Certificate Application After The Examination?
by Greg Reigel, Esq. Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue If you have ever applied for an FAA medical certificate, you know the…