by Jonathan Beck UAS Instructor Northland Community & Technical College NSF ATE DroneTECH Principal Investigator Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue Through partnerships, Northland Community and Technical College…
Category: Columns
Innovation For Aviation Safety
by Dan McDowell Public Affairs, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 We often hear the word “innovation” in relation to aviation, but have you…
Airport Security Without TSA
by Rick Braunig Manager of Aviation Safety & Enforcement Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 If you do a search on airport security, you…
75 Years of State/Airport Partnership In 2018
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 We are happy to share the fact that 2018 marks the beginning of our…
We’re Moving… Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 In February 2018, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics will be moving its office to the new Hill Farms state office building at 4822…
Deciphering Notices To Airmen (NOTAMs) Part II – Field Conditions
by Hal Davis Airport Compliance Manager WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 Warning: This article has so many acronyms and contractions that you may begin…
AIR CHOICE ONE
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 All too often, we complain about things that go wrong in the aviation world. We fail to look at the big picture—that despite…
The Important Role AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteers Play
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue In my last…
Shining A Light On Airport Access & Transparency
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 AOPA has been hard at work collecting feedback from members regarding their experiences with fees and…
The Quiet, Comfortable Ones
by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 In every group of pilots, there is a minority who appear to be quite comfortable with their own abilities and…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue Q. Have you ever done something really dumb in an airplane? A. While I was fixed base operator and…
Handling In-Flight Emergencies Flying IFR & What’s New In Anti-Ice Protection
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will be discussing handling emergencies while flying under Instrument Flight…
Certificates of Insurance In Aircraft Leasing: Are You Covered?
by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue In aircraft lease agreements, insurance coverage for the aircraft lessee’s operation of the…
Individual With Impressive Airline & Military Credentials Named Acting FAA Administrator
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue WASHINGTON, DC – Former airline pilot, military pilot, and airline lobbyist, Daniel Elwell, was appointed the acting administrator of…