by Dave Weiman When the ice left Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota, organizers of the “Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Seminar & Fly-In,” May 2-4, at Madden’s Resort, breathed a sigh…
Category: June/July 2014
The Lure of Float Flying
by Karen Workman It was one of those pivotal points in my life. I did not know it that day, or maybe I did, but I would not acknowledge it…
Expansion of Third Class Medical Can Help GA Rebound
by Representative Todd Rokita Indiana 4th Congressional District General Aviation is a homegrown American industry that is responsible for 1.2 million jobs and pumps more than $150 billion into our…
Professionalism & You & Me
by Harold Green Recently, several people have bemoaned to me the lack of professional conduct by pilots. They have encountered someone who was using the radio to correct what they…
AOPA Regional Fly-Ins Off To A Good Start
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – More than 2,500 people participated in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) regional fly-in, April 26, in San Marcos, Texas. This was the first of…
Advocacy First… Fun & Education Second
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa by Yasmina Platt Manager, AOPA Central Southwest Region The 2014 legislative sessions in the Central Region (Kansas,…
The Power of A Coalition
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Beginning several years…
Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics Adds Part 23 AML STC For MD302 Standby Attitude Module
WICHITA, KAN. – Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has announced that the FAA has granted a Part 23 Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the MD302 Standby Attitude…
Minnesota Pilots Gathering At ANE
BLAINE, MINN. – The first “Minnesota Pilots Association Great Aviation Gathering” was held March 21-22, 2014 at Golden Wings Air Museum on Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE) in the Twin Cities….
Western Michigan University: College of Aviation Celebrates 75 Years In 2014
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – Beginning in 1939 with a maintenance program, Western Michigan University (WMU) involvement with aviation education has expanded to offer degrees in aviation flight science, aviation management…
The End of A Great Aviation Tech School Program
A Guest Editorial by Jim Freeman JANESVILLE, WIS. – It was with great disappointment for all of us in the aviation community and our local community to watch the final…
33 Organizations Call On FAA To Expedite Rulemaking For Unmanned Aircraft Systems
ARLINGTON, VA – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have joined 31 other organizations and sent a letter to the FAA…
Responding To An FAA Letter of Investigation
by Gregory J. Reigel © May, 2014 All rights reserved. When the FAA receives notice and evidence to show that a certificate holder (mechanic, repair station, air carrier, pilot, etc.)…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Hey Pete: I am a struggling GA aircraft owner. One mechanic tells me I need this, and another one tells me I need that. At what point…
Letter from Lee Taylor
Hello Dave, Thank you so much for the donation of Midwest Flyer Magazines for our Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar. Our attendees love picking up Midwest Flyer, along with the…