by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 Q: Recently, you said you think “book” retail figures on airplane prices are not always real accurate. Why is that?…
From The Right Seat – Part 2
by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The student’s job is to learn and have a safe flight. The instructor’s job is to help make that…
AOPA Releases Flight Training Experience Survey
Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) “You Can Fly” initiative announced that the 2018 Flight Training Experience Survey is available to…
Pattern Operations Revisited
by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue It seems that traffic patterns at pilot-controlled airports remain a source of concern for general aviation, as the majority…
Single Pilot Resource Management
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue As pilots, we have all heard or seen references to the FAA terms crew resource management (CRM),…
The Importance of An Aircraft Pre-Purchase Inspection
by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 In most aircraft transactions, the buyer should have a pre-purchase inspection performed on the…
Feedback – Why It Is So Important!
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue Whether you are a professional pilot, aircraft technician, airport manager, flight instructor, fixed base operator, aircraft manufacturer or supplier,…
Simple Flight Radio
Simple Flight Radio Dave Weiman of Midwest Flyer Magazine is interviewed by Rhonda Khabir and Marc Epner on “Simple Flight Radio,” aired live on April 29, 2018 at Wisconsin Aviation,…
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2018 NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE FOR PILOTS FLYING TO OSHKOSH
Oshkosh air traffic procedures are required reading for all aviators flying to AirVenture EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 30, 2018) — The Federal Aviation Administration has released the…
AOPA AND AVIATION GROUPS SPEAK OUT AGAINST FAA DECISION TO WITH HOLD WEATHER INFORMATION FROM PILOTS
FREDERICK, MD –The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and 13 other aviation and state organizations issued a joint statement in response to the FAA’s decision against including numerous surface weather…
100th Anniversary of Royal Air Force To Be Celebrated At Oshkosh 2018
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The centennial year of the Royal Air Force will be commemorated with historic aircraft, flyovers, and special programming during…
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 – The Year of the Tanker
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Air Force Reserve is celebrating its 70th anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, bringing its impressive fleet of…
Top Airshow Performers Commit To EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – Many of the world’s top airshow performers have committed to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, July 23-29 at…
Textron Discontinues Production of The Cessna TTx
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue WICHITA, KAN. – Textron Aviation has decided to discontinue production of the Cessna TTx due to lagging sales of the world’s fastest…
Piper Receives Largest Trainer Order In Company History
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received an order for 152 aircraft from Fanmei Aviation Technologies, Piper Aircraft’s exclusive dealer…