The NTSB issued urgent recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration to permanently prohibit helicopter operations near Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, or DCA, when certain runways are in use…
March 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
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Two Great Experiences The Same Day Thanks To Two Great People!
One of my most memorable days covering airshows as a reporter and color commentator occurred Saturday, October 8, 1994, during the Professional Airshow Performers & Producers (PAPPA) Showcase held at…
Context Matters
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “context” is defined as “the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning.” More simply put, Dictionary.com defines…
AVIATION LAW – ON YOUR SIDE: FAA Aircraft Registration Updates
When Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Section 546 of that act required the FAA to upgrade the Civil Aviation Registry (the “Registry”). The upgrades are to include:…
I Are A Pilot – Radio Mis-Communications
From the time we were student pilots, there was (or should have been) a continuing emphasis placed on proper radio communications. The FAA publishes the FAR/AIM and the Pilot/Controller Glossary to educate and assist pilots with the correct phraseology for in-air and on-the-ground radio transmissions. Advisory Circular AC 90-66C, Non-Towered Airport Flight Operations, is also available to make pilots better and more effective communicators.
Preparing Ourselves As Pilots For The Floatplane Flying Season Ahead
As I write, we are deep into winter in the Midwest, most of the water around us is frozen solid, and our seaplane currency has more than likely lapsed. Some…
Top Air Show Performers Commit To Fly At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 as part of the afternoon and…
Calendar
March 1 – Deadline for Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Flight Training and Aviation Technician Scholarships. MATA is sponsoring two $1,000 scholarships to be used for flight training at a…
Boeing Expected to Meet Delivery Demand For Commercial Aircraft By 2030
Boeing is expected to meet delivery demand for its commercial aircraft by 2030, predicts Gediminas Ziemelis, the chairman and founder of the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)…