by Harold Green Despite the advantages an instrument ticket offers, pilots are often reluctant to put forth the effort and expense to obtain an instrument rating. It is true that…
Does The FAA Trust Its AMEs?
by Dr. Bill Blank Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) There are a number of selected medical conditions that are initially disqualifying for a pilot medical if the applicant does not meet…
One Disqualifying Condition Is All It Takes To Be Denied A Medical Certificate
by Greg Reigel © July, 2014 All rights reserved. When you are dealing with a medical certification issue, it is important to “pick your battles carefully” based upon the facts…
From Our Readers Dick Westbrook
Dave: Reading Midwest Flyer Magazine has been a must for me for many decades; it’s the first thing I look for in an airport lobby while on layover. Hence, I’m…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: I’m thinking about buying my first airplane and wonder what your opinion is about buying a tricycle gear versus a tailwheel…
Why Should You Care?
by Dave Weiman As members of the aviation community, we share a common bond, regardless of our specific interests. For instance, if an issue comes up and it affects instrument…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Highlight EAA AirVenture 2014 Air Shows On August 1-3
First time team is flying full show at Oshkosh EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 1, 2014) — The schedule is now set for the historic first-ever full show…
EAA Applauds Second Pilot’s Bill of Rights Being Developed In U.S. Senate
EAA spearheaded enforcement language initiatives for the new legislation EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 30, 2014) — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is applauding U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)…
AOPA Welcomes Movement Towards Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
Frederick, MD – A draft outline for a new Pilot’s Bill of Rights unveiled today calls for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to act on third class medical reform within…
Flight Design Selects Garmin G3X For C4
Aero Friedrichshafen, Germany – Flight Design has selected the Garmin G3X |Touch series for its four-seat “C4” aircraft. The newly developed system has two 10.6-inch glass displays, and does not…
“The Plane Skate” – Keeping A Blown Tire From Becoming A Runway Nightmare
by Michael Wiskus I manage corporate flight departments and own a fixed base operation at the Buffalo, Minnesota airport, on the western edge of the Minneapolis Class C airspace. We manage…
Airforms Expands Engineering Service Capability
BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Daniel Garrett has joined the engineering department at Airforms, Inc. as a senior engineer and FAA-designated engineering representative (DER). Garrett brings 15 years of engineering experience…
An Aviation Treasure With Opportunities, In Our Backyard!
It is always exciting to discover something unique; something special that is a true treasure. When it is learned that the treasure has a deep history and ties to the…
Involved & In Touch With Minnesota Aviation
by Cassandra Isackson Director, Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics The warmth of spring has finally arrived after what seemed to be a very long winter. But your Minnesota DOT Office…
Meet Karen Broitzman…..
Aerospace Education Manager – WisDOT Bureau of Aeronautics Karen Broitzman returned to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics in March of 2014 after a 4-year hiatus. Karen is…