Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue Ron R. Alexander, EAA Vintage Aircraft Association Director, was killed November 17, 2016, while flying his Curtiss Jenny near the Candler Field…
Long-time Office of Aviation Director Leaves Iowa DOT
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 AMES, IOWA – After serving as the director of the Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Aviation and the Office of Public Transit…
Michigan Businessman Recognized By NBAA With Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism In Aviation Award
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 WATERFORD, MICH. – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Mike Baker, Vice President of Safety & Compliance at Pentastar Aviation, a…
Midwest Flyer Magazine Teams Up With Connell Aviation Group
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue Effective January 1, 2017, Midwest Flyer Magazine has teamed up with the aviation marketing and communications firm, Connell Aviation Group of Cedar…
Playing To Type
by Mark R. Baker President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 I hope you’re already an AOPA member. I believe AOPA is…
GAMA Accepting Scholarship Applications
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is accepting applications for two prestigious scholarships valued at $2,000 each: The Edward W….
AOPA Statement On FAA’s Release Of Final Rule On Small Aircraft Certification
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) issued the following statement after the FAA’s release of the final Part…
FAA Releases Final Rule & Effective Date For Third Class Medical Reform
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 WASHINGTON, DC – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) have reacted favorably to the FAA release of…
Panke Joins Wisconsin Aviation
MADISON, WIS. – Madison native and University of Dubuque graduate, Nathan (Nate) Panke, has joined Wisconsin Aviation as a flight instructor. Panke has a Bachelor of Science degree in Flight…
Getting Personal
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue…