The “Canada Fishing Fly-Out” will again be held at Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5), located 192 nm north of Thunder Bay. The owners of Miminiska Lodge, Wilderness North, is offering your…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Taxiing Your Aircraft
“Remember, you fly an airplane with your head, not your hands and feet.” In October of 2025 I attended an FAA FAASTeam seminar. The content is always interesting and informative….
HIGH ON HEALTH – Back in the Left Seat: Navigating FAA Medical Certification After a Significant Injury
For pilots, few things are more challenging than being grounded due to a serious injury. Whether the result of an accident, surgery, or a medical condition, returning to the skies…
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT – Somewhere to Land
I remember a TV movie titled “Nowhere To Land” that aired in 2000 and starred Jack Wagner as Captain John Prescott, Christine Elise as Kim McGee, and James B. Sikking as George Eller. My thoughts turn to numerous…
(No) Typical Day At An Aviation Museum
Working in aviation offers so many varied experiences and opportunities. My last article for Midwest Flyer Monthly was all about encouraging kids to explore the wide ranges of aviation careers!…
Explore Aviation Scholarship Opportunities
MN Residents Scholarship Opportunities: The Minnesota Pilots Association would like to announce that the application window is now open for MN residents to apply for an aviation scholarship. We will…
The Flying Bulls aircraft from Austria making only public U.S. air show appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Famed restorations appearing include Lockheed P-38 and Douglas DC-6B EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public…
Schweiss hydraulic hangar door in Tasmania opens a unique farm
HECTOR, Minn., Dec. 9, 2025 – At the Vale, located in northwest Tasmania at the base of Mount Roland, one can connect with the land while staying connected to the…
AIRCRAFT OWNER EXPERIENCES
By Tom B, Pilot, Aircraft Owner & Builder, From Somewhere In the Midwest Hi Doug (My Mechanic): Finding this 7/16-inch wrench in my right wing bay last week is one…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – William J. Kinsman
March 17, 1932 — November 22, 2025 Pilot, aircraft owner and one of the powerhouses behind the weekly Friday lunches at Central County Airport (68C) in Iola, Wisconsin, William J….
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – Al Whitaker
Waterloo, Wis. – Alvin (“Al”) E. Whitaker of Waterloo, Wisconsin, died peacefully on November 30, 2025. Al lived a full life of 86 years not easily defined by his many…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Just want to compliment you on the new format for the Midwest Flyer. I think it’s wonderful. Merry Christmas! Jeff Thompson Cessna 182R Skylane Owner Kenosha, Wisconsin
CALENDAR
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December 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart phone!…
DESTINATIONS: Visit Greenville, South Carolina! Bring Your Wheels!
Greenville, South Carolina, via the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU), is a cool destination for a fun (preferably long) weekend for the entire family. There are several things you can do…