Dave: As a subscriber since 1978, I don’t understand how you can keep getting better and better. The quality of Midwest Flyer Magazine, the articles and graphics are first rate!…
Letter From Thomas G. Chudy Jr.
Dave: I received the August/September 2013 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine and read your article entitled “Hidden Treasure At Lake In The Hills Airport,” featuring Ole Sindberg and his “Prescott…
Letter From Vickie Vandenbelt
Dear Dave: I just received a complimentary copy of Midwest Flyer – August/September (2013) issue – and there are some great articles in it. I did see a great article…
Letter From Robert W. O’Brien, Jr.
Dave: Read your article on Minnesota revamps taxes on aviation. Well done/good info. Thanks! Robert W. O’Brien, Jr., AAE Executive Director Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA) Blue River, Wisconsin
Letter From Rich Dalquist
Dave: Good article (about Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signing a bill to change the state tax on aviation), but you missed an opportunity to point out that after the annual…
Letter From Dirk Ellis
Dave: Thank you for covering so well Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s signing of legislation to change the aircraft registration fee and taxes on aviation fuel, parts and labor. This legislation…
EAA Founder & Friend, Paul Poberezny
September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013 by Dave Weiman Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Founder Paul Poberezny, 91, passed away August 22, 2013 at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,…
EAA’S Adventure Speaker Series
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Sept. 18, 2013) — EAA’s fascinating speaker series focusing on unique and historic aviation experiences returns for its fall-winter season on Sept. 26, 2013…
Legislation Pending Affects Private Airport Owner Liability In Wisconsin
Last winter, Wisconsin private airport owner, Chuck Aldrian, identified elected officials who would introduce legislation which would amend the Recreational Use Statute (RUS) in Wisconsin to include non-commercial aviation activities…
Ann Arbor Pilot To Emcee “Oscar Night of Aviation”
DAYTON, OHIO – The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that renowned air show announcer and pilot, Danny Clisham of Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be the master-of-ceremonies of…
AOPA Announces New Focus On Grassroots Events In 2014
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The AOPA Aviation…
Fuller Joins Redbird Simulator Board
AUSTIN, TEXAS (September 9, 2013) – Redbird Chairman Jerry Gregoire has announced the appointment of former AOPA President Craig Fuller to the company’s board of directors. Fuller currently runs his…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Board Sets Goals For 2013 & 2014
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – The entire nine-member board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) met August 22, 2013 at Thunderbird Aviation at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden…
William H. Piper Passes Away
CONROE, TEXAS – William (Bill) H. Piper, 66, of Conroe, Texas and Tallin, Estonia, passed away August 29, 2013 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. Piper was…
New EAA Board Members Bring Extensive Homebuilt, Chapter & Flying Experience
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Three aviators with extensive experience in EAA programs and activities have joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the…