by Dean Zakos “Get in, and pay attention,” Obie gruffly told me.” – from the short story “Threading the Needle” If you think back, you likely had many mentors over…
Letter from Glenn Brasch
Dear Dave: We met at OSH. I am the retired pilot/EAA volunteer that helped you park your motorhome, and own the “Airport Courtesy Car” app. I believe I gave you…
Letter from Darrel Gibson Jr.
Good Morning, Dave: Thank you for the beautiful writeup on my father, Darrel Gibson of Gibson Aviation, Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin (see page 28, August/September 2024, Midwest Flyer Magazine, midwestflyer.com)….
The Flu Season Is Upon Us
by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner We are at the beginning of the flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the season as…
Aircraft Systems
by Richard Morey In conversations with designated pilot examiners and FAA safety representatives, it is clear that most pilot applicants, be they for private, commercial, instrument or even flight instructor…
What’s New in 2025?
We’ve enhanced our bi-monthly online publication to provide on-demand news and information via email through Midwest Flyer Monthly. In addition to more content for our readers, this enhancement provides increased…
Knowing The Symptoms & What To Do If Your Autopilot Acts Up
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, there was an aircraft accident not related to the convention that claimed the lives of seven individuals that were members…
Insurance Requirements For Your Own Good!
by Pete Schoeninger Q) To be on my friend’s Cessna 206 insurance policy as a named pilot, their underwriter is requiring me to get 10 hours of dual instruction including…
NFL All-Pro Tight End Jimmy Graham Named Chairman of EAA Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – (July 24, 2024) — Jimmy Graham, an NFL All-Pro tight end who has found a passion for flying as great as he did for…
Aircraft Truth In Leasing
by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Do you operate a “large civil aircraft,” as defined in federal aviation regulations (“FAR”) Section 1.1 (12,500 pounds, maximum…