FREDERICK, MD – The full Senate passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBR2), December 15, 2015, which will now go to the House for consideration. The Senate passed the bill,…
How Hypoxia Can Ruin A Flight
by Dr. Bill Blank, MD In the last issue, Midwest Flyer Magazine Editor Dave Weiman wrote about a general aviation oxygen system, so I thought an article about “hypoxia” would…
GA Groups to Congress: ATC Reform More Than Just User Fees; Request Sufficient Time to Review and Debate Bill
Washington, DC, January 19, 2016 – With Congress preparing to consider FAA reauthorization legislation this session, a host of general aviation association leaders today joined together to send letters to House…
Confidence vs. Complacency
by Harold Green Recently, I was asked, “How does a pilot develop confidence in his/her piloting ability?” My answer is weak because everyone reacts differently and I am certainly not…
FAA Beefs Up Security At Chicago Center
AURORA, ILL. – The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly increased the security of its air traffic systems to ensure that they are more resilient and less vulnerable to the type…
Which George Is Steering The Airplane?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman When I first got acquainted with autopilots, they were referred to by the pilots that flew them as, “George.” In this issue of Midwest Flyer…
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Grounds Flytenow & AirPooler Private Pilot Flight-Sharing Concept
by Gregory J. Reigel © December, 2015 All rights reserved. As you may know, one of the ways a private pilot is permitted to reduce the cost of a particular…
Paulisms by Paul Poberezny
(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Q: Why didn’t you mention in the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, your usual annual recommendation of having my mechanic remove my wheel pants for winter…
Letter from Thomas P. Curran
Hey Dave: I sent you a complimentary copy of my book, “Millionaire Legacy.” My goal in writing the book was to share the real story behind Sean D. Tucker, Capt….