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….
Volk Field Proposes Airspace Changes
The Volk Airspace Initiative Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft FONSI will be posted for public comment beginning January 15, 2016. Information will be available at this website: http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/vfsaa/main. The public…
EAA SKIPLANE FLY-IN SET FOR SATURDAY, FEB. 6
More than 25 skiplanes expected to fly in for free event at EAA’s Pioneer Airport EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 13, 2016) — One of the area’s most…