(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: I am looking to buy my first airplane, probably a Cherokee Six, as I have a big family and not a lot of money. I asked…
It’s Heads Up For Drones & Their Owner/Operators
by Dave Weiman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, there are several articles intended to keep us out of trouble when it comes to potential violations to Federal Aviation…
Flying Musicians To Perform On The Ramp At AOPA Regional Fly-In In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has been performing at each AOPA Fly-In across the country this summer. The association of pilot musicians will next perform August 22,…
Keeping a Close Eye on ATC Privatization EAA Opposing Any Move Toward GA User Fees
June 18, 2015 – EAA is closely monitoring the development of a proposal in Congress to transfer FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) functions to a private non-profit corporation. Under federal…
SAFE Urges Pilot Comments on Simulator Time NPRM
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) is asking all pilots to comment on the FAA’s new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes increasing loggable simulator time toward…
Reno Air Racing Association Announces 2015 Performers
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association is proud to welcome a new line up of performers to the 2015 National Championship Air Races held Sept. 16-20 at the…
Northland Community & Technical College Selected To Launch National Science Foundation UAS Education Initiative
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MINN. – Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC) has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program. The award provides…