BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – Beginning in 1939 with a maintenance program, Western Michigan University (WMU) involvement with aviation education has expanded to offer degrees in aviation flight science, aviation management…
The End of A Great Aviation Tech School Program
A Guest Editorial by Jim Freeman JANESVILLE, WIS. – It was with great disappointment for all of us in the aviation community and our local community to watch the final…
33 Organizations Call On FAA To Expedite Rulemaking For Unmanned Aircraft Systems
ARLINGTON, VA – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have joined 31 other organizations and sent a letter to the FAA…
Responding To An FAA Letter of Investigation
by Gregory J. Reigel © May, 2014 All rights reserved. When the FAA receives notice and evidence to show that a certificate holder (mechanic, repair station, air carrier, pilot, etc.)…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Hey Pete: I am a struggling GA aircraft owner. One mechanic tells me I need this, and another one tells me I need that. At what point…
Letter from Lee Taylor
Hello Dave, Thank you so much for the donation of Midwest Flyer Magazines for our Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar. Our attendees love picking up Midwest Flyer, along with the…
Letter from Marcy Drescher & Response from Gordon Hoff
Dave: Just started reading the April/May (2014) issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine. In your editorial you congratulate Gordon Hoff for recognition he received at the MBAA Conference. Then you comment…
24/7 – Pilots Need Phone Numbers!
With more and more municipalities assuming the role of manager and fuel supplier at our airports, the contact person and telephone number for the airport is oftentimes that of a…
Morey Airplane Company Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year
WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) has named Morey Airplane Company – a Middleton, Wisconsin business since 1946 – “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award…
Strong Advocate For GA, Leon Rediske
FRANKLIN, WIS. – The long-time owner of Rainbow Airport in Franklin, Wisconsin, Leon Rediske, 72, passed away May 6, 2014 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida, following…