News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa by Yasmina Platt Manager, AOPA Central Southwest Region The 2014 legislative sessions in the Central Region (Kansas,…
Have You Noticed Those Signs Everywhere? And, Will I See You Here?
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Campaign signs. Yes,…
Minimizing Cost Of Instrument Training
by Harold Green Despite the advantages an instrument ticket offers, pilots are often reluctant to put forth the effort and expense to obtain an instrument rating. It is true that…
Does The FAA Trust Its AMEs?
by Dr. Bill Blank Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) There are a number of selected medical conditions that are initially disqualifying for a pilot medical if the applicant does not meet…
One Disqualifying Condition Is All It Takes To Be Denied A Medical Certificate
by Greg Reigel © July, 2014 All rights reserved. When you are dealing with a medical certification issue, it is important to “pick your battles carefully” based upon the facts…
From Our Readers Dick Westbrook
Dave: Reading Midwest Flyer Magazine has been a must for me for many decades; it’s the first thing I look for in an airport lobby while on layover. Hence, I’m…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: I’m thinking about buying my first airplane and wonder what your opinion is about buying a tricycle gear versus a tailwheel…
Why Should You Care?
by Dave Weiman As members of the aviation community, we share a common bond, regardless of our specific interests. For instance, if an issue comes up and it affects instrument…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Highlight EAA AirVenture 2014 Air Shows On August 1-3
First time team is flying full show at Oshkosh EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 1, 2014) — The schedule is now set for the historic first-ever full show…
EAA Applauds Second Pilot’s Bill of Rights Being Developed In U.S. Senate
EAA spearheaded enforcement language initiatives for the new legislation EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 30, 2014) — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is applauding U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)…