BLAINE, MINN. – Air shows may be experiencing difficult times due in large part by the absence of military jets, but fly-ins and open houses like “Discover Aviation Days” at…
A Hidden Treasure At Lake In The Hills Airport
Photos & Story by Dave Weiman It was Sunday morning, June 30, 2013, and we were having Internet issues that needed to be resolved before I departed for a Sunday…
Palmyra Father’s Day Fly-In Continues To Grow!
PALMYRA, WIS. – The traffic pattern was a constant buzz, and landings and takeoffs were successfully accomplished without the assistance of air traffic control, at the annual Father’s Day Fly-In…
Thunder On The Lakeshore Hit Hard By Military Absence
MANITOWOC, WIS. – The air show lineup was superb, the side attractions interesting, but the absence of modern military jet demonstrations had an overwhelming impact on attendance at the “Thunder…
Giving That First Ride In An Airplane
by Jim Hanson Most of us enjoy flying so much that we can’t wait to share it with others. We are proud that we can do something that most people…
Soar Like An Eagle With Hang Glide Chicago
by Larry E. Nazimek All Photos Courtesy of Hang Glide Chicago Since prehistoric times, man has dreamed of soaring like eagles. While powered airplanes have enabled us to fly faster, higher, and farther, than anything in…
Aircraft Ramp Check Guide Now Available!
It has been reported that law enforcement has been “ramping up” ramp checks of general aviation aircraft, lately. The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) has published the following guide…
Cohabitation of Gliders & Powered Aircraft
by Woody Minar When you’re flying to another airport, how do you know if it’s also a “glider port” – an airport where gliders are present? And if you do…
Weekend Stay In Grand Style! Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa
by Karen Workman I am always up for exploring and so is my favorite co-pilot, my husband, Eric, who is also a pilot. When I suggested a weekend in Perry, Iowa,…
Midwest Pilots Can Fly South To AOPA Summit 2013
FT. WORTH, TEXAS – A large contingent of pilots from the Midwest are expected to attend the AOPA Summit this year in Fort Worth, Texas, October 10-12, 2013, as Fort…