Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin – by Christopher Roy, Director One very important part of the mission of the Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics is “aviation education” and “outreach.” To demonstrate the importance of…
Piper Regrouping At The Top
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has appointed Geoffrey Berger interim chief executive officer (CEO) until the manufacturer can find a permanent successor for Kevin Gould, who resigned earlier this…
As Realistic As They Come… Tomahawk’s Redbird Flight Simulator
Flight Safety – by Michael Kaufman Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Many of you are familiar with the safety programs that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been conducting around the…
A Night For Flight
Guest Editorial – by Craig Fuller, President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association I can’t talk enough about the importance of protecting our freedom to fly. After all, it’s an…
Midwest Flyer Magazine Receives National Journalism Award
Midwest Flyer Magazine Receives National Journalism Award For Superior News Coverage of Aviation Issues Nationwide! WICHITA, KAN. – Midwest Flyer Magazine, and its publishers, Dave and Peggy Weiman, received the…
Canadian Fishing Fly-Out
Canadian Fishing Fly-Out An Interview With Dave Weiman of Midwest Flyer Magazine by Al Malmberg, World of Aviation, WCCO Radio, Mpls. MN (October 9, 2008) [audio:canadianfishing.mp3] Canadian Fly In Interview…
Miracle On The Hudson or Pilot Skill?
Miracle On The Hudson or Pilot Skill? An Interview With U.S. Airways First Officer Jeff Skiles of Flight 1549 by Dave Weiman, Midwest Flyer Magazine (February 20, 2009) [audio:JeffInterview.mp3] Jeff…
Paul Poberezny Passes The Torch As EAA Readies For New Era
Paul Poberezny Passes The Torch As EAA Readies For New Era An Interview With Newly Appointed EAA Chairman Tom Poberezny by Dave Weiman, Midwest Flyer Magazine (March 17, 2009) [audio:TomInterview.mp3]…
Sport Pilot Rule Changes Finally Take Effect… Generally Positive Results Are Good News!
Five and a half years after the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft rules went into effect, giving birth to a new movement in general aviation, the first changes to these rules…
The Light Sport Repairman: A Story of Alchemy & The Peanut
Since the advent of the Light Sport rules in 2004, many have benefited from its versatility. Sadly, others believe it is limited by a lack of commercial opportunity, but to…