The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has named Shane Wright as Aviation Director for the agency’s Modal Transportation Bureau. Wright has been with the Iowa DOT since 2015 and…
NATA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Dan Edwards, Congratulates Michael Graham on Second Term at NTSB
Washington, DC – National Air Transportation Association (NATA) congratulated Daniel J. Edwards on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International…
See You in 2026 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Voted USA Today’s Best Air Show
The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration is living up to its moniker, as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this week received the title of “2026 Best Air Show” in online voting during the…
EAA AirVenture 2026 Warbirds Lineup to Celebrate Women’s Pioneering Legacy of WWII
Two historic World War II-era aircraft from the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, will highlight the importance of women pilots during that period when the airplanes travel to…
EAA AirVenture 2026 Notice Released; Pilots Required to Review Updated Flight Procedures
Pilots can now download the Federal Aviation Administration-released EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s…
Flying Musicians 2026 Solo Scholarship Recipient Selected out of 42 Nominees
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has selected its recipient for their 2026 Solo Scholarship, Cameron Milleman of Muncie, Indiana. The FMA is a 501(C) (3) nonprofit corporation for pilot musicians, spanning…
May 2026 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart…
Sun ‘n Fun 2026
Sun n Fun is a milestone every year, a milestone that has many meanings to pilots among us. It is a renewal of our aviation relationships; hand shakes and hugs…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Going Around with Confidence
“You can always go around, if it don’t look right comin’ down.” – from the song “Go Around” by Ken Davis You are on final. Too high, too fast and,…
FIRST SOLO – Where It All Began: A Blue Schwinn and the Road to the Airport
by Eric Wegner Hey, Dave! I read your article on your “First Solo” (https://midwestflyer.com/editorial-first-solo/) and can relate. I didn’t know you were from Minnesota. I spent 17 great years in Minnesota. We…
2026 Minnesota Airports Conference… For Airport Managers & Commission Members, Fixed Base Operators, & Those Who Wear More Than One Hat!
Sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and facilitated by the University of Minnesota Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP). The 2026 Minnesota Airports Conference was held April 22-24 at…
Life lessons I learned being an Airport Rat
by Patrick “Pat” Weeden My dad, Dick Weeden, started an airplane maintenance and restoration business at Brodhead Airport when I was a young kid. Because of this, I quite literally…
Letter to the Editor: Two Articles Worth Applauding
I wanted to give a shout out for two of the articles in this month’s edition. First, the story by Bob McDaniel. It’s kind of funny how it is the…
Letter to the Editor: From Listing to Sold in One Month
“I appreciate how Midwest Flyer was able to connect me to the buyers so quickly. -Andrew” Andrew placed a classified ad for one month and successfully sold his item, highlighting…
AOPA Applauds Congressional Progress on ALERT Act and Pilot Mental Health Reform
Since 1939, AOPA has protected the freedom to fly by creating an environment that gives people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy aviation and all it has to offer….