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September 2025 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 phone! …
DESTINATIONS: Expanding Your Flying Portfolio At Oshkosh 2025
By Aletha Lenz For thousands of aviators, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh isn’t just a celebration of aviation — it’s a launchpad for personal growth. Whether you’re a weekend flyer, a student…
OSHKOSH 2025: Goodyear Celebrates 100 years of Airship Flying At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 With Not One, But Two Goodyear Airships!
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Goodyear celebrated the 100th anniversary of its famed airships by bringing not one, but two blimps to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. The 72nd…
OSHKOSH 2025: Goodyear Donates Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola To EAA Museum For A Children’s Exhibit
Akron, Ohio – On opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, July 21, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company donated its last-remaining blimp gondola frame to the EAA Museum as…
OSHKOSH 2025: Heroes & Historic Military Aircraft Share Their Stories At “Warbirds in Review” During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 22, 2025) — Warbirds in Review, an unparalleled presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that brings together historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft…
AIRCRAFT: Pioneer-era aircraft showcased in EAA Museum, plus “Buster!”
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, July 21-27, was to pay homage to the earliest days of powered flight with a trio of replica aircraft from…
DESTINATIONS: There’s Much To See & Experience In Upper Michigan
I’ve never experienced Upper Michigan like I experienced it this year. In addition to visiting Mackinac Island, our family vacationed throughout much of the Upper Michigan Peninsula. With Lake Superior…
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT: We Have An Amendment To Your Routing
As we are flying along happily on autopilot, we hear ATC say: “N2852F, we have an amendment to your routing…advise when ready to copy.” These are dreaded words that pilots…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: Why General Aviation Pilots Are Unable To Say “Unable”
“Aviate, navigate, communicate” – but how often do we forget to simply say “unable” when it matters most? AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is now concluded as I write this. Among the…