by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EAA AirVenture Oshkosh never fails to amaze me, especially when it comes to innovations, aircraft modifications and great airshow…
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EAA Featured Tankers & Other Big Jets & Welcomed British Participation
by Jim LaMalfa Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue EAA’s 2018 AirVenture opened Monday, July 23rd with ideal weather and large crowds. EAA had announced its 2018 event…
Royal Air Force Celebrates 100th Anniversary At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force was commemorated with historic aircraft, flyovers, and special programming during EAA…
Introducing A Friend To GA With A Special Destination
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue I am convinced that there is no better way to introduce a non-flyer to general aviation than to fly…
Czech Pilot Martin Sonka Gets Back-To-Back Wins With Kazan Triumph
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue KAZAN, RUSSIA – The 2017 overall runner-up Martin Sonka came into Kazan on a high after claiming his first race win of…
Floatplane Pilot Tells of His Alaskan Adventure At Private Potluck Fly-In
Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue VERONA, WIS. – Each year, retired Dane County Deputy, Tom Kretchman of Verona, Wisconsin, opens up his private airport – Sugar Ridge…
The Preservation & Promotion of Our Nation’s Airports
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager for Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy Great Lakes/AOPA Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue As a pilot, you learn…
AOPA’s Game Plan For Bringing Down The Cost of Flying
by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Any good coach knows the best teams are made up of a strong offense and…
The Great Lakes Region Gets A New Regional Flight Surgeon While Basic Med Increases In Popularity
by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue When I last checked, over 35,000 airmen had availed themselves of “Basic Med.” In addition, Mayo Clinic…
Aircraft Records, Heavy Wings, College Tuition, Bonanzas, Props, Skyhawks, Upgrades, Filler Caps, Primers & Bluebook Values
by Pete Schoeninger Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue Q: Do you recommend keeping all airplane records inside the cockpit? A: When flying, I suggest you only carry…