by Dave Weiman Depending on where you live in the Midwest and your final destination, Florida is between 1,000 and 1,500 nautical miles southeast, and the course is mountain free…
Tag: Midwest Flyer Magazine
Letter Noel Allard
David: Congratulations on being named the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Writer of the Year! Your spirited and informative publication Midwest Flyer Magazine is a benefit to all Minnesotan and…
Patty Wagstaff… Passing On The Gold of Her Experience To Others
by Dave Weiman A regular performer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and a dozen other airshows in the U.S. and abroad each year, is Patty Wagstaff, now flying the Extra 330LX….
Letter from John Craparo
Hi Dave: Thank you for the coverage of our gyroplane flight in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine (Pilots Crisscross USA In Experimental Aircraft & Set World…
Why Mentorship Is Important & Easier Today Than Ever Before!
by Dave Weiman I don’t think very many of us would be in aviation today if it were not for the selflessness of a “mentor.” For myself, I always had…
Priorities For The New Year
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Over the past…
How Hypoxia Can Ruin A Flight
by Dr. Bill Blank, MD In the last issue, Midwest Flyer Magazine Editor Dave Weiman wrote about a general aviation oxygen system, so I thought an article about “hypoxia” would…
Which George Is Steering The Airplane?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman When I first got acquainted with autopilots, they were referred to by the pilots that flew them as, “George.” In this issue of Midwest Flyer…
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Q: Why didn’t you mention in the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, your usual annual recommendation of having my mechanic remove my wheel pants for winter…
Letter from Thomas P. Curran
Hey Dave: I sent you a complimentary copy of my book, “Millionaire Legacy.” My goal in writing the book was to share the real story behind Sean D. Tucker, Capt….
Your Feedback Is Important!
by Dave Weiman Have you noticed an increase in the number of customer surveys in recent years? If you call your cell phone provider, for instance, a recorded message will…
Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill That Expands Liability Protection For Private Airport Owners
MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 321, April 16, 2014, to expand the existing Recreational Use Statute (RUS 895.52) to include liability protection for non-commercial aviation…
Autopilot Interfaces, Pilot Qualifications, Retesting & Continuing The Approach (Garmin 430/530)
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will cover a topic that has always sparked interest among our readers, and that is “autopilots.” I…
State Aeronautics Offices Remained Strong, Despite Shutdown By Federal Government
by Dave Weiman SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – State aeronautics directors and members of their executive staffs gather each year to discuss issues of common concern, including the pending shutdown of…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Board Sets Goals For 2013 & 2014
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – The entire nine-member board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) met August 22, 2013 at Thunderbird Aviation at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden…