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…
Category: Columns
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…
You’re Doing WHAT? – Part 2
by Woody Minar Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue In the August/September 2018 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about pet peeves that fight instructors and air…
Basic Airplane Control Is A Good Thing!
by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue A disproportionate number of loss-of-control accidents happen while turning from base to final caused by a stall spin accident….
The Common-Sense Approach Checklist
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue The question often arises, “What about an instrument approach checklist?” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine,…
Beyond “Performance As A Pilot”: What Is The Scope of A PRIA Request?
by Greg Reigel, AAL Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 I am frequently asked by pilots whether an employer’s disclosure of certain documents is…
Let’s Work To Keep The Welcome Mat Out For Everyone!
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) opposes egregious fees charged by fixed base operators, and wants to ensure…
Australia’s First Maintenance Technician Training For Unmanned Aerial Systems To Be Provided In Partnership With Northland Community & Technical College
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue Aviation Australia of Brisbane, Australia, has partnered with Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC) of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to provide Australia…
2018-2019 Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart Now Available!
Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2010 The 2018-2019 edition of the Wisconsin Aeronautical Chart is now available. The chart, published biannually, alternating with the Wisconsin Airport Directory, is available…