The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Education & Research’s “Henry O.” Scholarship awards $2,500 to three college students continuing their education in the aviation or…
Hundreds of temporary jobs available for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
EAA is seeking additional help for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as more than 750 temporary positions are available across multiple areas to be part of the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. EAA…
Civic Symphony of Green Bay returns for its Fourth Annual Orchestra at the Airport
by Noor Saade and Mindy Popke There’s something special about music carried through open air, shared, unbounded, and shaped by the moment in which it’s heard. On June 27, 2026,…
Iowa DOT Aviation Director McClung Announces Retirement
Tim McClung has announced his upcoming retirement as Aviation Director for the Iowa DOT, concluding a career spanning more than 30 years in aviation. During his tenure, McClung advanced aviation…
Submit Your Event to Our Calendar
Sharing your events in our calendar is a simple and effective way to connect with a broader audience and increase visibility within the aviation community. Whether you’re hosting a fly-in,…
Award Winning Line-up at the 2026 Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame was held April 11 at the Mystic Lake Center, Minnetonka Ballroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. This year’s honorees include accomplished pilots, aviation advocates, and…
April 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…
FIRST SOLO – Wings at Sixteen, Love for a Lifetime
by Bob McDaniel The summer of 1967 passed like a whirlwind. And it would be a monumental year as it was the year of my 16th birthday, a milestone that…
DESTINATIONS – Defying Gravity! Experiencing Reduced and Zero G Flying!
I moved to Houston, TX in 2001 and soon started taking flight lessons at Ellington Field (EFD) via Houston Independent School District’s (HISD’s) Sterling H.S. aviation program. At that time,…
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT – Are You Current for Today’s Flight?
Most of us know what needs to be done before we legally file an instrument flight plan and embark on an instrument flight. The FAA qualifies aircraft by category class…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Cruise Flight
© Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved “In aviation, perfection isn’t the goal, precision and calm decision-making are.”- Unknown There are general aviation (GA) pilots who view the cruise phase of…
Spring Skies, Shared Responsibility: A Message from the MnDOT Office of Aeronautics
by Mina Carlson, Minnesota Department of Transportation Office Of Aeronautics As Minnesota finally shakes off winter and the first warm winds sweep across our runways, many of us in the…
AOPA Honors Aviation’s Finest at 2026 Hoover Awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honored six aviation leaders on March 17 at the annual Hoover Awards ceremony at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C….
Careers and Opportunities Discovered at the 8th Annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS)
The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) celebrated their eighth year that included over 225 participants and over $53,000 in scholarships awarded to women pursuing careers in aviation. The annual professional…
2026 Ray Scholarship Application is Open
EAA Chapter 431 at Brodhead Airport has been approved to administer a Ray Scholarship for 2026. The application process will be open through April 30, 2026 and is online. EAA’s…