WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Pilots are invited to attend a free FAA Pilot Safety Seminar as part of the 2013 Iowa Aviation Conference from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,…
Tag: Midwest Flyer Magazine
The Ins & Outs of ADS-B & The Stratus-ForeFlight System
by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I dedicated part of the column to type-specific flight training for which I will add an additional comment…
Letter From Gayle Small & Response From Jim Hanson
Dear Dave: These days, in GA conversations and publications, there are few topics that can encourage more heated discussions than that of recruiting and retaining pilots. I have just read…
Letter From Shawn Avra
Dear Dave: I was just reading through the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine and noticed your request for fly-in restaurant information. There is a new fly-in cafe at…
When Two Organizations Are Better Than One!
by Dave Weiman On October 22, 2012, Rod Hightower – who had been appointed president of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) on September 7, 2010 – announced that he was…
Response To Article On Recruiting & Retaining Pilots
Dear Dave: I read with interest your magazine. I have followed both parts of Jim Hanson’s articles on flight training. Some of what he has said I tend to agree…
Back to the Future: New Focus for the New Year
by Ed Leineweber A New Year brings the opportunity for new beginnings. So it will be with my regular Midwest Flyer Magazine column, which will henceforth broaden its focus beyond Sport…
Working With ATC, Aircraft Icing & Type Specific Training
by Michael Kaufman I have received an email message from one of our readers with some interesting items I would like to share with you. Fellow pilot, Marty Coddington of Prior…
Pilot Shortage Creates Opportunity To Work With The Airlines
by Dave Weiman As general aviation pilots, you and I know that student pilot starts are down, and aviation organizations and others are addressing this issue through special programs and…
Stars Do Shine At AOPA Aviation Summit
by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – The AOPA Aviation Summit, October 11-13, 2012, showed signs of stardom from both Hollywood and the GA community. Regardless of wealth, fame or…