WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club is seeking nominations for its annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy, which it presents annually to an individual or organization with ties to the…
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GA Rally In South Dakota
PIERRE, SD – Over 100 workers, state and local officials and aviation enthusiasts gathered August 31, 2011, in Pierre, South Dakota for a general aviation (GA) rally. The event, held…
GA Rising Up For America!
by Tim Busch CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – A crowd of several hundred people gathered at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 17, 2011, to hear representatives of the…
From Start To Finish
One of the first things taught to student pilots is basic radio use and of course, the Phonetic Alphabet. The Phonetic Alphabet is, quite simply, words substituted for letters that…
The First Vestiges of Fall
by Christopher Roy, Director Minnesota DOT Office of Aeronautics The first vestiges of fall are showing up in many places. Though this may herald the end of summer, it also…
The Life of A Corporate Pilot & Airport Engineer Two Generations & Counting
by Dave Weiman Flying for a corporation has its advantages and disadvantages. Pilots usually have stability and job security with a corporation that tries to get their employees home each…
The Rutan Brothers Stole Our Hearts, But Gave Us Dreams
by Dave Weiman OSHKOSH, WIS. – Without a doubt, brothers Burt and Dick Rutan stole the hearts and minds of every EAA member that sat in the 500-seat capacity Theater…
EAA AirVenture – Always Something For Everyone!
by Jim LaMalfa It is an understatement to say that this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 25–31, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., had something for everyone. Hundreds of…
Autopilots – Part III How To Use A Flight Director
by Michael Kaufman This is the third article in a continuing series I have been writing on “autopilots.” Since beginning this series, I have encountered more issues with malfunctioning autopilots…
Time For Me To Join The Modern World – MedXpress
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison Ah, for the good old days when the…