For more than a decade, I have been writing articles for Midwest Flyer Magazine, and now Midwest Flyer Monthly. This is not the first — nor will it be my…
AVIATION LAW – ON YOUR SIDE: The Maintenance Facility and the Aircraft Bailment Relationship
© 2026 All rights reserved. A maintenance facility recently asked me to explain what duties it may owe to an aircraft owner when the owner leaves the owner’s aircraft with…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Takeoff Briefing
“If you are leaping a ravine, the moment of takeoff is a bad time to be considering alternatives.” – John Cleese John Cleese is a comedian (of Monty Python…
Air Racing: The Competitive, Crowd-Pleasing Sport that Powered Innovation
During Kelch Aviation Museum tours, it’s a challenge to fit the rambling, tangential, sometimes wacky story of the Golden Age of Aviation into an hour or less, for visitors who…
Discover Ways to Help Others as Flying for Good Returns to AirVenture 2026
Organizations that provide humanitarian relief and more through aviation will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as the popular Public Benefit Flying area will be part of the 73rd edition…
Fueling the Future of Aviation: Avfuel Honors Aviators With Annual Scholarship Awards
ANN ARBOR, Mich. —Avfuel Corporation proudly announces its 27th scholarship class, awarding $5,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and…
Lakeland Airport: By the Numbers
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19 brings aviation to life each year in Lakeland, Florida, with thrilling airshows, aircraft displays, education forums, and hands-on experiences for pilots and aviation…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – William “Bill” Amorde (March 8, 1943 – December 26, 2025)
William “Bill” Amorde, 82, pilot, airport manager, aviation businessman, and lifelong resident of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on December 26, 2025. Bill was born on March 8, 1943, in Superior,…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – James Lawrence Appointed Chair of Metropolitan Airports Commission Board
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has appointed James Lawrence as chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six…
CALENDAR
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January 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 phone!…
EDITORIAL – “First Solo”
In preparing for an upcoming presentation at a local EAA chapter meeting on how Midwest Flyer Magazine came about, I wanted to first start by sharing how my “first solo”…
DESTINATIONS – Dates & Rates For 2026 Canada Fishing Fly-Out To Miminiska Lodge Announced!
The “Canada Fishing Fly-Out” will again be held at Miminiska Lodge, Ontario (CPS5), located 192 nm north of Thunder Bay. The owners of Miminiska Lodge, Wilderness North, is offering your…
FLIGHT EXPERIENCES: The Basics of Flying – Taxiing Your Aircraft
“Remember, you fly an airplane with your head, not your hands and feet.” In October of 2025 I attended an FAA FAASTeam seminar. The content is always interesting and informative….
HIGH ON HEALTH – Back in the Left Seat: Navigating FAA Medical Certification After a Significant Injury
For pilots, few things are more challenging than being grounded due to a serious injury. Whether the result of an accident, surgery, or a medical condition, returning to the skies…