Recently signed measure contains first-ever general aviation provision. EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has recognized (R-Missouri) for his bipartisan efforts, working with leaders in…
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Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Purchases Wag-Aero’s Assets… The Tradition, The Friendship, The Service Continues
by Dave Weiman If you have ever walked by their booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Mary Myers and her husband, Bill Read, of Wag-Aero of Lyons, Wisconsin, were busy waiting…
UW Health Opens Its Newest 24/7/365 Med Flight Location At Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Janesville, Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, WIS. – UW Health opened its newest 24/7/365 Med Flight location at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) in Janesville, Wisconsin in June. “Med Flight Janesville” is the third base…
Bolton & Menk
When it comes to our clients’ projects… the sky’s the limit! Founded in 1949, Bolton & Menk has evolved over the decades to become a trusted partner for the communities…
MKE: Origin to Destination
The History of Milwaukee’s Hometown Airport Few places are regularly referred to by their hometown airport’s three-letter International Air Transport Association (IATA) code, but “Milwaukee” and “MKE” are commonly interchangeable…
WISCONSIN AVIATION
43 Years of Promoting & Serving General Aviation by Dave Weiman Over four decades ago, Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. was born – 43 years ago to be exact. Starting in Watertown,…
Twin Cities airports thriving as commercial and general aviation demand grows
New investments support improved services, passenger experiences and business opportunities by Jeff Lea In an industry where flights and top performance are measured down to the second, Minneapolis-St. Paul International…
Advanced Air Mobility Webinar Series 2024-2025
Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin Department of Transportation Aeronautics About The Series This nine-webinar series will focus on advanced air mobility (AAM), including what airports across the country are doing to prepare…
Prospects & Opportunities
by Dean Zakos “Get in, and pay attention,” Obie gruffly told me.” – from the short story “Threading the Needle” If you think back, you likely had many mentors over…
Aircraft Systems
by Richard Morey In conversations with designated pilot examiners and FAA safety representatives, it is clear that most pilot applicants, be they for private, commercial, instrument or even flight instructor…
What’s New in 2025?
We’ve enhanced our bi-monthly online publication to provide on-demand news and information via email through Midwest Flyer Monthly. In addition to more content for our readers, this enhancement provides increased…
Insurance Requirements For Your Own Good!
by Pete Schoeninger Q) To be on my friend’s Cessna 206 insurance policy as a named pilot, their underwriter is requiring me to get 10 hours of dual instruction including…
Aircraft Truth In Leasing
by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2024. All rights reserved! Do you operate a “large civil aircraft,” as defined in federal aviation regulations (“FAR”) Section 1.1 (12,500 pounds, maximum…
Pilot, Business Leader To Command AOPA Darren Pleasance becomes CEO in new year
by AOPA Communications Staff AOPA announced September 24, 2024, that it has named Darren Pleasance to serve as the association’s sixth president and chief executive. Pleasance, who will assume his…
A big deal
How one man’s story exemplifies AOPA’s great notion by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO In October 1951, a young congressman from Illinois embarked on an around-the-world flight in a…