Archives: Columns
Wisconsin’s Involvement In The International Aviation Art Contest
by Nicole K. Wiessinger The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics participates in the International Aviation Art Contest, which is intended to motivate and encourage young artists to participate in and become more familiar with aviation, science and engineering. The contest is … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, March/April 2012, Wisconsin Aeronautics Report, Youth & Aviation
Tagged Abigail Kramer, Albany, Albany Schools, Aquinas High School, Arcadia, Arcadia Elementary, Arcadia High School, art, aviation, Balsam Lake, Becca Maciosek, Carl Traeger Middle School, Danielle Hawi, Forest Lane Elementary, Isabelle Craig, Kendall Salter, La Crosse, Montello, Morgran Heuvelman, Myah Louise Nelson, Oshkosh, Peter Heinzl, Seamus Murray, St. Thomas Aquinas, Unity School, Waterford, WI
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When Can I Fly Again – A Small Correction
by Dr. John Beasley, M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor Department of Family Medicine University of Wisconsin – Madison The other day I had the aeromedical equivalent of a ramp check by a very nice guy (really!) … Continue reading
Funding Airports & Aeronautics In Minnesota
by Christopher Roy – Director In my column in the last issue, I spoke about various airport projects in Minnesota and how the funding comes about, but it is equally important that everyone understands where our funding comes from. So … Continue reading
Creating New Aviators: It’s up to all of us!
by Rod Hightower, President/CEO Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) In the number of months that I’ve had the privilege to be president and CEO of EAA, I’ve confirmed several things that I already believed about our EAA community. First, EAA is … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, EAA & AirVenture, From EAA Headquarters, Guest Editorial, March/April 2012
Tagged EAA, Rod Hightower, Young Eagles
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TSA Clarifies/Updates “Recurrent Training” Requirements For Alien Flight Training
by Greg Reigel Attorney At Law In a recent Interpretation, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) clarified the activities that are not considered recurrent training. As a result, alien flight training students will now be able to receive the following types … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation Law, Columns, March/April 2012
Tagged Aviation Law, Greg Reigel, Reigel Law Firm Ltd, STA, TSA
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Elections Matter!
by Craig Fuller – President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association As a friend of mine likes to say, “Elections matter.” Even when our own political representatives aren’t on the ballot, the fact is, who gets elected and how … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial, March/April 2012
Tagged AOPA, Craig Fuller
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The Great Lakes Have Become Even Greater!
by Bill Bill Blake AOPA Great Lakes Regional Representative I am very pleased to report that the states of Iowa and Missouri have been added to the AOPA Great Lakes Region, bringing the total to seven (7) states. I look forward … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, AOPA Great Lakes Report, Columns, March/April 2012
Tagged Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
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Lakes & Airports… What They Have In Common
by Dave Weiman This issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is dedicated to two very special activities in the Midwest this spring – seaplane flying and airport conferences. In Minnesota, the annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In is at … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Dialogue, Fly-Ins & Air Shows, March/April 2012
Tagged Bolduc Aviation, Gull Lake, Madden's, Seaplane
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