Archives: Features

Keep it short? You sound like an editor!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by mwflyer

by James Hanson Few of us have been lucky enough to do exactly what we wanted to do for a living. Even fewer have been lucky enough to make our play into our work—without turning it into work. If I … Continue reading →

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Mackinac Island & The Grand Hotel

Posted on June 3, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman When we started Midwest Flyer Magazine, one of the first travel articles we ever did was on “Mackinac Island.” Known for its fudge shops and ferry boat rides from the mainland, we made it a one-day trip … Continue reading →

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Island Hopping In Northeast Wisconsin

Posted on June 3, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Pilots looking for a northern Wisconsin destination should consider flying to the Door County Peninsula. There’s the turquoise blue waters of Lake Michigan to the east of the peninsula, and Green Bay to the west; hilly topography … Continue reading →

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Experience What Sun ‘n Fun Has To Offer

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

by Matthew Olafsen Every year pilots from around the country begin to shake off those cobwebs, shovel their planes out of their hangars, and make that annual migration south to Lakeland, Florida. The 39th annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in was … Continue reading →

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EAA’s Beginnings… Curtiss-Wright Field/Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Mester It was the golden days of aviation: A time when fuel was inexpensive and pilots would take to the skies to relax, have some fun, get a unique perspective of the world, and enjoy some fresh air. … Continue reading →

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Know What You Are Paying In Taxes & Fees

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman MIDDLETON, WIS. – Taxes and fees on general aviation are often not widely known or understood by pilots, aircraft owners and airport officials. We know they exist, and we have heard that we are paying our fair … Continue reading →

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