Archives: Dialogue
Help Show Them The Way!
by Dave Weiman At the “Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference” in March in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, many of the exhibitors had “help wanted” signs in their booths, and I regularly speak with aviation business owners who are looking for qualified … Continue reading
When Two Organizations Are Better Than One!
by Dave Weiman On October 22, 2012, Rod Hightower – who had been appointed president of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) on September 7, 2010 – announced that he was stepping down effective immediately. Then on February 28, 2013, Craig … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2013, Columns, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged AOPA, Dave Weiman, EAA, Floatplane, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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Pilot Shortage Creates Opportunity To Work With The Airlines
by Dave Weiman As general aviation pilots, you and I know that student pilot starts are down, and aviation organizations and others are addressing this issue through special programs and initiatives, and we thank them for it. Our primary motive … Continue reading
The Sky’s No Limit
“Round The World Air Race – 1994” by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – You just never know who you are going to meet at the AOPA Aviation Summit. This year in Palm Springs, while having dinner with Harrison Ford … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Dialogue
Tagged AOPA Aviation Summit, Dave Weiman, Herbert Halperin, The Sky's No Limit
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In A Pinch, Private Airstrip Versus Nothing… Where Would You Prefer To Land?
by Dave Weiman Wouldn’t it be nice if in the event you or your fellow aviator had an in-flight emergency that you could be directed by air traffic control (ATC) to the closest airport, whether paved, grass, private or public? … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dialogue, October/November 2012
Tagged aircraft, airport, ATC, Dave Weiman, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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Aviation Is Non-Partisan, Says State Senator
by Dave Weiman On July 14, 2012, I had the privilege of attending an AOPA “Pilot Mix & Mingle Social Networking Event” at Wisconsin Aviation in Madison, Wisconsin, hosted by AOPA Great Lakes Regional Manager Bryan Budds. If you have … Continue reading
Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged AOPA, Bryan Budds, Dave Weiman, EAA AirVenture, Governor Scott Walker, Senator Mark Miller
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – Where Something Special Is Waiting For You!
by Dave Weiman No sooner than one EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ends, we are thinking about the one to come. This is especially true for EAA President & CEO Rod Hightower and the rest of the folks at EAA headquarters. But … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Dialogue, June/July 2012
Tagged AirVenture, Dave Weiman, Dick VanGrunsven, Discovery, EAA, Endeavour, Greg Reigel, Kennedy Space Center, Matt Olafsen, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Paul & Audrey Poberezny, Piper J-3 Cub, Rod Hightower, Steve Miller Band, Van's RV Aircraft
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An Aviation Day At Your State Capitol!
by Dave Weiman We predict that what occurred on February 9th, 2012, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, in holding an “Aviation Day At The Capitol,” will be repeated in capitols throughout the country as pilots, aviation business … Continue reading
Posted in April/May 2012, Columns, Dialogue
Tagged Al Lange, AOPA, aviation, Aviation Day, Bill Towle, Bryan Budds, Dave Weiman, Gordon Hoff, MATA, MBAA, MCOA, Mike Beard, Sharon Sandberg, Sondra Erickson, St. Cloud Regional Airport
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What’s A Commencement Speech Worth?
by Dave Weiman A good graduation commencement speech can serve as a reminder to graduates and those of us in the audience, as to what we need to do in life to succeed, and to live happy and prosperous lives. Peggy … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Dialogue, February/March 2012
Tagged Dave Weiman, David Wittwer, Mark Van Tine
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Access To Electronic Charts May Not Be Free For Long
by Dave Weiman You knew it was too good to be true. Economical visual and instrument charts through a vendor like “Foreflight” for as little as $75.00 per year. The FAA recently decided they would start charging for digital chart … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Dialogue
Tagged Dave Weiman, ForeFlight, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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