Archives: Columns

Help Show Them The Way!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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Flight Testing & Transition Training… Getting Familiar With Our “Newest” Aeronautical Treasures

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Ed Leineweber So many airplanes; so little time!”  That’s my motto. Maybe it’s just a bad case of Hyper Airplane Acquisition Disorder (HAAD). If so, I have given up on achieving a cure. I really enjoy finding, learning about, … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Email your questions to Pete@Flymilwaukee.com Q: My old Taylorcraft (just purchased) has no information as to cruise power settings. Is there any rule of thumb I can use? A: Yes, old timers used two ways for fixed-pitch … Continue reading →

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Put A Little Elbow Grease Into Invasive Species Prevention

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mwflyer

by Rachel Obermoller Aviation Representative Did you know that over 80 percent of invasive species that transfer between bodies of water do so via ducks, geese, and Minnesota’s own common loon? Did you also know that 27 percent of all … Continue reading →

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Wipaire Opens New Manufacturing Facility At South St. Paul Airport

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Aircraft float manufacturer and maintenance company, Wipaire, has opened a new manufacturing facility directly adjacent to its headquarters on South St. Paul Airport as a warehouse, shop, and office space for a self-contained operation. The … Continue reading →

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Thunder On The Lakeshore Goes On As Scheduled

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

MANITOWOC, WIS. – While large air shows that have become overly dependent on military demonstration teams like the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels are canceling due to the Sequestration Cuts, small to medium-sized air shows like … Continue reading →

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Complacency and Accident Statistics

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII In a previous issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I made the suggestion that we might be well advised to encourage our students to think of how they might die when planning a flight, rather than just … Continue reading →

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Making Rational Choices

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Pilots tend to be rational people. The decision making process that governs every flight must be firmly rooted in reason. And pilots know that poor judgment leads to … Continue reading →

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Tightening The Belt News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska & Iowa

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Yasmina Platt, Manager AOPA Central Southwest Region It has certainly been a busy year so far for the AOPA Central Southwest Region, where we are working on 34 active state bills. Let me just highlight two here. Nebraska’s LB140, … Continue reading →

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When Two Organizations Are Better Than One!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

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 →

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