Archives: Guest Editorial
Response To Article On Recruiting & Retaining Pilots
Dear Dave: I read with interest your magazine. I have followed both parts of Jim Hanson’s articles on flight training. Some of what he has said I tend to agree with and some I disagree with. He feels that money … Continue reading
Revitalizing General Aviation By Overhauling Federal Aviation Regulations Part 2 – Air Charter
by Jim Hanson In the October/November 2012 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I began a discussion of how most people first experience general aviation, and noted that they either get a ride with a friend, or take a charter flight. … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Guest Editorial
Tagged airport, charter flights, commercial air tour, FAA, General Aviation, Jim Hanson
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Revitalizing General Aviation By Overhauling Federal Aviation Regulations
Part 1 – Air Rides by Jim Hanson How do most people first experience General Aviation? Usually with a ride from a friend, which often leads to an interest in learning to fly. We’ve covered the subject of exposing more … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Columns, Guest Editorial, October/November 2012
Tagged EAA, FAA, General Aviation, Jim Hanson, learn to fly, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Young Eagles
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Taking Local To The Next Level
by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association When people think of AOPA, they most often think of Washington, D.C. That’s not too surprising. After all, our headquarters is just north of the city and we … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, February/March 2012, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial
Tagged Airports, AOPA, aviation, Craig Fuller
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Appreciating What We’ve Got
by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the things we’re grateful for, consider the achievements of the past 12 months, and prepare for the year … Continue reading
Part IV – FAA Reforms Needed To Help Recruit & Retain Pilots
by Jim Hanson In previous issues of Midwest Flyer Magazine, CFII Jim Hanson began a discussion on “Student Starts & Pilot Retention,” which he wrote prior to the release of findings from research conducted by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, Columns, Guest Editorial, MN Aviation Industry News, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Jim Hanson
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Dusting Off The Cobwebs
by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association The weather is warming up, at last, and that means flying season is upon us. Because I am fortunate enough to fly for business as well as pleasure, and … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial
Tagged AOPA, Craig Fuller
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A Gathering Of Aviators
by Craig Fuller – President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association There are few things more rewarding than trading stories and sharing experiences with people who really understand. So there’s nothing like getting together with your fellow aviators at … Continue reading
Posted in AOPA, Aug/Sept 2011, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, Guest Editorial
Tagged aircraft, airplane, AOPA, aviation, Aviation Summit, Craig Fuller
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