Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
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Jim Hanson I save all my back issues of aviation magazines—literally, over 3000 pounds worth in the last 50 years. My wife calls me a “pack rat” — a “hoarder” — I tell her it is for “research”. In reality, I do use them for research — if people want to know anything about an aircraft they are considering, I can usually find them a pilot report. Business use aside — the old magazines are just fun to look through! If my own collection of magazines were not enough, people have given me a numbe... Full story
The 99s-an international association of women pilots, (there were initially 99 charter members) recently completed a new compass rose for the Albert Lea Municipal Airport. The old compass rose had been obliterated during a recent paving project. Marcy Drescher is a local "99", and contacted Albert Lea Airport. She was aware of the construction, and the need for restoring the compass rose so pilots and mechanics could accurately swing their compasses. While a more utilitarian compass rose could... Full story
There are some years at Airventure (Oshkosh) that are “breakthrough” years — notable for the appearance of new aircraft, avionics, or technologies. The “I-Pad Revolution” a couple of years ago would be a good example. This year was not one of the “breakthrough” years but that’s OK. Let me tell you why. Many of us go to Oshkosh to see “What’s New” in General Aviation. Almost anything new is usually showcased there. Evolving technologies usually take several years to come to market — some are onl... Full story
Outside the Innovation Pavilion, Minnesota's own Greg Herrick, President of the Aviation Foundation of America, and Stu Horn, President of Aviat Aircraft show off the technology demonstator for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered aircraft in a joint announcement. "I was looking at CNG for my cars and trucks," said Herrick, "and I wondered why nobody was doing it for aircraft. The cost of the fuel 80 percent cheaper than the equivalent gallon of avgas--the stuff is so cheap that they flare it... Full story
A writer friend sought my counsel (that sounds SO much better than "hey, what do you think about......?") regarding information for ex-pilots getting back into flying after a long layoff. My reply to her was: There should be no such thing as an "ex-pilot" - just as there are no "ex-Marines." Once you become a pilot, you will ALWAYS be a pilot. You've learned a skill--and some vestige of that skill will be with you always. Even more important, you learned to THINK like a pilot - to think... Full story
This could be the subject of an entire article, but I’ll limit the discussion to those pilots returning after a long layoff. Many pilots have heard of the benefits of going “Light Sport.” For pilots already certified, the attractions are many. • If your medical has not been denied, a valid driver’s license and self-certification for a medical is all that is needed. • You can fly simple airplanes (not to exceed 1320 pounds gross weight), without retractable landing gear and controllabl... Full story
