Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
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PhD, MD, FACP CFI, CFII, MEI FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner An alarm clock is something I rarely need. That good ol’ internal ticker goes off just about sunrise. Likewise, I need a good reason to stay up long after it gets dark. “Sorry Honey. It’s my bedtime.” In other words, I have a strong circadian rhythm. That puts me in the company of most living creatures. Plants, animals, even single-cell organisms follow a relentless daily activity pattern linked to the light-dark cycle. Why thi... Full story
Wipaire, Inc. is proud to announce the certification of Wipline 8750 on the new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Grand Caravan. For the first time ever, Grand Caravan operators can take advantage of the versatility afforded by Wipline floats. Wipline 8750 floats feature no landing weight limitations on water or land for short-haul operations. The all-new Wipline 8750 draws upon the successes of the Wipline 8000 floats and combines tried-and-true characteristics with newly engineered designs. The Wipline 8750 features an improved main gear... Full story
Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tree of Hope will once again distribute toys to Minnesota hospitals to comfort seriously ill children during the holiday season. Tree of Hope is the only organization in Minnesota that provides toys to hospitals. The distribution date for 2013 is Saturday, December 7. The airport at Maple Lake, Minnesota, located at 10 Maple Avenue South, will be the central collection site. Donations can be dropped off there as well as two South Metro airports: Airlake Airport at...
Bill Trimble, Chairman, AOPA Board of Trustees, announced in late August that the Board of Trustees has selected Mark Baker as the fifth president and CEO in AOPA’s nearly 75-year history. "Throughout the past several months, the board searched for a pilot with true passion for general aviation and depth of involvement in the community. We were also looking for an experienced and seasoned business leader. Not only does Mark bring 35 years of involvement in the GA community as a pilot, he also h... Full story
Cirrus Aircraft in last July announced that BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to supply Cirrus SR22 aircraft to support the future aircrew training requirements of the Royal Saudi Air Force. This new fleet order for Cirrus Aircraft follows an agreement between the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, under the Saudi British Defence Cooperation Programme (SBDCP). The aircraft will provide primary flying training to the RSAF at the King Faisal Air Academy in Riyadh. Includi... Full story
The first issue of the Minnesota Flyer was published January 1, 1960. It had four pages, was hand addressed, 500 copies and 5 cent postage stamp. No commercials, just a note - please call for comments, and a telephone number. The same was true for the February and March issues. Positive comments! In June, the issue printed 1,000 copies and an addressed envelope was attached. The result was more than expected -- the mail box was filled with subscriptions and two dollar checks.. That was a start... Full story
