by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I dedicated part of the column to type-specific flight training for which I will add an additional comment in this issue. Several issues back, I mentioned flying with … Continue reading →
Posted in April/May 2013, Columns, Instrument Flight
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Tagged ADS-B, Beechcraft, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, BPT, flight instructor, ForeFlight, GPS, Helen Collins, iPad, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot
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by Michael Kaufman I have received an email message from one of our readers with some interesting items I would like to share with you. Fellow pilot, Marty Coddington of Prior Lake, Minnesota, also opened the door for another discussion, which … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, Instrument Flight
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Tagged aircraft, Airframe Icing, airplane, AOPA Air Safety, Baron Pilot Training, Beechcraft Training, Bonanza Pilot Training, Frost, Icing, Instrument Flight, instrument training, Marty Coddington, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman My column for this issue will address several topics related to instrument flying. I will cover an avionics interfacing problem and how it was solved with an interesting story from one of our readers. An … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Instrument Flight
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Tagged AERO 454, Connected Panel Technology, Flying, Galen Manternach, Garmin, GPS, Greg Stratz, Guardian Avionics, IFR, Instrument Flight, iPads, King KFC 150, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman
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by Michael Kaufman If anyone had a new aviation product to introduce to the public, the two places to do it would be at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, or Sun-n-Fun in Lakeland, Florida, depending on the time of year. … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2012
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Tagged aircraft, airplane, Autopilots, Avidyne, EAA AirVenture, ForeFlight, Garmin, GPS, Icarus, IFR, ILS, Instrument Flying, Michael Kaufman, Nav/Com, pilot, SAM Module, Sun n Fun
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by Michael Kaufman At press time, Wisconsin’s and the world’s biggest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh” was upon us, and we can all hope that it was a safe event as many pilots traveled long distances to get there. With … Continue reading →
Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Instrument Flight
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Tagged ADSB, Bonanza, Civil Air Patrol, Clem Dahlkee, flight instructors, ForeFlight, Garmin 430/530, Garmin 480, Garmin 650/750, Garmin G1000, GPS, HSI, Instrument Flight, Instrument Flying, Is There Glass In Your Future, Michael Kaufman, Redbird, Volk Field, VOR
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by Michael Kaufman With the summer flying season just beginning, I would like to mention some aviation safety seminars before continuing the topic on GPS and instrument flying in this column. Every two years, the FAA, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, … Continue reading →
by Michael Kaufman After concentrating my column for the last four issues on autopilots, my efforts will now turn to Global Positioning System, better known as “GPS.” When asked what the invention of the decade was, many people say, the … Continue reading →
Posted in April/May 2012, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight
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Tagged Avidyne, Bonanza, Garmin, Global Positioning System, GPS, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NAVAID, Super Cub
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by Michael Kaufman It seems like I have become an autopilot troubleshooter since beginning my articles on autopilots in Midwest Flyer Magazine. After coming to me for some instruction following an autopilot repair, fellow pilot Galen Manternach of Wisconsin Rapids, … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, February/March 2012, Instrument Flight
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Tagged Apollo CNX 80, autopilot, DAK, Galen Manternach, Garmin 430 & 530, GPS, Icarus, King KFC 225, Michael Kaufman
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by Michael Kaufman This is the third article in a continuing series I have been writing on “autopilots.” Since beginning this series, I have encountered more issues with malfunctioning autopilots than in the previous 40 years I have been flying … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Instrument Flight, Oct/Nov 2011
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Tagged aircraft, Autopilots, aviation, Beechcraft, Bonanza, Dr. Scott Heun, Galen Manternach, Garmin 430, glideslope, King KFC200, Michael Kaufman
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by Richard Morey, CFII The weather, the economic climate, and your schedule all seem to conspire to keep you grounded. This can be frustrating, especially if you need a few approaches to keep your instrument currency intact. The good news … Continue reading →
