Tag Archives: CFII

IFR Currency Requirements Revisited

Posted on May 29, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue It seems that once again we need to review the “pilot currency” requirements for instrument flight. That is, how to maintain currency and how to regain it once lost. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The New Rules For Instrument Currency

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Recently the FAA changed both the content and the wording of the regulation governing “pilot instrument currency.” Hopefully this discussion will clarify these new requirements. In summary, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Human Factors, Angle of Attack Indicators & Buttonology

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue In my column in the October/November 2019 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about the importance of knowing your navigation equipment and interfaces, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Instrument Flight | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Get That Clearance Right! Some Tips On Handling Difficult IFR Clearances

Posted on April 23, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2918 issue In the February/March 2018 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about IFR emergencies with a description of several I have personally experienced. For a well-trained pilot, … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2018, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why ADS-B Needs To Be Revisited By FAA

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman It has been more than five years since we first started hearing about Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS–B) and I published my first article on the topic for Midwest Flyer Magazine. Since then I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

A Perspective On Checklists

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Over the years our safety record in general aviation has improved dramatically. I submit that one reason for this is the development and use of written checklists. There are checklists for pre-flight, starting engines, pre-taxi, taxi, pre-takeoff, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, Flight Safety, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

High Wind Operations

Posted on January 26, 2014 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII One of the many advantages pilots in the Midwest enjoy is an abundance of wind of various strengths and directions not enjoyed in other parts of the country. High wind conditions are a source of both … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, February/March 2014, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autopilot Interfaces, Pilot Qualifications, Retesting & Continuing The Approach (Garmin 430/530)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will cover a topic that has always sparked interest among our readers, and that is “autopilots.” I will also make a few comments on flying “down under” … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2014, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment