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Are You A Child of the Magenta?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Copyright 2021. All rights reserved! Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 It has been said that Steve Job’s last words as he passed into his next life were, “OH WOW, OH WOW, OH … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, February/March 2021, Instrument Flight
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Tagged ACARS, aircraft, ATIS, autopilot, aviation, avionics, Flying, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Pilots, plane
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Realizing That Avionics Anomalies Can Occur
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue As an active flight instructor, I always continue to learn, and periodically I see something I have never seen before. I have seen autopilot failures and electronic … Continue reading →
Good Training & Aeronautical Decision Making
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue A popular topic this time of the year is “icing.” I have written about icing several times before, as have most aviation columnists, and though I will … Continue reading →
The Common-Sense Approach Checklist
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue The question often arises, “What about an instrument approach checklist?” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will address some of my thoughts on this topic. … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2018
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Tagged airplane, Approach Checklist, autopilot, aviation, COMMON-SENSE CHECKLIST, Global Positioning System, instrument approach checklist, Instrument Landing System, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, Mike Kaufman, pilot, S-Tec 50, S-Tec 55X
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Get That Clearance Right! Some Tips On Handling Difficult IFR Clearances
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 →
Tips That Will Help You In Instrument Flying!
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 It always saddens me to hear about aircraft accidents, but I always try to think of items to write about, which may help pilots avoid them in the … Continue reading →
Real Instrument Pilots Do Not Need Autopilots or Glass Panels
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 When you read the title of this article, I am sure it threw up a flag and got your attention, but please read on. I also have some … Continue reading →
Which George Is Steering The Airplane?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman When I first got acquainted with autopilots, they were referred to by the pilots that flew them as, “George.” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will devote most of my column to “George” … Continue reading →
Utilizing Technology & Basic Pilot Skills Together
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about the heading indicator and magnetic compass. In this issue, I am going to write about the “attitude indicator” with further emphasis on the pitot-static … Continue reading →
Why ADS-B Needs To Be Revisited By FAA
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
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Tagged ADS-B, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, AOPA, APRS, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, CAPSTONE PROJECT, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor, CFII, Garmin 330, Mark Baker, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Mode C, Mode S transponder, SkyGuard TWX, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, TCAS, Traffic Collision Avoidance System
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