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Traffic Patterns & Rube Goldberg

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Some of us remember when the name Rube Goldberg conjured up visions of unduly complex contraptions designed to accomplish some simple task with a level of complexity that was mind-boggling. For example, to turn on a light … Continue reading →

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Utilizing Technology & Basic Pilot Skills Together

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

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 →

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When Is A Touch-And-Go Landing, Not A Landing?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law © 2015 All rights reserved. As pilots, we all know that with every takeoff we perform, at some point after that takeoff, a landing will occur, some better than others. This is true … Continue reading →

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Paulisms by Paul Poberezny

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting for the freedom to fly. Paul was an aviator and … Continue reading →

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Ask Pete!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Pete Schoeninger Q: How deep of snow can I safely land my Bonanza in? A: That depends on snow conditions. Snow can be powder, or wet heavy slop, or frozen on top, or other conditions. I have landed in … Continue reading →

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Aircraft Maintenance Must Be A Team Effort!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman There is no professional in aviation I admire more than the aircraft technician. I am amazed each time I do an owner-assist annual inspection as to how much they know, and how skilled they are. So much, … Continue reading →

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