Tag Archives: Galen Manternach

Interfacing Our Avionics & iPads, ATC, Synthetic Vision & More!

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

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GPSS or Roll Steering On Autopilots

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 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Autopilots – Part III How To Use A Flight Director

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

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