Archives: June/July 2013

Another Perspective On Landings

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Probably since the dawn of human flight, powered or otherwise, pilots have been debating the best way to land aircraft. The literature is filled with articles offering advice and/or promoting the author’s favorite approach. Further, the FAA … Continue reading →

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The Skyguard TX ADS-B & Instrument Approach Charts

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is FAA’s satellite-based successor to radar. ADS-B makes use of GPS technology to determine and share precise aircraft location information, and streams additional flight information to the cockpits of properly equipped … Continue reading →

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Is A Safety Pilot Acting As Second In Command? Not Necessarily!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

by Greg Reigel If you are an instrument rated pilot, you know that you have to be “current” in order to legally exercise the privileges of an instrument rating as pilot-in-command. Specifically, in order to act as pilot-in-command of an … Continue reading →

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Letter – John Puckropp

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

Dear Dave: Although I find your product most informative in important areas of aviation, your recent issue was exceptional. Thanks, Dave…you do a great service to the aviation community! See you at the (Minnesota Airports) Conference. John Puckropp Executive Director … Continue reading →

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Letter – Katie Pribyl

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

Hi, Dave! I just wanted to send you a note regarding your editorial in the April/May 2013 issue. Specifically, I really appreciated your feelings about the critical importance of members sharing their views and positions with their member associations, but … Continue reading →

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President Proposes $100.00 Per Flight User Fee, Again!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

General aviation organizations are expressing disappointment again with President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that again includes a $100.00 per flight user fee on general aviation, as well as a change in the current tax depreciation schedule for … Continue reading →

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Help Show Them The Way!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman At the “Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference” in March in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, many of the exhibitors had “help wanted” signs in their booths, and I regularly speak with aviation business owners who are looking for qualified … Continue reading →

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