Archives: Pilot Proficiency

A Time-Based Perspective On Flight Training

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Normally it is good to keep personal observations out of this column. However, with 60-plus years of perspective, the start may provide a reference point for what is happening … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Airplanes, aviation, DME, flight instructor, Flying, GPS, Harold Green, IMC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, navigation, NDB, pilot certificate, TFR, VOR | Leave a comment

Response To Pilot Proficiency Article December 2019/January 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue READER FEEDBACK: “The New Rules For Instrument Currency” Article (Dec 2019/Jan 2020 MFM) Dear Mr. Green: Loved your article on the new wording for “instrument currency.” In your fourth to last paragraph, … Continue reading →

Posted in Feb/March 2020, Pilot Proficiency, Sections | Tagged Feedback, Harold Green, Instrument Currency, Jesse Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Proficiency, Pilot-in-command | 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 14CFR FAR 61.57, CFII, Harold Green, IFR, Instrument Flight Rules, MEII, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot instrument currency, VFR, Visual Flight Rules | Leave a comment

Single Pilot IFR

Posted on October 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Those pilots who hold an instrument rating and fly in the United States are some of the most privileged people on the face of the earth. They can climb … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Air Traffic Control, airplane, Harold Green, IFR flight, instrument approach, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company | Leave a comment

How Cool Are You?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – August/September 2019 issue Ever wonder how some folks remain calm when all those around them are in a panic? The old joke says, “If you are calm, when everyone else around … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged AOPA, BFR, biennial flight review, COPA, EAA, flight instructor, Harold Green, instrument check-ride, mandated training program, Midwest Flyer, missed approach, Morey Airplane Company, partial power loss, preflight planning, total engine failure | Leave a comment

Airspace, Communications & Other Such Things

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue It seems that airspace communications with air traffic control (ATC) remain a mystery to some folks. Let’s take a look at what is involved. We’ll take it by airspace … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Control, Aircraft radio communications, Airspace Communications, Class D airspace, Class G airspace, control zone airspace, general airspace, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

What Flying May Look Like In The Future

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Normally this column is focused on aircraft operations. However, for this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, we are going to take a detour and try to look at what … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, aviation, flight instructor, Flying, Glass cockpits, Global Positioning Systems, Harold Green, Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, technology airplane | Leave a comment

How To Hold Altitude Like A Pro!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ever notice how some pilots hold exact altitude with no apparent effort? Wonder how they do it? The key is knowledge and practice. Knowledge can be used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Vertical Speed Indicator | Leave a comment

Things On Your Airplane That Flop In The Breeze

Posted on December 13, 2018 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue An experienced Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) recently observed that a common thread he saw among applicants was that some were not properly recovering from stalls or unusual attitudes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, December 2018/January 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Designated Pilot Examiner, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Pilot’s Operating Handbook | Leave a comment

Basic Airplane Control Is A Good Thing!

Posted on October 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2018 issue A disproportionate number of loss-of-control accidents happen while turning from base to final caused by a stall spin accident. Typically, this is the result of overshooting the final approach … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2018, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Aeronca 7AC, airplane, flight instructor, Harold Green, J-3 Cub, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot, private pilot certificate, Skyhawk | Leave a comment