Archives: Pilot Proficiency

Technical Advances Enriched By Manufacturer Representatives At AirVenture 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and its predecessor, the EAA Fly-In Convention, since about 1960, I have watched it move from Rockford to Oshkosh and grow to a level that … Continue reading →

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FAA Views On Slow Flight & Stall Training

Posted on August 15, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue The FAA, in its infinitesimal wisdom, has seen fit to once again issue an edict intended to affect training and, in their opinion, increase safety. This latest action is … Continue reading →

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Letter from Richard Schmidt

Posted on May 23, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 Dear Harold: I read with great interest your article on traffic patterns (Pilot Proficiency, Dec 2015/Jan 2016). I think it is a good idea to remind pilots of the correct procedure for approach, … Continue reading →

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Radio Talk: Intimidation & Cure

Posted on May 23, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue For too many general aviation pilots, “radio communications” are intimidating. While most prevalent among pilots who fly from non-towered airports, the phenomenon is by no means confined to them. … Continue reading →

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A Good Pilot Defined?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 Every once in a while, someone is pointed out as a “good pilot.” Usually the reason for this is a visibly outstanding performance involving control of the airplane. With the … Continue reading →

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Adventures In The Traffic Pattern

Posted on February 7, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 Occasionally, I am overcome by an irresistible urge to comment on traffic pattern manners observed around various pilot-controlled airports. The items discussed here are not violations of regulations. They are, … Continue reading →

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Accident Rate vs. Advanced Avionics

Posted on December 1, 2016 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Recently, concern has been expressed that technically advanced avionics – including autopilots – may not have produced a significant reduction in general aviation accident rates. Nonetheless, there has been … Continue reading →

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Getting Pilot Proficient At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on September 27, 2016 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 This year I decided to look at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as a source of educational opportunities and attempt to gain some insight into the reactions of people in attendance. First, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Ahead of the Proficiency Curve

Posted on August 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Harold Green We pilots tend to like lots of communication and navigation equipment in our airplanes. The more the merrier. Redundancy has become a catch phrase and is considered good, and for good reason. Then there seems to be … Continue reading →

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The Well-Grounded Pilot

Posted on June 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Virtually every student pilot has asked, “Why do I have to learn ground reference maneuvers?” The other day, while staring out the window as my student attempted to turn a lopsided ellipse into a circle with a … Continue reading →

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