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Archives: Instrument Flight
Circle-To-Land Approaches (Continued) & The Holding Pattern Examined
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2017 issue In the June/July 2017 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I addressed the topic of “circle-to-land” approaches and some of my comments were for pilots to avoid them … Continue reading →
The Glide Path, Circling Approaches, The “Epic” Instrument Travel Machine & An ADS-B Breakthrough
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue In the April/May 2017 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about the way I do glideslope intercepts, and one of our readers brought an unknown fact … Continue reading →
Tips That Will Help You In Instrument Flying!
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2017 It always saddens me to hear about aircraft accidents, but I always try to think of items to write about, which may help pilots avoid them in the … Continue reading →
Autopilot Mismanagement & Meet The “Snitch”
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2017 issue After finishing my column for each issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I often wonder what I should write about in the next issue. A few days after … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight
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Tagged ADS-B, autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, BPT, Inc., Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer
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Autopilot Wiring & Setup Problems, Plus Needle Ball & Airspeed Instruments
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – Dec 2016/Jan 2017 There are strange things done in the midnight sun.” This is the first line of the poem, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” written by Robert W. Service, … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2016/Jan 2017, Instrument Flight
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Tagged Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, KAP-140, King KFC 225, King KFC-150 Autopilot Garmin 430, King KFC-150 Autopilot Garmin 530, Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman, Midwest Flyer, WAAS Altitude Pre-select Module Electric Trim
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Real Instrument Pilots Do Not Need Autopilots or Glass Panels
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – Oct/Nov 2016 When you read the title of this article, I am sure it threw up a flag and got your attention, but please read on. I also have some … Continue reading →
George The Autopilot, ADS-B FAA Rebate Program & Instrument Training
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, we will solve the mystery of “George,” the autopilot, with thanks from several of our readers. We will explore some interesting comments from an anonymous caller and his … Continue reading →
Posted in August/September 2014, Columns, Instrument Flight
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Tagged ADS-B, autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine
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Why Is “George” So Popular With Pilots?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In between issues, I am always thinking about topics to write in my column for the next issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine. Some of our best topics come from our readers who are experiencing difficulties … Continue reading →
Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2016
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Tagged autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Flying, Mick Kaufman
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Maybe No George Is Flying The Airplane…. Stratux, Cheap ADS-B In… Skyguard TWX Update… Pilot’s Altitude Review
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In the February/March 2016 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, my column entitled “Which George is steering the airplane” landed me several emails and phone calls, so I will respond to some of this feedback in … Continue reading →
Which George Is Steering The Airplane?
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman When I first got acquainted with autopilots, they were referred to by the pilots that flew them as, “George.” In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will devote most of my column to “George” … Continue reading →
