Archives: Instrument Flight

Utilizing Technology & Basic Pilot Skills Together

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I wrote about the heading indicator and magnetic compass. In this issue, I am going to write about the “attitude indicator” with further emphasis on the pitot-static … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec2015/Jan2016, Instrument Flight | Tagged air-data computers, attitude indicator, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, flight directors, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, pitot-static system | Leave a comment

Flying With Accurate Flight Instruments

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will be addressing the issue of “aircraft instruments” and their importance in making a safe and accurate IFR flight. I would also like to show how an … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2015 | Tagged Aircraft Instrument, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

Why ADS-B Needs To Be Revisited By FAA

Posted on July 29, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman It has been more than five years since we first started hearing about Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS–B) and I published my first article on the topic for Midwest Flyer Magazine. Since then I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2015, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged ADS-B, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, AOPA, APRS, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, CAPSTONE PROJECT, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor, CFII, Garmin 330, Mark Baker, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Mode C, Mode S transponder, SkyGuard TWX, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, TCAS, Traffic Collision Avoidance System | 5 Comments

Flying & Evaluating The Avidyne IFD 540 GPS Navigator

Posted on May 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the April/May 2015 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I promised I would write a review of the Avidyne IFD 540 GPS navigator. To give you a better perspective of the Avidyne IFD 540, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2015, Products & Services | Tagged Avidyne IFD 540 GPS, ForeFlight, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | 7 Comments

Autopilot Glitches, Failures & Anomalies

Posted on March 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In my previous column, I again addressed the issue of “icing,” as did Greg Gorak in his excellent article. It was unfortunate that Wisconsin got to see another fatal GA icing accident since that publication. In … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2015, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged autopilot, Avidyne IFD-540 Navigator, Baron Pilot Training, Bonanza Pilot Training, Garmin 530, Garmin GNS 480, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

Flying A Full Approach Without Radar Vectors Is A Lesson To Be Learned

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Mick Kaufman It seems to be human nature that we all like to play “Monday Morning Quarterback” after an accident or incident. In a recent accident involving a friend’s airplane, I see a possible situation that has occurred too … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, February/March 2015, Instrument Flight | Tagged flight instructor, instrument proficiency check, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

New Challenges In Picking Up An IFR Clearance Once Airborne

Posted on November 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the world of aviation, there are many items, procedures and regulations pilots do not have all of the answers for. Many times the people who should know – the FAA – don’t have the answers, … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2014, Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged Andy Marosvari, IFR Clearance, Lightspeed Zulu, Minimum Vectoring Altitude, NATCA | Leave a comment

X, Y, Z Approaches Part II, ATC Communications & How To Amend A Reroute Clearance On The 430/530

Posted on October 2, 2014 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I would like to add more insight into one of the topics I covered in the last issue on the puzzle of X, Y, Z approaches. A new … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, October/November 2014 | Tagged Approach to Airport, ATC, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, IFR pilot, Instrument Flight Instructor, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

ADSB, Icing, Approach Plates & High-Profile Accidents

Posted on August 6, 2014 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman It seems that we have gone from the winter to summer flying season in a very short time though winter did its best to hang on much longer than usual in the Midwest. As pilots … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged Andy Nahas, Baron Pilot Training, Ben Fischer, Bonanza Pilot Training, Garmin GDL 39, Garmin GPS 796, Jack Young, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Peter Kendler | Leave a comment

Procedure Turns & Garmin Box Approaches

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I would like to revisit a topic from several issues back, “The Procedure Turn” and also finish our series flying the approach on the Garmin 430/530 boxes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2014, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged ADS-B, ATC handbook, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor, ESEVE (FAF), Final Approach Fix, Garmin 430/530, GPSS, Instrument Flying Update, John Eckalbar, Michael J. "Mick" Kaufman, TERPS-ters, WX/Traffic | Leave a comment

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