Tag Archives: flight instructor

Cohabitation of Gliders & Powered Aircraft

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar When you’re flying to another airport, how do you know if it’s also a “glider port” – an airport where gliders are present? And if you do know it’s a glider port, is there anything special you … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2013, Columns, Columns, Flight Safety | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, June/July 2013, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, June/July 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Ins & Outs of ADS-B & The Stratus-ForeFlight System

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the last issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I dedicated part of the column to type-specific flight training for which I will add an additional comment in this issue. Several issues back, I mentioned flying with … Continue reading →

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