Tag Archives: Harold Green

AirVenture, Technology & Us

by Harold Green It is late summer and this is an aviation publication. Therefore we have the opportunity to discuss EAA AirVenture, held annually at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AirVenture is truly a unique event with worldwide scope. … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2012, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Commentary On Advanced Avionics

by Harold Green We are currently in the throes of a general aviation revolution. We have airplanes that cruise comfortably at 24,000 feet at well over 200 knots, have a range approaching 1,000 miles, come equipped with ice prevention, and … Continue reading

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Beware & Be Aware!

by Harold Green The focus of this discussion is operations in a non-towered airport environment. Please note that the use of the term “non-towered,” rather than uncontrolled is deliberate. That’s because in effect non-towered airports are really pilot-controlled. This system … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, June/July 2012, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Surfeit of Data

by Harold Green These days we suffer from a surfeit of data. There seems to be two sources. Pilots themselves and the advent of more advanced electronics. The even more advanced electronics of the glass cockpit is a subject for … Continue reading

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Some Ruminations On Aeronautical Decision-Making

by Harold Green Please be advised that this discussion includes some whining and preaching! No panacea absolving pilots of fault for bad decisions is offered, and no single solution is put forth. Rather, it is suggested that we assume greater … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2012, Flight Safety, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

How To Fly Like A Pro

by Harold Green For most of us the term professional evokes images of competence and calmness amongst the chaos of events. For pilots this means maintaining a clear headed analytical approach to every situation encountered. So how can we engender … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Oct/Nov 2011, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

VFR Navigational Situational Awareness Or, You Are The Center of Your Own Universe

by Harold Green, CFII Situational awareness includes many considerations. The issues discussed here are a few of those that seem to be common among both students and certificated pilots. Navigational orientation is our perception of where we are relative to … Continue reading

Posted in Aug/Sept 2011, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Maintaining IFR Currency In Your Comfort Zone!

by Harold Green, CFII Maintaining legal IFR currency can be a challenge if we are not flying frequently. Hopefully this discussion will assist in reducing that challenge. First, let’s make a distinction between “legal” and “safe.” Legal is defined in … Continue reading

Posted in Headlines, Instrument Flight, June/July 2011 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

FAA Presents Wisconsin Flight Instructor of the Year Award

(L/R) William K. Law, Great Lakes FAA Safety Team Program Manager, presents the Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Wisconsin to Harold Green of Morey Airplane Company, Middleton, Wis. The award is part of the FAA/Industry Collaboration honoring the … Continue reading

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