Tag Archives: ADS-B

Lowering The Cost of ADS-B

Posted on May 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Mark R. Baker, President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association If you’ve been following the discussions around the FAA’s 2020 mandate for aircraft to equip with ADS-B Out, then you know that AOPA has made lowering the cost … Continue reading →

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FAA Rule Correction Opens Door For Lower Cost ADS-B

Posted on February 11, 2015 by mwflyer

EAA maintains cost is key to meeting 2020 mandate OSHKOSH, WIS. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published a technical correction in the Federal Register on February 9, 2015, that allows future installations of ADS-B “out” equipment to meet … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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What’s next for NextGen?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

by Craig L. Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of testifying before Congress about the state of NextGen. Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s Aviation Subcommittee wanted to know … Continue reading →

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AirVenture, Technology & Us

Posted on September 27, 2012 by mwflyer

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 →

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FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned with the rising accident rate in general aviation, and has initiated a study to … Continue reading →

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FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CT – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the general session at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned with the rising accident rate in General Aviation, and has  … Continue reading →

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