Tag Archives: Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training

Real Instrument Pilots Do Not Need Autopilots or Glass Panels

Posted on September 27, 2016 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Instrument Flight, Oct/Nov 2016 | Tagged ADS-B, autopilot, Avidyne 540, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Garmin 430/530, Garmin 480, Glass Panel, Instrument Pilots, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

George The Autopilot, ADS-B FAA Rebate Program & Instrument Training

Posted on August 2, 2016 by mwflyer

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 | Tagged ADS-B, autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine | Leave a comment

Why Is “George” So Popular With Pilots?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by mwflyer

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 | Tagged autopilot, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, Flying, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

Maybe No George Is Flying The Airplane…. Stratux, Cheap ADS-B In… Skyguard TWX Update… Pilot’s Altitude Review

Posted on March 31, 2016 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in April/May 2016, Columns, Instrument Flight, Technology | Tagged ADS-B, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, GPSS, Michael J. Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Universal Access Transceiver | Leave a comment

Which George Is Steering The Airplane?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mwflyer

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2016, Instrument Flight | Tagged Beechcraft Baron, Bonanza/Baron Pilot Training, King 225 autopilot, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine, VOR/Localizer | Leave a comment

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 | 3 Comments

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

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