Tag Archives: Instrument Flight

Thoughts On Engine Failure During Takeoff

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue In 2019, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crashed, apparently after attempting to return to the airport following an engine failure on takeoff. That brings up the question – when … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, Instrument Flight | Tagged check-rides, Columns, Engine Failure, engine loss on takeoff, failed engine, Feb/March 2020, gliding distance, Harold Green, Instrument Flight, low RPM, manifold pressure, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Nall Report, Part 135, pattern altitude, power-off landing, takeoff aborted | Leave a comment

Working With ATC, Aircraft Icing & Type Specific Training

Posted on January 22, 2013 by mwflyer

by Michael Kaufman I have received an email message from one of our readers with some interesting items I would like to share with you. Fellow pilot, Marty Coddington of Prior Lake, Minnesota, also opened the door for another discussion, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2013, Instrument Flight | Tagged aircraft, Airframe Icing, airplane, AOPA Air Safety, Baron Pilot Training, Beechcraft Training, Bonanza Pilot Training, Frost, Icing, Instrument Flight, instrument training, Marty Coddington, Michael Kaufman, Midwest Flyer Magazine | Leave a comment

Interfacing Our Avionics & iPads, ATC, Synthetic Vision & More!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman My column for this issue will address several topics related to instrument flying. I will cover an avionics interfacing problem and how it was solved with an interesting story from one of our readers. An … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Instrument Flight | Tagged AERO 454, Connected Panel Technology, Flying, Galen Manternach, Garmin, GPS, Greg Stratz, Guardian Avionics, IFR, Instrument Flight, iPads, King KFC 150, Michael Kaufman, Mick Kaufman | Leave a comment

Instrument Flight Buttonology, Garmins & Weather Technology

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mwflyer

by Michael Kaufman At press time, Wisconsin’s and the world’s biggest aviation event, “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh” was upon us, and we can all hope that it was a safe event as many pilots traveled long distances to get there. With … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2012, Columns, Instrument Flight | Tagged ADSB, Bonanza, Civil Air Patrol, Clem Dahlkee, flight instructors, ForeFlight, Garmin 430/530, Garmin 480, Garmin 650/750, Garmin G1000, GPS, HSI, Instrument Flight, Instrument Flying, Is There Glass In Your Future, Michael Kaufman, Redbird, Volk Field, VOR | Leave a comment

Simulator Training Staying Current (and more important, competent) Without Burning Gas!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey, CFII The weather, the economic climate, and your schedule all seem to conspire to keep you grounded. This can be frustrating, especially if you need a few approaches to keep your instrument currency intact. The good news … Continue reading →

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The Scan Knowing What To Glance At & When

Posted on September 12, 2011 by mwflyer

by Richard Morey, CFII All instrument pilots have heard over and over again that the key to being a good instrument pilot is “the scan.” This seems simple enough, but simple does not mean easy. Developing a good scan technique … Continue reading →

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