Tag Archives: instrument proficiency check

IFR Currency Requirements Revisited

Posted on May 29, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue It seems that once again we need to review the “pilot currency” requirements for instrument flight. That is, how to maintain currency and how to regain it once lost. … Continue reading →

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Single Pilot Resource Management

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mwflyer

by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue As pilots, we have all heard or seen references to the FAA terms crew resource management (CRM), single pilot resource management (SRM) and aeronautical decision-making (ADM). These … Continue reading →

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How Much Fun Is A Currency Ride?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2017/January 2018 issue Remember when you passed your private pilot checkride? The odds are the examiner said something like: “Congratulations. You are now a Private Pilot and you now have a … Continue reading →

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Flying A Full Approach Without Radar Vectors Is A Lesson To Be Learned

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

by Mick Kaufman It seems to be human nature that we all like to play “Monday Morning Quarterback” after an accident or incident. In a recent accident involving a friend’s airplane, I see a possible situation that has occurred too … Continue reading →

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