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One Size Instruction May Not Fit All

Posted on November 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Copyright 2020. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January issue In recent years, flight instruction has become more and more guided by the goal of producing pilots prepared and motivated to move … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, December 2020/January 2021, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged aircraft, airplane, aviation, Flight Instruction, Flying, Harold Green, landing technique, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Morey Airplane Company, Pilot Proficiency, Pilots | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged AC 61-98, aviation training devices, CFII, DPE, FAR 61.57, Harold Green, instrument approaches, instrument conditions, instrument proficiency check, IPC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot currency, Pilot Proficiency, Pilot-in-command | Leave a comment

A Time-Based Perspective On Flight Training

Posted on March 20, 2020 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Normally it is good to keep personal observations out of this column. However, with 60-plus years of perspective, the start may provide a reference point for what is happening … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, Airplanes, April/May 2020, aviation, Columns, DME, flight instructor, Flying, GPS, Harold Green, IMC, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, navigation, NDB, pilot certificate, Pilot Proficiency, TFR, VOR | Leave a comment

Starting Them Out Right!

Posted on March 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Unless you have skis on your airplane, you are probably ready for spring as much as I am. Not only are we welcoming the warmer weather and look forward … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Dialogue | Tagged April/May 2020, Columns, Dave Weiman, Dialogue, Flying, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, youth learning to fly | Leave a comment

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

The New Rules For Instrument Currency

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Recently the FAA changed both the content and the wording of the regulation governing “pilot instrument currency.” Hopefully this discussion will clarify these new requirements. In summary, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged 14CFR FAR 61.57, CFII, Harold Green, IFR, Instrument Flight Rules, MEII, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, pilot instrument currency, VFR, Visual Flight Rules | Leave a comment

Single Pilot IFR

Posted on October 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue Those pilots who hold an instrument rating and fly in the United States are some of the most privileged people on the face of the earth. They can climb … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Air Traffic Control, airplane, Harold Green, IFR flight, instrument approach, Instrument Meteorological Conditions, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company | Leave a comment

How Cool Are You?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – August/September 2019 issue Ever wonder how some folks remain calm when all those around them are in a panic? The old joke says, “If you are calm, when everyone else around … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2019, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged AOPA, BFR, biennial flight review, COPA, EAA, flight instructor, Harold Green, instrument check-ride, mandated training program, Midwest Flyer, missed approach, Morey Airplane Company, partial power loss, preflight planning, total engine failure | Leave a comment

What Flying May Look Like In The Future

Posted on March 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Normally this column is focused on aircraft operations. However, for this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, we are going to take a detour and try to look at what … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2019, Columns, Columns, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, aviation, flight instructor, Flying, Glass cockpits, Global Positioning Systems, Harold Green, Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, technology airplane | Leave a comment

How To Hold Altitude Like A Pro!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Harold Green, CFII Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ever notice how some pilots hold exact altitude with no apparent effort? Wonder how they do it? The key is knowledge and practice. Knowledge can be used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged aircraft, aviation, Harold Green, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Vertical Speed Indicator | Leave a comment