Growing up in an aviation family has its benefits and its drawbacks. The advantages are numerous. Having both a father and grandfather as flight instructor is one. Certainly, having access…
Author: Richard Morey
Richard Morey was born into an aviation family. He is the third generation to operate the family’s fixed base operation and flight school, Morey Airplane Company at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field (C29) in Middleton, Wisconsin. Among Richard’s diverse roles include charter pilot, flight instructor, and airport manager. He holds ATP, CFII, and MEII pilot certificates, and is an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) with Inspection Authorization (IA). Richard has been an active flight instructor since 1991 with over 15,000 hours instructing, and more than 20,000 hours total time. Of his many roles, flight instruction is by far his favorite! Richard welcomes comments via email at rich@moreyairport.com or telephone at 608-836-1711 (www.MoreyAirport.com).
Landings
“Takeoffs are optional, landings are mandatory.” Author Unknown. “Landings are simply a transition from flying to taxiing.” Scott Capener. A student pilot spends the bulk of their private pilot training…
Aircraft Systems, Part Two
In my previous article (see https://midwestflyer.com/aircraft-systems/), the ignition and charging systems were covered in detail. As mentioned in that article, most pilot applicants, be they private, commercial, instrument or even…