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…
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George The Autopilot, ADS-B FAA Rebate Program & Instrument Training
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…
Why Is “George” So Popular With Pilots?
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…
Maybe No George Is Flying The Airplane…. Stratux, Cheap ADS-B In… Skyguard TWX Update… Pilot’s Altitude Review
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,…
Which George Is Steering The Airplane?
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…
Utilizing Technology & Basic Pilot Skills Together
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…
Flying With Accurate Flight Instruments
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…
Why ADS-B Needs To Be Revisited By FAA
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…
Flying & Evaluating The Avidyne IFD 540 GPS Navigator
by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In the April/May 2015 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I promised I would write a review of the Avidyne IFD 540 GPS navigator. To give you…
Autopilot Glitches, Failures & Anomalies
by Michael “Mick” Kaufman In my previous column, I again addressed the issue of “icing,” as did Greg Gorak in his excellent article. It was unfortunate that Wisconsin got to…
Avemco Supports Flying Proficiency Clinics
FREDERICK, MD. – Avemco Insurance Company will support the 2015 Bonanza & Baron Pilot Training (BPT) flying proficiency clinics that are currently being offered throughout the U.S. Designed specifically for…
Flying A Full Approach Without Radar Vectors Is A Lesson To Be Learned
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…
X, Y, Z Approaches Part II, ATC Communications & How To Amend A Reroute Clearance On The 430/530
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…
ADSB, Icing, Approach Plates & High-Profile Accidents
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman It seems that we have gone from the winter to summer flying season in a very short time though winter did its best to hang…
Autopilot Interfaces, Pilot Qualifications, Retesting & Continuing The Approach (Garmin 430/530)
by Michael J. “Mick” Kaufman In this issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I will cover a topic that has always sparked interest among our readers, and that is “autopilots.” I…