Jeff had just purchased his new Cessna Skylane, complete with a G1000 and a KAP 140 autopilot. Jeff was not completely comfortable with a G1000, but he had decided to splurge and go for the G1000, 182T NAV III model with a KAP 140 autopilot. He had[..]
An Overview of the KAP 140 Autopilot (Part I)
How many pilots out there have uttered curses under their breath trying to work the KAP 140 autopilot? The KAP 140 is great when it does what a pilot wants it to do, but sometimes, getting it to cooperate is a pain. Even the most experienced pilots[..]
Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln, Nebraska
“I have flown with the G1000 in the Cessna Stationair aircraft for several years now and came away from this training more confident and complete on utilizing the systems to make me a better pilot in the law enforcement role.”[..]
Unique IFR Approaches From Around the World
There are always those approaches that instrument pilots are proud to have attempted and actually made it through. Theoretically, an instrument pilot should be able to perform any instrument approach, but some are a little tougher than others. Some[..]
Allen Mathews, Colorado Springs, Colorado
“Brandon’s knowledge of the Columbia 400 and the Garmin G1000 were outstanding. This in-depth knowledge plus his very professional manner made learning this technically advanced aircraft very enjoyable. I highly recommend HPA for TAA training.”[..]
NACO vs. Jeppesen – The Great Approach Plate Debate
Walk into any pilot’s lounge at any airport, ask a few corporate pilots what the best instrument approach plates are, and you will get a pretty even cut down the middle of who prefers which plates. A lot of times, the Jepp guys are Jepp guys because[..]