Travels to EAA Airventure Oshkosh High Performance Aviation Travels to EAA Airventure Oshkosh by Sarah Rovner (Commercial Pilot & FAASTeam Representative) EAA Airventure Oshkosh has long been referred to as “Mecca” for pilots. The EAA claims it is the “World’s...
The Cessna Factory Experience High Performance Aviation Destination Independence by Hank Gibson, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, Master CFI, CSIP, CFAI+ Back in December, I had the chance to go to the Cessna Factory in Independence, KS to receive my Cessna FITS Accepted...
Using VNAV on an Approach (Garmin G1000) Part II High Performance Aviation A Review of the Garmin VNAV Functionality, Part II by Brandon Ray, CFAI+, CSIP, Master CFI, ATP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI In my last article, we discussed some advanced functionality of...
Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot and Flight Director High Performance Aviation An Introduction to the GFC 700 by Brandon Ray, CFAI+, CSIP, Master CFI, ATP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI Ever wish your airplane could fly itself? With the Garmin GFC 700, that vision is getting...
Garmin G1000 VNAV Tips and Tricks High Performance Aviation A Review of the Garmin VNAV Functionality, Part I by Brandon Ray, CFAI+, CSIP, Master CFI, ATP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI The VNAV function on a G1000 or Garmin Perspective system is a great resource to...
The Garmin GTN 650 High Performance Aviation A Touch Screen GPS by Hank Gibson, CSIP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI I was taking a peek into a Cirrus a few weeks back, probably a 2002 or 2003 SR22. A quick glance at the panel and the GPS’s showed me everything...
Flight Training Adventure Trip: New York City High Performance Aviation Destination: Westchester County Airport (KHPN) KHPN, Westchester County Airport Route: KCXO-KSGR(To Pick Me Up)-KGTR-KTRI-KHPN Total Flight Time: 8 hours Souls on board: 3 (That does include a...
The Engine Option High Performance Aviation Frantic Fueling Part II By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI Last week, I discussed changing the type of fuel we’re burning in our engines in order to save some money. This week, I will discuss changing the type of engine...
Coping With High Fuel Costs High Performance Aviation Frantic Fueling Part I By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI We hear it every day from those who are cursed to tread the pavement their entire lives. “Gas is going up again! I don’t want to pay $4 a gallon for fuel!” I...
Holding with the G1000 High Performance Aviation Expect Further Clearance, Part I By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI ”November Four Seven Two Mike Charlie, hold as published on the VOR, maintain five thousand, expect further clearance in thirty minutes.” Those dreaded...
Flight Plans in the G1000 High Performance Aviation Where Was I Going Again? By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI For you pilots out there, think back to your student pilot days. Think to that point between the first solo and the check ride. That point where you knew how to...
Uses of the KAP 140 Autopilot (Part II) High Performance Aviation Hands Off Flying, Part II By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI Scenario 1: Starting Simple Jeff had just purchased his new Cessna Skylane, complete with a G1000 and a KAP 140 autopilot. Jeff was not...
An Overview of the KAP 140 Autopilot (Part I) High Performance Aviation Hands Off Flying, Part I By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI 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...
Common G1000 Mistakes, Part II High Performance Aviation D’Oh! That Wasn’t the Right Button! By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI Last week, I addressed five common G1000 mistakes that pilots have. In that article, most of the items I talked about were simple mix ups with...
Common G1000 Mistakes, Part I High Performance Aviation D’Oh! That Wasn’t the Right Button! By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI We have all been that pilot. Whether it is trying to load an approach or just set the altimeter, when we get in a rush, it seems the wrong button...
Dealing with Display Failures High Performance Aviation What To Do When Murphy Shows Up, Part II By Hank Gibson, CFI, CFII, MEI Dealing With GDU Failures On the long list of what can go wrong in a G1000 cockpit, a Garmin Display Unit (GDU) failure is less of a Maalox...
