HPA+ by | Apr 10, 2021 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, General News, Training / Education
Turbocharging vs Supercharging When it comes to high altitude, i.e., turbo or supercharged engines, there are a lot of misconceptions. The vast majority of general aviation piston engines are normally aspirated, resulting in a good amount of flight instructors,...
HPA+ by | Feb 12, 2020 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Product Reviews, Training / Education
Garmin G1000 vs. Avidyne Entegra Avionics By Brandon Ray, ATP, Master CFI, CFII, MEI I often get asked about comparisons between the Garmin G1000 and Avidyne Entegra systems. Many Piper, Cirrus, and Columbia aircraft originally debuted with Avidyne glass cockpit...
HPA+ by | Nov 28, 2017 | All News, Cessna Articles, General News, Press Releases
Textron Aviation Unveils the Cessna SkyCourier by HPA · November 28, 2017 Textron Aviation Unveils the Cessna SkyCourier WICHITA, Kan. (Nov. 28, 2017) – Textron Aviation Inc. today announced its new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna...
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A Pilot’s Review of the Cessna Caravan CE-208 by Brandon Ray · November 19, 2016 A Pilot’s Review of the Cessna Caravan CE-208 Brandon Ray, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, Gold Seal, Master Instructor The Cessna Caravan is an iconic airplane, easily...
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ADS-B Get Ready for 2020! by HPA · June 14, 2016 ADS-B Get Ready for 2020! John Hollingshead, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI The ADS-B Mandate is just around the corner. By January 1, 2020, everyone will need to be on board with ADS-B when flying in any...
Brandon Ray+ by | Feb 8, 2016 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Product Reviews
Detailed Comparison of the Cessna TTx T240 and Cirrus SR22T G5 by Brandon Ray · February 8, 2016 Cessna TTx vs. Cirrus SR22T G5 Detailed Comparison of the Cessna TTx and Cirrus SR22T G5 An in-depth buyer’s guide to help you decide which plane is right for you...
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New FAA Policy Simplifies Attitude Indicator Upgrades by HPA · October 22, 2015 On September 14, 2015, the FAA published policy statement PS-ACE-03-08, “Replacement of Vacuum Driven Attitude Indicators in 14 CFR, Part 23/CAR 3 Airplanes.” This will make...
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Your Airplane Wants to Fly by Brandon Ray · July 2, 2015 If you own an airplane, you probably experience phases of high and low flying activity like most owners do… Perhaps you fly frequently during the spring and fall for business and then take the summers...
Brandon Ray+ by | Oct 8, 2014 | All News, Cessna Articles, Garmin Articles, Product Reviews
In-Depth Review of the Cessna TTx T240 by Brandon Ray · October 8, 2014 An In-Depth Review of the Cessna TTx In April 2014, I had the opportunity to fly the new Cessna TTx for the first time. A derivative of the previous Cessna 400 “Corvalis TT”, the TTx...
HPA+ by | May 7, 2014 | All News, Cessna Articles
Backcountry Flying in Idaho by HPA · May 7, 2014 Backcountry Flying in Idaho by Sarah Rovner (Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII & FAASTeam Representative) In my line of work, it is not often that I get to travel for work. When I got the opportunity to attend...
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Mountain Flying in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming by HPA · March 5, 2014 Mountain Flying in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming by Sarah Rovner (Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII & FAASTeam Representative) Most people have not heard of a small town named Logan, Utah unless they...
Brandon Ray+ by | Jan 5, 2014 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Training / Education
Flight Plan Views in the G1000 by Brandon Ray · January 5, 2014 Flight Plan Views in the Garmin G1000 One of the great (and sometimes confusing) things about the G1000 is that it provides many options for customization. One of the simplest options available to...
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Travels to EAA Airventure Oshkosh by HPA · August 25, 2013 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...
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The Cessna Factory Experience by HPA · May 14, 2013 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...
Brandon Ray+ by | Apr 2, 2013 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles
Using VNAV on an Approach (Garmin G1000) Part II by Brandon Ray · April 2, 2013 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...
Brandon Ray+ by | Feb 22, 2013 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Training / Education
Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot and Flight Director by Brandon Ray · February 22, 2013 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...
