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 7, 2016 | All News, Cirrus Articles, Events & Seminars, General News, Training / Education
From Right Seat Passenger to Partner In Command by HPA · November 7, 2016 From Right Seat Passenger to Partner In Command Partner in Command (PIC) Course Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Safety Training Are you a regular passenger in a...
HPA+ by | Jun 14, 2016 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, General News, Training / Education
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...
HPA+ by | Oct 22, 2015 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, General News
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...
Brandon Ray+ by | Jul 2, 2015 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Training / Education
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...
HPA+ by | May 12, 2014 | All News, Cirrus Articles
Cirrus CAPS Training by HPA · May 12, 2014 CAPS Training and The Importance of a Chute I recently took a trip up to Duluth, Minnesota to take part in Cirrus’ CSIP Training, a 3 day course covering all aspects and models of Cirrus’ revolutionary...
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...
HPA+ by | May 22, 2013 | All News, Cirrus Articles, Product Reviews
The Weight Has Been Lifted by HPA · May 22, 2013 The Cirrus SR22 G5 by Hank Gibson, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, CSIP, Master CFI, CFAI+ The Cirrus SR22 G5 is quite a flying machine. I got the chance to fly in one for about 9 days during the month of May. I...
HPA+ by | Apr 3, 2013 | All News, Cirrus Articles, Training / Education
Starting to Get Frustrated? by HPA · April 3, 2013 Hot Starting the Cirrus SR22T & SR22TN by Hank Gibson, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, CSIP, CFAI+, Master CFI How many of you Cirrus Turbo pilots have been in this situation? You’ve found the cheapest...
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...
Brandon Ray+ by | Jan 24, 2013 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Training / Education
Garmin G1000 VNAV Tips and Tricks by Brandon Ray · January 24, 2013 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...
HPA+ by | Oct 22, 2012 | All News, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles
Updating Garmin Panels by HPA · October 22, 2012 Mastering the Art of the Garmin Update by Hank Gibson, CSIP, Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI (Disclaimer: The following is specific to the Garmin Perspective in Cirrus Aircraft. As far as the author’s...
HPA+ by | Sep 7, 2012 | All News, Cessna Articles, Cirrus Articles, Garmin Articles, Product Reviews
The Garmin GTN 650 by HPA · September 7, 2012 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...
