Tag Archives: automation

Non-RNAV Departure Procedures

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Andy Martens

As a professional flight instructor there is no greater reward than the challenge of teaching practical single pilot IFR in the Cirrus. In the process of doing aircraft rental checkouts and instrument proficiency checks (IPC), I have noticed a trend … Continue reading →

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High Altitude Flight Can Be Breathtaking…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Andy Martens

In light of the recent Cirrus incident regarding a hypoxic pilot over Colorado, I feel it is important to highlight PIC responsibilities that present themselves during high altitude flight.  The flight envelope of the Cirrus SR-22 Turbo can take even … Continue reading →

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Automation Complacency and Human Factors

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Andy Martens

As pilots of high-performance technically advanced aircraft we often find ourselves flying on the edge of the performance envelope, in some of the most challenging weather and terrain.  Whether you are clearing buildups at FL250 or looking for the quickest … Continue reading →

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