“When confronted with a crisis, you will not rise to the occasion. You will descend to the level of your training,” says Lee Lauderback, chief pilot of Unusual Attitude Training and Stallion 51, which has expanded its Upset Prevention and Recovery Training program.
Products
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training Courses
CarPlay integration also has been added to the iOS version of the Pilot Training app for hands-free studying in CarPlay-equipped vehicles.
Garmin autopilot OK’d for Scouts
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 autopilot in the American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC Scout, while Smart Rudder Bias and vertical navigation (VNAV) functionality are now certified for Beechcraft Baron B55s and B55As.
FlightTyme.com updated
Formerly known as GoAirplane.com, FlightTyme.com has upgraded its reservation system for flying clubs and flight schools, adding new features, such as an Aircraft Dispatching System, Aircraft Squawk tracking, and flight reservation approval, according to company officials.
New tool helps streamline AD inspection
New from Point-man Aeronautics is the TOMKEY, a 7-in-1 measurement tool company officials describe as a “GO-NO GO gauge that does all of the measurements required in AD2011-10-09.”
Eliminate cockpit clutter
“Staying organized can be a hard task in today’s electronic cockpit,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products and Marketing Doug Ranly. “That’s why we designed these Flight Gear organizers to keep batteries, plugs, and cables protected and easily accessible.”
Latest Garmin Pilot app update makes weight & balance calculations easier
Frequent passengers and cargo can be saved as favorites, Garmin officials said, adding the app still includes the traditional moment/arm charts.
AirLite Pro with dual channel monitoring and GPS introduced
The new aircraft receiver picks up all aircraft channels between 118 and 137 mhz, according to company officials. It also provides simultaneous reception on two different frequencies, allowing a listener to monitor frequencies, such as tower and ground, at the same time
True Blue debuts 100-watt USB chargers for GA aircraft
The chargers supply 5-20 volts of power at 3-5 amps for smartphones, tablets, electronic flight bags (EFBs), and headphones.