What seems like a fairly straightforward process — showing some eager student how to handle an airplane — turns out to be about “correlation,” “primacy,” “complex overt response,” “characterization,” and a lot of other things you never heard of. The new King Schools Fundamentals of Instruction Ground School and Test Prep helps you shoot an approach through the verbal clouds, officials say.
Products
New sunglasses offer pilots protection against lasers
Developed with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Revision’s CALI-C lens formulation offers eye protection that protects pilots against common handheld laser hazards in the cockpit.
Updated Visualized Flight Maneuvers manuals available
The revised fifth editions are compliant with current FAA airman certification and practical standards and include a new section on energy management.
Voice functionality, more added to Garmin pilot watch
Garmin has introduced the D2 Air X10, a GPS watch that lets pilots take calls and use their smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions, and more.
NavStrobe Sextant earns TSO
The Sextant 5.5 is a user installed strobe light system for certificated aircraft. The kit is a direct replacement for Whelen and Grimes position lights, according to company officials.
New financing program for pilot training launches
“Our products are aimed at helping students attend programs that are likely to pay them back in the form of a strong and stable salary and career,” said Angela Prince, CEO of Climb Credit. “With the huge need for pilots in the coming years, and the strong salary potential that this career offers, we were excited to build a financial product to specifically meet the needs of future pilots and the schools that train them.”
FAA approves Plane-Power part for Jasco alternator conversion kits
“There are thousands of Jasco alternators currently in the field on all types of engines from legacy radials to newer-generation Continental and Lycoming engines,” said Keith Bagley, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies, Plane-Power’s parent company. “Unfortunately, as those original components age, their reliability goes down and cost of ownership goes up.”
Preparing for your airline interview
Just in time for the boom in hiring at the airlines comes the updated edition of Airline Pilot Technical Interviews by Ron McElroy.
New wired camera system from Flight Flix
The system handles multiple cameras and can broadcast live to the cockpit on any navigation display. Hardwiring allows the camera to be activated with switches for easy on/off operation, according to company officials.