Students with zero flight time are eligible for the new course, which allows them to earn their commercial certificate in 165 hours, compared to 220 for a Part 141 school and 250 for a Part 61 school.
Products
Sporty’s releases new E6B app for Apple computers
The interface and functionality are nearly identical to the iPad version of the E6B app, except that interaction is accomplished with the mouse/trackpad and keyboard, officials said, noting many pilots prefer to do their preliminary flight planning working from the larger screen of a computer. Already own the iPhone or iPad app? You can download it to your computer at no additional cost.
FreeFlight introduces 5G tolerant radar altimeters
For aircraft with RA-4000 and RA-4500 RADALTs, which were designed and certified more than a decade ago before the effects of 5G interference were known, FreeFlight Systems is introducing the RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter as a simple drop-in replacement that uses the existing wiring, structural, and antenna provisions already on the aircraft.
Ice Light Window now available for King Airs
Now available is the PWI Ice Light Window, which is designed for almost a dozen King Air models to improve ice detection, as well as enhancing the range of view around the aircraft, according to company officials.
uAvionix launches tailBeaconX trade-up program
Owners of a uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon, or echoUAT can receive up to $1,200 trade-in credit towards a TSO certified tailBeaconX Mode S ADS-B transponder.
Redbird Pro app released
Developed for use with iOS and Android devices, “the app uses artificial intelligence and behavioral design to personalize the proficiency training of pilots and make the daily improvement of their knowledge and skills more achievable, enjoyable, and effective,” according to company officials. Pilots don’t need access to a Redbird flight simulator to use the app, company officials added.
Dynon introduces FastTrack installation products for experimentals and LSA
In a first for Dynon, customers can now buy pre-assembled packages that deliver FastTrack mounting trays, SkyView modules, and SkyView network cables already mounted and connected.
Learning teaching with King Schools
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.
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.