Multiengine Piston Textbook Available
Whether you hope to land an airline job some day or you just want to fly something with a little more performance, a multiengine rating may be for you. If so, Multi-Engine Piston, by David Robson, is a textbook that can get you started. The book covers the principles that apply to all multiengine airplanes. The first section includes information on systems, aerodynamics, normal and abnormal operations, flight planning, commercial operations, and VFR and IFR operations. The second part of the book includes a structured syllabus for ground training, including lesson objectives, suggested lecture content, preflight briefings, and practice exercises. The 203-page paperback book includes illustrations. It is the newest addition to the Trever Thom Pilot's Manual series of publications.
Multi-Engine Piston is available from Aviation Supplies and Academics for $28.95. For more information or to order, contact ASA at 7005 132nd Place SE, Newcastle, Washington 98059-3153; telephone 800/ASA-2-FLY. Or visit the Web site ( www.asa2fly.com ).
Elizabeth A. Tennyson
2000/2001 Airline Information and Address Directory
Aviation Information Resources, Inc. has released its 2000/2001 Airline Information and Address Directory. The book, which is intended to help prospective airline pilots find a new or better flying job, contains the addresses, contact names, fleet information, bases, qualification requirements, pay and benefits information, and history for more than 290 airlines. The airlines represented in the book include major carriers, jet and nonjet operators, helicopter companies, and even start-up airlines. It also features information on foreign airlines that hire pilots from the United States as well as a variety of government agencies and crew leasing companies. In addition, the book can help prospective pilots to obtain the records that they will need to get a job by providing addresses for obtaining their airman's records, FAA medical records, and driver's records. The new book is available to AIR Inc. members both online and in paperback. Nonmembers may purchase the directory for $33.95. For more information or to order, contact AIR Inc. at 800/JET-JOBS or visit the Web site ( www.jet-jobs.com ).
Elizabeth A. Tennyson
Sporty's Offers Gift Registry
Sporty's Pilot Shop is offering a new twist on an old idea - the gift registry. Now, instead of registering for household appliances, towels and china, pilot brides and grooms can register for gifts from Sporty's catalogue.
The registry, which can be used for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or any special occasion, is available for all of Sporty's catalogues, including Sporty's Pilot Shop, Sporty's Tool Shop, and Sporty's Preferred Living.
Peggy Baty, president of Women in Aviation International, and her fiance Jerry Chabrian became the first to use the gift registry recently when they presented a wish list for their June wedding.
For more information or to register, contact Sporty's, Clermont County Airport, Batavia, Ohio 45103-9747; telephone 513/735-9000.
Elizabeth A. Tennyson
PDC Technologies' PDC-100 Pressure/Density Computer
PDC Technologies has released the PDC-100 Pressure/Density Computer, an electronic device that automatically calculates density altitude, minimum runway length, optimum rate of climb, and preferred flight levels for 10 well-known aircraft. Other aircraft can be programmed into the unit using a personal computer and optional cable. The $395 unit is palm-sized and attaches to the aircraft window to continuously read environmental conditions. For more information, contact PDC Technologies at 888/917-7727 or 888/720-9294; or visit the Web site (www.pdc-tec.com ).
Peter A. Bedell
CD-ROM Teaches Use Of S-TEC Autopilots
S-TEC has introduced an interactive CD-ROM designed to teach pilots to use the S-TEC System 55 autopilot and altitude selector/alerter. The CD-ROM teaches how to use the product and includes information about the company.
Copies of the new CD-ROM will be sent out with each new System 55 and altitude selector/alerter sold. And because all New Piper aircraft are equipped with the System 55 autopilot, a CD has been sent to everyone who bought a 1999 model aircraft and will be included with all future aircraft deliveries.
The CD-ROM is available for purchase from S-TEC dealers or directly from the company for $39.95. It is also available for download to an IBM-compatible computer from the S-TEC Web site (www.s-tec.com ). For more information or to order, contact S-TEC, One S-TEC Way, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067; telephone 800/872-7832.
Elizabeth A. Tennyson
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