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Oshkosh, July 28 - Weather Awareness, Stormscope/StrikeFinder
ElectronicFlight
CompleteLearning™ Weather Module Strikes Goodrich Stormscope®
/ Insight StrikeFinder® Users
Oshkosh, Wisconsin. July 28, 2002 - ElectronicFlight Solutions,
Inc. founder and CEO, Howard Reisman, today announced immediate
availability of the ElectronicFlight Solutions' CompleteLearning™
Weather Awareness/Lightning Detection Module for the Goodrich
Stormscope® and Insight StrikeFinder®
Inadvertent weather encounters still account for a great number
of aviation accidents. Much of the cause of those accidents is the
lack of timely local weather information in the cockpit. Radar,
lightning detectors, and now data-link NEXRAD systems can provide
the necessary weather information in real-time (or slightly delayed
with Data-link). Unfortunately, the complete weather picture is
often missing or difficult to obtain from a single source. Additionally,
the interpretation of in-flight weather information relies on experience
or many hours of training. To provide the necessary education in
the proper the use of these systems, ElectronicFlight Solutions
plans to offer a complete three-volume CompleteLearning™
Weather Awareness Module that trains pilots to use and interpret
the weather information effectively. The Weather Awareness Module
contains three separate volumes - Lightning Detection, Radar, and
the newest Data-linked Weather Information Systems.
CompleteLearning™ Weather Awareness/Lightning Detection Highlights
The Lightning
Detection Volume highlights the two lightning detection systems,
the Goodrich Stormscope® and Insight StrikeFinder®. The
overall general theory of thunderstorms and lightning detection
is explained before progressing into the specifics of strike interpretation.
The self-guided training then highlights the operation of the StrikeFinder®
and Stormscope®. The training continues with the specific operation
of the Stormscope® on Goodrich's own CRT display, the Avidyne
FlightMax, Bendix/King KMD-550/850, and Garmin GPS-430/530 display
systems. The training implants the knowledge of lightning strike
symbology, thunderstorm depiction, weather environment interpretation,
limitations, operation modes and the formulation of weather avoidance
strategies.
ElectronicFlight Solutions deploys computer-generated animation
and highly interactive exercises to implant mental models (pictures)
of the StrikeFinder® and Stormscope® capabilities into the
working knowledge of a pilot, thus providing the tools to formulate
an integrated weather avoidance strategy. The knowledge of lightning
detection methodology, plus the provided practice of computer emulators,
allow the capabilities of the system to be integrated into the decision
making process. "After successfully navigating the entire weather
awareness/lightning detection module, the operation and familiarity
of the system should become second nature when it counts the most-under
the pressure of high-workload situations." according to Paul
Novacek, ElectronicFlight Solutions' VP of Product Development
At the very core of the weather awareness/lightning detection module is ElectronicFlight's powerful CompleteLearning™ methodology. Embracing conceptual learning instead of rote memorization CompleteLearning™ implants mental models of the particular system into the student's permanent memory. Requisite knowledge is then reinforced with targeted interactive KnowledgeCheck™ exercises and quizzes embedded throughout the self-paced training program.
An integral part of the ElectronicFlight CompleteLearning™ package is the ElectronicFlight ContinuousLearning™ KEFS Airpark, www.ElectronicFlight.com. At KEFS Airpark, pilots can stay current with product updates and service bulletins, interact with others operating similar technology, and continuously enhance their skill and knowledge by staying abreast of the latest developments in the field of high tech avionics and cockpit automation.
ElectronicFlight Solutions, Inc. is a new breed of training organization that offers the ElectronicFlight CompleteLearning™ Library of Avionics/Cockpit Automation training products and services to general aviation and corporate pilots. Working in conjunction with AEA-member avionics shops, certified flight instructors, flight schools and aviation colleges on a national basis, ElectronicFlight provides quality education on Autopilot, GPS Navigation, Traffic, Terrain and Weather Awareness technologies from leading manufacturers including Honeywell-Bendix/King, Garmin, Goodrich, Collins, S-TEC, Sandel, Avidyne, UPSAT, Ryan and others.
EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2002 attendees may take a test flight of the CompleteLearning™
Weather Awareness/Lightning Detection Module at the ElectronicFlight
Solutions booth #2056 in Hangar B. There will be a drawing each
day of EAA Venture for a free CompleteLearning™ module (a $295
value!). For further information visit KEFS - the ElectronicFlight
Solutions' Airpark and home of the CompleteLearning™
Academy, at www.ElectronicFlight.com or call (505) 265-4055.