Avionics News February 2012 - 76

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announced the release of a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment to learn the basic operation of the system. “The iPad’s touchscreen interface lends itself well to realistically simulating the full GTN experience,” said CARL WOLF, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “By using this tool, pilots can interact with the trainer like they would with the device in the cockpit, allowing them to become more familiar and comfortable with a GTN before ever going up in the air. It’s great for those who fly a GTN-equipped aircraft including owners, renter pilots, flight instructors, students and line pilots, as well as those who are

considering purchasing the new avionics.” The app offers a touch and drag interface allowing users to simulate and explore most functions of the GTN 750 including panning the map, entering waypoints into the flight plan, loading airways, graphically editing flight plans, radio tuning and more. High resolution North and Central America terrain maps, worldwide NavData, simulated traffic targets and simulated XM weather data allow the pilot to experience the enhanced situational awareness offered by the GTN 750. The app also is configured with product options, such as TAWS-B audible alerts, transponder control and remote audio processor control. Plus, it features user-selectable demo settings that allow the user to simulate various flight scenarios by changing altitude, speed, location and more. For more information, contact Garmin at 913-397-8200 or visit www.garmin.com. q

accepting applications for three $5,000 flight training scholarships to be awarded at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo March 27-April 1, 2012. Student pilots working toward an initial sport, recreational or private pilot certificate may apply online for the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship, Erral Lea Plymate Memorial Scholarship and Jeppesen Flight Training Scholarship through Feb. 10 at www.flighttraining.aopa.org/ ftscholarship. The AOPA began offering the scholarships in 2011 as part of its flight training student retention initiative, designed to improve the flight training experience and help more student pilots succeed in earning a pilot certificate. Scholarship recipients will be chosen on merit, including previous accomplishments, ability to set goals and a demonstrated commitment to flight training. To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be a U.S. citizen at least 16 years old and hold a student pilot certificate but have not yet passed the practical test. Complete eligibility requirements are available online. For more information, contact the AOPA at www.aopa.org. q

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