AOPA Pilot Magazine - January 2012 - 100

PILOTPRODUCTS
My only criticism of DelGaizo’s instructional videos is a philosophical disagreement over technique. He advocates using brakes for directional control on the runway and pulling up the flaps immediately upon touchdown—both of which I think are likely to cause more problems than they solve. Braking for directional control (instead of immediately throttling up to increase rudder and elevator authority) can lead to ground loops and other calamities. And raising the flaps at a critical point in the landing is—for most students—a needless distraction at a time they should be focused on keeping the airplane tracking straight. DelGaizo’s videos include inspiring aerial images of tailwheel airplanes in action—and watching them will make you want to learn to fly these mechanically simple but demanding airplanes. —Dave Hirschman Pros: • Clear tailwheel instruction from a pro • Learn at your own pace Cons: • Some non-standard techniques • Basic presentation Price: $49.95 each plus shipping (10 percent off when you buy both DVDs) Contact: www.tailwheel101.com

App of the month

Pilot FAR/AIM by CoDeveloper
One of the iPad’s strong selling points for pilots is its ability to replace pounds upon pounds of paper. Nowhere is that more welcome than with the brick that is the Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual. These are critical documents that many of us leave at home because it doesn’t make sense to have to trade fuel for a book. CoDeveloper’s Pilot FAR/AIM application nullifies the issue. The app is the full library of federal aviation regulations and the entire AIM and Pilot/Controller Glossary packed into one easy-to-use package. The app has an

intuitive menu, good search capability, and the ability to bookmark pages. You can even email passages for those times when the hangar-talk argument must be won with proof. Pilot FAR/AIM is approximately a 20-MB download and 40-MB application. Pros: • Easy navigation • Bookmark and email capability • Free trial before you buy Cons: • Some AIM images overexposed Price: $6.99 a year includes regular updates Contact: www.codeveloper.com; Apple App store

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