What's New -- Products and Services

This month AVweb's survey of the latest products and services for pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners brings you books, an electronic E6-B, DVDs, e-books and more.

If you know of a new product or service other AVweb readers should hear about, please send us a note.

Production Software E6-B for Palm OS and Pocket PC

Pilots looking for a better way to perform flight calculations and conversions will benefit from the latest software product from Production Software.

The PS E6-B runs on Palm OS and Pocket PC devices. The calculator provides over 40 different functions and has large buttons for use in a cockpit with or without a stylus. In addition to standard conversions, the program also has a graphical traffic pattern calculator, weight and balance calculator and up/down timers.

The price is $29.99, although there is a temporary $10 discount available. There is also a free, 14-day trial.

To download the trial version, visit the Production Software Web site.

AirShares Elite CIRRUS²

AirShares Elite has introduced the CIRRUS² ("Cirrus Squared") program. The CIRRUS² program lets current Cirrus owners purchase a 25-hour annual share in a Cirrus SR22 to gain access to the nationwide fleet of over 50 aircraft. CIRRUS² owners also qualify for the AirShares Elite training program featuring an FAA-approved FITS training syllabus, IS-BAO based Safety Management System and dozens of mission-specific recurrent training modules.

Like many current AirShares Elite owners, CIRRUS² owners can, for example, travel on commercial airlines to South Florida, pick up their CIRRUS² aircraft and spend a week island-hopping in the Bahamas without a long cross-country flight on either side of the vacation.

The CIRRUS² program ensures owners will have access to a late-model aircraft to explore different regions of the country or if their own airplane is down for maintenance, upgrades or annual inspection.

For more information about AirShares Elite and the AirShares CIRRUS² programs and pricing, visit the AirShares Web site.

One Six Left -- the Companion DVD

The makers of the documentary film One Six Right have created a companion collection of five new special features in a new DVD entitled One Six Left. It includes the trailer "Into the Clouds" featuring music by Enya.

Also included are "The Making of One Six Right," a 25-minute featurette and a movie montage that includes 12-minutes of the best aerial shots edited to fit the musical score. "The Joyride III" is a re-cut version of the Pitts aerobatic sequence and "Pitts Pattern" shows an in-cockpit perspective of a Pitts flight around the Van Nuys Airport pattern. The DVD sells for $12.95. There is also a movie poster available for $7.95; a One Six Right Piper Cub model for $149.95, a flexfit cap for $19.95 and a One Six Right calendar for $12.95. For more information or ordering, go to online resellers such as Aircraft Spruce & Specialty.

"Stall/Spin Awareness" Book

Master CFI Rich Stowell has released his new book entitled, The Light Airplane Pilot's Guide to Stall/Spin Awareness. The book draws on 100 years of stall/spin research as well as Stowell's two decades and nearly 30,000 spins of teaching experience.

Stowell's 520-page book exposes 12 common stall/spin myths. The book then devotes four chapters to a historical look at the stall/spin; three more chapters make sense of accident statistics; four chapters explore the spin environment from airplane design and human factors standpoints; eight chapters form the basis for a comprehensive ground school in stall/spin awareness; and the final four chapters tackle the spin training debate. Appendixes offer a compilation of spin recovery information for more than 100 single- and twin-engine airplanes, including an in-depth analysis of the controversial Piper Tomahawk.

The book is available for $34.95. For more information check out Rich's Web site.

"Homer the Helicopter Grand Canyon Adventures" E-Book

A children's tale of high-flying aviation adventure is now available in e-book format. Homer the Helicopter Grand Canyon Adventures is geared for ages 4-8 (and grownups still young at heart) and is available for purchase and immediate downloading from DPP Press.

From his pug nose, to his emerald green eyes and shiny blades, down his sleek frame to his tail rotor, Homer the little 'copter captivates from the start. Follow Homer from his beginnings at the helicopter factory on an epic journey, as he learns the ropes of being a touring helicopter.

Children laugh and learn with Homer as he grows from a mischievous young helicopter to an experienced flier. With 72 pages including more than 20 color illustrations, Homer's story is sure to engage and enchant young people everywhere.

For more information and to download Homer's e-book, visit the DPP Store.

Spray Nine AV-8 Aircraft Cleaner

Spray Nine Corporation has a new aircraft cleaner designed to help offset the substantial cost of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.

AV-8 conforms to numerous aircraft specifications:

• Boeing D6-17487 Rev. P Spec
• Douglas CSD-1 Spec
• AMS 1526B Spec
• Air Force MIL-PRF-87937
• AMCOM approved for use on Army helicopters
• Approved Gulfstream Vendor

AV-8 is available in 24 oz., 5 gallon, 55 gallon, 220 gallon tote and 275 gallon tote. For more information check out the Spray Nine Web site.

"Clear Left, I'll Have the Chicken" Book

AVweb's CEO of the Cockpit, Kevin Garrison, has written a new book that is a lighthearted look at the world of professional flying. His own words say it all:

"If you've ever piloted an aircraft, wanted to pilot an aircraft, or seen an aircraft, this book is a must read. Learn how to be a cool pilot ... Establish your piloting philosophy ... Set your ears on fire and flood the forward lavatory. These techniques and more are all here. Let's face it: If you don't buy this book, the bad guys win and flying will never be the same."

For more information and to order the book, check out Kevin's Web site.