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“I’ve never had better situational awareness on the fly In all senses of the word. Superb” - Miles McCallum, Flyer Magazine FlymapL The Flymap system is a sophisticated, yet simple to use navigation solution for general aviation. Developed in Europe and routinely used by the emergency services, Flymap’s Moving Map systems set new standards in ease of use and functionality - ensuring that pilot workload stays low and that important information is always at your fingertips.
Air Law for Microlight Pilots Geoff Weighell Air Law for Microlight Pilots is the first book to deal specifically with Aviation Law as it relates to pilots of microlights, gliders, balloons, paramotors, gyrocopters and other ‘sport aviation’ pilots.
GPSMAP196 GPSMAP296 GPSMAP196 This WAAS-capable unit has detailed moving map graphics, HSI steering guidance, a Jeppesen database, and all the other pilot-friendly features you'd expect from Garmin. The unit's 12-level greyscale display offers exceptional resolution, with extremely fast map redraws and scrolling. Steering guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV, with extended runway centerlines.
GPSMAP496 GPSMAP496 GPS mapping imagery is taken to a new level with the enhanced detail and best-ever resolution of the Garmin GPSMAP 496. For UK users VRP’s (Visual Reference Points) have been added to the system - each can be searched and navigated to in two button presses. Obstacles have also been added, each can be interrogated simply by moving the cursor over it to display information.
All David Clark headsets are made in the USA and have an excellent reputation for durability, reliability and long-life thanks to their rugged construction and confidence-inspiring 5 year warranty. David Clark headsets are supplied with a FREE headset bag.
The David Clark X11 ENC (Electronic Noise Cancelling) is David Clark’s proprietary ANR (Active Noise Reduction) technology, and the X11 uses David Clark’s latest dual voice-coil ENC system for improved ANR performance. Power comes from a slimline control box, which also features an auxiliary input for a mobile phone or MP3 player, giving typically 30 hours’ operation on 2 x AA batteries.
All Sennheiser headsets are supplied with a FREE Sennheiser branded headset case. Sennheiser HME100 & HME100 SE-2 The classic HME100 design features a noise cancelling high-impedance MKE 45-1 electret microphone on a flexible boom, twin-plugs (mic/tels) and all HMEseries headsets feature volume control, stereo/mono switching for maximum intercom compatibility. Soft ear pads and headband and come as standard with Sennheiser’s class-leading 5-year warranty.
Sennheiser HMEC460 Sennheiser’s new HMEC 460 headset improves on the already excellent HMEC 450 in several key elements. • Reduced clamping pressure: the clamping pressure has been reduced by 30%, to improve comfort without compromising noise attenuation performance. Together with the extra-supple leatherette headpad and ear-seals, this is probably Sennheiser’s most comfortable GA headset to date.
Flightcom ‘Classic’ headsets OUR LOWEST-PRICED AVIATION HEADSET Flightcom Classic 4DX Noise cancelling electret microphone with mic. muff on adjustable wire frame boom, volume control and soft gel/foam ear seals with removable cloth covers. NRR 24dB, weighs 480g. W E B C H E C K £199.00 CHECK OUR LATEST ON-LINE PRICE £89.
BOSE® X ANR Headset W E B C H E C K from £689.95 CHECK OUR LATEST ON-LINE PRICE The traditional headset trade-off is: effective noise reduction or a comfortable fit. Why not have both? Proprietary TriPort® headset technology delivers full-spectrum noise reduction, yet allows for a smaller, lighter headset with 50% less clamping force than most conventional designs. The sheepskin headband and supple ear cushions help provide an exceptionally comfortable, yet secure fit.
Headset Accessories AFE Headset Bag Small, neat and smart, this AFE headset bag in hard-wearing navy blue nylon is the best way to transport and protect your valuable headset without buying a full flight bag or case. There is a padded main compartment for the headset and an external pocket big enough for sunglasses, keys and other essentials. With a little ingenuity you might not need anything else! £15.
W E B C H E C K £99.95 CHECK OUR LATEST ON-LINE PRICE Purchasing a budget headset can be a lottery, but ASA’s HS-1 is a good, basic headset which will offer years of reliable service – its one of the few headsets in this price range that we can recommend with confidence. The HS-1 features an electret noisecancelling microphone on an adjustable wire frame boom, mono/stereo capability with dual volume control, gold-plated plugs, adjustable headband with foam earcups and headband cushion.
PAges 16-17 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 09:57 Page 16 Velocity Absolutely the last word in sunglasses, Serengeti lenses use the finest quality borosilicate optical glass with their exclusive hydrogen firing technology. This has 2 main advantages: the lens colour is fired into the glass, it is not merely a coating, and the lens material is the hardest, most scratch-resistant optical glass available. This means that, properly looked after, Serengeti sunglasses should last a lifetime.
PAges 16-17 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 09:58 Page 17 A good quality timepiece is an essential part of any pilot’s kit. Priorities when choosing a watch for flying should include an easily-read face and a clearly visible second hand. We have chosen from 2 outstanding ranges of watches, which offer all the functionality required, with style and quality you can take for granted.
Pages 18-22 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:55 Page 18 Clothing Corporate & Uniform We can provide top-quality crew clothing in any quantity at competitive prices. Items can be personalised with company logos by arrangement. Please call us to discuss your requirements. Pilot’s epaulettes The ubiquitous gold or silver rank insignia, as specified by most major and minor airlines and operators. Made in heavyweight black cotton base with gold or silver braid and standard (1⁄2in) or narrow (1⁄4in) width bars.
Pages 18-22 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:56 Page 19 Made to the highest standards for our most demanding corporate customers, the AFE clothing range combines quality and style, with a practical functionality borne of years of “in-service” experience. We do not use seconds or offcut materials, and do not sell “end of line” garments, all AFE clothing is “first-quality” manufacture and materials.
Pages 18-22 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:56 Page 20 Clothing & Accessories Beany Hat An essential part of any glider pilot’s kit, the good old beany hat protects the wearer from the effects of the sun in the“greenhouse effect” of a glider cockpit but will work just as well in any aircraft with a bubble canopy. Also useful when gardening, cleaning the car, watching cricket, walking the dog… Available in standard and deluxe (lined) styles BEANYLINED (+ size) £5.50 H BEANYUNLINED (+ size) £4.
Pages 18-22 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:56 Page 21 Leather Clothing The Original RAF Irvin Flying Jacket Leather flying gloves Top quality flying gloves crafted from supple ivory kid leather to the classic RAF design, these gloves will protect the hands from cold, flash fire etc, and provide grip and fine touch sense. Ideal for open-cockpit aircraft or high altitude unheated cockpits such as gliders, or aerobatic pilots with sweaty palms! Sizes 6 to 101⁄2 in half-sizes.
CAT06_bags 23/10/06 11:36 Page 22 We searched long and hard for a range of soft flight cases that we would be happy to endorse as the best available. They need to be practical, with the sort of commonsense, useful features somebody who uses a bag in-flight will appreciate. They also need to be well-made and properly finished, with materials chosen to give the best performance and durability at a sensible price. In the end, the only answer was to have them made to our own specifications.
CAT06_bags 22/10/06 20:19 Page 23 The AFE Professional Leather Pilot Case Meets current DfT airline carry-on bag size restrictions Absolutely the last word in leather pilot cases, the AFE Professional Pilot Case has been developed after extensive consultation with our customers and professional pilots.
CAT06_bags 22/10/06 20:20 Page 24 “Courier” soft cases The Courier range of soft bags has been very popular with our customers for a long time, because of their combination of practicality and value. All the Courier cases we stock are also large enough to carry a standard laptop computer. Courier “Soft” Pilot Case Similar in size to a conventional square pilot case, but the soft-sided design makes this both lighter, and easier to stow in confined spaces.
CAT06_bags 22/10/06 20:22 Page 25 Maglite torches LED LENSER torches LED LENSER produce a range of extremely high quality torches using ultra-efficient LED (light emitting diode) technology to replace conventional bulbs. LEDs are far more efficient than conventional bulbs, resulting in much greater light output for a given power input, longer battery life and massively increased operating lifetime.
cat06_survive¶ 22/10/06 19:35 Page 26 Survival Equipment RFD Pilot 4/6 Person Liferaft The RFD Pilot Liferaft has been specifically designed for use in small aircraft where size and weight is a particular concern. Ideal for offshore use in aircraft with up to 6 person capacity. The design features a lightweight, square-shaped, singlechamber design in yellow single-ply, polyurethane coated nylon.
cat06_survive¶ 22/10/06 19:36 Page 27 Survival Equipment Fastfind PLB & Fastfind Plus PLB The McMurdo Fastfind and Fastfind Plus are Personal Locator Beacons using the 406 MHz Cospas/Sarsat system for fast, reliable location even in adverse conditions such as mountainous terrain. The Fastfind is accurate to approximately 3nm the Fastfind Plus has an inbuilt GPS receiver and broadcasts a GPS position fix with the distress message.
cat06_survive¶ 22/10/06 19:37 Page 28 Dynafoam “94% OF PILOTS INJURED IN HEAVY LANDING ACCIDENTS HAD SPINAL INJURY” - German Safety Study Dynafoam was selected by the RAF for it’s fleet of Grob Tutor aircraft, and supplied in complete seat cushions by AFE’s RD Aviation division Dynafoam, the energy-absorbent seat-foam material widely used in civilian and military applications, for example the most advanced United States military aircraft.
cat06_survive¶ 22/10/06 19:37 Page 29 Irvin-GQ Parachutes AFE is proud to confirm its continued distributor contract for Irvin-GQ safety parachutes. With many thousands of military and civilian safety parachutes sold worldwide, Irvin-GQ deserves its reputation for innovation, quality and reliability.
Pages 30-31 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:02 Page 30 The Skymap family from Bendix/King brings you the precision of GPS moving map navigation technology any time, any place, anywhere. Each model offers the convenience of a compact, portable unit whilst maintaining an inherent installation capability. The incredible mounting versatility of these products allows for either knee, yoke, gimbal, pedestal, panel or rack mounting installation.
Pages 30-31 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:03 Page 31 Lowrance AIRMAP500 The AirMap 500 is Lowrance’s entry-level aviation GPS with a 3” 16-level greyscale, sunlight readable screen. Features Jeppesen and Lowrance Obstructions databases loaded on a 32mb MMC card, MapCreate software, card reader-writer, cigar plug power adaptor, active remote antenna, yoke mount bracket, suction-cup car mount and wrist strap. £239.95 H LOWRANCE500 W E B C H E C K £239.
Pages 32-33 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:06 Page 32 Airband Radios Scanning Receivers with Airband ICOM Accessories ICOM R5 Handheld Receiver ICOM A110 Accessories Maximum performance in a small package. With a large internal speaker for loud, clear audio performance, this powerful and sensitive receiver sets the standard for others to follow. Able to receive across nine frequency bands (0.150 – 1309.995 MHz) in AM, FM and WFM modes with quick and easy band switching and auto squelch system.
Pages 32-33 PRINT:AFE06_000 23/10/06 10:06 Page 33 Airband Transceivers ICOM have an outstanding reputation for quality and service. European models are denoted by the ‘E’ suffix and are CE marked for use within the EU. Models without the E suffix or CE marking are not legal for sale or use within the EU, and may lack certain EU-specific facilities. AFE sell only ICOM products fully approved for European use! ICOM A110 VHF Ground Transceiver Airband transceiver designed for ground use.
cat06_kneeboards 23/10/06 08:49 Page 34 Navigation Plotters AFE AP-15” (12.5cm) Protractor The classic 5” square protractor, designed by AFE for maximum accuracy and ease of use. Features include alignment grid, cardinal points, directions in degrees and North reference, reciprocal directions in blue and a centre circle (5nm radius at 1:500,000 scale) for safety altitude calculations.
cat06_kneeboards 23/10/06 08:50 Page 35 AFE ARC-1 Flight Computer The most modern, accurate and userfriendly flight computer around. The ‘wind scale’ side is used for pre-flight calculation of heading and groundspeed and crosswind component, useable down to speeds of 20 knots (i.e. no need for a separate ‘microlight’ wind slide) and up to speeds of 850 knots.
cat06_kneeboards 23/10/06 08:53 Page 36 AFE VB-1 Folding Kneeboard AFE VB-LO Leather Organiser Kneeboard The classic AFE kneeboard design, ideal for student pilots and for use in light aircraft, helicopters and enclosed cockpit microlights. The fold-over design uses the minimum space when closed, but provides extra storage options and writing space when opened out.
