FEAR OF FLYING

ERIN DOUGLAS – Flight Candidate, Advanced Aviation Training

To overcome her fear of flying, Erin decided to learn how to fly (check out SportPilot Edition 101 for her back story). Now, Erin needs to overcome her anxiety and fear of being bullied to pursue her dream of being an instructor. Erin has a fantastic community of online followers who support her. Unfortunately, there are other pilots who have been bullying her online too. Erin has been bravely telling her story, being an example for others to follow. She is also acutely aware that female participation in the industry is low and is determined to be part of changing the culture.

“It was so unbearably tough and still having to do what is probably one of the most challenging ratings that you can tackle in aviation.”

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tailBeaconX + AV-30-C Mode S ADS-B Out Transponder

The tailBeaconX is a full feature Mode A, C, S Extended Squitter Diversity ADS-B transponder and aviation GPS integrated into a LED rear position light. STC mandates installation with IFR certified AV-30-C as control head, which provides transponder control, approved barometric mode C altitude along with an extensive list of AV-30-C backup instrument features.

Simple installation:

• tailBeaconX includes certified GPS receiver and antenna (100 grams)

• No additional GPS or antenna is required

• Only 6 wires

• Fits into most existing tail navigation light mounts

• Can be mounted internally on composite (non-carbon fibre) aircraft

• Feeds GPS to AV-30-C for heading stabilisation in DG mode

• High intensity LED tail position light. Never change a globe again!

• The fully IFR approved AV-30-C fits in existing 3-inch panel hole

• Backup battery ensures redundancy if loss of vacuum or power.

Safety

• Drone Repellent. Future UAS operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) may require ADS-B IN sense and avoid to enable evasive action in response to aircraft with ADS-B OUT.

• Automatically seen by AMSA using Arieon Space based ADS-B IN last know location.

• Live traffic on AV-30 using AV-Link via WiFi from your ADS-B receiver (Sky Echo 2) displaying all other ADS-B equipped aircraft within range.

SkyEcho2

• Portable ADS-B IN/OUT transceiver

• CASA approved Electronic Conspicuity (EC) device

• Traffic, ownship and barometric pressure transmitted via Wi-Fi to compatible EFB application

• Compatible with AvPlan and OzRunways

• 200 grams, 57 x 82 x 30mm

Safety

• Drone Repellent. Future UAS operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) may require ADS-B IN sense and avoid to enable evasive action in response to aircraft with ADS-B OUT.

• Live traffic on AV-30 using AV-Link via WiFi from your ADS-B receiver displaying all other ADS-B equipped aircraft within range.

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< Scan to learn more tailBeaconX and SkyEcho2 listed as eligible devices in the ADS-B Rebate Program Grant Opportunity Guidelines.