Pilot Training Publisher Padpilot Announces New Multi-Device Platform for ATPL(H) Books

A year after launching interactive helicopter theory iBooks, pilot training publisher Padpilothas announced a ‘device agnostic’ version, allowing pilots to access the ATPL(H) theory books from any device.

The books are available on Padpilot’s new eReader content platform which can be accessed on any device: Android, Apple and browsers. And one subscription allows downloads onto 3 devices, meaning a student pilot can easily study for their theoretical knowledge exams on their phone, tablet and desktop.

“This time last year we launched interactive theory books for trainee commercial helicopter pilots. They were the first set of ATPL(H) books to be written from scratch specifically for rotary aircraft and their pilots. Up until then, helicopterpilots hadto use theory manuals adapted from aeroplane notes, rather than havingtheir own, dedicated content. Nowwe’re delighted that helicopter pilots can access these books from any device and won’t have to buy a new iPad,” saidPadpilot CEO, Graham Cownie.

Padpilot has now released most of its theory books to the new platform: Foundation, PPL(A), ATPL(A) and ATPL(H). In each case the eReader version exactly mirrors the iBook editions. For the helicopter books, Padpilot’s team of subject matter experts created brandnew content specifically for helicopterpilot training and the in-house graphics team createdthousands of illustrations, animations and 3D models of helicoptersand their component parts.

Theseries of 16 booksis fully compliant with the updated EASA syllabus and, with the comprehensive interactive learning features and contextual information that students and instructors havecome to expect from Padpilot, it’s the most up-to-date, advanced commercial helicoptertheory series on the market.

The Padpilot ATPL(H)complete book set includes:

Advanced InstrumentationAGK Airframes and SystemsAGK ElectricsAir LawBasic InstrumentationCommunicationsEngines And TransmissionsFlight PlanningGeneral NavigationHelicopter PerformanceHuman PerformanceMass and BalanceMeteorologyOperational ProceduresPrinciples of FlightRadio Navigation

PadpiloteReaderATPL(H)book features:

3 year subscriptionStudy Aids included (highlight, search, notes, revision cards)Interactive 3D models, animations and video explanationsExtra Insights explainhow the theory applies to the aviation world.Case Studies throughoutThreat and Error Management (TEM) flags show common threats/errorsLearning Objective summary at the end of each chapterInteractive quizzes at the end of each chapterReading Time recorded automaticallyAssumes no prior knowledgeSame interactive content as the iBook editionsAvailable as a complete set only

Resources for training providers

For helicopter training providers,Padpilot offers tailoredpackages of teaching and learning resources for students and instructors, learning management systems, and compliance and technical support.

Instructor classroom presentations for allATPL(H)subjects are available as editable slide-sets that mirror the corresponding book content to make planning and teaching ground school easier and more up to date.

Because the new ATPL(H) eReader bookcontentexactly mirrors the existing iBook editions, training providers can seamlessly switch from iBooks to the eReader without having to change lesson plans or classroom presentations.

Source: Padpilot Press ReleasePhoto Credit: Padpilot