Goodies and Gadgets - September 2012
Photograph Your Best Flying with the Fat Gecko(r)
Co-Pilot Camera Mount
Capture your flight hands free. The Fat Gecko(r) Co-Pilot makes it easy to mount any camera inside your airplane for an unobstructed view of your cockpit and the open airspace ahead. The retractable telescoping bar fits a variety of cockpit widths ranging from 36” - 49.5” and creates a stable suspended base for your camera between any two opposing windows. Two industrial locking suction cups secure each end to the window’s surface for a trustworthy hold, even in turbulence, pressure changes and cold temperatures. Attach any camera to the built in standard tripod thread in the center of the bar and lock in your angle to capture the open air or instrument panel, the pilots actions for in-flight training sequences, or the thrilled look on your passengers’ faces behind you. Once attached, the camera can be adjusted to shoot up or down, turned sideways or even reversed by loosening the two adjustment knobs on the mount.
Action Cameras like WingmanHD, GoPro and Contour (with adapters) attach seamlessly to the Fat Gecko(r) Co-Pilot to enable wide-angle video shots out the front of the plane that include both front seat occupants. Standard video and still cameras up to 5 pounds are supported by the Co-Pilot as well.
The Fat Gecko(r) Co-Pilot sells for $99.99, and is available now through Sporty’s Pilot Shop, Aircraft Spruce and PilotMall, as well as other respected pilot supply stores worldwide.
ZuluLog.com Announces New Pilot Logbook App
For iPhone and iPad Devices
ZuluLog.com, a leading provider of cloud-based aviation record keeping services for pilots, Part 91 aircraft operators, defense contractors, and law enforcement agencies, recently announced the release of its new iOS app targeted for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.
Although the new app can be used as a standalone pilot logbook on the device, it is designed to be used in conjunction with a cloud-based user account at ZuluLog.com. Customers can use the new app to enter, edit, and view records from anywhere, regardless of data connection availability. Once back online, customers can securely sync data from the app to their online ZuluLog.com accounts with a single click.
“Our secure, cloud-based Web system has been very successful, both with individual pilots and with companies and government agencies,” says Kelly J. Bonner, Senior Vice President of Customer Relations. “However, following our release last year of a dedicated Android app, our customers have asked for a corresponding app to use with their Apple devices. We’re confident that our new iOS app will be as popular as our Android app.”
In addition to pilot logbook capabilities, the new iOS app also features such modules as tracking of PIC currency, instrument currency and NVG currency; custom field entry; a flight counters screen; tracking of clearances, frequencies, and transponder codes; quick reference cards for commonly-used information; and other aviation tools.
“Also, we have built this app from the ground up to be multi-user capable,” continues Kelly. “Individual customers will enjoy it, but we also expect it to be popular with our professional customers in law enforcement, defense, and corporate aviation.
The ZuluLog iOS app is free, as is the corresponding Android app. The iOS app is available on the Apple App Store, while the Android app is available on Google Play, formerly known as Android Market.
For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.zululog.com.
