Media Contacts:
Trina Clickner
Palmtop Publishing
Tel: (206) 923-0901
Fax: (206) 923-0902
trina@palmtoppublishing.com
www.palmtoppublishing.com/instrument
For Release October 7, 1999
Media Contacts:
Trina Clickner
Palmtop Publishing
Tel: (206) 923-0901
Fax: (206) 923-0902
trina@palmtoppublishing.com
www.palmtoppublishing.com/instrument
Pilots with Palm OS(TM) handheld computers can now power up with portable study companions to prepare for both the instrument and private pilot FAA exams with Palmtop Publishing's Aviator's KnowledgeTest(TM) Power Bundles that combine interactive handheld quiz and reference software programs with the renowned Gleim FAA written exam "red books"
SEATTLE, WA, October 7, 1999 - Palmtop Publishing today introduced the Instrument Edition Aviator's KnowledgeTest Power Bundle for 3Com's (NASDAQ: COMS) Palm OS. The bundle includes two innovative, pocket-sized software programs - Instrument Pilot Pocket Review and the Instrument Edition Aviator's Pocket Reference, plus the Gleim Instrument Pilot FAA Written Exam test prep book. These powerful, pocket programs provide always in-hand, go-anywhere, interactive tools that allow pilots to study, refresh, and reinforce their aviation knowledge - anytime, anywhere.
"Both the original Private Pilot Pocket Review and the new Instrument Pocket Review augment our Gleim FAA Exam preparation print and software publications by adding a mobile, portable component", states Travis Moore, General Manager of Gleim Publications, Incorporated. "These innovative pocket study guides for the handheld computer let students review FAA test questions and reinforce their knowledge - wherever they are. When used in concert with our FAA written exam preparation print publications and software, students have a powerful, flexible, and portable set of learning tools to prepare them for their written tests."
The Instrument Pilot Pocket Review software is an interactive, multiple choice format pocket quiz that contains all instrument pilot questions and answers direct from the FAA database. It is powered by KnowledgeTest Technology from Malone Consulting, incorporating detailed self-scoring and innovative feedback and review features. The software allows pilots to perform self-assessment and to even focus on specific subjects by selecting ALL or zeroing in on individual categories such as air traffic, approaches, attitude instruments, en route, IFR flights, IFR instruments, medical, navigation systems, regulations, and weather.
The Instrument Edition Aviator's Pocket Reference is an engaging, illustrated reference and memory jogger filled with essential data for pilots. It augments the popular, information-rich Private Pilot Aviator's Pocket Reference featured in the September issue of AOPA's Flight Training Magazine September by adding key IFR knowledge that includes takeoff and approach procedure charts, rate of descent and landing minima charts, terminology and definitions glossary, INOP components and maneuvering tables, RVR/meteorological visibility tables, pitch/bank/power matrix, as well as PIREP reporting formats and airspace definitions complete with weather minimums. The Instrument Edition Aviator's Pocket Reference is powered by award-winning OnTap(TM) Technology from Aegean Associates, Inc..
The software runs on all versions of the Palm OS, including the IBM (NYSE:IBM) WorkPad(R), and installs from both Apple® (NASDAQ: APPL) Macintosh® and Windows® desktop systems. The complete Instrument Edition Power Bundle is available for $128.90 by calling Palmtop Publishing at 206-923-0901. Each program is also sold separately for $69.95 and both instrument and private pilot editions are ready to purchase and download online at www.palmtoppublishing.com/privatepilot and www.palmtoppublishing.com/instrument.
About Palmtop Publishing
Palmtop Publishing is a privately held software firm specializing in solutions for handheld computing and embedded systems including the Palm OS and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows CE. Based in Seattle, WA and established in 1997, Palmtop Publishing can be reached by tel: (206) 923-0901, fax: (206) 923-0902, e-mail: sales@palmtoppublishing.com, and via the Palmtop Publishing web site at www.palmtoppublishing.com.
About Gleim Publications, Inc.
Gleim Publications develops and distributes books and software to help people learn and understand Accounting and Aviation (pilot training) knowledge. Gleim products focus on the higher levels of knowledge (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) so people can learn concepts and develop problem solving techniques. The Gleim mission is to maximize knowledge transfer while minimizing time, frustration, and cost. Irvin N. Gleim, Ph.D., CIA, CMA, CFM , CPA, CFII, is Professor Emeritus, Fisher School of Accounting, University of Florida. He has been active in both pilot and accountant training for over 30 years and his knowledge transfer media make learning and understanding an intuitively appealing process. Gleim can be reached by phone: (352) 375-0772, fax: (352) 375-6940, e-mail: sales@gleim.com, and via the Gleim web site at www.gleim.com .
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