The CD-ROM based training program from ElectronicFlight Solutions highlights the two lightning detection systems, the L3 Goodrich Stormscope™ and Insight StrikeFinder™. The overall general theory of thunderstorms and lightning detection is explained before progressing into the specifics of strike interpretation. The self-guided training then highlights the operation of the StrikeFinder™ and Stormscope™. The training continues with the specific operation of the Stormscope™ on Goodrich’s own CRT display, the Avidyne FlightMax, Bendix/King KMD-550/850 and Garmin GPS-430/530 display systems.

The training implants the knowledge of lightning strike symbology, thunderstorm depiction, weather environment interpretation, limitations, operation modes and the formulation of weather avoidance strategies.
After successful completion of this training module, the operation and familiarity of the lightning detection systems should become second nature when it counts the most—under high-workload situations. At the very core of the self-paced CBT (computer-based training) program is the ElectronicFlight Complete Learning™ Methodology that focuses on the following basic elements:
- Instill conceptual knowledge, instead of rote memorization
- Implant mental models (a picture imprinted into permanent memory)
- Present the conceptual organization of a system
- Provide requisite knowledge using highly graphical methods
- Reinforce knowledge with targeted practice exercises
- Implement feedback and remedial review when checked for retention
For additional information and downloadable product demos, click on the following link.
ElectronicFlight Solutions Weather Awareness Demo
The Lightning Detection module highlights the Goodrich (L-3) Stormscope™ and Insight StrikeFinder. The overall general theory of thunderstorms and lightning detection is explained before progressing into the specifics of strike interpretation. The self-guided training then highlights the operation of the Stormscope™ on its own display and the Insight StrikeFinder. The training then continues with the specific operation of the WX-500 on the Avidyne FlightMax, Bendix/King IHAS and Garmin GNS 430/530.
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The training implants the knowledge of lightning strike symbology, thunderstorm depiction, weather environment interpretation, limitations, operation modes and the formulation of weather avoidance strategies.
Highlights of ElectronicFlight CompleteLearning™ Weather Module
Upon successful completion of this CompleteLearning™ module, the pilot will be able to:
- Discriminate between active and passive weather detection
- List the three stages in a thunderstorm’s lifecycle
- List the three types of lightning
- Describe the method of lightning detection methodology
- Describe the inputs and outputs of a typical lightning avoidance system
- Recall a mental image of lightning detection symbology
- Describe the cell display types and their use
- Describe a lightning detector self-test sequence
- Recall a mental image of the display control layout
- Formulate strategies for weather avoidance using a lightning display
- Incorporate lightning detection into decision strategies
- And much more
Training Credit — 4 hours
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Minimum Computer System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 95 or newer, MAC OS X (with Bootcamp)
Processor: Pentium 250 Mhz
Hard Drive Storage: 300 MB of free space
Memory: 64 MB
CD-ROM: 4X
Sound Card: 16 bit
Speakers or headset required