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EN ROUTELightspeed Aviation has announced that its Sierra ANR headset is now compatible with FlightLink, their free, proprietary app for the Apple iPad® and iPhone®. Developed by Lightspeed Aviation, FlightLink adds enhanced functionality to all new Lightspeed headsets. When used with the Zulu.2, and now Sierra, headsets, it allows pilots to capture incoming and outgoingcommunications for instant playback or archiving to common audio management software-such as iTunes®-for later retrieval.“Sierra has been our primary vehicle for introducing the benefits of premium ANR headsets to student pilots,” said Teresa De Mers, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support. “The addition of FlightLink to its capabilities adds a new level of utility to its alreadyexceptional comfort and quiet.”Sierra is Lightspeed’s entry-level ANR headset. Priced at $600, it offers advanced noise reduction, Auto ShutoffTM and Bluetooth®,features that are typically found only on more expensive headsets. Lightspeed believes that by combining Sierra and FlightLink, they’ve created the ultimate value proposition for pilots considering their first ANR headset.“FlightLink is a great training tool for students new to ‘tower talk,’ or experienced pilots training for a new rating or proficiency,” said De Mers. “Together with Sierra, it will enhance the learning experience and could improve the odds of a student’s success.”For more informationLightspeed Aviation Announces FlightLink-capable Sierra ANR Headsetabout FlightLink and theLightspeedAviation.com. T&T •Sierra ANR headset, visit• Safe, Secure and Under Control• Precision wireless remote control• Walk the wings or tail to watch for clearances• Electric winch for loading and securing your aircraft – no hand cranking• Low profile for single engine prop clearance• Electric hydraulic lift for easy loading and added ground clearanceSMARTech Industries, LLC15935 Assembly Loop, Suite D, Jupiter, FL 33478P 734.277.5759 • F 561.624.2900 www.SMARTug.com26 • TWIN & TURBINEMAY 2014