Light Sport Group Introduces Contour HD A/V-Ator Edition
Camera
With all of the social media opportunities out there to share
video, many pilots have been looking for ways to share their
experiences on blogs, social media sites, or just to keep a record
of their flights. Light Sport group has reached an agreement with
TerraTracker, Inc., distributors of the popular Contour HD helmet
cameras, to introduce an aviation version of the camera
system. The Contour HD 1080P A/V-ator Edition was designed
specifically for aviation applications, recording cockpit audio
through a proprietary circuit that reduces noise for unparalleled
audio quality.
Light Sport Group, which offers Light Sport Aircraft Sales,
Service, and Insurance, originally developed the camera system for
its own business. An appearance at Sebring's Light Sport Expo
generated enough interest to pursue production, and Contour HD
A/V-ator Edition systems are now available for purchase. The
system includes the 1080P Contour HD Camera, Light Sport Group's
proprietary noise-cancelling circuit, simple plug-and-play aviation
headset adapters for clear cockpit audio, a strong Contour-specific
suction cup mount, 8GB memory card, and internal rechargeable
battery.
The Contour HD A/V-ator Edition was specifically developed for
flight schools and aircraft dealers, as the camera's 135 degree
wide-angle lens can capture the pilot, passenger, flight
instruments, and outside environment. Schools can generate
additional revenue by offering DVD packages to students, while
supplementing training by allowing students to "fly" the same
flight from home and reinforce lessons learned. Pilots flying
for pleasure purposes can document cross-country flights, hone
their flying skills, and share flying experiences with friends and
family.
Light Sport Group also developed the camera system with safety
in mind. The A/V-ator Edition can perform many of the
functions of a cockpit voice recorder, including recording ATC
communications, intercom chatter, and aircraft alerts. With
the clarity of 1080P High-Definition video, cockpit instruments can
be easily read and the environment outside is recorded in vivid
color. Videos are easily transferred via a MicroSD card to
the user's computer, allowing for the creation of YouTube videos,
promotional materials, and flight training media that can provide
an additional revenue center for flight training
operations.