(Nashua, NH) — Daniel Webster College (DWC) flight instructional staff recently implemented a new instructional and learning tool that’s no bigger than a book.

Every flight instructor has been issued a HP Compaq combination laptop/tablet PC, which will be used to access individual computer-based flight schedules and students records, and to document training in real-time during a flight lesson.

As EFBs, the computers hold valuable information, documents, and procedure manuals that can be readily accessed in flight.

“One of the principal steps in this project is to allow us to further develop and refine Computer-Based Training Systems that we are implementing in our aviation programs,” said DWC Director of Flight Operations Stephen K. Brown. “Students and instructors will have ever increasing interactive computer-based training systems that will incorporate all of the senses, not just the traditional ‘reading from a book.’”

 “This is just another step in the modernization program of Daniel Webster’s flight operations,” he added.

DWC is also exploring additional items, including electronic flight charts; electronic lesson notes with electronic diagramming and video/audio recording; flight data recording and transmission; complete electronic student records; interactive digital lesson sheets; interactive manuals and training procedure manuals — all very similar to the Electronic Flight Bags currently in use by numerous commercial airlines.

Recently DWC installed kiosk MontegoNet kiosks, creating an effective “one-stop-shop” for its aviation students where they can access information in a significantly more streamlined and time-efficient manner.

The EFB and kiosks are just two examples of the modernization of scheduling, aircraft tracking, safety enhancements, and data transmission that DWC is implementing.

Daniel Webster College provides educational programs for professional entry and advanced studies through our undergraduate and graduate programs designed for both traditional and non-traditional students.

Its nationally ranked degree programs in aviation, including an online MBA for Aviation Professionals, are well complemented by innovative programs in computer science and information technology (gaming, simulation and robotics), aeronautical and mechanical engineering, sport management, the social and behavioral sciences, and business and management.

Daniel Webster College's flight training program (professional pilot) is approved under the guidelines of federal Aviation Regulation Parts 141 and 61, and all instructors are Certified Flight Instructors. DWC's air traffic management major is one of only 13 academic programs recognized by the FAA as part of its Collegiate Training Initiative.