Goodies and Gadgets - February 2011
One of the truly great things about being an aviation buff is the number of “Goodies and Gadgets” available to play with. Here we have collected a few new ones worthy of your consideration.
Contributors are welcome. Simply send a description of your item, where it can be purchased, and a photo to ed@inflightusa.com.
Aircraft Window Tint
Arctic Plane offers you a convenient solution for gaining all the benefits of window tinting. Easy to remove, requires little storage, and reapplies as easy as the first time. The tinted film comes pre-cut to your application so there is minimal installation required. It is the most cost efficient way to reduce the heat in the cabin, prevents interior damage from UV rays, eliminates dry cracked plastic on the dash and side panels, and prevents fading of seats and carpet.
Cessna 182 Gross Weight Increase STC Now Available
Now there’s a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will increase the useful load of your Cessna 182P or 182Q by 150 to 160 pounds, and your ramp weight (in most cases) by 160 pounds. Best of all, this new STC requires no parts, no modifications, and no installation labor costs. One low initial price and your airplane suddenly gains greater utility, value, and safety benefits. This STC is available for $750.00. When making inquiries reference part number 05-04889.
New Experimental Aircraft Cabin Heater
Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin said, “we are pleased to include the Neat Heater, manufactured by Light Sport Technologies, to our vast line of products specific to the experimental aircraft enthusiast. We see the “Neat Heater” as an excellent addition to our product line and to those looking for an economical way of heating their cockpit.”
The Neat Heater is compact in size measuring less than eight inches square and 4 inches in depth. The 300 CFM fan draws only 3.4 amps. This heat system, designed specifically for Light Sport & Ultralight Aircraft, installs easily in any aircraft with a liquid cooled power plant. The Neat Heater is available for $372.
The New Concorde RG-12LSA Aircraft Battery
New Concorde RG-12LSA is a small, lightweight sealed valve regulated lead acid battery for experimental and new Type Certified aircraft. This RG Series battery incorporates Concorde’s recombinant gas technology installed on various types of commercial, military and private aircraft for engine cranking. Built under strict ISO 9001:2000 + AS9100B quality standards using the manufacturing processes you have come to expect with all Concorde Batteries.
New V:ONE Pilot Sunglasses
The V:ONE Classics Collection currently consists of the Magneto & Altitude ranges which perfectly fuse practicality with contemporary fashion. Remarkably strong, their slender metal frames utilize narrow sidearms and hi-grip rubber temple tips to reduce blind spots and maximize comfort. The frame’s curvature ensures that the eye’s entire field-of-vision is protected from every angle.
For more information on all these new products, please contact Aircraft Spruce at 1-877/4SPRUCE (1-877/477-7823) or view Aircraft Spruce’s complete product line at www.aircraftspruce.com. Request your complimentary copy of the company’s free 800-page catalog (in print or on CD) and their full-color Pilot Shop catalog.
