Goodies and Gadgets - June 2011
Two Place Portable Pulse-Demand, FADOC Oxygen System for Cessna, Mooney, Piper, Cirrus and Bonanza Pilots
Mountain High’s new portable technology is the two-person portable “MH EDS O2D2 Pulse Demand FADOC (Full Authority Digital Oxygen Control) Oxygen Delivery System” designed for Cessna, Mooney, Piper, Cirrus and Bonanza. The MH EDS O2D2 is the only single unit, portable, two-place, carry-on Pulse Demand oxygen system currently available. Systems are also available for those with original factory built-in oxygen systems.
The MH EDS O2D2, with the patented digital electronic “Pulse Demand” FADOC oxygen delivery system, enables the pilot and passenger/crew to fly at pressure altitudes up to 25,000 feet with safety and comfort. The O2D2 digital pulse demand system reduces oxygen consumption dramatically. Different from the “standard” constant flow systems, the O2D2 pulse demand system wastes no oxygen during the breathing cycle. Studies show that 90 percent of the oxygen supplied by the O2D2 is transferred to the blood. The average user will enjoy a conservative consumption drop of four (4) times or more compared to the constant flow systems.
The system operates, with two people, for 100 plus hours on three AA alkaline batteries. Easy to use, the two-person O2D2 reduces oxygen system workload to almost nil. There are no oxygen flow indicators to watch or manually operated constant flow valves to adjust due to altitude changes. Two push buttons cycle the O2D2 through the various modes that automatically deliver the required supplemental oxygen pulses for various altitudes for both the pilot and passenger or two passengers.
The complete standard portable system consists of an aluminum oxygen cylinder (buyer has a choice of sizes with upgrades available to very lightweight composite cylinders), a cylinder carry case, primary reducing regulator, low pressure service line, connection fittings, the MH EDS O2D2 FADOC unit, breathing cannulas, face masks, and a tote bag.
A variety of options are available to meet specific pilot needs. Options include lightweight composite cylinders, regulators, adapters, cannulas and facemasks with mics to name a few. The complete (including aluminum cylinder) portable two-place MH EDS O2D2 Pulse Demand FADOC Oxygen Delivery System starts at $1100.
To order, contact Mountain High Equipment & Supply toll free at 800/468-8185 or E-mail sales@MHoxygen.com. See Mountain High at EAA Oshkosh, Building C - Booth # 3073.
Wicks Introduces Colorful Pitot Tube Covers and Nacelle Streamers
Wicks Aircraft has added pitot covers and “Remove Before Flight” streamers to their growing list of pilot supplies. Check out this new line of colorful, durable covers for pitot tubes and nacelle plug streamers that will fit most single and twin engine aircraft models. Made of heavy canvas and florescent plastic that is light-reflective, each Hi Viz product features a prominent “Remove Before Flight” label that can easily be seen day or night. They can be applied or removed in seconds and are easily stored in the aircraft while flying. Essential for outdoor tie-downs, the covers and streamers are beneficial to many owners storing their aircraft in hangar ports or porous hangars.
The angle pitot tube, blade tube and universal tube Hi Viz covers, along with the streamers, sell for $10 each. To order, visit www.WicksAircraft.com or call 800.221.9425
