Goodies and Gadgets - June 2012
AeroLEDs Sunspot Landing Light Lasts 50,000 Hours
The Sunspot 36HX has received PMA approval from the FAA and can be installed on any certificated aircraft.The FAA had granted PMA Certification to AeroLEDs Sunspot 36HX landing light. Powered by new LED technology, the Sunspot will last 50,000 hours, allowing pilots to fly with the light on at all times for enhanced visibility. The light also comes with “wig-wag” or pulsing capability and is so bright that it can be seen at great distances in daylight when the aircraft is not visible.
The wig-wag feature is at its best when lights are placed on the leading edges of both wings so that the lights alternate pulsing. But a single light can also be set up to pulse on and off by itself. The key is installing a three-way switch on the panel which allows “on”, “off”, and “pulse”. That way the pilot can switch to steady light when on short final. When in pulsing mode, the light draws less power than when providing a steady beam.
Sunspot landing lights have been used for years in Experimental and LSA aircraft with enthusiastic reviews for the brightness, low power requirement and longevity. Many pilots have been told by tower personnel that their wig-wagging can be seen much further away than the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs.
The PMA Sunspot HX is available from AeroLEDs for $449 and can now be installed in any certificated aircraft. For more information visit: www.AeroLEDs.com or call 208/850-3294.
Two Place Pulse-Demand, *FADOC Portable Oxygen System for High-Flying Pilots
Continuing as the forerunner in engineered general aviation oxygen systems, Mountain High has released their two-person portable MH EDS O2D2 Pulse Demand *FADOC Oxygen Delivery System designed for Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Cirrus and Bonanza as well as all other GA aircraft. 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 times 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.
The complete (including aluminum cylinder) portable two-place MH EDS O2D2 Pulse Demand FADOC Oxygen Delivery System starts at $1,100.
See Mountain High at EAA Oshkosh, Building C - Booth # 3073
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. To order, contact Mountain High Equipment & Supply toll free at 800/468-8185 or E-mail sales@MHoxygen.com.
*FADOC = Full Authority Digital Oxygen Control
