Solid State Instruments Designed For Homebuilts And Part 103 Aircraft

Belite Aircraft, which recently introduced the its extremely lightweight solid state avionics, has added a couple of additional instruments to the line: a dual Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge (CHT) and a dual Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Gauge. In addition, the full panel has changed to add a slot for the Patch Flyer Volt MiniMeter (VMM).

"We've received many requests for additional instrument types, and the dual CHT / dual EGT are among those that customers want," said James Wiebe, CEO of Belite Aircraft. "Also, by changing our panel layout slightly, we're able to accommodate more functionality. We think pilots will like the improved layout."

Individual Patch Flyer instruments weigh only 1/2 ounce, and the panel-mounted full line of instruments, including metal panel, mounting hardware and connections, weighs substantially less than one pound. They're designed to easily fit into instrument panels of homebuilt and ultralight aircraft. Installation is straight-forward and many of the instruments are also available in small enclosures which can be carried in the pilot's flight bag and used in whatever plane they are flying.

The Patch Flyer CHT/EGT Gauge is a high  precision device that provide a quick visual indication of engine temperatures using a 24 LED column for each parameter. Unlike other Patch Flyer avionics, this product is a little bigger, at 3.5 x 1.75 inches, and comes with a mounting bezel. The LEDs use color to alert the pilot when things start getting hot; the display LEDs switch from bright yellow to ultra bright amber at high temperatures. It's also well calibrated and built with engineering precision to deliver accurate readings. It doesn't have any switches, so it's easy to use.

FMI: www.beliteaircraft.com