Belite Aircraft Instruments Are Designed With Ultralights And Homebuilt Experimental Aircraft In Mind

Belite is an innovator in affordable, lightweight instrumentation that offers precise measurement, and packs critical information in small designs. Their Instruments weigh as little as ½ ounce (15 grams), and a full panel can weigh substantially less than one pound. Installation is straight-forward, fitting easily into instrument panels of homebuilt and ultralight aircraft.

Belite provides a wide range of aircraft instruments and electronics designed for light airplanes and limited panel space. Their instruments and electronic systems present a new way of considering flight instruments. Many are offered in 3 versions: 1.75" square bezel and 2.25" round bezel. Some are available in the 3"x2"x1" portable version with a 9v battery which can be carried in the pilot's flight bag and mounted to the instrument panel with simple hook & loop tape.

A couple of recent add-ons to their line are a unique fuel quantity probe and an angle of attack (AOA) system.

The fuel probe works by measuring pressure, and it compensates for the sloshing in the tank. It is compatible with all fuel and liquid types, and it can be calibrated to any size, shape, or depth of tank, from 6” in depth to 48” in depth.

This sensor system is inserted into the bottom of the fuel tank and provides a calibrated indication of empty to full. Calibration is easy, with programming switches for setting low and high level. The unit does not intrude significantly into the fuel tank (unlike capacitive probes) and has no moving parts (unlike float probes).

Belite’s AOA sensor and display gauge provide immediate feedback as to the angle of attack. Calibrated from 0 to 12 (normal cruise to imminent stall), it features a frictionless mass balanced windvane sensor, combined with a brilliant LED display which is readable in direct sunlight. It is supplied as a complete system, including the weathervane sensor and housing, along with the cockpit display.

The AOA sensor is calibrated in flight by pushing a button to set imminent stall speed and normal cruise speed. That is all that is required for calibration, and the system thereafter provides continuous feedback as to the current angle of attack.

These and other unique Belite electronics and instruments are being offered with special purchase rebates through the end of December.

(Image from file of BeLite instruments)

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