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Powered Preflights: Setting You
Up for a Cool Start and a Safe Flight
New White Lightning SmartGPU combines reliable power with wireless connectivity. by Dianne White
Portable ground power units are the unsung heroes of the han- gar. While no one can deny their
utility, they are often overlooked as crucial support players for aircraft owners. In fact, their usefulness can go far beyond powering up the plane for the occasional database update or avionics troubleshooting. They can be
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an important tool in your pref light toolkit that not only makes efficient use of your time but might increase the safety of your next f light.
Before a flight, you know the drill: Once at the aircraft, you have a mental checklist of the items you need to check, assess, and address: tire pressures, oil sumps, hydraulics,
database updates, as well as the nor- mal airframe inspection. Every pilot has their process, but there are a few items he or she might be tempted to skip for the sake of preserving pre- cious battery power. For those turbine pilots among us, we are laser-focused on preserving all available battery power to ensure a cool start. Often,
Audio Authority founder and aviation enthusiast Jonathan Sisk. His passion and personal experiences in general aviation led to the development of the latest iteration of their White Lightning family of “smart” GPUs.