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The Portable GPU:
An Owner-Pilot’s Best Friend
A GPU can supply power to your aircraft, allowing you to:
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and exterior lights and other powered accessories Preserve battery start capacity, and for turbine
operators, ensuring a cool start and have adequate emergency reserve capacity
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or conduct avionics training
Use during aircraft maintenance and
troubleshooting
Power interior lights and ventilation for
passenger and baggage loading
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Conduct a powered preflight to inspect interior
Top off your battery capacity prior to start
Complete avionics updates, load flight plans,
SmartGPU in action. You can also enter a drawing to win a White Lightning GPU.
How to Order
The 3,200-watt unit will be available for $2,495. The 1,500-watt SmartGPU is priced at $1,595. There are several cable options depending on power re- quirements and an optional 10-amp integrated BatteryMINDer Maintenance Charger, which is priced at an additional $295. It also comes with a limited one-year parts-and-labor warranty.
The SmartGPU line will be available for order and shipping in Fall 2024. For more information and to place an order, visit WhiteLightningGPU. com.
Dianne White is a 35-year aviation industry vet- eran and the past editor-in-chief of Twin & Turbine Magazine. She is the former executive director of the Malibu/M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (now PMOPA) and has worked with numerous general aviation companies throughout her career as a con- sultant and executive. She is an active instrument & multi-engine-rated pilot and owns several aircraft. You can reach her at editor@diannewhite.com.
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