www.PSFmagazine.com | October-November 2018 | 9 8 | October-November 2018 | Powered Sport Flying P +61 2 4944 9199 E fly@airborne.com.au airborne.com.au ADVENTURES ARE MADE EVERYDAY WITH AIRBORNE! Prices starting under $35,000 Airborne’s new M3 Sport, more comfort, excellent stability, 3 wing options. Dealer inquiries from established flight schools welcome. Pictured: XT-582 Ezy (front) , XT-582 Outback (back) Press Pass Radiant Technology’s latest fuel probe technology uses ultrasound to measure the height of fluid within virtually any enclosure. This non-invasive, non-contact technology eases installation while providing a fuel level signal, which is transmitted via a serial link to the fuel gauge. The entire unit is contained within a small puck, which measures slightly over 1” in diameter. The new technology is not expensive, priced at $99.95 for the sensor. Radiant is simultaneously introducing a radiant Fuel Gauge (digital) which accepts the sensor input and provides a fuel level indication on one or two tanks to the pilot. Direct efis integration is possible but would require efis vendor support to read the digital serial channel. A controller module is also available which converts the digital value into a more conventional 0- to 5-volt linear output. This output is compatible with all efis units and many stand-alone gauges. “This is a different, better way to measure fuel,” said James Wiebe, ceo of Radiant. “It allows fuel measurement without going inside the tank. It keeps the measured value in the digital domain, which reduces system error budgets.” To ensure universal compatibility, a separate controller is also available which converts the digital signal to classic 0- to 5-volt output. Shipping began in August. Pricing is as follows: • Ultrasonic Fuel Probe (rufp-1) is priced at $99.95. This is a stand-alone probe that produces a digital serial stream. It may be used with the Radiant Fuel Gauge (digital) or with a bundled controller. • Ultrasonic Fuel Probe and Controller (rufpc-1) is priced at $199.95. This product includes the Ultrasonic Fuel Probe and Controller that converts the output to classic 0- to 5-volt output. This output is compatible with most efis units and fuel gauges. • Ultrasonic Digital Fuel Gauge and Ultrasonic Fuel Probe Bundle (rfga-ufp-1) is priced at $349.95. This bundle includes a Digital Fuel Gauge designed for direct connect with the Ultrasonic Fuel Probe (included). No controller is required. A second Ultrasonic Fuel Probe can also be connected by purchasing an additional Ultrasonic Fuel Probe (rufp-1). The Ultrasonic Fuel Probe is one in the line of aviation instruments offered by Belite Enterprises through its Radiant Technology line of products. The Radiant instrument line combines many functions into simple, small, lightweight units and uses sunlight-readable fullcolor high-contrast lcd screens. Belite Enterprises manufactures the experimental aircraft, the Chipper, through Chipper Aerospace; and through radiant Technology, develops innovative instrumentation for aircraft. Radiant Technology Introduces Non-Contact, Non-Invasive Fuel Probe Support Our Advertisers Mark Solper Named Chairman Of EAA Ultralight/Light Sport Aircraft Council Mark Solper of Fort Pierce, Florida, who has long experience in ultralights and a variety of other aircraft types, has been named chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft Council. He succeeds Carla Larsh, who is retiring from the post after having chaired that council for the past decade. Solper is a member of the Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association and also a member of eaa Chapter 1622 based in New Holstein, Wisconsin. He will chair the council that guides eaa policy and programs for ultralight and light sport aircraft enthusiasts. “Mark’s background in ultralight flying, flight safety, and pilot training makes him an excellent choice to chair that valuable eaa member-based council,” said Jack J. Pelton, eaa ceo and Chairman of the Board. “We also thank Carla Larsh for her many years of dedicated service to eaa and the ultralight/ light-sport aircraft community. Her leadership put this council in a very good position for the future.” Solper built on his childhood fascination with flight by earning his flight instructor certificate in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He later operated a flight school in Pulaski, Wisconsin, while also building a career that included experience with the faa, line captain and training standards manager for a major airline, and chairman of the Air Line Pilots Association accident investigation board. “Ultralight and light-sport aircraft flying offers a wonderfully fun, simple, and affordable way to be engaged in flight,” Solper said. “Our council is dedicated to preserving that accessibility, as well as working with eaa to enhance programs and activities that will enhance safety and fun for our members.” Among the aircraft Solper currently flies are a Powrachute Sky Rascal, a Santos Dumont-inspired Skonkwerks 24M, and an Aerolite 103.
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