Automatic Climate Control For Experimental Aircraft
Experimental aircraft systems
provider Vertical Power, developer of the first solid-state
electrical system for experimental aircraft, announced the launch
of the VP-200 Climate Control System.
The VP-200 Climate Control System (CCS) gives the pilot the
ability to "set and forget" the temperature in your cabin. It works
in conjunction with Vertical Power’s solid-state electrical
system, providing an integrated display for control, system
monitoring, and alerting functions for everything electrical on the
aircraft.
Designed in conjunction with Flightline AC of Bend, OR, the
VP-200 Climate Control System uses the latest technology in both
solid-state switching and air conditioning systems to provide
pilots with an advanced climate control system.
"Many of our customers are building
advanced aircraft like Lancairs and RV-10s and are also installing
air conditioning systems," said Marc Ausman, President of Vertical
Power. "The VP-200 Climate Control System is designed to bring an
automotive-style climate control experience to single-engine
experimental aircraft. The solid-state switching technology, which
is based on products already deployed in the field, gives pilots a
much better climate control experience than older analog systems
and much more detail on system status."
Using the color display, the pilot simply sets the desired cabin
temperature. The CCS controls the air conditioning fans and
compressor as well as the servos which open and close the hot air
valves. A small CCS Control Unit mounts in the back of the cabin
and provides solid-state power control and circuit protection to
the air conditioning fans and hot air servos.
"The VP-200 Climate Control System integrates tightly with our
electric compressor to display real-time operating status as well
as detailed fault notification," said John Strain, President of
Flightline AC. "We’re very excited to be working with
Vertical Power on the next-generation climate control system that
replaces older analog controls."
The VP-200 system and the CCS are designed to work closely
together, and many functions on the CCS are controlled in the same
manner you control any other electrical device.
The VP-200 Climate Control System retails for $2,495 and will
begin shipping in Q3 2008. Air conditioning components must be
purchased separately from Flightline AC or other AC vendor. The
VP-200 CCS is available directly from Vertical Power or a Vertical
Power dealer.