AOPA Pilot Product Review
“The results were impressive.” That’s what
AOPA Pilot said about Sporty’s Arctic Air in a recent article.
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A $500 solution to a $25,000 problem
Installed air conditioners can cost a lot of money and add weight to your aircraft all year. This portable unit provides impressive cooling and can be left in the hangar when not in use. Arctic Air works by blowing ambient air across a coil cooled by ice water. The cool air is blown into the cockpit providing a comfortable air temperature even in the hot summer sun. Simply place Arctic Air in the plane, fill it up with ice and plug it in to the cigarette lighter. Hours of comfort will follow.
Features:
No installation
High and low settings
Cools over three hours on low
High can change the temperature as much as 35 degrees
Fan will not interfere with the radio
Totally portable
Does not pull power from the engine
No STC’s required
Does not add humidity to the air
Included drainage tube allows you to leave Arctic Air in the plane and pump the water out on to the ground. Powered by cigarette lighter plug and pulls approximately 5 amps. Available in 12 and 24 volt models. Weighs approximately 10 lbs. empty and around 50 lbs. filled with ice and water. Direct Vent model is the same size as the Large Artic Air and features dual fans and two 24” tubes to aim the cool air where it is most needed. Cigarette lighter adapter cord is 7 1/2 ft.
