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14 or 28 Volt Aircraft Air Conditioning
How
does the Pilot & Copilot keep cool doing their low level runs
all day long saving lives & property from devastating wild
fires? 
I want to thank whoever called and pointed out that he could
not find out anything on our Web site about FAA authorization
to use our products in Aircraft. We never knew that FAA had to
authorize Baggage. In the 3rd paragraph under the Classic B18
below; the following statement has always been somewhere on our
Site under Aircraft:
"We understand, from previous discussions
with the FAA, that you treat a Portable Cooling System just like
baggage. Secure it and be able to remove it from the aircraft
just like baggage."
If anyone knows of anything contrary to carring Portable items
like Lap Tops, GPS, Video Machines, Cell Phones, Ice chests, or
Cooling Systems in personal Aircraft please let us know.
[Specifications
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The 12-volt MightyKool M400
(left) or the MK3 (right) or the MAC
(below right) are generally used with a separate 12-volt "Power
Station" Gel Battery while doing a pre-flight inspection,
loading passengers, baggage and upwards to cool altitudes. They
are also sometimes used with a step-down 24/28 to 12-Volt Converter
installed in your 28-volt aircraft.
(Note: The M400 has from 8 to 12% more air velocity than the earlier
versions M300 or MK3 plus the M400 or MAC are available in a 24/28
volt model if you prefer using your aircraft battery instead of
a portable 'power station').
With
simple installation the Flex Hose Kit
(left) allows you to set the A/C in the baggage area while directing
the Cool Air up to ten feet where it is needed. Choose one of
these Kits for your Aircraft so that up to four people can benefit
from the cool air from a M400, MAC, MK3 or the MightyKool Model
you presently own. Each person will have his or her own adjustable
cool air outlet once you have the system set up.
We had a call from L. P. from the
state of Virginia who flies for the Coast Guard off the Eastern
US shoreline at low altitudes after his first use of the MightyKool
MK3. He explained that he positioned the MK3 on the shelf in the
back of the Cessna 310 then plugged it into a separate "power
station" gel battery. The temperature hovered around a hot
humid 100 degrees when he ran the MK3 about 20 minutes during
his pre-flight to help expel some of the hot humid air. The three
people in the cockpit were provided with comfortable 75-degree
cool air for their three-hour low altitude flight. He stated he
was amazed at the performance of the MK3 and the reason he called
is that he had a pilot friend who also needed one.
June 16, 2007: The following was a Test
Performed Independently on a MightyKool M300 by Aviation Consumer
Magazine on a typical Florida Summer afternoon at 2:30 PM:
The (4 passenger) interior
was heat soaked to 106 degrees with a Dew Point an uncomfortable
73.9 degrees when the test began. Within 35 minutes the temperature
dropped to 86 degrees and the Dew Point dropped to 58.5 degrees!
Comment from the Aviation Consumer Editor was that "the M300
cooled impressively".
The Factory Air Conditioning used for Pre-Cooling a Lear
Jet 45 Model on the Ground had been taken off line waiting for
Modifications. Two Swampy M300 MightyKool Models were brought
into service to help Pre-Cool the big 9 passenger jet cabin. (See
paragraph below)
"These (M300's) worked well on our trial this morning
out of Houston which was 94 degree F. (45%
Humidity & 77 Degree Dew Point) Our expectation was that we would be struggling, but
they seemed to have cooled the cabin sufficiently. -- The crew
actually used them until just prior to departure, loaded passengers,
dumped the H2O and ice remaining,and then stored the units in
the baggage bin and took off."
IMPORTANT: It is easy plus vital to keep the entire
cooling system portable so that is does not pose a safety hazard
by treating it like any of your baggage.
Received August 21, 2007: I'm so glad
we are getting the chance to order another M300. I originally
bought the first one for my airplane. I am responsible for the
transportation of the CEO of S. M. When the owner of the company
heard about our (M300) air conditioner, he wanted one for his
plane too! I guess the plane's air conditioner doesn't get as
cold as he wants as fast as he wants. Anyway, mine has been working
wonderfully. A hot summer day is now enjoyable in the plane. Thanks
for your help again. Looking forward to receiving the (2nd) M300
soon. S. J. Arkansas
"S.H. of Myrtle Beach, SC ordered his
2nd MightyKool M300 as he uses them in 7 passenger Commander aircraft
He operates them on a "jump start" battery so he does
not have to tie into the 24/28 volt power system of the aircraft.
They disconnected the compressor belt of the built in aircraft
air conditioning system as it did not cool the aircraft anyway
& puts strain on an engine so now they cool the cabins with
a Model M300."
"I recently purchased the Swampy M200 Ice model for use in
my Cessna 182. I use the rear seat belt to hold it in. That permits
the air to be blown on both the passenger and the pilot. The units
works quite well, and I do get anywhere from 30 minutes to an
hour of use. I typically use it taxiing and until I reach altitude.
Then I pull the plug. On reaching pattern altitude I plug it back
in, and I usually have plenty of cooling left to make it to the
hanger. All my pilot friends are tickled we don\'t have to sweat
while waiting for takeoff. Thanks for the recommendation and for
a great product. I recommend it to all my pilot buddies." B.W.
Phoenix, AZ June 2006
Of course we always recommend installing Factory Air Conditioning
in any vehicle or Aircraft, however if that is not practical then
consideration could be made towards an Alternative. If you were
to order a special cigarette lighter receptacle mounted in your
aircraft it must be Certified, of course. We understand, from
previous discussions with the FAA, that you treat a Portable Cooling
System just like baggage. Secure it and be able to remove it from
the aircraft just like baggage.
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All Dual Systems automatically dispose of the excess condensation collected |
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I = Inches C = Centimeters |
Weight |
Capacity |
12.6v Low |
12.6v Med. |
12.6v High |
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White |
MAC |
C=55.9 x 34.3 x 48.3 |
5.03 kg |
30.3 liters |
32.8 watts |
39.0 watts |
50.4 watts |
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White |
MK3 |
C=24.4 x 20.3 x 18.5 |
3.67 kg |
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27.7 watts |
34.0 watts |
39.1 watts |
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White |
MK4 |
C=28.4 x 20.3 x 18.5 |
3.81 kg |
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27.7 watts |
34.0 watts |
42.8 watts |
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White |
M400 |
C=47 x 45.7 x 64.8 |
7.87 kg |
52.9 liters |
32.8 watts |
39.0 watts |
50.4 watts |
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Inches - Centimeters |
Weight |
Capacity |
12v Low |
12v Med. |
12v High |
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