Enhancements applied to both the cornerstone Kodiak 100 Series III version and the new, larger Kodiak 900 include Garmin’s GDL 60 datalink and PlaneSync technology. This provides a ‘connected aircraft’ solution.

The wingtip light clusters on a Premier 1/1A can be replaced with LEDs, and the original tail cone lens and housing with a single, dual function LED. This yields reductions of over 28 amps load and eight lbs weight.

The future looks bright for Whelen Engineering Company, which has acquired LoPresti Aviation to form a new organisation, Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Together they will deliver enhanced lighting solutions.