Portable Airplane Air Conditioning

The cool air is blown into the cockpit providing a comfortable air.

Portable airplane air conditioning.

A key feature of this portable air conditioner a key feature of this portable air conditioner is its compact size and dual hose system which facilitates better space utilization and more efficient cooling. I bought an arctic air portable air conditioner for my plane 3 years ago. Drawing power from an independent 12 or 24 volt power system the arctic air system can also be used in boats rvs and tents. These portable systems work by blowing ambient air across a coil cooled by ice water.

Factory installed systems typically add tens of thousands to an aircraft s price. It was developed by two private pilots who saw the need for a cooling solution that wouldn t break the bank. Arctic air systems provide impressive cooling and can be left in the hangar when not in use. It has worked perfectly.

Installed air conditioners can cost a lot of money and add weight to your aircraft all year. Wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water are a good start but air conditioning remains the gold standard of cockpit cool. Using a combination of ice and water b kool provides up to an hour of 40º cool air using just 10 lbs of ice and a minimal amount of water. Portable air conditioners are very easy to install with a venting hose that s placed in a window to remove warm air and side expansion pieces designed to accommodate.

Gold is the operative word. B kool is an affordable portable air conditioning and cooling system for your airplane. Introducing arctic air a portable air conditioning system designed for general aviation aircraft but can be used in many applications including boats and rv s. I live in florida and the plane cockpit can get near 100 degrees when out on the ramp in the sun.