Every other motorsport provides fans access to pit areas to see the crew, the support equipment, the transporter and of course the drivers. Why should airshows be any different? We’re not saying this doesn’t happen, it just doesn’t happen enough.
We observed over the years that at many airshows the performing aircraft are sequestered off the ramp where fans have little or no access to their favorite performer or aircraft and we think that is a shame. After going to a Champ CAR event a while back, it was clear how many fans were completely into being around the pit area. All the graphically wrapped tractor-trailers, support equipment and team members made for a very impressive event within an event.
It is this kind of access that really created another level of excitement at venue. And we took note! As part of our support equipment, we had two custom support carts built for the Turbine Toucan. One is a start cart; the other is for fueling/defueling and show smoke (which is a proprietary blend).
Pictured below is the new start cart. It carries a Tesla Industries GPU with 3500 cranking amps @28v, 20ft. GPU cable set, a 110v GenSet, Telemetry Computer and displays, support tools and cleaning equipment.
We’ll upload photos of the fuel cart as soon as it is done, which will be in about a month or so. We’ll also keep you posted on progress of the tractor-trailer. Obviously we are waiting as long as possible to get started as every potential sponsor needs are different regarding hospitality.
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