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Introducing the Sirius Light Sport Aircraft
[Excerpt from press release goes here]
406 MHz ELT & SPOT SATELLITE MESSENGER
The FAA doesn’t require aircraft to be
equipped with the new 406 MHz ELTs, but all Sting S3 light sport aircraft sold since the U. S. Sport
Aviation Expo in Sebring are so equipped. Because it puts safety first, SportairUSA, the North
American Sting distributor, announced today that it will also include a free portable SPOT satellite
messenger along with the installed 406 MHz ELT in every new Sting.
“The search and rescue community has stopped monitoring the 121.5 emergency channel and aircraft
owners are still sorting out what it means,” says Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA. “In keeping
with our continuous improvement policy, with a strong emphasis on safety, we are installing the new
406 MHz system in new Sting S3s. Every new owner will also receive the portable SPOT satellite
messenger at no additional cost. That way we have an installed unit for the airframe and a personal unit
that can be carried by a pilot on foot after an emergency event. This combination of SPOT and 406 MHz
ELT is the most comprehensive and cost effective protection for plane and pilot that is currently
available.”
 WIG-WAG RECOGNITION LIGHTS
Wig-wag recognition lights are now standard equipment on the Sting S3 light sport aircraft. The Sting’s wig-wag system, controlled by a switch on the instrument panel, alternately flashes the landing and taxi lights in the airplane’s wingtips.
“Increasing the visibility of an airplane can significantly improve safety, especially in high traffic areas around busy airports,” says Bill Canino, President of SportairUSA. “The addition of the wig-wag system to our already comprehensive lighting package is one more step in our process of continuously improving the safety and enjoyment of flying.”
Current owners of the Sting S3 can easily retrofit their airplanes with a kit available from the company. All S3s and late model StingSports were originally equipped with an extra switch and circuit breaker in anticipation of the availability of the wig-wag kit. For information, owners are urged to call SportairUSA at (888) FLY-SLSA (888-359-7572).
 STRAIGHT|LEVELTM
The Straight|Level™
system is a significant
advance in flight safety
for Sting owners. That’s
why we’re providing it at
no additional cost on all
Sting S3s equipped with select EFIS/autopilot
equipment.
The latest in a list of safety firsts* for the Sting, the Straight|Level™
system once again brings capabilities formerly available only
on much more expensive airplanes to the SLSA market.
Press the button labeled S|L on the Sting’s avionics panel and
the autopilot takes over, leveling the wings and locking in heading
and altitude, giving the pilot a break in the event of spatial
disorientation. For a passenger faced with a pilot’s sudden incapacitation,
the S|L button is a potential life-saver.
The Straight|Level™ system directs the autopilot to bring the
airplane into stabilized straight and level flight. Once the airplane
is stabilized, the occupants are afforded an opportunity to consider
the appropriate next steps. Pressing the S|L button has the
following immediate results:
- Engages the autopilot (if autopilot off), or resets
the autopilot (if autopilot on).
- Levels the wings.
- Captures and holds the current altitude.
- Captures and holds the current heading.
 GREENLINE™ EMS
The GreenLine™ engine monitoring system is now delivered as standard equipment on the StingSport. I-K Technologies manufactures the GreenLine™ EMS exclusively for SportairUSA. Based on I-K's proven AIM series of aircraft information monitors, the GreenLine's innovative display is designed for rapid scan, easy comprehension and instant identification of out-of-limit conditions.
There is no better instrument inside your cockpit for the preserving the life and performance of your engine. Standard equipment and available only on the StingSport.
AMSAFE INERTIAL REEL SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Standard equipment on the StingSport now includes four-point, inertial reel safety harnesses by AmSafe Aviation. AmSafe's FAA certified inflatable restraints are an available option.
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