That’s the $3695 StartStick portable power supply plugged into a Rockwell Commander’s APU port. We think it’s built well and convenient to use, but wish it were available in a 14-volt version.
Upgrading to electronic flight displays and a data-hungry GPS navigator? Add a reliable GPU (ground power unit) to the budget. That’s because you’ll have the master switch on for extended periods while loading nav data, uploading flight plans and fetching engine trend data. If those chores don’t kill an otherwise healthy battery, messing around with […]
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