RADIANT Technology has introduced SafeTurn, a portable turn coordinator that uses a solid state gyroscope, along with an embedded accelerometer, to create a turn coordinator.
“Unlike vacuum gyros, it can’t be tumbled,” say company officials.
“If you want a backup turn coordinator that is always ready to go, SafeTurn is perfect,” said James Wiebe, CEO of RADIANT. “It has a price point that anyone can afford. It will even work in a car.”
The device, which can be powered and recharged from any USB port, is priced at $99.95.
Features of the turn coordinator include:
- 2.525 x 2.525 x 0.525 inches
- Five-hour battery life on full battery, longer if you dim the screen
- Three-year warranty
- Daylight readable display
- Push button calibration anytime, to compensate for gyro drift
- True electronic gyro (not synthesized from GPS) for turn coordination
- Slip indicator for keeping turns centered
- In addition to analog graphic (airplane tilts to left or right), a digital turn rate value is also provided
- USB charging (cable included)
- Flat back allows velcroing to your instrument panel
Available to order now, first shipments are expected in late May 2025, company officials said.
The $99.95 price is introductory and may change without notice, subject to possible regulatory tariffs, company officials noted.
For more information: RadiantInstruments.com