FLYING Magazine Honors SmartGPU

FLYING Magazine Honors SmartGPU

Award winning SmartGPU honored with FLYING Magazine's Editor's Choice. See why this breakthrough device is making headlines.

White Lightning™ SmartGPU™: FLYING Magazine's Editor's Choice!

We're thrilled to announce that the innovative White Lightning SmartGPU has been honored with FLYING Magazine's prestigious Editor's Choice Award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh! Jonathan Sisk, Founder and CEO of Audio Authority, proudly accepted the award during the FLYING magazine reception.


The SmartGPU, introduced at AirVenture 2024, is a game-changer in ground power. This portable ground power unit is designed for a vast array of aircraft, from single and twin-engine pistons to business jets, ensuring your aircraft is always ready for flight.

What Makes the SmartGPU an Award Winner?

  • Next-Gen Ground Power: The SmartGPU redefines aircraft ground power with its advanced features and portability.
  • Feature-Rich Design: It boasts functionalities like voltage trim, a programmable shutdown timer, and customizable charging profiles. Plus, a high-powered, precision battery maintenance option is now available as a field upgrade or factory installation.
  • Remote Management: With its intuitive mobile application, you can remotely monitor power usage during preflight and maintenance, and manage battery condition and charging schedules from anywhere using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
  • Intuitive Interface: A bright 4-inch color display provides real-time digital output metering and operational data at a glance.
  • SmartCHARGER Option: The integrated White Lightning SmartCHARGER is a state-of-the-art 10-amp battery maintenance charger specifically designed for aviation. This powerful device extends the service life of aviation batteries, ensuring they're fully charged, desulfated, and ready for flight.

Model Variants to Suit Your Needs:

  • S28114: Delivers up to 114A at 28VDC, perfect for turboprops and business jets, in a compact, lightweight form factor.
  • S28054: Provides up to 54A at 28VDC, ideal for piston-powered aircraft.

Both models come with heavy-duty output cables and input cord sets. The 114A model includes a 50ft heavy-duty extension cord. Models equipped with the BMC24 SmartCHARGER also include a charging cable and airframe interface kit.

Want to learn more? Check out our comprehensive "walk-around" video detailing the SmartCHARGER option, SmartGPU, and mobile app on YouTube!

Get Your White Lightning SmartGPU Today!

White Lightning SmartCHARGER and GPUs are available here, and through national distributors like Aircraft Spruce, Sporty’s, and EDMO.