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    Article Courtesy of AOPA Pilot February 2010 issue
    Pilot Products: Survival of the Fittest

    H3R RT A600 Halon fire extinguisher

    Face it: You should have a fire extinguisher in your airplane. The RT A600 from H3R represents one of the best that you can get. In fact, it comes standard on many aircraft today, so what are you waiting for?

    Reviewer comments: Craig Brown, senior technical specialist, AOPA Pilot Information Center ATP, CFI, A&P, 9,800 hours.
    “The weight is practically negligible..” READ MORE




    Article Courtesy of Aviation Consumer December 2008 issue
    Fire Extinguishers: Halon is Worth the Cost

    Forget consumer-grade stuff: A portable Halon extinguisher is the way to go, and products from H3R Aviation lead the market.

    An in-flight fire is most pilots' greatest fear, surpassing even a mid-air collision. Although relatively rare, the unique combination of combustible materials and ignition sources available in the typical personal airplane means an in-flight fire must be dealt with quickly and decisively. Doing so usually means disabling systems to deprive the fire of its fuel or ignition sources and employing a fire extinguisher to smother it. A quick landing, even if off-airport, may be necessary.
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    Article Courtesy of EAA "Sport Aviation" February 2008 issue
    Putting Out the Flames

    An inflight fire may be one of the most dangerous situations any pilot may face. The difference between safely extinguishing a cockpit fire or perhaps losing your airplane and your life hinges on three factors: having a fire extinguisher on board, knowing how to use it, and having it easily acces-sible. Although the Federal Aviation Regulations do not require general aviation aircraft to carry one, common sense would suggest a fire extinguisher should be standard equipment in every aircraft. read more



     
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    Avemco Insurance "On Approach" Newsletter, 2nd Edition 2005
    Extinguishing Your Risk

    Each year, a small number of pilots face an unexpected danger-a cockpit or engine fire caused by a broken fuel line or electrical short. While the odds of such an occurrence are slim, for those who experience it, lack of preparation can be frightening-or even fatal. read more


    KITPLANES July 2005
    Avoiding Mayday

    Halon fire extinguishers offer inexpensive protection against inflight fires. read more


    The Aviation Consumer, July 2003
    Cockpit Fire Protection

    Halon is the only practical, cost-effective option for a fire extinguisher.A 2.5-pound bottle is the best choice. read more