Engines
Company Debuts Industry-first 'Smart' GPU at Oshkosh
The compact units offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring
White Lightning SmartGPU attached to airplane
Attendees to this year's EAA AirVenture can see the latest addition to Audio Authority's White Lightning family of aviation ground power units. The SmartGPU can be controlled and monitored remotely.

Audio Authority is unveiling the newest version of its White Lightning ground power units (GPU) at this year’s EAA AirVenture. According to the manufacturer, the SmartGPU is the industry’s first connected GPU, equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing a pilot to remotely control the GPU and monitor the condition of the battery.

Visitors to the show can see the unit in operation at the Piper Aircraft booth, where it will power the Piper M700 Fury on display. It will energize the single-engine turboprop’s Garmin 3000 flight deck, external and internal lighting, ventilation, and other systems.