AITHRE BLOG

Hypoxia Risks Are Important to Understand - From A Former F-15 Pilot
I was a fighter pilot in the USAF for approximately 27 years. I actually flew for about 20 of those years, having time in all models of the F-4 and in the F-15E. When actively flying in the USAF, y...

Aithre Plane Gets New Illyrian Inspired Art
Most airplane builders don't update their paint job every couple of years, if it all. Well, we are not most builders. Our homebuilt RV-10 represents to us a special symbol of hard work, perseveranc...

Why a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) might be great!
There are a number of really great Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) being manufactured in the last few years since the introduction of the category by the FAA. (here's a great compiled list if y...
Discoveries in Hypoxia win the 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The 2019 Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to three doctors "for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability." Gregg Semenza, William Kaelin, Jr and Peter Ratcliffe sh...
Aithre Shield EX 3.0 Upgraded to Capture Pilot SPO2
We have added support for the Illyrian pulse oximeter to the Aithre Shield EX 3.0. This means that the EX 3.0 now wirelessly collects both oxygen levels of the pilot AND portable oxygen tank press...

Aithre Illyrian Headset Oximeters Available for Pre-Order
Our highly anticipated headset oximeters continue to make a splash with headset companies, aircraft manufacturers, and pilots showing strong interest in the product. These low profile USB powered ...

Vans Aircraft To Offer Aithre EX as Factory Option in RV-12iS
We are excited to announce that Vans Aircraft has decided to make our Aithre Shield EX 3.0 carbon monoxide detectors a factory option for the new RV-12iS aircraft. The small footprint, 10 year n...

Sporty’s Features Altus in Newsletter
Sporty's Pilot Shop tested the Altus oxygen tank monitor and has given it rave reviews. They loved the ability to put psi, flow rate, and time remaining wirelessly on your iOS device. Also, the S...


