Vibrant Colored Aerosmoke

ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY AIRSHOW

No airshow or aerial flying demonstration would be complete without bright trails of colored smoke trialing behind aircraft during flybys. Smoke is generated by spraying a highly atomized mist of paraffinic oil and dyes into the hot exhaust of a jet or piston engine aircraft. Effective generation of colored smoke is technically challenging and requires specially designed pumps, nozzles and smoke oil for optimal performance.

COLORED SMOKE OILS

Nova provides custom blends of high performance aerobatic smoke dyes for aviation sport teams and elite air force demonstration squadrons. Novasolve smoke oils are ready to use or can be blended with Novasolve White Smoke Oil for lighter shades.

HOW IS AEROBATIC SMOKE GENERATED?

Novasolve smoke oils are composed of liquid dyes blended in a white smoke oil base. The oil is stored in a small tank and injected through a pump into nozzles positioned at 90-45 degree angle into the exhaust stream of the aircraft. Production of colored smoke requires a combination of heat and airflow for proper generation of the colored gas aerosol. A high pressure pump and flow regulator assembly ensures colored oil is delivered at a consistent pressure to the injection nozzles so that smoke output is consistent during aerobatic maneuvers. This arrangement also ensures flow is uninterrupted during extreme G-forces and independent on engine throttle settings. Nova provides smoke systems and oils developed specifically for turboprop, and jet aircraft. Continue reading to learn more about each specific application and to request a test kit.

SMOKE SYSTEM FOR TURBINE AIRCRAFT

In turbine applications the smoke oil is injected through a nozzle several inches aft of the turbine exhaust. The exhaust heat and shear forces work together to create a fine colored mist in the exhaust. Since turbine aircraft operate at higher airspeeds compared to piston aircraft a high flow, regulated pump assembly is crucial for delivering a consistent smoke output during the entire flight envelope.

Nova provides a complete smoke oil kit for new installs. Check our smoke oil page for the color selection.

COMPLETE KIT FOR JET AIRCRAFT

The kit features:

• High flow pump and pressure regulator for consistent oil flow during aerobatic maneuvers
• Solenoid for positive flow control prevents oils dribble for a clean shut off of smoke
• Aluminum extension boom and titanium nozzle

Installation Notes:

• Both 12V or 24V versions are available. Please specify for your order
• A tank is not included in this kit since most jet aircraft use internally modified tanks.
• The extension boom and nozzle are provided as partially assembled sections. They need to be cut and welded together to form a functional spray wand sized to your specific aircraft. The aluminum extension boom can be bent and shaped to fit around the contour of the engine. Retention clips are provided to fasten the boom to the aircraft frame.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF NOVASOLVE SMOKE OILS

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY