REFLECTOR:lights
Chuck Jensen
reflector@tvbf.org
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:30:44 -0400
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I'm installing twin rectangular Xenon driving lights by mounting them as a
sandwich on both sides of the nose gear. I decided to do something because
I could never find a good place to store the white cane that I needed for
taxiing at night. They're a tiny fraction of the cost of the "aviation"
lights (under $100), but don't know how they work yet. Will post when I
know.
Chuck
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From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf Of
NMFlyer1@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:53 AM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:lights
I thought about lights on the canard, but had already completed my glass
work on the canard when I heard about it. I know that it can be hard to see
when taxiing around the Airpark where I live and wanted something a little
better. In an old V-V, I think Dave B. had a taxi bulb idea and I put that
in my system... but there could be additional light.
I am considering a HID light for the main light.
Lopresti has a system, but it is overly expensive, and they won't even
return calls or E-mails regarding the product. I do like the 17-degree
option they offer though.
HID Boom <http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_systems.htm> Beam
Aircraft Lighting - LoPresti Speed Merchants - Landing taxi recognition
Aerovisions has a similar system at almost half the price (still expensive),
and I plan on calling them regarding the best "intermediate" system.
HID Xenon arc discharge <http://www.aerovisions.com/hid/> aircraft landing,
taxi and work lights
The reasons I am even thinking about such a system are:
The much lower current draw will eliminate the need for a landing light
relay, and
Give the system back about 4 amps.
Less heat, much more light!! and a much longer bulb life.
I did an experiment with the landing light in the V. I placed the light at
the correct height on a pushcart, and at the same angle as in the airplane.
I pointed it down the road at night and looked at the pattern and distance.
The pattern was pretty small, and provided fairly good light Wayyyyy down
there...in a small circle. I then put the halogen bulb (aircraft)
replacement for the 4509 on the stand and tried again. There was a little
more light, slightly brighter at the target, but still a small pattern.
I ended up putting that bulb in the Cherokee and it works OK... but nothing
spectacular.
Since I rarely even use lights when I land (unless there is traffic in the
area) I prefer more light in the taxi phase. It gets VERY dark when you taxi
on unlit, unpainted roads through a neighborhood!!
Other than the ridiculous price :).... Any input on the HID lights?
Kurt Winker.
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<DIV><SPAN class=781072015-19042004>I'm installing twin rectangular Xenon
driving lights by mounting them as a sandwich on both sides of the nose
gear. I decided to do something because I could never find a
good place to store the white cane that I needed for taxiing at night.
They're a tiny fraction of the cost of the "aviation" lights (under $100), but
don't know how they work yet. Will post when I know.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=781072015-19042004></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=781072015-19042004>Chuck</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]<B>On Behalf Of
</B>NMFlyer1@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 19, 2004 9:53
AM<BR><B>To:</B> reflector@tvbf.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: REFLECTOR:lights
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<DIV>I thought about lights on the canard, but had already completed my glass
work on the canard when I heard about it. I know that it can be hard to see
when taxiing around the Airpark where I live and wanted something a
little better. In an old V-V, I think Dave B. had a taxi bulb idea and I put
that in my system... but there could be additional light.</DIV>
<DIV>I am considering a <STRONG>HID</STRONG> light for the main
light. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Lopresti has a system, but it is overly expensive, and they won't even
return calls or E-mails regarding the product. I do like the 17-degree
option they offer though. </DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_systems.htm">HID Boom
Beam Aircraft Lighting - LoPresti Speed Merchants - Landing taxi
recognition</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Aerovisions has a similar system at almost half the price (still
expensive), and I plan on calling them regarding the best "intermediate"
system. </DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.aerovisions.com/hid/">HID Xenon arc discharge
aircraft landing, taxi and work lights</A></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>The reasons I am even thinking about such a system are: </DIV>
<DIV> The much lower current draw will eliminate the
need for a landing light relay, and </DIV>
<DIV> Give the system back about 4 amps. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> Less heat, much more light!! and a much longer bulb
life. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I did an experiment with the landing light in the
<STRONG>V.</STRONG> I placed the light at the correct height on a
pushcart, and at the same angle as in the airplane. I pointed it down the road
at night and looked at the pattern and distance. The pattern was pretty small,
and provided fairly good light Wayyyyy down there...in a small circle. I
then put the halogen bulb (aircraft) replacement for the 4509 on the stand and
tried again. There was a little more light, slightly brighter at the target,
but still a small pattern. </DIV>
<DIV>I ended up putting that bulb in the Cherokee and it works OK... but
nothing spectacular. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Since I rarely even use lights when I land (unless there is traffic in
the area) I prefer more light in the taxi phase. It gets VERY dark when you
taxi on unlit, unpainted roads through a neighborhood!! </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Other than the ridiculous price :).... Any input on the HID lights?
</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Kurt Winker. </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>
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