REFLECTOR: Landing Light

[aminetech at bluefrog.com]

I'll repeat something that was said earlier.  The runway lights provide
good light for landing.  Taxiing in unlighted areas can be difficult, so I
would aim the light for taxiing.

John

> I've settled on installing the landing light in the nose. What is the
> current thinking on the angle relative to level?The light holder from
> the factory ends up about 5 to 6 degrees down when pushed as far forward
> as it will go. Assuming a height of 3 ft (landing gear not installed, so
> ???) , the center of the beam would be pointed at the ground 28 ft ahead
> of the nose when taxiing. Seems too close but maybe it's great for
> landing. What is the recommendation from those flying?
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Laurence Coen
>   To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>   Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:58 AM
>   Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Landing Light
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>   Tom,
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>   The standard landing light is a GE 4509.  I would recommend a Q4509.
> It costs $25 instead of $10 but lasts four times longer and is twice
> as bright using the same power.
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>   Larry Coen
>   N136LC
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Tom Martino
>     To: reflector at tvbf.org
>     Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:40 AM
>     Subject: REFLECTOR: Landing Light
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>     I know there was some discussion here about landing lights ... can
> anyone give me the regular landing light model and PN?
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