REFLECTOR: FW: Canard Landing Lights

[Jorge Bujanda]

For those interested, here is S. Swing's response to my question below. 
 
Regards,
Jorge Bujanda
Velocity XL FG 
Palmdale, CA
Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/
 
"Make your best case... not the best case."
"Spare the noise... convince through silence."
 
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From: Scott Swing [mailto:scotts at velocityaircraft.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:54 AM
To: 'Jorge Bujanda'
Subject: RE: Canard Landing Lights
 
Jorge,
 
It wouldn't affect anything except the added drag of the bump.  Can you find a light that
is narrower so it will fit within the thickness of the canard?  I think others have found
and installed them there.  Scott
 
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From: Jorge Bujanda [mailto:bujanda at dslextreme.com] 
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 10:01 AM
To: Scott Swing
Subject: Canard Landing Lights
 
Hi Scott,
I am thinking about installing two separate wig-wag halogen landing lights, inboard of the
elevator counterweights area in the canard tips. I would have to add about a 1" (H) x 4"
(W)  flat fairing to the bottom of the canard, similar to the one covering the outboard
elevator counterweights, to fit the light and leave some clearance for heat dissipation.
I was planning to insulate the cavity with a box of phenolic material.  Do you think
adding this semi-bubble could negatively affect the characteristics of the canard?  Your
thoughts?
 
Regards,
Jorge Bujanda
XL FG (FB fuse/wings) 
Toe Brake Pedals / Cleveland Brakes / Drop-down keel controls
 
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