REFLECTOR: HID lamp cable length

[Vance Atkinson]

jewen at comporium.net wrote:
> Brian,
>
> Are you considering installing in the leading edge of the canard.  I believe I read on the reflector in the past that someone tried to install a light in the canard leading edge and the len's radius was too sharp and it diffused the light to the point it was not effective.  You might want to try your lamp with a lens of the canard raduis before you start cutting into the canard.
>
> Joe
Hey guys..... if you are going to cut into the leading edge of the 
canard you should do it out at the very edge by the tip as the leading 
edge is structural and to cut into it would create quite a weak spot.  
If you are an engineer, you can overcome this by building an appropriate 
structure BEHIND the cutout to transfer the load.  I don't know how many 
plys that would be, but the original shape of the leading edge makes it 
a tough little son-of-a-gun even though there are not many plys to start 
with.

To get an idea of how to do this, ask the factory how many plys are 
around the gull wing doors to transfer the lateral load along the 
fuselage............

Vance Atkinson
EAA Tech and Flt Advisor
COZY  N43CZ
VEZ  N43CZ



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