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Landing lights (was: Ok, while we are on the subject.)
Lou schreef:
Ok, while we are on the subject. Would you also install landing lights? If so, what is recommended? Remember this is experimental so I'm thinking of rectangular headlight types for expense and ease of installation. Still from a slow student pilot, not yet building: Landing lights are a slightly different matter, given their much higher power draw. IMHO their prime value is in being seen rather than in seeing; (I've known tower controllers to request them) but for being seen strobes are a better option. They use less power and they're visible all around. So my newbie's idea would be to begin with flashing strobes, and if you still want more prime time you might add the landing lights - if you have sufficient electrical power. One factor I can't estimate (not knowing under what flag you fly) is legal requirements for certain types of flight which you might wish to make sooner or later. Or if you don't wish to, perhaps the next owner. Again, this is only two (euro)cent's worth! KA |
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Ok, while we are on the subject.
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, Lou wrote: Ok, while we are on the subject. Would you also install landing lights? If so, what is recommended? Remember this is experimental so I'm thinking of rectangular headlight types for expense and ease of installation. Lou Why not get one of the new LED landing lights? Money upfront, but you probably will never buy another to replace it. |
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Ok, while we are on the subject.
"Lou" wrote in message ... Would you also install landing lights? To me, landing lights are a basic safety item, even though I seldom fly at night. I have them turned on when I fly through heavy traffic areas, or in the pattern, or when I see an oncoming plane that may not yet have seen me. If you only fly out in the boonies, perhaps they are not so important. Vaughn |
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landing lights (was: Ok, while we are on the subject.)
Lou wrote:
Ok, while we are on the subject. Would you also install landing lights? well, it depends... do you install lights now or just prepare the airplane for a later installation? installing lights without installing a landing light would be like stopping after half of the way. another aspekt is where would it be located? if in the nose of the wing, you'd probably have to do some structural changes, and you should implement those before getting the airplane flying. if at some place in the cowling, then preparation for a later installation might not be necessary. what's the purpose of the landing light? if you use airfields with low intensity lighting, the landing light should enable you to see the runway a few seconds before touchdown. if it's just to be seen: strobes are ok for flying at night, but when flying at twilight, a good landing light is a nice thing. here i prefer flashing landing lights (doing something like one blink per second) -- you see them much better than steady ones! to enhance the effect, put one in each wingtip and make them blink alternately. not too many answers, but some aspects one might consider. uli |
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