Lockwood Aviation has a nice little landing light for 25 bucks and I tested
it to draw 3.7 amps. Appears to be plenty bright enough.
Steve
A143, Mesa AZ
> [Original Message]
> From: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 9/8/03 9:15:30 AM
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel dual sealed beam?
>
>
> Ron Hi!
> >
> > Did a test the other night with a box of lights. Had some 35 , 55 and
100 watt
> > halogens that would fit, some driving and some fog lights. At best
dismal
> > results. Tried removing reflectors from fog, same thing.
> >
> > Tested a Cessna sealed beam 100 watt, worked great.
> >
> > Tested a larger diameter 100 watt sealed beam and that worked even
better than
> > the Cessna style.
>
> Here in UK we cannot fly Night VFR so Landing Lights as yet are not a
> requirement. An ID Light (landing Light) is useful for visibility in
crowded
> lower airspace area (IMHO) and so I have experimented with various Wattage
> lights.
>
> 100Watt Lights not only take 8+ Amps power but also create significant
heat
> in enclosed areas or shrouds. I have experimented with 35W Whelen
> Landing/Taxi Light and was put off by heat transferred to local area, a
> particularly important factor in a 'plastic' Airplane.
>
> I have settled on a 6 Watt HID Daylight Driving Unit from Hella.
Visibility
> is excellent, has small profile and low power requirement. I know it
doesn't
> answer your Landing Light problem directly but it may give you a rationale
> to achieve balance between Light, Heat and Power when placing such lights
on
> a Europa.
>
> The answer may be a retractable unit so cooling airstream available when
> lowered and lit.
>
> Have a look at:
>
> http://www.hellausa.com/maineng/NewLook/welcome-NS.html
>
> Regards
>
> Gerry
>
> Gerry Holland
> Europa 384
> G-FIZY
> +44 7808 402404
> gnholland@onetel.com
>
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--- Steve Hagar
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