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    Default LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    I would like to hear from others what they have found for Nav Lights and strobes. I developed a beacon for the top of my vertical stab which should work well... http://www.azshowersolutions.com/Vertical_Stab7.html
    Before I dive into my McGiver box of tricks, it would be great if there was something out there already designed. I know there are some out there, however, I'm not up for paying $600 for the pair. I made my tail beacon to avoid Whellen's inflated prices (made it for less than $40) and I'll do it again unless I find an alternative. Someone on the RV site used to sell LED kits, but I'm not sure that they would work out on the wingtips of the Kitfox. Any ideas would be appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Last edited by DanB; 08-09-2008 at 10:08 PM.
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    Default Lighting options

    Dan,

    I've already started a load planning spreadsheet for my Super Sport and realized that one of the early decisions builders will need to make is whether to live with the capacity of the 912's internal alternator which will only provide 18 amps max, 14 amps continuous, or to add the optional 40 amp alternator at nearly $1,000 and have all the power you want. I'm still pondering this issue and have not decided pending further investigation but would love to avoid the cost and weight of the external alternator.

    I've identified some lighting options as follows...

    Here are the CreativAir LED kits that you're referring to...
    http://www.creativair.com/index.php?...8a5ccf36c89abf
    Looks like they now have a strobe option which is new. I have not yet assessed the light output or anything, but this looks to be an affordable option.

    AeroPULSAR from AeroLEDs
    http://www.aeroleds.com/index.php?ma...=index&cPath=6
    This company is located in Boise and the new kit, which is not yet available, looks like a good, if expensive, solution at $649 for nav and strobes.

    AveoFlash from AveoEngineering in Eastern Europe...

    Looks to be in the same price range as the AeroPULSAR setup, sold in the US through Aircraft Spruce

    Kuntzleman Electronics...
    http://www.kestrobes.com/
    Looks like one could put together a combination of nav and strobe lights from this line too, haven't checked the prices yet.




    Lastly, I haven't yet decided whether to install landing light(s) or not, still need to get a better handle on my total electrical load first.
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    I'm willing to bet that Rotax uses a standard automotive alternator of some kind. I refuse to believe that ANY alternator is worth $1000! What we really need is a mounting bracket and a good quality Japanese alternator.

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    Good Morning..

    We (Kitfox Aircraft) are distributors for both the Aero Pulsar and the GS-Air... We have had the Proto-Type Aero Pulsars on the factory aircraft since July and they are a nice unit with a clever install. The new lenses are very clear although the proto-type ones need to be replaced. The non-Tso'd units are $650...

    GS-Air is sending us a set of proto-types as well.. should be here next week. Will let you know what we find out.
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    Default Re: LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    Hello Everyone,

    I just joined this forum, and am available to answer any questions you might have about our products.

    Dean Wilkinson
    CTO, AeroLEDs LLC

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    Default Re: LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    Dean,
    Welcome, it is great to have manufacturing reps on the site. I bought a pair of your wing-tip nav/strobes, my plane is not flying yet but they work great in the shop.
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    Welcome Dean. Enjoy the site.


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    Default Re: LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    Hi Dean and welcome to the site. I was looking on the Vans Site recently and noticed a post you made there. It had some great shots of your nav-lights as well as landing lights taken at AirVenture this year. I enjoyed seeing them and wondered if you could place those here as well? I know most are shots of RV's but it could give some ideas to the Kitfox community as well. Thanks
    Dan B
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    Default Re: LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    Dan,

    It appears that I am limited to four photos per post, so I will have to submit several posts to show you these pictures:

    This is the AeroLEDs 1600 installed in the Remos GX:


    Here is the new Pulsar NS90 installed in a newly completed RV8:


    Here is a short video clip of the Pulsar NS90:
    http://www.razorsedgesoft.com/PulsarNS90RV8.MP4
    Here is a video clip of Aveo strobes on the Dynali helicopter and the My Sky MSONE:
    http://www.razorsedgesoft.com/AveoDy...oLEDsMySky.MP4
    Last edited by Dean_aeroleds; 12-28-2009 at 05:25 PM.

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    Default Re: LED Strobes/ Nav Lights

    This is the My Sky One with the Pulsar EXP and Sunlite:



    Here is a video on the My Sky website that shows the Sunlite wig-wag and Pulsar EXP in flight:

    http://www.mysky.aero/video-takeoff-...aft-msone.html
    Last edited by Dean_aeroleds; 12-28-2009 at 05:24 PM.

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