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We continue our huge cross country, cross continent flying adventure from Wisconsin to Alaska in our Cessna 172. Our instrument panel was just completely redone, and now we’re taking it home to our flight school. The journey ahead is still long.

SEE THE WHOLE SERIES HERE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwvpzI0SaiE&list=PLFYLnWvJU1anNe-vjHdM4Rlk3QJWLIOIY

With some rest and food in our bellies, we set out on a huge day ahead. Our flying progress so far has been slow. But, today we want to make up for that.

Already, in the previous episode, we flew our Cessna 172 across the Canadian border. That’s always a stressful event. Now we’re cleared to go on!

Immediately, this is going to be a beautiful sunset flight. And, we’re flying IFR. Our new instrument panel is beyond capable thanks to the awesome avionics upgrades, making things incredibly simple for us.

Canadian ATC is great to us, and the procedures are a lot like flying in the FAA system.

Tonight is going to be all about Human Factors and Fuel Endurance. We are planning to push into the night, but want to make sure we pass the “IM SAFE” Checklist. Big on our list, is our Fatigue and External Pressures. As pilots, we really have to watch out for ourselves and make sure we’re in top flying condition.

Daniel got extra rest, but I’m for sure tired. So I take little naps here and there.

Fuel endurance is also huge. We’ve got some major new upgrades that help. Namely, the CiES Fuel Senders that give us an incredibly accurate reading on our fuel levels. Such a huge thing for peace of mind.

Our day of flying is absolutely massive. 11 hours, 22 minutes, 894 nautical miles. That’s got to be a single day record for me!

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Watch the entire Alaska to Oshkosh series where we fly our Cessna 172 to get a panel upgrade. See the series here -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwvpzI0SaiE&list=PLFYLnWvJU1anNe-vjHdM4Rlk3QJWLIOIY


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See our panel project with NewView Technologies. Learn more about the different components and avionics, and talk to them about your instrument panel project: https://www.NewViewTech.com/AOA


The panel will be fitted with a handful of awesome tools. Here's a list:
-- Garmin GI275 Attitude Indicator
-- Garmin GI275 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
-- Garmin GI275 Engine Indication System (EIS)
-- More 6 Pack Instruments
-- PS Engineering PAR200B Audio Panel
-- Garmin GNX375 WAAS GPS Transponder
-- Garmin GNC255 NAV/COMM
-- New Engine Controls from McFarlane
-- New ARTEX ELT
-- Garmin USB Ports
-- Various Design Elements and Switches
-- Last but not least, an iPad mount from Pivot Cases so we can have ForeFlight


CHAPTERS:
0:00 Start
0:42 Recap
1:30 Coming Up
1:48 CLEAR
4:04 Takeoff
5:35 Flying at Night
6:43 Sunset
9:16 Garmin GI275
11:55 Fuel Management
12:40 Garmin EIS275
13:30 Digital Fuel Monitoring
14:07 Fuel Senders by CiES
19:30 Flying at Night
20:56 IMSAFE Checklist
21:10 Online Ground School
24:49 Landing at Josephburg
27:04 Landing Lights by AeroLEDs
30:04 The Final Leg
33:24 A Lengthy Trip
35:22 Landing in Grand Prairie
36:08 Next Week
36:36 End Credits

#flying #cessna172 #avionics

Foxy gets a new set of Pulsar wingtip led lights with strobes and Sun tail rear navigation light with strobe for that “hey look at me I’m right here” factor

1989 M20J gets AeroLEDs installed.

In this episode of the Zenith Super Duty build, we are installing the seat belts and a wiring harness for the AeroLED landing/recognition lights. This was a big step on this STOL kitplane and I am glad is complete.

In this video I show the AeroLED Landing/Recognition lights. Here's a link to those lights: https://aeroleds.com/products/microsun-led-taxi-light

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Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
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Paint Gun (works GREAT for smaller parts): https://amzn.to/3vqDgMa
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USB Data Port (for Dynon): https://amzn.to/3iLsiOL
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Paint Mix Cups: https://amzn.to/2RSM4gc
Fly Cutter (for fuel sender): https://amzn.to/3gvgXzO

#aeroleds #STOL #kitplane #zenithaircraft

Just brought the airplane back from the shop today with new paint, a new interior, and a new tail number. The avionics are now complete and the last of the AeroLeds are now in place. The folks on the ground watching my arrival said they saw me more than 10 miles out and it was either my airplane or a B747.



All outside lights are now AeroLEDs. The landing light is a Sunspot 46X with pulse. The beacon on top of the rudder as well as the one on the belly is the Sunbeacon II. The strobes are the Pulsar NSPs, which have position, navigation, and strobe lights. There is also a TailBeacon on the top rear of the rudder.

Piper Arrow PA28R-200 - N323BG - AeroLEDs exterior Anti-Collision and Navigation Lights

I upgraded the factory lights to SunSpot's from AeroLED's.

Don't ya just love watching unboxing videos? I do. I'm ready to run the wiring through the wings for the nav/strobe lights so I ordered the lights from AeroLEDs. But I didn't just order the nav/strobe lights; I ordered ALL of the lights for the entire airplane! So in this video, let's open the box and see what's inside!

Visit AeroLEDs at: http://www.AeroLEDs.com

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Air Hose Fittings: https://amzn.to/3iIf2dB
Paint Gun (works GREAT for smaller parts): https://amzn.to/3vqDgMa
Air Filter for Paint Gun: https://amzn.to/3iHhfX2
USB Data Port (for Dynon): https://amzn.to/3iLsiOL
My Microphone: https://amzn.to/35likMa
Paint Mix Cups: https://amzn.to/2RSM4gc
Fly Cutter (for fuel sender): https://amzn.to/3gvgXzO

#aeroleds #aircraftlights #zenithsuperduty #aircraft

We’re BACK and most of the Major Components are locked in…
Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/
Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways!

In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We finish the #AeroLEDs lighting install, and tease a bunch of the big decisions that we have made.
Future episodes will expand on all the details of each given element.

Here are the links to some of the major component partners we are proud to be working with:

https://aeroleds.com/
https://www.steinair.com/
https://www.lycoming.com/engines/thunderbolt
https://hartzellprop.com/
http://www.classicaero.com/
https://hartzell.aero/

#KitPlane #homebuilt
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FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

In this video I will show my technique for crimping the pins on the wires of the AeroLEDs SunBeacon II light. Having the proper tools makes the job fun and enjoyable. So I'll go over the proper tools needed to do the job, as well as how to use them. Let's get started...

Visit AeroLEDs at: http://www.AeroLEDs.com

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WIRING TOOLS (From Steinair.com:)
BUY THE WHOLE KIT: https://www.steinair.com/product/panel-technician-tool-kit/
Crimper for Dynon pins: https://www.steinair.com/product/4-way-indent-crimper/
Racheting Crimper: https://www.steinair.com/product/ratcheting-crimper-frame-only/
Terminal Die: https://www.steinair.com/product/insulated-terminal-die-only/
Molex Type Crimper: https://www.steinair.com/product/molex-open-barreled-pin-crimper/
Flush Cutters: https://www.steinair.com/product/flush-cutters/
Wire Stripper: https://www.steinair.com/product/automatic-wire-stripper/


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Paint Gun (works GREAT for smaller parts): https://amzn.to/3vqDgMa
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USB Data Port (for Dynon): https://amzn.to/3iLsiOL
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Fly Cutter (for fuel sender): https://amzn.to/3gvgXzO

#aeroleds #aircraftlights #avionics

Stene Aviation Quasar Cx wingtips integrated with the AeroLEDs AeroSun Cx lighting system on my Cessna 205. See my other videos for more information on the other AeroLEDS lighting products.

Three takeoffs/landings testing out my new lighting systems for the first time. Very impressive to say the least. Notice on my second landing I have the lights in recognition mode (wig wag) then switch them to "taxi" position once I am on the ground. Really looking forward to testing the recognition mode during the daylight.

See more PIREPS at
http://www.colbyagtech.com/pireps

Link to AeroLEDS
https://aeroleds.com

The AeroSun Landing Light CX is PMA Certified and was designed specifically for the Cessna wingtips and is installation eligible via STC by Stene Aviation for over 100 different models of the Cessna 150, 172, 180, 182, 185, 205, 206 and 210 series aircraft. The certified wingtip-mounted LED landing and taxi light has a built-in wigwag mode that produces 22,000 lumens and over 300,000 candela for unprecedented performance that will truly transform your nighttime flying experience and provide unmatched daytime recognition for added safety. For pricing and availability, please contact Willie Stene at (800) 597-1911 or email at info@steneaviation.com to order.


Link to Stene Aviation:
https://www.steneaviation.com/pages/quasar-cx

Cessna QUASAR Cx integrated LED lighting system. New wingtip integrating state-of-the-art LED landing, taxi, and recognition lighting technology for Cessna aircraft. Designed for easy installation of existing Cessna nav/strobes lights or upgrade to latest LED nav/strobe/position light solutions.

No brighter feature rich LED light on the market. Brighter than any currently available FAA approved incandescent, LED, or HID light. Does NOT require an external device to control recognition mode. Recognition mode is built into the light assembly.

Integrated Features Include:

Landing Mode
300,000 Candela
22,000 Lumens
190 Watts: 13.6amps @ 14v, 6.8amps @ 28v

Taxi Mode
30,000 candela
4,000 lumens
37.8 Watts: 2.7amps @ 14v, 1.35amps @ 28v

Recognition Mode
150,000 Candela
11,000 Lumens
Rate 60 times/minute
95 Watts: 6.8amps @ 14v, 3.4amps @ 28v
Wingtip Kit Includes: MSRP $2850.00

LH/RH Fiberglass wingtip with integrated LED light assembly and lense.
Installation Kit: (Included)

Wire, Shielded, multi-strand.
Breaker
Switches
All connection terminals
Cessna Aircraft Eligibility:

150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150L, A150M, 152, A152
170A, 170B
172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, F172D, 172E, F172E, 172F, F172F, 172G, F172G, 172H, F172H, 172I, 172K, F172K, 172L, F172L, P172D, FP172D, 172M, F172M, 172N, F172N, 172P, F172P, 172Q, 172S R172K, 172RG
175, 175A, 175B, 175C
180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 180K
182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, F182P, 182Q, F182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, R182, FR182, T182, T182T, TR182
185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, A185F
210-5, 210-5A, Also known as 205, 205A
206, P206, P206A, TP206A, 206B, TP206B, 206C, TP206C, P206D, TP206D, 206E, TP206E, U206, U206A, TU206A, U206B, TU206B, U206C, TU206C, U206D, TU206D, U206E, TU206E, U206F, TU206F, U206G, TU206G, 206H, T206H
207, T207, 207A, T207A

See and be seen! We expand on the different ways to light up a Kitfox Series 7. Find out what options are available for your new Kitfox with LED lights.

Music by bensound

https://aeroleds.com/ Jason talks with Ryan from AeroLEDs about the amazing setup we have on N23MZ

We Install LED nav / strobe 3-way combination lights on the wingtips, replacing the old style AeroFlash / Whelan nav/strobe light with the new AeroLED NS lights.
http://www.zenithair.com