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In this part of my journey to giving new life to an old plane I'm replacing the old worn out beacon and installing what could possibly be, in my opinion, the brightest beacon light on the market.

This video covers the installation process of the AeroLEDs VXI Lens Cover onto the Vans Wingtip.

In this episode we install AEROLEDS landing lights and NAV/Strobe lights on the Piggyback STOL wing. Kitfox Series 7 AEROLEDS install. WigWag lights.

AeroLEDs Products Used:
AeroSun (Landing/Taxi/Recognition) https://aeroleds.com/products/aerosun-landing-taxi-light/
MicroSun (Taxi/Recognition) https://aeroleds.com/products/microsun-led-taxi-light/
Pulsar NSP (Nav/Strobe/Pos) https://aeroleds.com/products/experimental-pulsar-nsp/
SunTail (Anti-Collision Strobe) https://aeroleds.com/products/suntail-experimental-led-strobe-position-light/

This video takes you through the installation of Molex Connector in applications where needed for AeroLEDs products.

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

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

Get 10% off your first order at GRYPMAT.com
Link: http://www.grypmat.com?aff=4
Discount Code: kitplane10

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/


OTHER PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
USB Charger: https://amzn.to/2VWxBSB
Park Brake Clamp: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/cablendbnut.php
Dynon D3: https://dynonavionics.com/pocket-panel.phpAntislip
Rubber Anti-Skid Tape: https://amzn.to/2TzU32s
Adel Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ztVsI0
Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
Dremel Flap Wheel: https://amzn.to/3ztmXle
Air Hose: https://amzn.to/3wrqezA
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 #avionics

It's quick and easy! I'll show you how I mounted the beacon mounting plate. Unfortunately I can't actually mount the beacon until the airplane is painted.

Visit: http://www.AeroLEDs.com

Get 10% off your first order at GRYPMAT.com
Link: http://www.grypmat.com?aff=4
Discount Code: kitplane10

PRODUCTS I'VE USED:
Antislip Tape: https://amzn.to/2TzU32s
Adel Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ztVsI0
Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
Dremel Flap Wheel: https://amzn.to/3ztmXle
Air Hose: https://amzn.to/3wrqezA
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 #beacon #aviation #kitplanes

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

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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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help!
For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it

http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops

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Sponsor / Supporter Links:

ForeFlight
http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/

Bose Aviation
http://www.bose.com/a20

Van’s Aircraft
https://www.vansaircraft.com/

CloudAhoy
http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/

Infinite Flight
https://infiniteflight.com/

COPA
https://copanational.org/en/

The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:
http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com

iCloth Avionics:
http://a.co/4f66Evg

Spectrum Airways Flight Training:
http://www.spectrumairways.com/


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!

Check out this very special video showing for the first time my new lighting package on my #Cessna205. This includes the full "setup" from AEROLEDs, beacon, rear position light, navigation and strobes. Super impressed.

See my channel for other PIREP videos.

Thanks

Join the DarkAero Community - https://www.youtube.com/darkaeroinc/join
(Exclusive members only content including photos, videos, live Q&A and more!)

DarkAero 1 - https://www.darkaero.com/aircraft
DarkAero Apparel - https://www.darkaero.com/shop

In this video we highlight the process of installing the mounting brackets for the lights on the wingtips of the DarkAero 1. We selected the AeroLEDs Pulsar NSP lights for the wingtips lights.

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Getting Setup
01:00 - Tracing Mounting Location
02:30 - Drilling Wiring Hole
03:27 - Drilling Mounting Holes
04:26 - Installing the Nut Plates
05:41 - Final Fit Up
06:44 - Summary


If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more of this type of content, follow along as we work to create the fastest, longest range aircraft you can build in your garage.

More information on DarkAero can be found on our website and other social media accounts:

https://www.darkaero.com
https://www.facebook.com/darkaeroinc
https://www.instagram.com/darkaeroinc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/darkaero-inc

See more PIREPS at www.colbyagtech.com under aviation tab.
thanks!

Learn more about AeroLEDS lights at https://aeroleds.com/sunspot36-series-certified/

www.colbyagtech.com

Installation for the Cessna Fairing Wingtip Adapters

Learn about AeroLeds LED landing lights, rv replacement lights (airplane landing lights), led replacement lights and many others. These state-of-the-art bulbs will last indefinitely compared to their 50-hour halogen counterparts.

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

It was finally time to convert from the OEM halogen style PAR36 taxi lights the Learjet 45 was certified with to LED. The last couple of NBAA conventions I have visited I spend some time at lighting booths. One company stood out due to their large application and competitive price plus they were made right here in Boise, ID USA. When I visited AeroLeds a few Vegas NBAA's ago, they did however not have their lights STC'd for CFR14 Part 25 aircrafts. They were working on it. They received that STC approval in 2019 but it was not until we cracked a taxi light lens and had to replace that, we decided to pull the trigger. AeroLeds offers two style lights. A Taxi light replacement with a 40 deg wide and 20 deg tall beam pattern and a landing light style with a 20 by 20 deg spread. The following video is do best articulate those lights and their beam patterns and output, as compared to the OEM which is a halogen style light with 250 watt out put. Both AeroLeds are 100 watt output. It is very difficult to correctly illustrate light patterns and intensity as our eyes also has a automatic white balance. That being the case I have done the best I can to capture the beam patterns and luminosity with the Canon 7D and the 35mm EF1:1.4 lens at 1.4 aperture and 1/200 fixed shutter speed on all the pictures, the GoPro Hero 8 capturing 4K video, and the Samsung Galaxy S-22 Ultra. This should give you a good idea of what you can expect.
As far as the STC applicability, I will share what we did WRT weight and balance.
CFR14 Part 43 Appendix A section C notes that an aircraft owner or operator are allowed to perform preventative maintenance. This includes light bulb exchange. We did a FAA form 337.
AC 43.13-1B gives direction on maintenance and in chapter 10 it defines what weight and balance change necessitates are calculation of the aircraft CG. In our case (fixed wing aircraft between 5000 and 50000 pounds) the threshold is 4 pounds or a change of more than 0.05% MAC. We found that in our case it was a weight change of 8 ounce total and 0.01% MAC which was well within those limits. You need to choose what is best for you and if you feel that a FAA form 337 is needed then that is what you should do.
We are not a sponsor of AeroLeds, nor are they a sponsor of us, as we purchased the lights. They have however been extremely helpful in our project. Feel free to contact me here or via my Gmail with any further questions you might have.
Please enjoy.

First Night Tail Wheel Flight scored with CloudAhoy + How a Bad LED caused Radio Failure.
Proudly associated with ForeFlight: https://www.foreflight.com/flightchops

Debriefing this night flight in the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 was a lot easier using the visualization and quantifiable stats built-in with CloudAhoy and using the #CloudAhoyScore to compare each pattern, approach, and landing. I was a bit loose in the pattern while getting used to #nightflying at first, but tightened up my patterns as time went on. We also investigated an intriguing Radio Failure on a Cessna 172 that was ultimately determined to be caused by a bad LED nav light.

Share your #CloudAhoyScore using the hashtag on social media - watch for related giveaways!

To Learn More about CloudAhoy and how it can help in your #generalaviation training journey, visit:
https://www.cloudahoy.com/flightchops/

AeroLEDs has offered to send a FlightChops guest up with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team at AirVenture 2022. Stay tuned to learn how to enter!

And, be sure to follow AeroLEDs social media for some new and exciting product releases happening at AirVenture 2022!

WEBSITE: https://aeroleds.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswX_RtoATAoeHzZeMcwcMw
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aeroleds/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Aeroleds/

Proud to be a contributor to the TFP Ground School App!
Start a Free Trial here:
https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ground-school

~20 mins worth of Thad’s Electronic/LED Debugging Scene(s) are available to Patreon Supporters here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/172-com-failure-68079720

Thad referenced a great video from eevblog in making those probes - this guy is pretty awesome and has tons of material:
https://youtu.be/nImoQcoqkuQ

You can find the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Premium Glare Shield at:
https://aircraftspecialty.com/rv-14.html

About the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Glare Shield, from Mike at Eye Level Aviation:
As a Van’s Aircraft RV-14 builder, I had a difficult time finding a glare shield that fit so I decided to make my own. With the help of my sister, who has been sewing with leather for over 30 years and has sewn products that are utilized in Boeing flight decks, we came up with a design and prototype. We liked how it made the cockpit look professional and finished so we decided to produce a few glare shields for the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 fleet. Starting with prototypes to test on some flying Van’s Aircraft R-14s, we solicited feedback from pilots and implemented their suggestions, including a few ideas from Flight Chops. The company “Eye Level Aviation” was formed and we sell the glare shields through Aircraft Specialty Flightlines, a known and respected supplier and innovator of components for Van’s and other experimental aircraft.

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

Does the latest LED technology beat up on the ancient 4509 landing light for Experimental aircraft? You bet it does. Here's KITPLANES editor in chief Marc Cook for a look at the AeroLEDS Equinox PAR 36 landing light with both spot and wide (taxi) beam patterns.

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

Thinking about upgrading to LEDs? See this pilot perform his own tests and weigh the differences for you.

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

Check out this very special video showing for the first time my new lighting package on my #Cessna205. This includes the full "setup" from AEROLEDs, beacon, rear position light, navigation and strobes. Super impressed.

See my channel for other PIREP videos.

Thanks

It was finally time to convert from the OEM halogen style PAR36 taxi lights the Learjet 45 was certified with to LED. The last couple of NBAA conventions I have visited I spend some time at lighting booths. One company stood out due to their large application and competitive price plus they were made right here in Boise, ID USA. When I visited AeroLeds a few Vegas NBAA's ago, they did however not have their lights STC'd for CFR14 Part 25 aircrafts. They were working on it. They received that STC approval in 2019 but it was not until we cracked a taxi light lens and had to replace that, we decided to pull the trigger. AeroLeds offers two style lights. A Taxi light replacement with a 40 deg wide and 20 deg tall beam pattern and a landing light style with a 20 by 20 deg spread. The following video is do best articulate those lights and their beam patterns and output, as compared to the OEM which is a halogen style light with 250 watt out put. Both AeroLeds are 100 watt output. It is very difficult to correctly illustrate light patterns and intensity as our eyes also has a automatic white balance. That being the case I have done the best I can to capture the beam patterns and luminosity with the Canon 7D and the 35mm EF1:1.4 lens at 1.4 aperture and 1/200 fixed shutter speed on all the pictures, the GoPro Hero 8 capturing 4K video, and the Samsung Galaxy S-22 Ultra. This should give you a good idea of what you can expect.
As far as the STC applicability, I will share what we did WRT weight and balance.
CFR14 Part 43 Appendix A section C notes that an aircraft owner or operator are allowed to perform preventative maintenance. This includes light bulb exchange. We did a FAA form 337.
AC 43.13-1B gives direction on maintenance and in chapter 10 it defines what weight and balance change necessitates are calculation of the aircraft CG. In our case (fixed wing aircraft between 5000 and 50000 pounds) the threshold is 4 pounds or a change of more than 0.05% MAC. We found that in our case it was a weight change of 8 ounce total and 0.01% MAC which was well within those limits. You need to choose what is best for you and if you feel that a FAA form 337 is needed then that is what you should do.
We are not a sponsor of AeroLeds, nor are they a sponsor of us, as we purchased the lights. They have however been extremely helpful in our project. Feel free to contact me here or via my Gmail with any further questions you might have.
Please enjoy.

Does the latest LED technology beat up on the ancient 4509 landing light for Experimental aircraft? You bet it does. Here's KITPLANES editor in chief Marc Cook for a look at the AeroLEDS Equinox PAR 36 landing light with both spot and wide (taxi) beam patterns.

Thinking about upgrading to LEDs? See this pilot perform his own tests and weigh the differences for you.

MooseStacheFlyer unboxing:
MICRO BURST 3 by Whelen AeroSpace NON TSO USE FOR VFR DAYTIME ONLY
Pulsar Nav Strobe by AeroLeds EXCEED DAYTIME TSO REQUIREMENTS

UPDATE: BREE FROM WHELEN MESSAGED ME AND ARE SENDING US A SET OF ORION 600 THAT MEET THE TSO REQUIREMENTS! SO PART 2 WILL BE A HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE!!!

Which one is better and why??
Lux AP used to evaluate and give us a base line number to compare each light with.

AERO Pulsar--- BEST 6300
Whelen micro3-- BEST 3900

Conclusion: AERO PULSAR
Aero pulsars are built better with better seals, clearly can see that just by holding them. They win with ease of install over Whelen for sure. They did get warm quick but during a flight i do not believe you would get this. Frustrating enought the Whelen glass got cloudy after the first use....wild. This made me overall disapointed as i thought the Whelens would at-least perform well and be a clean install...i mean Citations use whelen for nav/strobe. I think whelen is on to something and will continue to improve the experimental side of the house...but for right now AEROLEDS is the way i am going, sending the others back to aircraft spruce today.


ZENITH INFO:
Give zenith a call and they will make you a great deal on them! Tell em you saw Bruno's video and make sure you ask Mrs Joyce how her days going! great folks, great company.
E-Mail: info @ zenithair.com
Contact: Zenith Aircraft Co.
573-581-9000
Monday to Friday
7 AM – 5 PM Central
Mail address:
Zenith Aircraft Co.
1881 Airport Road
Mexico, Missouri 65265 USA

Parts and INFO:
AEROLEDS PULSAR NSP STROBE LIGHTS NON TSO FOR EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Specifications:
Power: 52 Watts for the pair
Voltage: 14 VDC or 28 VDC
Lumens: Exceeds TSO candela requirements
Weight: 6.6 oz
Dimensions: 1.85″ x 4″ x 1.3″
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aeroledspulsar-exp-nsp.php?clickkey=6944882

WHELEN MICROBURST III KITMB3R & MB3G LIGHTING
Specifications:
.21 lbs
.45 amp (avg)
Forward facing Wingtip Nav, with CometFlash 180° LED-Strobe and rear facing white Nav.
1.5” (38mm)
Deminsions: Height x 1.6” (41mm) Width x 4.6” (116mm) Length.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/microburstIIwhelen.php

Performance comparison by Chad Colby of www.ColbyAgTECH.com and This Week in Agribusiness.

Learn more about AeroLEDS lights at https://aeroleds.com/sunspot36-series-certified/

www.colbyagtech.com

Here is a compairison of the Whelen Parmetheus plus vs the brightest (more expensive) AERO LED's. Lights are 2x PAR46 (landing) on the tip tanks, 2x PAR36 (landing) on the engine nacells and one PAR 36 nose gear taxi light. Aircraft is a Cessna 310R.

Learn about AeroLeds LED landing lights, rv replacement lights (airplane landing lights), led replacement lights and many others. These state-of-the-art bulbs will last indefinitely compared to their 50-hour halogen counterparts.

LED technology has become standard on new airplanes, yet it's anything but on the legacy general aviation fleet. The aftermarket is flush with LED landing and taxi light choices and in this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli reveals that these lamps are brighter and more capable than ever.

If you're debating an LED landing light conversion, this might help! Video shows how the Sunbeam LED is vastly superior to the old halogens I had on the airplane. Although I dont have to install TSOed stuff on the Legacy, the sunbeam happens to be a certified light and it made all the difference on short field landings at night. Second one is going on tonight. I dont have a taxi light. While I might do something on the nosewheel in the future, I can see pretty well with the landing lights, and I'd rather have the redundancy.

Although the venerable GE 4509 remains the most popular landing light, LED and HID technology are proving popular alternatives for many owners. In this video, AVweb's Paul Bertorelli compares the technologies.

Demonstration of AeroLED Wingtip lights for PA 46 Piper Malibu vs. factory installed light. (Part 2 of 2)

Demonstration of AeroLED Wingtip lights for PA 46 Piper Malibu vs. factory installed light.

This video is private.

In this episode we install AEROLEDS landing lights and NAV/Strobe lights on the Piggyback STOL wing. Kitfox Series 7 AEROLEDS install. WigWag lights.

AeroLEDs Products Used:
AeroSun (Landing/Taxi/Recognition) https://aeroleds.com/products/aerosun-landing-taxi-light/
MicroSun (Taxi/Recognition) https://aeroleds.com/products/microsun-led-taxi-light/
Pulsar NSP (Nav/Strobe/Pos) https://aeroleds.com/products/experimental-pulsar-nsp/
SunTail (Anti-Collision Strobe) https://aeroleds.com/products/suntail-experimental-led-strobe-position-light/

It was finally time to convert from the OEM halogen style PAR36 taxi lights the Learjet 45 was certified with to LED. The last couple of NBAA conventions I have visited I spend some time at lighting booths. One company stood out due to their large application and competitive price plus they were made right here in Boise, ID USA. When I visited AeroLeds a few Vegas NBAA's ago, they did however not have their lights STC'd for CFR14 Part 25 aircrafts. They were working on it. They received that STC approval in 2019 but it was not until we cracked a taxi light lens and had to replace that, we decided to pull the trigger. AeroLeds offers two style lights. A Taxi light replacement with a 40 deg wide and 20 deg tall beam pattern and a landing light style with a 20 by 20 deg spread. The following video is do best articulate those lights and their beam patterns and output, as compared to the OEM which is a halogen style light with 250 watt out put. Both AeroLeds are 100 watt output. It is very difficult to correctly illustrate light patterns and intensity as our eyes also has a automatic white balance. That being the case I have done the best I can to capture the beam patterns and luminosity with the Canon 7D and the 35mm EF1:1.4 lens at 1.4 aperture and 1/200 fixed shutter speed on all the pictures, the GoPro Hero 8 capturing 4K video, and the Samsung Galaxy S-22 Ultra. This should give you a good idea of what you can expect.
As far as the STC applicability, I will share what we did WRT weight and balance.
CFR14 Part 43 Appendix A section C notes that an aircraft owner or operator are allowed to perform preventative maintenance. This includes light bulb exchange. We did a FAA form 337.
AC 43.13-1B gives direction on maintenance and in chapter 10 it defines what weight and balance change necessitates are calculation of the aircraft CG. In our case (fixed wing aircraft between 5000 and 50000 pounds) the threshold is 4 pounds or a change of more than 0.05% MAC. We found that in our case it was a weight change of 8 ounce total and 0.01% MAC which was well within those limits. You need to choose what is best for you and if you feel that a FAA form 337 is needed then that is what you should do.
We are not a sponsor of AeroLeds, nor are they a sponsor of us, as we purchased the lights. They have however been extremely helpful in our project. Feel free to contact me here or via my Gmail with any further questions you might have.
Please enjoy.

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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Adel Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ztVsI0
Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
Dremel Flap Wheel: https://amzn.to/3ztmXle
Air Hose: https://amzn.to/3wrqezA
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 #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

As always, please SUBSCRIBE, share the video on Facebook, and give it a thumbs up!

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Adel Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ztVsI0
Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
Dremel Flap Wheel: https://amzn.to/3ztmXle
Air Hose: https://amzn.to/3wrqezA
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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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help!
For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it

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Sponsor / Supporter Links:

ForeFlight
http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/

Bose Aviation
http://www.bose.com/a20

Van’s Aircraft
https://www.vansaircraft.com/

CloudAhoy
http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/

Infinite Flight
https://infiniteflight.com/

COPA
https://copanational.org/en/

The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:
http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com

iCloth Avionics:
http://a.co/4f66Evg

Spectrum Airways Flight Training:
http://www.spectrumairways.com/


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!

MooseStacheFlyer unboxing:
MICRO BURST 3 by Whelen AeroSpace NON TSO USE FOR VFR DAYTIME ONLY
Pulsar Nav Strobe by AeroLeds EXCEED DAYTIME TSO REQUIREMENTS

UPDATE: BREE FROM WHELEN MESSAGED ME AND ARE SENDING US A SET OF ORION 600 THAT MEET THE TSO REQUIREMENTS! SO PART 2 WILL BE A HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE!!!

Which one is better and why??
Lux AP used to evaluate and give us a base line number to compare each light with.

AERO Pulsar--- BEST 6300
Whelen micro3-- BEST 3900

Conclusion: AERO PULSAR
Aero pulsars are built better with better seals, clearly can see that just by holding them. They win with ease of install over Whelen for sure. They did get warm quick but during a flight i do not believe you would get this. Frustrating enought the Whelen glass got cloudy after the first use....wild. This made me overall disapointed as i thought the Whelens would at-least perform well and be a clean install...i mean Citations use whelen for nav/strobe. I think whelen is on to something and will continue to improve the experimental side of the house...but for right now AEROLEDS is the way i am going, sending the others back to aircraft spruce today.


ZENITH INFO:
Give zenith a call and they will make you a great deal on them! Tell em you saw Bruno's video and make sure you ask Mrs Joyce how her days going! great folks, great company.
E-Mail: info @ zenithair.com
Contact: Zenith Aircraft Co.
573-581-9000
Monday to Friday
7 AM – 5 PM Central
Mail address:
Zenith Aircraft Co.
1881 Airport Road
Mexico, Missouri 65265 USA

Parts and INFO:
AEROLEDS PULSAR NSP STROBE LIGHTS NON TSO FOR EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Specifications:
Power: 52 Watts for the pair
Voltage: 14 VDC or 28 VDC
Lumens: Exceeds TSO candela requirements
Weight: 6.6 oz
Dimensions: 1.85″ x 4″ x 1.3″
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aeroledspulsar-exp-nsp.php?clickkey=6944882

WHELEN MICROBURST III KITMB3R & MB3G LIGHTING
Specifications:
.21 lbs
.45 amp (avg)
Forward facing Wingtip Nav, with CometFlash 180° LED-Strobe and rear facing white Nav.
1.5” (38mm)
Deminsions: Height x 1.6” (41mm) Width x 4.6” (116mm) Length.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/microburstIIwhelen.php

Aircraft build progress was good, then world stopped…
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 revive some awesome LED lighting for the airplane, and the canopy is installed!

We’re excited to announce this Van’s RV building giveaway, WORTH NEARLY $2,500! Enter to win and you can be on your way to starting your very own Van’s Aircraft RV airplane build, with all the right tools!
Whether it’s in a group setting like the Flightchops RV-14 or as an individual, anyone can build an airplane – it’s not rocket science! If you’ve been thinking that building an RV is something you’d like to do, but you haven’t quite gotten past the questions about learning new tools and working with metal, have we got a contest deal for you. Van’s Aircraft, Cleaveland Aircraft Tool Company, and Grypmats have teamed up to sponsor our latest giveaway. If you’re the winner, you’ll receive a Van’s Lightbox sign practice kit, just like the one you saw in earlier Build Vlog episodes, plus a set of all the aircraft tools needed to build the sign kit and a full set of Grypmat tool trays and accessories. And, you’ll also get a voucher for $750 off the Van’s RV aircraft tail kit of your choice! So read below and follow the instructions to sign up to win. This contest will run through July 1st, 2020.

Visit http://www.FlightChops.com/contest
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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help!
For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it

http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops

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Sponsor / Supporter Links:

ForeFlight
http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/

Bose Aviation
http://www.bose.com/a20

Van’s Aircraft
https://www.vansaircraft.com/

CloudAhoy
http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/

Infinite Flight
https://infiniteflight.com/

COPA
https://copanational.org/en/

The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:
http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com

iCloth Avionics:
http://a.co/4f66Evg

Spectrum Airways Flight Training:
http://www.spectrumairways.com/


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!

2020 Alaska Airmen's Cessna 180 Raffle Plane Update. Check out some of the mods that are going on the Cessna 180's wings! #SteneAviation #WingXStol #Aeroleds

Only AeroLeds can penetrate that much smoke.

The YeeHaw 8 Highlander airplane has impressed us with its outstanding performance. In this video, Steve will discuss the crucial elements and variations that contribute to its exceptional competitive performance.

For further details regarding these products, get in touch with Steve through our website, wildwestaircraft.com.


Flying Eyes:
https://flyingeyesoptics.com/
Use code YEEHAW for 10% off your order

First Night Tail Wheel Flight scored with CloudAhoy + How a Bad LED caused Radio Failure.
Proudly associated with ForeFlight: https://www.foreflight.com/flightchops

Debriefing this night flight in the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 was a lot easier using the visualization and quantifiable stats built-in with CloudAhoy and using the #CloudAhoyScore to compare each pattern, approach, and landing. I was a bit loose in the pattern while getting used to #nightflying at first, but tightened up my patterns as time went on. We also investigated an intriguing Radio Failure on a Cessna 172 that was ultimately determined to be caused by a bad LED nav light.

Share your #CloudAhoyScore using the hashtag on social media - watch for related giveaways!

To Learn More about CloudAhoy and how it can help in your #generalaviation training journey, visit:
https://www.cloudahoy.com/flightchops/

AeroLEDs has offered to send a FlightChops guest up with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team at AirVenture 2022. Stay tuned to learn how to enter!

And, be sure to follow AeroLEDs social media for some new and exciting product releases happening at AirVenture 2022!

WEBSITE: https://aeroleds.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswX_RtoATAoeHzZeMcwcMw
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aeroleds/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Aeroleds/

Proud to be a contributor to the TFP Ground School App!
Start a Free Trial here:
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~20 mins worth of Thad’s Electronic/LED Debugging Scene(s) are available to Patreon Supporters here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/172-com-failure-68079720

Thad referenced a great video from eevblog in making those probes - this guy is pretty awesome and has tons of material:
https://youtu.be/nImoQcoqkuQ

You can find the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Premium Glare Shield at:
https://aircraftspecialty.com/rv-14.html

About the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 Glare Shield, from Mike at Eye Level Aviation:
As a Van’s Aircraft RV-14 builder, I had a difficult time finding a glare shield that fit so I decided to make my own. With the help of my sister, who has been sewing with leather for over 30 years and has sewn products that are utilized in Boeing flight decks, we came up with a design and prototype. We liked how it made the cockpit look professional and finished so we decided to produce a few glare shields for the Van’s Aircraft RV-14 fleet. Starting with prototypes to test on some flying Van’s Aircraft R-14s, we solicited feedback from pilots and implemented their suggestions, including a few ideas from Flight Chops. The company “Eye Level Aviation” was formed and we sell the glare shields through Aircraft Specialty Flightlines, a known and respected supplier and innovator of components for Van’s and other experimental aircraft.

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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 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 https://www.FlightChops.com/ for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and to 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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Discount Code: kitplane10

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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Dynon D3: https://dynonavionics.com/pocket-panel.phpAntislip
Rubber Anti-Skid Tape: https://amzn.to/2TzU32s
Adel Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ztVsI0
Snap Bushing (you NEED these): https://amzn.to/3gryDfm
Dremel Flap Wheel: https://amzn.to/3ztmXle
Air Hose: https://amzn.to/3wrqezA
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 #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.

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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.
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In this part of my journey to giving new life to an old plane I'm replacing the old worn out beacon and installing what could possibly be, in my opinion, the brightest beacon light on the market.

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.

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In this video we unbox the lights we selected for the DarkAero 1 which are the AeroLEDs Pulsar NSP 12v and AeroLEDs SunBeam 12v! We also talk through some of the specs of the lights, why we selected them, and where they will be mounted on the airplane. At the end of the video, we wire them up and demonstrate how bright they are!

Pulsar NSP Instructions:
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SunBeam Instructions:
https://aeroleds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/0013-0014-SunBeam-Installation-Instructions-Rev-D.pdf

If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more of this type of content, follow along as we work to create the fastest, longest range aircraft you can build in your garage.

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MooseStacheFlyer unboxing:
MICRO BURST 3 by Whelen AeroSpace NON TSO USE FOR VFR DAYTIME ONLY
Pulsar Nav Strobe by AeroLeds EXCEED DAYTIME TSO REQUIREMENTS

UPDATE: BREE FROM WHELEN MESSAGED ME AND ARE SENDING US A SET OF ORION 600 THAT MEET THE TSO REQUIREMENTS! SO PART 2 WILL BE A HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE!!!

Which one is better and why??
Lux AP used to evaluate and give us a base line number to compare each light with.

AERO Pulsar--- BEST 6300
Whelen micro3-- BEST 3900

Conclusion: AERO PULSAR
Aero pulsars are built better with better seals, clearly can see that just by holding them. They win with ease of install over Whelen for sure. They did get warm quick but during a flight i do not believe you would get this. Frustrating enought the Whelen glass got cloudy after the first use....wild. This made me overall disapointed as i thought the Whelens would at-least perform well and be a clean install...i mean Citations use whelen for nav/strobe. I think whelen is on to something and will continue to improve the experimental side of the house...but for right now AEROLEDS is the way i am going, sending the others back to aircraft spruce today.


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Parts and INFO:
AEROLEDS PULSAR NSP STROBE LIGHTS NON TSO FOR EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Specifications:
Power: 52 Watts for the pair
Voltage: 14 VDC or 28 VDC
Lumens: Exceeds TSO candela requirements
Weight: 6.6 oz
Dimensions: 1.85″ x 4″ x 1.3″
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WHELEN MICROBURST III KITMB3R & MB3G LIGHTING
Specifications:
.21 lbs
.45 amp (avg)
Forward facing Wingtip Nav, with CometFlash 180° LED-Strobe and rear facing white Nav.
1.5” (38mm)
Deminsions: Height x 1.6” (41mm) Width x 4.6” (116mm) Length.

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In this “Airplane Build Vlog” episode of Flight Chops: We revive some awesome LED lighting for the airplane, and the canopy is installed!

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Reporter Kailin Schumacher rides along with the AeroShell team and learns about their AeroLEDs lights and fire illusion.

Thank you to AeroLEDs, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, and Jimmy Fordham for such an amazing opportunity, and showcase the responsibility of this amazing four-ship formation team!

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The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performs during the Wednesday night airshow at Sun 'n Fun 2021 in Lakeland, FL.

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Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performance at the Southern Heritage Air Foundation,Vicksburg Tallulah Airport.

Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
EAA AirVenture 2018
Wittman Regional Airport
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Thursday July 26, 2018
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The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team takes the stage over AirVenture 2018 for a fantastic display of formation aerobatic flying.

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From Sun 'n Fun 2024, AeroLEDs' Ryan Edmark goes into detail about the new wingtips for Van's RVs that incorporate landing and taxi lights, red and green nav lights, strobe lights and more. The system, available in fiberglass or carbon fiber, also includes a rear-facing recognition and strobe light as well as a lower-edge "courtesy" light that helps illuminate the area under the wingtip. AeroLEDs has them now for the RV-10 and RV-14 and is developing a set for the earlier RV series, including the RV-4, RV-6, RV-7 and RV-8.

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Reporter Kailin Schumacher rides along with the AeroShell team and learns about their AeroLEDs lights and fire illusion.

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Ryan Edmark of AeroLEDs chats with Chad Colby of ColbyAgTECH.com. Some good "tech talk" for Spirit of Aviation Week!

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

We have some amazingly talented customers! Each one with their own unique and interesting story. Meet some of the faces that drive us forward and make us proud to do what we do. Find out what got them started in aviation, learn about their aircrafts, hobbies and what gets them up every morning.

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A bright red Wilga dubbed Draco has PT6 power and incredible performance you simply must see for yourself. See what else you may have missed at AirVenture. Also this week, British lawmakers visit AOPA to compare notes on advancing general aviation.

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Sony 4K Actioncam - https://goo.gl/9iQRyM
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