Assuming xenon is xenon, like in the flash tube, the light output
should be proportional to the joules. Contacting Aeroflash would
settle the bet, but what odds ya' give me?
Assuming they're under 400, would FAA catch it? Speaking of only the
Cleveland FSDO, I've watched these guys inspect a perfectly airworthy
plane (pursuant to issuing a banner-towing waiver) and produce a
2-page, singles-spaced list of squawks replete with Reg. cites from
memory. They're co-located with an Engineering/Manufacturing office,
though, so your actual mileage may vary....
Another consideration is the type/frequency/location of night flight
anticipated. The visual difference between a 100 candle setup and the
4-flash Whelen Comets is dramatic.
I chose the Whelen tail strobe. Trading some drag for the lower
amps/cost.
Regards,
Fred F.
TroyMaynor@aol.com wrote:
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> Hi All,
> Show of hands, (for USAbuilders); how many are planning to or have gotten
> their Europa certified for night VFR? Of those, how many of you have used the
> Aeroflash strobes instead of the Whelen or is this possible? Can we get away
> with using the Aeroflash here in the USA? I wanted to use the Aeroflash
> because of cost but the "joules" are only 10 vs 19 & 34 joules for the
> Whelen. Not sure yet of the candlepower for the Aeroflash, but the Whelen are
> 400. I wanted to put individual power supplies in the foam wingtips to avoid
> high voltage runs that might interfer with radio reception.
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