The Whelen A600 can be purchased from A/C Spruce with
a single pulse power supply, vs the 1+3 pulse unit. It is
called the 'Custom Low Energy Sytem', and draws 4 amps
vs 7 amps for the regular A600 system.
Terry Seaver
A135
Shaun Simpkins wrote:
> The Aeroflash Wingtip combo units, with the 152-0007 power supply, produce
> only a 200 candela flash. You would need a unit with a bigger tube and a 20
> joule power supply to meet current FAA specs. The FAA apparently lets them
> through on Experimentals, but it is probably up to the discretion of the
> examiner. Aeroflash does have a 20A unit, but it's not FAA certified.
>
> There is an alternate, fin mounted flash unit with PFA approval that I
> believe meets the 400 candela minimum; check your Europa Club mods list.
> The flasher itself is nicely streamlined.
>
> So...you're stuck with a Whelen 7A hog if you want to do it right. It sure
> seems that you need to put a 30A alternator on if you want to do anything
> more than basic day VFR to FAA certificated AC specs.
>
> Shaun
> A207
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fred Fillinger" <fillinger@ameritech.net>
> Subject: Re: Lights
>
> > 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:
> > >
> > > 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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