I have had the Whelen "3 light" wingtip system installed and flying for 4
years. The power supply unit seems to have a life of about 2 years as I had
to send mine in for repair at 2 years, and now again just yesterday. Not
sure why they are failing at that rate. Mine is mounted on the rear "D"
baggage bulkhead.
Garry Stout
A060, trigear, flying
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From: <EuropaXSA276@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: flash generator units
>
> While at Sun and Fun last week one item that I wanted to investigate were
the
> three in one wing tip lights. I spent some time with the rep from Whelin.
> Naturally my first question was why their system was over $300 more than
the
> aero flash units?
>
> He pointed out some differences between the two.
> One item was the strobe tube. Whelin's tube is a pig tail and the Aero
unit
> is a horseshoe shape. The rep said that this design allowed for more
flash
> area in the unit.
>
> He also stated that his unit was defiantly brighter and can be seen
further.
> Which is why we install the devises in the first place. In fact the Aero
Flash
> units "may not meet FAA requirements for light intensity." I question
that...
>
>
> In addition we spoke of where to install the box. I mentioned that many
have
> chosen to install in the wing in hopes of eliminating flash noise on the
Com.
> He said that so long that the Whelin unit was directly grounded to
battery,
> and shielded wiring was used it should not be a problem for cockpit
> installation. Additionaly he noted that the wire shielding could have a
lug attached and
> grounded to the mounting screws on the box for enhanced protection.
>
> All this being said I'm still looking for feed back from fellow builders.
> Opinions please!
>
> Brian S
> A276 Tri Gear. Texas
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