I too have opted for LEDs conforming to the MR16 standard=85the
brightest I=92ve found are:
- Premium 2 LED MR16 GU5.3 10W 12V 10 Deg 3000K 80CRI, and
- Premium 2 LED MR16 GU5.3 11.5W 12V 25 Deg 3000K 80CRI
manufactured and sold by Soraa.
(still a-building=85)
F.
> On Mar 13, 2015, at 2:42 PM, Karl Heindl <kheindl@msn.com> wrote:
>
> Hi William,
>
> I installed landing lights using bulbs with the MR16 standard. There
is a huge choice of LED and Halogen types with a choice of narrow and
wide beam. They cost around =A3 3 each including postage from China.
Their diameter is 50mm and I mounted mine in the upper portion of the
two inlets at the front of the XS cowling. The 9 watt LED narrow beam
bulbs are amazingly bright.
> I copied the idea from one of the Czech LSA aircraft. I think it is
called Aerotrek, and it is based on the Kitfox.
> Karl
>
> > Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:14:03 +0000
> > From: william@wbliss.co.uk <mailto:william@wbliss.co.uk>
> > To: europa-list@matronics.com <mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Europa-List: Bright Lights
> >
<william@wbliss.co.uk <mailto:william@wbliss.co.uk>>
> >
> > Hello All
> >
> > I want to be seen by anything in front. Something like a 20 degree
wide
> > cone of strong white light (maybe flashing) would be reassuring. I
would
> > prefer LED. Any suggestions on what to look for specification wise
and
> > where such a light could be mounted as well as modification approval
> > experience with the LAA appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > William Bliss Europa XS cowled G=============
> >
> >
> >
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