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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