Ron,
I think we have a real problem with the Europa in that the asthmatic
generator of the Rotax 012/914 engines will not support anything like a
workable landing light without the risk of discharging the battery. Any
light that could be used safely - can't bee seen from the ground.
I personally would adapt Eric's suggestion and mount a shotgun under the
nose.
Loose off a couple of rounds on approach and you'll get everyone's
attention!
Much easier on the battery.
Nigel
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From: "Ronald J. Parigoris" <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
I liked the idea of mounting a light on each outrigger fairing.....
Tested a larger diameter 100 watt sealed beam and that worked even
better than
the Cessna style.
Do 1 light monowheels work OK for Taxi and Landing?
Thanks
Ron Parigoris
This is post I read.
This is exactly the kind of thing that calls for an experiment rather
than
(maybe good and erudite) speculation. I would surmise that the result
depends greatly on the beam angle and direction of the lamps. They are
not
identical. When a star twinkles it is more noticeable--this does not
depend
on having two stars, or the distance, or anything except the way the
brain
processes images.
Easy experiment: Park your Jeep Cherokee at one end of the runway with
an
observer with videotape if you can at the other end . Cover one
headlight
with floor mat. Signal the beginning of the test with three gun shots.
Alternate between high and low beam. Signal the end of the test with
three
more gun shots. Get the report from your observer review the videotape.
Okay, I was kidding about the gun shots.
If I had an airplane with one single lamp, like a Europa, I would
install an
automobile dual-beam headlamp and use the low for taxi and the high-beam
for
landing (maybe both on) and wig-wag them on approach. If the aircraft is
equipped with lights at all, then pulsing their intensity will enhance
the
aircraft's visibility. Could this be incorrect?
Truth in lending--Since I sell wig-wags, I have a dog in this contest. I
will sell you the world's best wig-wag with no risk. If you don't love
it
return it.
Regards,
Eric M. Jones
www.PerihelionDesign.com
113 Brentwood Drive
Southbridge MA 01550-2705
Phone (508) 764-2072
Email: emjones@charter.net
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