All
Electricity and get along just fine. I think I understand it.
I install two auto accessory type spotlight in my out-rigger fairing. The
bulbs are the replaceable halogen type, 25W . Two of them. I also installed
a wig-wag circuit.
Using the wig-wag reduced the power required for the landing lights by half
until you are on short final when you switch them both on.
I tested my Rotax alternator's ability to carry the all electric load. With
wig-war on and everything else on, the alternator did OK down to 3500RPM.
At that point the battery started picking up the load. I think that is "good
to go" for my plane. Keep the Rotax going and it will keep your Electrics
going. That is one good engine!
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 776-5555
N229WC "Wile E Coyote"
New Email:" flyinggpa@comcast.net "
----- Original Message -----
From: <irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel dual sealed beam?
>
> Europas are mainly highly limited in alternator power
> Until LED-based headlights are inexpensive how about this:
>
> Mg Flares on a chute! Just drop one at altitude over the approach end of
> the
> airport, then descend turn and land!
>
> Minimal current drain ;-)
>
> Ira N224XS
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