Jerry Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Has anyone found an LED landing light for the CTSW? The light that came with the plane sets off the low voltage warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Flight Design USA has one available. You have to buy the light and pay for the MRA. I installed one in my CTLS, and I can leave it all the time with no voltage issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Some additional info for retrofit of round landing light: http://ctflier.com/index.php?/topic/300-my-exterior-light-is-out/page-3#entry24725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 thanks gentlemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Would you have the contact information and part number for the Flight Design led light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Jerry, contact Arian at Flight Design USA at topservice@flightdesignusa.com I don't have the part number but Arian will know which one you wish to buy and will provide you with the MRA which allows you to do this. Tom would know best but the retrofit light I am familiar with is rectangular and this requires a modification of the cowl to change to this light. I think FD has an insert which accepts the light and you will probably want to buy this which you will then cut and paste into your cowl. A knowledge and ability and having the materials to do composite repair is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Jerry, contact Arian at Flight Design USA at topservice@flightdesignusa.com I don't have the part number but Arian will know which one you wish to buy and will provide you with the MRA which allows you to do this. Tom would know best but the retrofit light I am familiar with is rectangular and this requires a modification of the cowl to change to this light. I think FD has an insert which accepts the light and you will probably want to buy this which you will then cut and paste into your cowl. A knowledge and ability and having the materials to do composite repair is required. They have had one that is a drop in replacement for the MR16 bulb on the CTSW and early CTLS. No modification is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Tom, would you know if the FD round drop-in replacement light is different/same or a better performer than this one that Ed (CT) posted a while ago (and which I purchased but have not installed)? https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/93612/LED-00233.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Dick, I don't know. I think it was 2 years ago that I forwarded the link from our forum for the lights to Tom at FDUSA. They bought some for testing and approved the MRA. I don't know if they wound up using the same light or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 Thanks Tom. If you happen to see who manufactured the light you got from FD and/or if the specs provide a watt equivalency to quartz/halogen, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 I looked for the box that it came in this morning, but I must have thrown it out. The MRA calls it a SORAA 00233, and references SORAA Mfg. Spec sheet p/n LED-00957. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Tom, appreciate the info. Thanks. Update: I found the light you are using: https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/116683/LED-00957.html Your light and the light I purchased look the same and have similar.specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks to all for your help and suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I replaced my landing light this week and it worked like a champ, using almost no available voltage. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibjet Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I had the Flight Design LED landing light installed in my 2006 CTSW back in Tulsa when I purchased it. I started getting serious about night flying a few weeks ago, but my landing light was severely mis-aimed. In the process of correcting that, I noticed that the MR16 bulb was only rated for 430 lumens (having a mountain bike light that is 1500 lumens I was not too happy, ha ha)! So, investigated and I found a drop in replacement that is rated at 580 lumens. I thought it would require a different resister, but found out the resistor is installed in the light. So, the data: The light which Flight Design furnished: Green Creative 40807 (7.5MR16G4DIM/930SP15) The 7.5 is the watts, on the bulb is says 430 lumens. The light that I found as a drop in replacement: Green Creative 57978 (8.5MR16DIM/930SP15). On the bulb it says 580 lumens. They both are the same color light output, both are Spot Lights (15 degree light cone). I ordered the replacement bulb from Amazon prime for a total cost of under $17. They get it from 1000 Bulbs, but with Amazon I get free 2 day shipping (since I have Prime). There is only a single LED inside the bulb instead of the 5 in the furnished bulb. Arian recommended a different make bulb as a drop in replacement, but it was not higher lumens and it was not a 15 degree spot (I think it was a 25). I am quite happy with the replacement bulb and I think the 15 degree spot is a better choice too. I night flew with everything on and did not get an alternator warning light. I even have a small tablet installed with a charge cord. By the way, my cabin light is the LED strip lighting kit by Crazed Pilot. I had to get a single red LED bulb for the compass, but routed in right to the same controller. I could furnish some more specifics if anyone needs cabin lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibjet Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Oops, update: The Soraa 00957 is a good LED bulb to use (and that is what Arian recommended to me). I think the Spot Light (15 degree beam of the 57979) is preferable to Narrow Flood (25 degree beam of the Soraa 00957). But, that's just my opinion, have not seen the difference. Pleased to see that you guys are using the higher lumen LED's! ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLang Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I am interested in how the Green Creative 57978 subjectively compares to the Soraa 00957. Does 15 deg vs. 25 deg help that much? I tried the Soraa but changed back to the stock halogen after only one night flight. Much less light than stock. No warning light is nice, but being able to see the runway is nicer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I used the Sorra 0097 and it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibjet Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I can only presume that my illumination within my 15 degree beam is more intense than the 25 degree beam of the Soraa. I'm sure the spec sheets tell the story, but it is over my head! We will have to all meet at a fly in some time, ha ha. Happy flying all . . . . ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, aldowns said: I used the Sorra 0097 and it works great "Sorra 0097?" Please provide a link. I don't see it on their [Soraa] website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibjet Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I have info that it is the Soraa 00957, there is a link about 10 posts up to 1000Blubs page on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGray Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 6/30/2017 at 3:14 PM, ibjet said: I have info that it is the Soraa 00957, there is a link about 10 posts up to 1000Blubs page on it. Hi guys, Would this be the same bulb a 2012 CTLS uses? Mine burnt out the other day without warning, would like to upgrade to LED, my lens is still in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downs Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 That is what I am using in a 2008, two 2009 and a 2010. Work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGray Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thank you Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGray Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just so I know what to prepare for, is the lens siliconed to the bulb housing itself? I can tell my lens has been siliconed, I just haven't pulled the cowl until I get a bulb to see if the whole assembly comes out with the lens as 1 unit or if the lens stays in place and the bulb and housing just butt up to it. Thanks in advance guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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