Buckaroo Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Talked to Areon today at FD about a drop in replacement LED light for my 2007 CTSW. He's ordering some and told me he'll call in a few days when there in. He said they are a simple round drop in unit at $69.95 a pop. Since this is for an airplane I'm interested to hear all the problems, positives and negatives, disadvantages etc. about going this route. I haven't committed to one yet. Thanks folks! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I installed one in my CTLS. I don't really see any downside, except maybe not quite as much illumination at night. I also installed a polarized plug in place of the banana plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 My last two CT's had the LED Landing light. The huge benefit is the low current draw. I don't fly at night (flying under Sport Pilot rules) so can't comment on the use at night. I do use it when landing, or in congested airspace to help people see me a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Works fine at night for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks guys I'll get one!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I installed one in my CTLS. I don't really see any downside, except maybe not quite as much illumination at night. I also installed a polarized plug in place of the banana plugs. This is true, they are not as bright. The upside is you can run the landing light all the time and give your airplane some actual visibility from the front over the anemic factory position lights and beacon. I have landed on an overcast evening right at the end of civil twilight, it was "near-night" conditions, and the illumination of the runway was adequate. Not awesome, but sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I was speaking only to the LED replacement for the 100W halogen MR16 bulb. I think the airplanes delivered with a LED landing light more lumens, and are fine at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I was speaking only to the LED replacement for the 100W halogen MR16 bulb. I think the airplanes delivered with a LED landing light more lumens, and are fine at night. Yes, I think the multi-element LED in the new airplanes is much better than the MRA setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 What's the final verdict on a drop-in LED? Is there any documentation required, and where's the best/cheapest source for the brightest light? I'd like to drop one in my 2006 CTSW. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Hambone said: What's the final verdict on a drop-in LED? Is there any documentation required, and where's the best/cheapest source for the brightest light? I'd like to drop one in my 2006 CTSW. Thanks! Technically it does require documentation. Just order from FDUSA. Their price includes the proper docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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