Landing/Recognition Lights

[VictorV]

I'm getting started on wingtips for Std SS7 wing. I purchased the upgraded tips that have the cutout for landing/recognition lights.
The flat area where the lights can be installed is really not that big unfortunately. I'm considering a couple of different options:

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages...d/microsun.php (sold by Kitfox)
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages...oexceleron.php (sold by Aircraft Spruce)

Does anyone have experience installing either of these? I believe that KF designed the wingtip so the AeroLeds Microsun would fit.
Has anyone had any issues installing the MicroSun?

Are there other options?

Victor

[DesertFox4]

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AeroLeds Microsuns work and fit great. Very bright. Zero noise.
I never fly without the wigwags going. Great company.

[P Johnson]

I have bought these very bright, 4500 lumen and fit the wing tips, I got the double ones all the bracket come off, I will be using the forward screws and a mounting plate just like you do on the Vans wing tips, I paid £35 approx $45. The only down side is the weight 8oz each that's twice the Aeroleds.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...rch-mainSearch


Paul.

[Geek]

Another bonus for the AeroLeds is if you are building a tail dragger, you can easily shim them so that they point down a bit and provide you some light when you're actually on the ground.

Gary

[DesertFox4]

Weight is another factor. Most of the non-aviation “off-road” lights are heavy. AreoLeds are half to a third the weight of the bargain priced ground vehicle lights posted here over the years. When I built my Kitfox, I considered every once, every gram attached to my airframe especially as I was going Light Sport with mine and needed to retain all the useful load possible.
The built in WigWag feature was important also and simplified wiring.