Hi All,

I fancy installing a strobe light in one of my models, as the rotating beacon on top of the fuselage or on the tail. It would be in one of my 40-60 size airplanes, but have heard about possible interference between the strobe and receiver reception... do I need to include electro-magnetic screening or something similar? Any reccommendations on products that work well?

Happy flying!

If you are using a neon tube then I would worry. If it is just a rotating light, then don't worry.

I've been using the Ram strobe system in my Bonanza for 3 years with NO problems. They are the true strobes with the xenon tube. I have 2 on the Bonanza. One for each wing tip. I also have a schematic for the nav lites that can be used to drive 1 or 2 bulbs or 3 or 4 high intensity LEDS. The flash rate can be made adjustable easily. Send me your E-mail and I'll send you the schematic. The parts are available at Radio Shack and the LEDS are listed on the schematic where they can be bought at. For around $10 bucks you can build your own and have fun too. Commercially bought units can cost $20 or more. The high intensity LEDS are used as landing lights which are bunches brighter than the bulbs and pull next to nothing in current on a 9 volt battery. Any questions you can contact me. Later.......

can you please send me the schematic please. [email protected]

Send the Schematic to me as as well at [email protected]. Thanks. I'm interested in scaling out a cub with lights/strobes, etc.

me too!! me TOO!! if you could send me the schematic I would highly appreicate it! I'm building a 65" scale Typhoon and want to add landing and strobe lights

Martin

Martin,
Send me your E-mail so that I can send the schematics to you.

Doane

Strobes, rotating beacons or blinking lights for scale points or just a daytime cool factor are great however if you are planning actual night flight then all the above cause loss of orientation and are the Kiss of death.

John

drop a copy in the mailbox for me [email protected]

Are they highly visible on a sunny day? I would really like to see some pics of scale lighting in action in sunlight as opposed to dark indoor pics most manufacturers show us. I would like to add nav, landing and strobe lights to some of my scale jets but from what I have seen so far nothing truly shows up very well at all in the sunlight

Hey Doane,

Send me the schematic too please..... THANKS

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Ozcan, The high intensity LEDS far exceed what a bulb can do. For alot less weight and power consumption. The LEDS are superbright even in daylight. Some jet applications call for more than 1 led for landing lights. You gang 2 or more together on the nose strut, fuse, or wing LE, and you'll be surprised how effective they are. I have one in the cowl of my Bonanza and it amazes me how bright it is when I come in for an approach. Aiming is another consideration when mounting the LED. I use a 9 volt battery with good results. Depending how often you use the system, will determine if you want to switch over to a battery pack that you can recharge. The possibilities are great where and how you can use this set-up. For a couple of bucks you can order some at varying MCD or intensity. The higher the number the narrower the beam but stronger the intensity. Becareful when looking directly into the beam as it can cause white dots dancing around the eye ball. Later.