---------------------------------------------------------- Cessna-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 11/05/03: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:33 AM - List Fund Raiser - Wow, Have You Seen The Free Gifts? (Matt Dralle) 2. 08:01 AM - Re: Let there be light () ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:33:54 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Cessna-List: List Fund Raiser - Wow, Have You Seen The Free Gifts? --> Cessna-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Listers, The List Fund Raiser is going well so far this year and I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone that has made a Contribution already this year! Though the generous support of Andy Gold and the Builders Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ), I'm able to offer some truly awesome gifts with qualifying Contributions this year. There's quite a line up and a rather diverse set of options - certainly something for every taste and personality. Here's a list of this year's fine options: * List Archive CD * Aircraft Builder's Log * Pilot Flashlight System * Pro Pilot Logbook * FAR/AIM on CD * Jeppesen Flight Bag * Aviation History Book * Techstar Flight Computer Please support your Email List Community AND pick up a really slick Gift at the same time! The SSL Secure Contribution web site can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Once again, I would like to thank everyone that has so generously supported the continued operation and upgrade of the Lists Services here on the Matronics servers!! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:20 AM PST US From: Subject: Cessna-List: Re: Let there be light --> Cessna-List message posted by: Doug, I did instrument training. mostly at night in a '57 172 with 2 red light on a dimmer, the white dome light, and a flashlight. The red lights didn't provide enough light to read charts/plates so we usually left the dome light on. I wasn't looking outside, so the extra light didn't bother me - of course the instructor was looking out for traffic which was a little harder with all the reflections from the white dome light. You might check if your red light is on a dimmer. If so, you might be able to turn it up and get more light, or repair/replace the dimmer if needed. Also a new bulb may help. My 57 will adequately light the panel (except for the DG is a little dark, with the red light, that is if I lean back. Now when I lean forward to adjust the johnson bar flaps, the red light hit me in the back of the head and the panel goes dark. > Are there any effective, cheap fixes to this situation that are slightly > better than clipping flashlights to my body? There is nothing cheap in an airplane. If there is, it probably an Unapproved Part... mitch N7155A > The cockpit lighting in the 1974 172M that I partner in is really, really > pathetic. (From my observation of early 70s rental...