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1. 08:40 AM - Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (lgingell)
2. 09:02 AM - prop selection (601corvair)
3. 10:52 AM - Re: prop selection (Rick Lindstrom)
4. 11:08 AM - Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (Gig Giacona)
5. 11:12 AM - Re: prop selection (Gig Giacona)
6. 12:09 PM - Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (Greg Cox, Gas-n-Go Automotive Pty Ltd)
7. 02:34 PM - Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (Gig Giacona)
8. 06:09 PM - Re: Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (Bryan Martin)
9. 06:11 PM - Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac (Bryan Martin)
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| Subject: | Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
When I built my Zodiac XL, I installed the factory "Landing Light Option" from
Zenith.
As some of you may know, this contains two 100W incandescent aircraft bulbs (Wagner
in my kit). Once I was finishing building and started flying, I realised
that these lights weren't particularly bright but they were adequate for my needs
at the time.
The current drawn by these bulbs (~8.3v) combined with my other lights (NAV+Strobe)
and avionics was getting a little high for my Jabiru alternator (20A). Many
Zodiacs have smaller alternators like mine, so this can be a problem for us.
I wanted to be able to leave my landing light on more often in the daytime to be
seen. With the 100W one, I could not do this and get a decent charge at the
same time!
To remedy this, I got a "Low Cost 35W High Intensity Discharge (HID) 'Xenon' Light"
from Duckworks along with their "H3-ROUND-SPOT" Round enclosure that looks
like a 100W light reflector.
To see the installation text and pictures, see the link on this page: http://www.lancegingell.com/lance/Zodiac_Airplane.html
Installation took minutes.
The new light consumes more like 3 watts, it is much brighter than the original
and will last a LOT longer. I'm very pleased with my upgrade!
Hope this is useful,
..lance gingell
http://lancegingell.com
Zodiac XL/Jabiru 3300 300+hours.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244782#244782
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We are getting close to prop selection.
- We have a Corvair power HDS- with tricycle gear (less ground clearanc
e than conventional).
-We would like a wooden (thus, fixed pitch obviously) prop.
- Does anyone with experience using this specific combination have an opi
nion and recommendation?
- Thanks phill
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| Subject: | Re: prop selection |
I've been most pleased with my Sensenich wood prop that was selected by William
Wynne and Gus Warren for my 601XL. It's lightweight, performs well, and is a
thing of beauty besides!
I'm sure you could pick WW's brain and place an order through him at flycorvair.com.
Rick Lindstrom
N42KP
-----Original Message-----
>From: 601corvair <airvair601@yahoo.com>
>Sent: May 20, 2009 12:01 PM
>To: corvaircraft@mylist.net, Zenith list <Zenith-List@matronics.com>
>Subject: Zenith-List: prop selection
>
>We are getting close to prop selection.
> We have a Corvair power HDS with tricycle gear (less ground clearance than
conventional).
> We would like a wooden (thus, fixed pitch obviously) prop.
> Does anyone with experience using this specific combination have an opinion
and recommendation?
> Thanks phill
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
How many amps are they drawing?
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244799#244799
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| Subject: | Re: prop selection |
The Sensneich that WW suggested I order was the 64x43. In late 2007 when I ordered
it it was $725 plus another $26.00 for shipping.
Here's the info on the guy to call.
Charley Denny
Sales and Technical Support
Sensenich Wood Propeller Co. Inc.
2008 Wood Court
Plant City, FL. 33563
813-752-3711
813-752-2818 Fax
airvair601(at)yahoo.com wrote:
> We are getting close to prop selection.
> We have a Corvair power HDS with tricycle gear (less ground clearance than
conventional).
> We would like a wooden (thus, fixed pitch obviously) prop.
> Does anyone with experience using this specific combination have an opinion
and recommendation?
> Thanks phill
>
>
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244800#244800
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| Subject: | Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
Hi Lance,
Thanks for posting your info re the HID landing lights.
Can you advise on the compatibility of the HID system with your radio's? Was
there any RF interference?
Regards,
Greg Cox
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of lgingell
Sent: Thursday, 21 May 2009 1:40 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac
When I built my Zodiac XL, I installed the factory "Landing Light Option"
from Zenith.
As some of you may know, this contains two 100W incandescent aircraft bulbs
(Wagner in my kit). Once I was finishing building and started flying, I
realised that these lights weren't particularly bright but they were
adequate for my needs at the time.
The current drawn by these bulbs (~8.3v) combined with my other lights
(NAV+Strobe) and avionics was getting a little high for my Jabiru alternator
(20A). Many Zodiacs have smaller alternators like mine, so this can be a
problem for us.
I wanted to be able to leave my landing light on more often in the daytime
to be seen. With the 100W one, I could not do this and get a decent charge
at the same time!
To remedy this, I got a "Low Cost 35W High Intensity Discharge (HID) 'Xenon'
Light" from Duckworks along with their "H3-ROUND-SPOT" Round enclosure that
looks like a 100W light reflector.
To see the installation text and pictures, see the link on this page:
http://www.lancegingell.com/lance/Zodiac_Airplane.html
Installation took minutes.
The new light consumes more like 3 watts, it is much brighter than the
original and will last a LOT longer. I'm very pleased with my upgrade!
Hope this is useful,
..lance gingell
http://lancegingell.com
Zodiac XL/Jabiru 3300 300+hours.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244782#244782
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| Subject: | Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
Looks great I only have one problem with you installation. You attached the box
with double sided adhesive pads? That is just begging to come loose and do some
damage.
I'd attach it to the wing skin if I were you.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244831#244831
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| Subject: | Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
I think he meant they draw 3 Amps not consume 3 Watts. My HID lights
are rated at 35 Watts each and put out more light than 100 Watt
halogens. The startup surge current will blow a 10 Amp fuse
eventually, but the steady state draw should be about 3 Amps. I think
I am using 15 Amp fuses to supply mine.
On May 20, 2009, at 2:07 PM, Gig Giacona wrote:
>
> How many amps are they drawing?
>
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Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Retrofitting an HID landing light in the Zodiac |
I have never had any interference with my installation. I have a set
of HID off road lights from JC Whitney in my plane.
>
> Pty Ltd" <greg@gas-n-go.com.au>
>
> Hi Lance,
> Thanks for posting your info re the HID landing lights.
> Can you advise on the compatibility of the HID system with your
> radio's? Was
> there any RF interference?
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Greg Cox
> Sydney, Australia
>
>
>> >
>>
>> When I built my Zodiac XL, I installed the factory "Landing Light
>> Option"
>> from Zenith.
>>
>> As some of you may know, this contains two 100W incandescent
>> aircraft bulbs
>> (Wagner in my kit). Once I was finishing building and started
>> flying, I
>> realised that these lights weren't particularly bright but they were
>> adequate for my needs at the time.
>>
>> The current drawn by these bulbs (~8.3v) combined with my other
>> lights
>> (NAV+Strobe) and avionics was getting a little high for my Jabiru
>> alternator
>> (20A). Many Zodiacs have smaller alternators like mine, so this can
>> be a
>> problem for us.
>>
>> I wanted to be able to leave my landing light on more often in the
>> daytime
>> to be seen. With the 100W one, I could not do this and get a decent
>> charge
>> at the same time!
>>
>> To remedy this, I got a "Low Cost 35W High Intensity Discharge
>> (HID) 'Xenon'
>> Light" from Duckworks along with their "H3-ROUND-SPOT" Round
>> enclosure that
>> looks like a 100W light reflector.
>>
>> To see the installation text and pictures, see the link on this page:
>> http://www.lancegingell.com/lance/Zodiac_Airplane.html
>> Installation took minutes.
>>
>> The new light consumes more like 3 watts, it is much brighter than
>> the
>> original and will last a LOT longer. I'm very pleased with my
>> upgrade!
>>
--
Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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