<VV> Headlights- Aircraft Landing Lights

[Dave Thompson]

Rick's point is also important if you are using the 18amp John Deere
alternator on a Corvair flight engine. This is the alternator used by the
majority of the Corvair flight crowd. The amp draw of all your flight
electronics add up quick.

Dave Thompson

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard.Gaffney at gulfstream.com [mailto:Richard.Gaffney at gulfstream.com]

Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:34 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Headlights- Aircraft Landing Lights

Aircraft Spruce sells the 4509 Incandescent (100W) for 7.95 ea, but a
longer lasting choice is the Halogen 4509Q for 19.95, as they last much
longer and draw less current for the same wattage. If you don't think that
is important, a 100W bulb in a 14 Volt system should draw just over 7 amps.
Each bulb. A factor if you have a standard 35 Amp generator or alternator,
and old wiring........

Rick Gaffney

richard.gaffney at gulfstream.com