Making a commitment to a specific model of wingtip light turned out to be quite the adventure. I did it. I think I’ll be happy with the choice. Time will tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early on, I considered FAR \u00a7 91.209 Aircraft Lights and advisory circular AC 20-30B. That led to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Advisory Circular AC 20-74, Aircraft Position Lights and Anti-collision Light Measurements.\nb. Advisory Circular AC 43.13-2A, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices, Aircraft Alterations.\nc. Technical Standard Order ('.ISO) C30b, Aircraft Position Lights.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nI began to wonder how much time and effort I would have to put in to end up with demonstrably legal and adequate day and night, VFR and IFR lighting on my Sling 2 experimental. Man! This could get involved!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Just like my Warrior, I expect to have a red beacon on top of my VS and 3-in-1 lights on the wingtips. What and how much do I have to do – and prove – to achieve the same thing on my Sling 2? I asked questions on several builder groups and forums. Would 3-in-1 lights on the Sling 2 wingtips be ok? Will they be visible? Will I need a white tail light? Are non-TSO’d lights even legal at night? On and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I eventually decided that I was overthinking the whole business. I’d chosen the red LED tail strobe months ago. That’s a done deal. There’s a place on the wingtips for teardrop-shaped lights – and dammit! – they’re going to be cool-looking 3-in-1 LEDs. There!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It simply came down to which light? I’ve got Aveo for the tail. For sync compatibility, I’ve found I have to stick with Aveo on the wings too. They have a TSO’d product. They also have an experimental version of that same light. Even that experimental one is pricey. Aircraft Spruce had a sale on Aveo PowerBurst NG DayLite<\/em>, w\/white base – 300 bucks-a-pair. That’s more palatable than $780\/pair for the nearly-almost-TSO’d experimental ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo there you have it – the tipping point! Price! Decision made. Hopefully the DAR will be happy when the time comes. I like ’em.<\/p>\n\n\n\n