Upgraded landing lights for CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3

[ve6yeq]

I placed an order last week for 2 XeVision XeTREME LED landing lights (custom programmed to power up in strobe mode) that should be here in the next couple of weeks. I decided on dual landing lights because the current wing mounts are pretty narrow, so I don't think a wider "taxi" would work very well there, not to mention that taxi lights really need to be mounted as low as possible. I will be looking for a different taxi light solution if I start flying at night (maybe just reuse the WAT Parmetheus™ G3 Par 36 Taxi Light that is currently in the right wing with a landing gear mount).

I am in the process of selecting a 14 Vdc to 28 Vdc setup power supply to mount under the panel so I can use the existing 20 AWG wiring in the wings. There are cheap Chinese ones online and a few better-looking US-built ones built for marine use, which I am leaning towards.

 

[Cactus Charlie]

not to mention that taxi lights really need to be mounted as low as possible.

Why do you think that? I would have expected best ground illumination with the light source as high as practical.

The sun does quite well at Noon.

 

[Cactus Charlie]

Also, high mounted taxi lights which are pointed down will give good ground illumination without dazzling other pilots.

 

[Meconiates]

I placed an order last week for 2 XeVision XeTREME LED landing lights (custom programmed to power up in strobe mode) that should be here in the next couple of weeks. I decided on dual landing lights because the current wing mounts are pretty narrow, so I don't think a wider "taxi" would work very well there, not to mention that taxi lights really need to be mounted as low as possible. I will be looking for a different taxi light solution if I start flying at night (maybe just reuse the WAT Parmetheus™ G3 Par 36 Taxi Light that is currently in the right wing with a landing gear mount).

I am in the process of selecting a 14 Vdc to 28 Vdc setup power supply to mount under the panel so I can use the existing 20 AWG wiring in the wings. There are cheap Chinese ones online and a few better-looking US-built ones built for marine use, which I am leaning towards.

Nice. I look forward to reading about your review. For my FX3 build, should I have them run 16 or 14 AWG wires for landing / taxi lights? And I assume 10amp breaker is the correct size (assuming independent circuits) ?