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I am not sure what version lamp I had for testing. Whelen gave me several different lights to play with. Here are some photos of the G3s on other aircraft and you can expect similar results.

Correct, Whelen launched the G3 last summer at Oshkosh. Prior to the G3, the Pro was Whelen's top of the line landing light but the G3 outperforms that for a much more attractive price.

They blow Aerolites away. The photo you provided shows the Aerolite compared to a second generation Whelen Parmetheus Plus. The new Whelen (also WAT) G3 is the third generation and is two and a half times brighter than the second generation Parmetheus Plus. Additionally, here is the G3 compared to the Aerolite when I took them out to the airport to compare. Same exact camera settings on a tripod (shutter, aperature, ISO, color balance, etc.). These three photos show the Aerolite, G3 LED landing light, and G3 LED taxi light. The first image is the G3 taxi light, second image is Aerolite, third image is G3 landing light.

Here is the new Whelen G3 versus the AeroLED. The G3 is $250 cheaper a lamp so save $1K and buy a lot of airplane gas with a better performing lamp. I have them in stock and have outfitted many Ovations and other Mooneys with dual PAR-36 lamps in each wing. I highly recommend a G3 landing and a G3 taxi in each wingtip. Email me at gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html<-- Buy the G3 here

It is not an identified item in the preventative maintenance section of the FAR. Additionally, going to fluorosilicone to me, is a minor alteration, requiring a logbook entry by an A&P mechanic.

You do not have to toss fluorosilicone o-rings on an annual basis. I don't understand why you would install buna-N o-rings that immediately start to break down and have to be replaced on an annual basis over a difference of $10 a cap?

I carry the blue flourosilicone o-ring fuel cap kits and most Mooney aircraft need my Shaw 431/531 fluorosilicone o-ring kit. They are $14 a kit and I have them in stock. They come with the large and small o-ring, along with a new cotter key. I have had the original fluorosilicone o-rings on my fuel caps of my Bonanza for 7 years with no signs of deterioration and I have left the aircraft out in heavy rain with no fuel contamination. You can order them off my website at https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/products.html Also consider the Marsh Brothers GF polymer washer kits. Your current fuel cap washer is a stainless steal ring that wears down your plunger making it challenging to close properly and more difficult to open and close. These things are a little pricey but they are miracle works. Most Mooneys need the -2 kit that comes with 2 washers.

I just received more PAR-36 G3 LED landing and taxi lights, along with its PAR-46 LED landing light cousin. The G3 is the best lamp on the market, especially for the money. It outperforms more expensive lights from other vendors such as AeroLED. All backed by a 5 year warranty and they are made right here in the US! https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html <-- Order here 1-833-425-5288 <-- Call me here gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com <-- Email me here

Feedback from WAT is that they will be much brighter than what was on display at Oshkosh. I am taking 10% deposits for the initial lights that will be coming out with delivery in Q4 of this year. When you order you will be added to my distribution communication email list with regular updates on its progress. https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html <-- order here Scroll down until you see this.

Last day to save!

Two more days to save! 10% off through tomorrow, August 7th. If you have questions, the best way to reach me over the weekend is via email. gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html <-- Order off my website

I just clarified with WAT - if you install it utilizing the PMA authority, the owner/operator can do it with a logbook entry (no A&P or A&P/IA required).

Yes their PMA is for both Design and Production. Here is the Design narrative: "The design approval phase of PMA certifies that a replacement or modification article complies with the airworthiness standards of eligible products (aircraft, engine, or propeller). The applicant shows this compliance through tests and computations unless the article is identical to the article design on a type-certificated product. Identicality means that an article is the same in all respects to an article design in a type-certificated product. Evidence of license agreement shows this identicality."

It's really just swapping a bulb. The reason why there is an STC is because your traditional incandescent bulb was considered a standard part. Changing from incandescent to LED drove an STC for an airplane manufacturing company (also PMA). It is the least risky avenue to do it for them. You don't want to get caught by the FAA for manufacturing unapproved parts.

It should not require a new connector. You will take the existing power and ground connector (round electrical connector) and hook them up to the G3 power and ground posts.

Not to muddy the waters anymore, but you can install a PMA'd part without an STC and it is becoming more common now to have parts that are PMA approved that carry no STC (they might be TSO certified, etc.). So one could install the PMA with a logbook entry as the installation authority versus the STC (major alteration and a 337). So I interpret the G3 as having two pathways to installation (STC and PMA). I installed my G3 PAR-46 lamps on my Bonanza with a logbook entry citing the PMA authority. It is literally like replacing an incandescent bulb (power and a ground wire hookup). I also respect those who wish to install via the STC and have an A&P/IA file a 337 but to me, this is not a major alteration. https://www.aviationpros.com/home/article/10386647/pma-parts-marking-and-approval-a-look-at-the-regulations

The new G3 PAR-46 has both a PMA and STC. The PAR-46 G3 is an exceptional light emitting around 250,000 candle power. See attached. G3_PAR46_PMA.pdf

It covers all of them if you have a recognition light in the wing tip. It will not be STC or TSO certified so installation basis will be a minor alteration. They will be manufactured under WAT’s PMA.

If you want to pre-order the new LED recognition light, you can do it off my website at https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html

If you want to pre-order the new LED recogntion light, I have set it up on my website. Go to https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html to pre-order.

Can you re-send me an email at gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com and bump it to the top? I will answer. There is no way to pre-order them on my website at this time (good food for though though). The deposit is $47.74.

I learned on Saturday that this promotion has been extended until August 7th.

Greetings! Yes, the rumors are true and Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) will be shipping soon an LED recognition replacement light. I am a WAT authorized dealer and I am taking 10% deposits to secure the first orders. They will be $231.20 each plus $15 shipping. WAT has communicated to us that they will be shipping them toward the end of the year. I worked with WAT and another Mooney owner to fit check some prototype lights. Thanks to all of you, we were able to all collectively influence them to do the project.

I am shipping lights from Oshkosh (if still in stock). If you have questions, email me at gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com because that is the best way to communicate with me while at Oshkosh (besides coming to see me). James

It may still be hot but soon it will be cold and we have the Oshkosh show special of 20% off SwitcheOn remote power control devices. This deal is good through Sunday, July 31st. So, if you are looking for a way to remotely activate your aircraft's preheater this season you need to have a SwitcheOn. You can remotely active one of SwitcheOn's plug (we call them channels) to turn on airplane engine or cabin heaters. SwitcheOn utilizes a smartphone app and uses the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network (you don't need a Verizon account) and comes in a 2 or 4 channel model. The first year of service is free and subsequent years are $50. You pull it out of the box, download the app, use the smart phone camera to scan the QR code, and it is activated/ready to go. I use SwitcheOn to turn on my Bonanza's engine block heater and Tanis cabin heater from the comfort of my home. I also have my gas powered tug plugged into it along with my work bench light. The app has features to allow it to activate at specific times or on/off by specific temperatures. There are no sim cards, confusing text messages, or activating a cell phone to make it work. It just works. The 2 channel 15 amp (2 plug) device sells for $199.20, the 4 channel 15 amp (4 plug) device sells for $303.20. I have options for remote antennas for better reception (if you have bad cell service in your hangar), Tanis cabin and engine block preheaters, and more! SwitcheOn can be purchased at https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/switcheon.html Contact me at gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com or 1-833-425-5288