Video PIREP On Aeroleds Sunspot PAR46 LX Landing Light.

[Bart Chilcott]

Pilot Report on my Recently installed Aeroleds Sunspot PAR46 Landing Light in my M20E. 

https://quik.gopro.com/v/YchMh0m34l/

Edited December 11, 2017 by Whiskey Charlie

[carusoam]

WC,

That is Quite the creative video!

Nicely Done.

How else can you make an LED bulb actually interesting?  

Best regards,

-a-

[Bartman]

Very nice. Thanks for posting. 

[Bart Chilcott]

2 hours ago, carusoam said:

WC,

That is Quite the creative video!

Nicely Done.

How else can you make an LED bulb actually interesting?  

Best regards,

-a-

I can think of a couple of ways.  Shadow puppets on the hangar wall or silhouettes of naked young ladies dancing in front of it.  The later might get me kicked off of Mooney Space though. So instead, you’re stuck with my mug explaining why I bought the thing. 

Edited December 11, 2017 by Whiskey Charlie

[Oscar Avalle]

8 hours ago, Whiskey Charlie said:

I can think of a couple of ways.  Shadow puppets on the hangar wall or silhouettes of naked young ladies dancing in front of it.  The later might get me kicked off of Mooney Space though. So instead, you’re stuck with my mug explaining why I bought the thing. 

The latter would be interesting as long as they are not Maurader's girls. Seriously, nice video, makes me want to get one of those lights. 

[Bart Chilcott]

48 minutes ago, Oscar Avalle said:

The latter would be interesting as long as they are not Maurader's girls. Seriously, nice video, makes me want to get one of those lights. 

Thank you Oscar!

[Oscar Avalle]

46 minutes ago, Whiskey Charlie said:

Thank you Oscar!

Where did you buy it?

[Bart Chilcott]

51 minutes ago, Oscar Avalle said:

Where did you buy it?

I purchased this one from Aircraft Spruce.  I’ll post a video of unboxing the light so you can get a better look at the physical characteristics. 

[Kale McManus]

Very nice 

[Andy95W]

2 hours ago, Kale McManus said:

Very nice 

It really is impressive.  For $650, it should be.  Yowza.

[PTK]

Very nicely done. Thank you Whiskey Charlie! I’m seriously thinking about the HX version of these lights. Curious why you didn’t’ go for the pulsating ones...

[Bart Chilcott]

1 hour ago, PTK said:

Very nicely done. Thank you Whiskey Charlie! I’m seriously thinking about the HX version of these lights. Curious why you didn’t’ go for the pulsating ones...

I gave the pulsating one (HX) serious thought.  I probably should have gone that route but as bright as the light is, it seems like it would be hard to miss even if it weren’t pulsating so I decided to stay with the less expensive version.  

[Oscar Avalle]

19 hours ago, Whiskey Charlie said:

I gave the pulsating one (HX) serious thought.  I probably should have gone that route but as bright as the light is, it seems like it would be hard to miss even if it weren’t pulsating so I decided to stay with the less expensive version.  

Yes, I was going to ask you the same question. Thanks

[Guest]

I thought that Alex “Raptor” posted a non approved version that had similar results for a fraction of the money.

Clarence

[Raptor05121]

His is about 6-7,000 lumens whereas mines about 4,500. So quite a bit brighter, plus his has taxi lights in it so it lights up the sides better and has a thicker beam, and more candlepower in the hotspot.

[ArtVandelay]

It really is impressive.  For $650, it should be.  Yowza.

For those with 4 wing mounted par 36...its 4x350=$1400...
Add the Orion position,strobes and you can spend $3000 on LED lights.

[kevinw]

Thanks for sharing. I replaced my incandescent bulb with the Whelen Parmetheus (not the plus) about 3 years ago. While it much better with little electrical draw, it's nothing like what I see in your video; that's really impressive. I've been thinking about replacing it and the Aeroleds Sunspot like you have is at the top of my list. From the research I've done this seems to be the brightest available. I just haven't been able to get past the $650 price tag but after watching your video I think I just did.

[LANCECASPER]

21 hours ago, kevinw said:

Thanks for sharing. I replaced my incandescent bulb with the Whelen Parmetheus (not the plus) about 3 years ago. While it much better with little electrical draw, it's nothing like what I see in your video; that's really impressive. I've been thinking about replacing it and the Aeroleds Sunspot like you have is at the top of my list. From the research I've done this seems to be the brightest available. I just haven't been able to get past the $650 price tag but after watching your video I think I just did.

I have a merchant account with Aircraft Spruce and get 10% off on AeroLeds and would be happy to pass on the discount to you. 

[kevinw]

17 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

I have a merchant account with Aircraft Spruce and get 10% off on AeroLeds and would be happy to pass on the discount to you. 

Thanks Lance, I will definitely take you up on that. How exactly does this work when ordering?

[LANCECASPER]

5 minutes ago, kevinw said:

Thanks Lance, I will definitely take you up on that. How exactly does this work when ordering?

I send you the Aircraft Spruce quote. You can pay me directly by Paypal (Friends and Family). I order it immediately and have it shipped to you. They give me free shipping on any order $180 and above.

[Bart Chilcott]

8 hours ago, LANCECASPER said:

I have a merchant account with Aircraft Spruce and get 10% off on AeroLeds and would be happy to pass on the discount to you. 

I may PM you when I get ready to add new position/strobes if you don't mind.

 

[LANCECASPER]

17 minutes ago, Whiskey Charlie said:

I may PM you when I get ready to add new position/strobes if you don't mind.

 

No problem. I did mine this summer and I like them a lot.