vorlon1 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Just got a note that they are good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Been holding out for the tail version think it will look better than having two dissimilar nav lights on each wing. Now the question is will it be as easy to install on our Mooneys as the wing version.It's just two screws holding the tail lamp with a metal cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Yes it looks like 2 screws and one wire. AFA the wing tip model, I wanted the LED nav lites there and the tip strobes as I don't have them, I got 3 for one in that deal (ADSB, LED and tip strobes) Just waiting for the right side light assembly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinneMooney Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 I ordered the Tailbeacon and will upgrade both of my wingtip nav lights to LED’s. That way the nav lights should outlast the aircraft. My aircraft already had a fairly recent Garmin GTX-327 installed when I bought it earlier this year, so I didn’t want to spend the $ to swap out the transponder. Plus, given the backlog at most every avionics shop, the Tailbeacon is a great alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeev Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 4:38 PM, bonal said: Been holding out for the tail version think it will look better than having two dissimilar nav lights on each wing. Now the question is will it be as easy to install on our Mooneys as the wing version.It's just two screws holding the tail lamp with a metal cover. Yes it really is that easy! I have attached the install manual below. You can get a $50 discount here: https://wolfaviationsales.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fuavionix-tail-beacon tailBeacon-TSO-User-and-Installation-Guide-UAV-1002185-001-Rev-B.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Jeev said: Yes it really is that easy! I have attached the install manual below. You can get a $50 discount here: https://wolfaviationsales.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fuavionix-tail-beacon tailBeacon-TSO-User-and-Installation-Guide-UAV-1002185-001-Rev-B.pdf 1.21 MB · 1 download Has it been confirmed the TailBeacon will fit in the Mooney rudder? I've been concerned it might be too big to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 It fits any standard "Grimes" style tail light (2 screws, round base). If on a movable surface there is a cautionary note to review the surface balance requirements in the maintenance manual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeev Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 23 hours ago, MikeOH said: Has it been confirmed the TailBeacon will fit in the Mooney rudder? I've been concerned it might be too big to fit. I have not done one yet but it is a standard tail light with two screws. Double check the dimensions in the manual I linked above with your current light. Once I do one locally or another Mooneyspacer gets it in we will have a definite answer. I don't see why it would not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 34 minutes ago, Jeev said: I have not done one yet but it is a standard tail light with two screws. Double check the dimensions in the manual I linked above with your current light. Once I do one locally or another Mooneyspacer gets it in we will have a definite answer. I don't see why it would not fit. Thanks! Somehow I missed the dimensioned drawing when I previously looked for documentation. All I had found was the mounting template which didn't answer the fitment question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagarin Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I would walk by my ramp with a screwdriver to see who has one to borrow it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBDiagMan Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 9:28 AM, Gagarin said: I would walk by my ramp with a screwdriver to see who has one to borrow it I sure hope this is supposed to be humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR75 Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 7:28 AM, Gagarin said: I would walk by my ramp with a screwdriver to see who has one to borrow it but then the Feds will be tracking your ADS-B signal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinneMooney Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, OR75 said: but then the Feds will be tracking your ADS-B signal And it can’t be reconfigured without the WiFi passcode. Pretty easy to find when you’d be broadcasting your location. Hopefully word gets out that these are worthless unless purchased from a reputable source. However, the A&P that installed mine mentioned that he had heard of SkyBeacons having been stolen already. also, a screwdriver won’t work to remove it (unless you use it to hack it off the tail) Edited September 25, 2019 by MinneMooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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