Strobe wiring Considerations.

[asra]

As there are a lot of ultralight aircraft flying and using Strobes today, I thought it would be fitting to post a few of the considerations to take into account in order to minimise & eliminate radio noise. NOISE in Radio and / or intercomImage Insert: 71.26

[Tim]

Geez Sam, if that engine failed up that high you would never get back down again. Great shot though, especially with the sun reflection off the prop.It is most interesting because because it could possibly give us a clue to propeller flexation due to dirty or interrupted airflow. The propeller moves in a perfect circle so one would expect smooth changes in the reflextion as the helix angles of the blades change during the circle. Check out the reflection at the bottom.Tim McClureBroken Hill

[Tim]

Geez Sam, if that engine failed up that high you would never get back down again. Great shot though, especially with the sun reflection off the prop.It is most interesting because because it could possibly give us a clue to propeller flexation due to dirty or interrupted airflow. The propeller moves in a perfect circle so one would expect smooth changes in the reflextion as the helix angles of the blades change during the circle. Check out the reflection at the bottom.Tim McClureBroken Hill

[Brian]

Take note of what Sam has said there Tim as I want one of those strobes on my new one !BrianPooncarie NSW

[Brian]

Take note of what Sam has said there Tim as I want one of those strobes on my new one !BrianPooncarie NSW

[asra]

Kuntzleman Electronics (SC103) strobe lights.Purpose designed Ultralight strobe lights 12vdc. physical size is 2.5 inches in diameter at the base, and 4 inches tall. They are equipped with a round 360 degree Fresnel lens, and brightness has been actual flight tested prior to sunset, not in the dark, & is visible at 3 statute miles ( FAR 103 Requirement ). Flash rate is 42 per minute in a single flash pattern. Power consumption is 500mA,(0.5 amp), and weight is 7.5 oz. The SC 103 comes with a stainless steel mounting tab attached. These strobes make a domestic alarm strobe look like a toy.PRICE IS $145.00 each Contact Sam 03 93793777. Mobile 0413 433 845.Image Insert: 15.94

[asra]

Kuntzleman Electronics (SC103) strobe lights.Purpose designed Ultralight strobe lights 12vdc. physical size is 2.5 inches in diameter at the base, and 4 inches tall. They are equipped with a round 360 degree Fresnel lens, and brightness has been actual flight tested prior to sunset, not in the dark, & is visible at 3 statute miles ( FAR 103 Requirement ). Flash rate is 42 per minute in a single flash pattern. Power consumption is 500mA,(0.5 amp), and weight is 7.5 oz. The SC 103 comes with a stainless steel mounting tab attached. These strobes make a domestic alarm strobe look like a toy.PRICE IS $145.00 each Contact Sam 03 93793777. Mobile 0413 433 845.Image Insert: 15.94

[asra]

Congratulations Brian for you must the the very last pilot in Australia who hasn't got one of Sam's strobes yet. Have you got that contract with the Defence Forces yet Sam?PeteBairnsdale,Vic.

[asra]

Congratulations Brian for you must the the very last pilot in Australia who hasn't got one of Sam's strobes yet. Have you got that contract with the Defence Forces yet Sam?PeteBairnsdale,Vic.

[Brian]

Pete, where I fly I'm lucky to see another aircraft ...except at 30 odd thousand feet above although I have had a couple of close encounter's...all at very low altitude where other aircraft should not have been !!I will put one of Sam's strobes on my new one as it will be flown into more populated areas !!BrianPooncarie NSW

[Brian]

Pete, where I fly I'm lucky to see another aircraft ...except at 30 odd thousand feet above although I have had a couple of close encounter's...all at very low altitude where other aircraft should not have been !!I will put one of Sam's strobes on my new one as it will be flown into more populated areas !!BrianPooncarie NSW

[asra]

Hi Pete.The short answer is no!!!But the RAAF are looking at trialling them on there new UAV's for peace time coastal surveillance.This will enable them to be seen, since the machines are quite small very fast, and fly as high as 6000ft. They did initial trials using the orange rotating beacons but had some negative feedback from commercial airline pilots which miss took them for flying forklifts.Keep you posted !!!!Sam.Melbourne Vic.

[asra]

Hi Pete.The short answer is no!!!But the RAAF are looking at trialling them on there new UAV's for peace time coastal surveillance.This will enable them to be seen, since the machines are quite small very fast, and fly as high as 6000ft. They did initial trials using the orange rotating beacons but had some negative feedback from commercial airline pilots which miss took them for flying forklifts.Keep you posted !!!!Sam.Melbourne Vic.

[asra]

quote:Originally posted by Tim The propeller moves in a perfect circle so one would expect smooth changes in the reflextion as the helix angles of the blades change during the circle. Check out the reflection at the bottom.Tim McClureBroken HillTimI'm spinning a 62 inch IVO, and each IVO blade root is flat as it is clamped into the hub plates.If you consider this in the pic, it starts off with a straight reflection, then sudden changes,(which is the increase in AofA)then followed by a gradual decrease in AofA (being the blades washout). Makes sense to me, and also shows the blade seems to be holding good form. Image Insert: 46.68

[asra]

quote:Originally posted by Tim The propeller moves in a perfect circle so one would expect smooth changes in the reflextion as the helix angles of the blades change during the circle. Check out the reflection at the bottom.Tim McClureBroken HillTimI'm spinning a 62 inch IVO, and each IVO blade root is flat as it is clamped into the hub plates.If you consider this in the pic, it starts off with a straight reflection, then sudden changes,(which is the increase in AofA)then followed by a gradual decrease in AofA (being the blades washout). Makes sense to me, and also shows the blade seems to be holding good form. Image Insert: 46.68