Introducing FlyLEDs

[RogerG]

We recently did an install on a RV-4 replacing the old Grimes after building a new rudder. This product is the best performing product for a tail strobe considering features and price point. Paul has done a great job and I highly recommend Flyleds.

If we are able I will link up a night video from a distance to show how well this product makes you seen from a distance. Another person made the video then posted to his FB.

[cderk]

Originally Posted by Paul from Flyleds

That certainly was the intention!
3000 lumens, ~140 degrees of coverage. It's bright!

The stand alone model can even blink out a somewhat random pattern of flashes that a keen observer might realise is actually morse code for N688CD...

Paul - will you be at OSH this year exhibiting? Would love to stop by and see your products.

Thanks

[n82rb]

When will the W-415 wingtip boards be available?

Bob burns
Rv-4 n82rb

[Paul from Flyleds]

Originally Posted by n82rb

When will the W-415 wingtip boards be available?
Bob burns
Rv-4 n82rb

Hi Bob.
The W-415 boards are 99% ready to go, except for some heat transfer tape which is due any day now.

The outward facing area is so small that I've extended the board inside the wing to mount the resistors, which is different to the other kits.

The metalwork and clear covers have also been ordered for those who don't already have the wing mods.

Originally Posted by cderk

Paul - will you be at OSH this year exhibiting? Would love to stop by and see your products.
Thanks

I won't be exhibiting this year, but I am trying to convince myself that I need to come over for what looks like an amazing show!

[Paul from Flyleds]

If twenty of you pledge to buy a kit at Oshkosh, I'll exhibit!
I'll bring (a very heavy suitcase and) a soldering iron and show you how easy it is to build your kit.

[Whitman]

http://vid1363.photobucket.com/album...psxbvecqf5.mp4

Whelen strobes in the wing tips and Paul's LED tail strobe. As you can see, that normal size tail strobe packs a powerful punch!

[flightlogic]

Some customers may be hesitant to get involved with an electronics assembly project, even though they are builders. Customer support is important if you do. Even with some experience in electronics, I made a mistake and burned up the programming chip in my tail strobe. Paul has shipped a new one, programmed with my N number... and he declined payment for the part.
I have followed years of both good and bad stories on products I purchase. Lightspeed comes to mind. They really support customers.
I see a good future for the LED systems Paul has designed for experimental aviation. They are a competitive alternative to the certified units that carry large developmental and testing costs. And the CREE lights these days are extremely bright if driven properly with well designed power supplies. Radio noise is a non issue with the FLYLEDS. The video posted prior gives some idea of effective radiation. I have read all the detailed FAA specs for years and some of it is rather obscure and emanates from a lab, rather than the real world. In the real world, I simply don't want to get run into by another plane. Paul's products will meet our needs, I am quite sure.

[PilotjohnS]

Ok so strobes were invented to get a bright flash.. Now these LEDs are so bright why bother with strobes? From the video if seems the wing wag is just as effective. But curious if these are bright enough to be effective during the day. I would really love to see a video during a sunny day.

I will be putting these on my 9 gotta love them

[flightlogic]

In my observation, there is nothing short of the sun.... in broad daylight... that will show at half a mile. No strobe, no LED... nada. If you have ever flown near the Las Vegas solar mirror field... then you have seen what really works.
If the clever guys at Aero LED's wanted to, they could invent a tiny mirror ball housed in glass. It could rotate passively by venting a bit of air through the base to spin a rotor disc. The sunlight would hit the aluminum coated reflective bits just like an old dance hall disco ball. Now THAT would show up at a mile.
If they get rich off the idea... tell them you saw it here on Van's first.
Hey Paul, Aussies are quite clever... maybe make a mirror system (and figure out how to get it to reflect on the shady side too... while you are at it)
BTW... this observation does not include the super power landing lights set in wig wag mode. They carry out quite a ways, but are pretty directional.

[PilotjohnS]

I have an idea to make this work. You are right the sun on a 4 square inch mirror. That should do it. And if there is no sun FLYleds. Brillant.