Wiring for rudder strobe

[cderk]

Originally Posted by mturnerb

I haven't seen that part of the instructions. Any thoughts on which section?

Thanks

Sure - its in OP-56 Tail Lighting, OP-37 has some info too

[rdamazio]

The other thing to consider is whether you really want a light there - some of us decided to avoid it and get Aveo Ziptip wingtips instead - those also have rear-facing lights that eliminate the need for anything in the tailcone.

[mturnerb]

Originally Posted by rdamazio

The other thing to consider is whether you really want a light there - some of us decided to avoid it and get Aveo Ziptip wingtips instead - those also have rear-facing lights that eliminate the need for anything in the tailcone.

Hadn't considered that option, will look into it. Did you modify the rudder fairing given that it's shaped to accommodate a light?

[rdamazio]

Originally Posted by mturnerb

Hadn't considered that option, will look into it. Did you modify the rudder fairing given that it's shaped to accommodate a light?

I haven't yet, but that's my plan.
I've also checked with Van's, they said it's totally fine to cut off that bulb and make it flat (but they don't make a version of the fairing without it).

[AlpineYoda]

Even with the Aveo wingtips, you can still add a taillight. It isn't required, but it can be done (I know because I'm doing it...)

The Aveo tail strobe has a sync wire where you can get all three strobes to work together.

Again, not required, but if you want a cool three-light blink to make your 787 strobe light pattern match your all glass 787 panel, it is possible.

Given the the rudder fairing has a flat spot for mounting the light, it does look a little naked without something there, although I guess you could layer up a fiberglass golf-ball sized rounded shape.

[rdamazio]

Originally Posted by AlpineYoda

Again, not required, but if you want a cool three-light blink to make your 787 strobe light pattern match your all glass 787 panel, it is possible.

We still have something that a 787 will never have: the RV grin

[Jpm757]

I have the Aveo Zip tips with the white position light/strobe in the rear module. I removed the tail fairing mount from the lower rudder fairing and glassed it in. The Zip Tips are terrific, and once you add up the cost of LED nav/strobe/recog & landing lights. as well as the wingtips, the $3000 cost for the Zip's is not that extravagant. Obviously there would be no need to run wiring to the rudder.

[rdamazio]

Originally Posted by Jpm757

I removed the tail fairing mount from the lower rudder fairing and glassed it in.

Do you happen to have pictures or pointers for this? I'm going to do this soon, but not 100% sure how to keep the "right" shape.

[Jpm757]

Originally Posted by rdamazio

Do you happen to have pictures or pointers for this? I'm going to do this soon, but not 100% sure how to keep the "right" shape.

I just followed the contours of the fairing.
https://i.postimg.cc/tTBTJFY8/20200831-184050.jpg