Slider Guys Only.....

[petehowell]

I found a new way to mount my flashlight in the cockpit and after a few night flights, I think I like it. I modified a AA Cree LED flashlight with a multi setting PWM regulator and used a Fenix Bicycle mount to make a versatile and convinient cockpit light. As a bonus, it is indepenedent of ship's power if it becomes a dark and stormy night.


Attaches to the Slider Bar


Mount is highly and easily adjustable


Puts light where you need it


Stores out of the way, but easily accessed


Here is the flashlight.....

Here is the mount.....

Here is how I modded the flashlight

I can get 20+ hours on a single AA when the light is set for cockpit reading at night - not bad!! Let me know if you have questions.

[Bevan]

Pete,

Very nice idea. The website shows the holder with orange colored knobs. How did you get yours with black ones?

Why did you feel you needed to mod the flashlight? Brightness? spread angle of light? other?

This is great because I'm wiring now and haven't seen such a nice solution for night time flood/map/cockpit light.

Thanks

bevan
RV7A wiring

[petehowell]

Hi Bevan,

The holder came with black knobs - just lucky I guess.

I modded the flashlight to get increased run time. With the stock regulator it is very bright, but the battery only lasts about an hour. With the dimming regulator, you can much extended run times on a single AA battery.

[carguy614]

Pete,
Just a thought. That bike mount could work well for a lipstick cam....Waddayathink...

Chris

[Geico266]

Nice set up. Try mounting the flashlight on the rear of the canopy so when it is open it is out of the way. Also, at night you'll need the at more of an angle to the surface you want to illuminate.

JMHO