f1rocket
Well Known Member
Anyone designed and installed a retractable landing light in the fuselage? I'm thinking of duplicating the Long-EZ design for this and was wondering if anyone else had already done so?
The Long-EZ design is pretty simple with a throw-over handle which locks the light in both the up and the down position. One of the few people who can compete with Van for simple and elegant designs is Burt Rutan.
Before you respond with the "put it in the wing dummy, like a thousand people before you" post, I have my reasons for wanting it in the fuselage. The Rocket EVO wing is pretty narrow up front, access is limited, and I don't really like them out that far from the centerline (among other reasons).
Any lessons learned from people who have already thought of this but discarded it would be appreciated before I go and design the mechanism. Thanks.
The Long-EZ design is pretty simple with a throw-over handle which locks the light in both the up and the down position. One of the few people who can compete with Van for simple and elegant designs is Burt Rutan.
Before you respond with the "put it in the wing dummy, like a thousand people before you" post, I have my reasons for wanting it in the fuselage. The Rocket EVO wing is pretty narrow up front, access is limited, and I don't really like them out that far from the centerline (among other reasons).
Any lessons learned from people who have already thought of this but discarded it would be appreciated before I go and design the mechanism. Thanks.