az_gila
Well Known Member
A question for private airparks/runway owners.
What runways lights do you use?
In researching I can only find two options -
1. Windtek - https://www.bestwindsocks.com/product/complete-runway-light
2. AC Spruce and Wag Aero - https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/wag-runway-lamp.php
We have the second one, but after 16+ years the wiring is getting problematic and attempts have been made to overcome voltage drops with LED lamps. Unfortunately LED bulbs do not really fit the sockets in either design. Re-wiring is being looked at but the cost of 8,000 ft of cable is up there.
Does anyone have any innovative solutions that have worked out in practice?
Any special maintenance issues involved?
In our case we have about 56 yellow cone light heads.
What runways lights do you use?
In researching I can only find two options -
1. Windtek - https://www.bestwindsocks.com/product/complete-runway-light
2. AC Spruce and Wag Aero - https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/wag-runway-lamp.php
We have the second one, but after 16+ years the wiring is getting problematic and attempts have been made to overcome voltage drops with LED lamps. Unfortunately LED bulbs do not really fit the sockets in either design. Re-wiring is being looked at but the cost of 8,000 ft of cable is up there.
Does anyone have any innovative solutions that have worked out in practice?
Any special maintenance issues involved?
In our case we have about 56 yellow cone light heads.