N941WR
Legacy Member
There has been a lot of talk about wig-wag flashers and I'm not sure they give the protection / visibility everyone thinks they do.
The reason being is the lights (Duckworth kits) are set so far back in the wing the only person who will see them flash is someone looking straight down the wing hole, which means they can probably see you anyway.
If you don't believe me, ask an RV friend with the Duckworth lights to turn on his landing lights (turn off the wig-wag, if they have it), ask him to shoot the approach and land while you and stand on the ground and watch.
It will look like the lights are going on and off as the pilot adjusts his glide path for the landing.
Just my $.02.
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The reason being is the lights (Duckworth kits) are set so far back in the wing the only person who will see them flash is someone looking straight down the wing hole, which means they can probably see you anyway.
If you don't believe me, ask an RV friend with the Duckworth lights to turn on his landing lights (turn off the wig-wag, if they have it), ask him to shoot the approach and land while you and stand on the ground and watch.
It will look like the lights are going on and off as the pilot adjusts his glide path for the landing.
Just my $.02.
Comments?
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