LED lighting technology has come a long way in the past few years and is still rapidly improving. Looking at the specifications on website http://www.aeroleds.com/ the average current draw at about 1 Ampere per light is still rather large for a glider. I suspect the efficiency will continue to improve to the point where they will be a viable option, perhaps glider manufacturers would then include them in their design.
BTW some of the cyclists LED lights are extremely bright especially when flashing but full daylight is hard to compete with! John Parncutt From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Smith Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2011 9:22 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider visibility-UK-BGA Not necessarily. A range of high intensity LED strobes are coming into the market. An example is: http://www.aeroleds.com/ It may soon be feasible to run a pair of wing tip strobes off a second battery for aircraft operating in high traffic areas. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John McFarlane Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2011 8:07 AM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Glider visibility-UK-BGA Back to Day-Glo wing tips and noses again - small wheel From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Mc Donnell Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2011 7:24 AM To: Gliding mail list Subject: [Aus-soaring] Glider visibility-UK-BGA http://www.atc-network.com/News/39650/CAA-funds-visibility-trial
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