LED landing light vs taxi light.

Jim Turner

I’d like to replace the original landing light on my ‘76 Archer with an LED one.

I read the ‘landing’ light version has a 10 degree spread while the ‘taxi’ light version has a 40 degree spread. Since my plane only has one light, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with this and which version they chose.

At over 200 bucks a piece I’d rather not ‘experiment’ with it!

Unit74

I run a Whelen Pro in landing light and it is by far enough to taxi. I have no problems running just a landing light.

empannin

Agree. if only one spot go with the landing light.

asikora1

I bought the LED landing light. It is plenty bright especially compared to the conventional light.

Jim Turner

Thanks for the replies, I ordered the landing light 💡

Loganpiper21

Anyone know of a way to add landing lights to the main gear on fixed gear 180s?

Unit74

https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/comment/1440225#Comment_1440225

That would require an STC. I have seen Beech STCs for Bonanzas but nothing for the Chevy truck version Pipers.

Your best bet is wingtips that have lights instead.

Scott Sherer

If you get new lighted wingtips you can have 3 lamps facing forward. Two landing and one taxi (or vice versa).

Unit74

https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/comment/1440245#Comment_1440245

Blasphemy! Those tips need the Orion 650's on them STAT!

rammstein1903

I have a single light on my 75 arrow.

I installed the WAT parmetheus G3 landing light. It’s awesome at night.

-Dan

Mitch C

I would love to add wingtips with lights on my 1978 Arrow, however, I don’t like the aftermarket design. I have search for wingtips in the original design but have not been able to find them.

jjouscg01@yahoo.com

Lighted wingtip on my Turbo Arrow IV with AeroLED Nav/Strobe/Rear position light. Very happy with the AeroLED nav lights.