LED landing light vs taxi light.

Jim TurnerJim Turner
in General Discussion

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!

Comments

  • Unit74Unit74

    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.

    I own and fly a 79 PA32RT-300T. Previous aircraft are a 79 Archer and 76 Arrow.

  • empanninempannin

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

    Eric Panning
    1981 Seneca III
    Hillsboro, OR (KHIO)

  • asikora1asikora1

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

    Andy Sikora
    1972 PA28R-200
    X51
    Retired Miami ATCT/Tracon

  • Jim TurnerJim Turner

    Thanks for the replies, I ordered the landing light 💡

  • Loganpiper21Loganpiper21

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

  • Unit74Unit74
    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.

    I own and fly a 79 PA32RT-300T. Previous aircraft are a 79 Archer and 76 Arrow.

  • Scott ShererScott Sherer

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

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    Scott Sherer
    Wright Brothers Master Pilot, FAA Commercial Pilot

  • Unit74Unit74
    https://piperowner.org/talk/discussion/comment/1440245#Comment_1440245

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

    I own and fly a 79 PA32RT-300T. Previous aircraft are a 79 Archer and 76 Arrow.

  • rammstein1903rammstein1903

    I have a single light on my 75 arrow.

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

    -Dan

    Dan
    Private Pilot, ASEL & Instrument
    1975 PA-28R-200

  • Mitch CMitch 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.comjjouscg01@yahoo.com
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    Lighted wingtip on my Turbo Arrow IV with AeroLED Nav/Strobe/Rear position light. Very happy with the AeroLED nav lights.

    John O’Leary
    Turbo Arrow IV (KRKP)
    CFI CFII CFIMEI (Gold Seal), ATP(MEL)
    Wright Bros. Master Pilot

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