I know this topic is much discussed, but if anyone is considering using the much talked about Grote 63821-5 LED landing light (a non-STC'd 4509 replacement), Sherco Auto & Marine Supply http://www.sherco-auto.com has them at $65 with free shipping.

For those not familiar with the many online discussions, the summary is this: not as bright or penetrating as STC'd solutions such as Whelen or AeroLEDs, but would be extremely usable as a taxi or always-on recognition light.

Chris

Haven't bought it yet, but am considering this LED 660-R from Larsen Lights. It's a 60 degree "flood" pattern, but delivers over 4200 effective lumens (rated at 5000 lumens vs. 1100 for the Grote). They are on sale right now for $59 (regular price is $72).

Turn em on, leave em on!

Be seen!

JP256 wrote:.. LED 660-R ...

Wow, 5000 lumens-- that's super bright!
The LED recognition light I installed (13W x 30 degree spread) is only 900 lumens.
I checked out your link, looks like that light is configured for a stand-alone bracket mount--
doesn't look like it could replace a 4509 in a standard landing light bay, which is where most people would want to mount them.
Do they have a comparable 4509-replacement lamp?

Also, FWIW I know a guy who wired one of these $30 flasher units into his landing light circuit for a recognition light, works great:
http://www.aircraftspruce.eu/electronic ... 1224dc.htm

Here is one that might work as well. Been looking myself for the best bang for the buck. I will be installing a set of wing tips with recog lights on the Wagon soon. I have a "wig wag" unit I'm going to re-purpose. It's hooked up to the lights on the cowl and really isn't very noticeable. Any other pireps for a PAR36 syle?

https://www.larsenlights.com/55-replace ... ns-36-watt

Looking at your link, it appears the Larsen light is a 5-1/2" unit.
Not sure how well that might fit your mounting set-up.
Mine is a 4-1/2" drop-in replacement for a 4509 sealed beam, and it fits neatly into the landing light bracket on my Cessna. Here's a link to the one I installed.
SB-PAR-13: 13W (100W equivalent), 30 degree spread, 900 lumens, $65.
https://store.marinebeam.com/4-1-2-par3 ... lb-sb-par/


As far as wig-wag, I've read (and seen) that they aren't all that effective when the wig-wagging lights are right next to each other, whether in the wing or in the nosebowl. That's why you usually see them on opposing wings.

There's another one right under the one in his link that is 4.5" and is still 1450 lumens. Might be a good option. In the "people also bought".

I have been watching these ones for a while:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331819629247?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

My plane already has a Wheelen landing light but the taxi light needs to be upgraded some time.

A1Skinner wrote:There's another one right under the one in his link that is 4.5" and is still 1450 lumens. Might be a good option. In the "people also bought".

Here's the link for that one.
https://www.larsenlights.com/par-36-45- ... lood-light
60, 40, or 20 degree spreads available- $30 each.
Looks like a heckuva deal.

The Grote works perfect as a drop in replacement. I used it in the taxi light and it has good light dispersal for taxi and in flight recognition. It failed quickly and unfortunately I had purchased from a private individual on eBay didn't have an easy route for return. You quoted a good price. As was said, the best value is in convincing yourself to leave lights on for safety.
Matt