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RV Leading Edge Light Kits

Our Leading Edge landing Lights have been designed with specific things in mind.

First, you need a good, clean, adjustable installation, that is cost effective and puts the light where you want it. As with many certificated aircraft, we use a wing cutout that limits the light to forward and down output, not allowing the light to shine 'up' where it can interfere with the pilot's peripheral vision in dark, hazy, or misty conditions. The larger cutout on the underside of the wing allows light to spill onto the Taxiway in front of the wings and to the sides.

Lights mounted in the wingtips tend to not address some of these considerations, with the added downside of blocking taxi light in front of the aircraft. This is a complaint that we hear often from builders who installed wing tip lights, and many report that they 'wished they would have used a leading edge installation'.

One of the nicest benefits to our designs is the wide range of light options that are available to the builder. You can start with the lowest cost light, or even our 'Installation Only' kits without a lamp. From there we provide several very easy options, and ALL of our lights will easily 'Upgrade' to any of our newer Lamp options. You can even use different lamps in each wing, to balance performance and cost, while keeping the 'appearance' the same (ie Round 100w in the right wing and Round HID in the left).

This can be a critical factor for the builder. Pilots who were fine with one type of lamp may begin frequenting or move to an airport with a more basic or unlighted runway. With our lights it has been very easy for them to upgrade to the 100W and the HID Xenon 4" Round lights. They report that the ability for them to scan and see the runway with these lights is amazing.

Many of the wing tip lights don't have the option for a full sized lamp with as much output as the 4" units, which can be limiting if a builder finds that their needs have changed.

• HID 'Xenon' Kits
• Halogen Kits
• Lampless Install Kits

Duckworks offers High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights in a 4-inch "PAR 36" reflector. This light mounts in our standard, lightweight, easily adjustable mount, using a new retaining bracket. The benefits to the HID are the incredible amount of light output, reduced power draw, and long life.

NOTE - To save cost some builders may want to install an HID light in only one wing. Using the 100w Round light in the other wing gives a balanced look when parked, allows the builder to have the safety of 2 lights, the extreme brightness of the HID light, at a significant cost savings versus installing 2 HID lights. The 100W light is also easily Flashed with an inexpensive flash unit.(See our Round Light FAQs section).

We have 2 versions of HID Kits available:

Low Cost 50W High Intensity Discharge (HID) 'Xenon' Light Kits This version uses our Low Cost 50W H3 HID Light and a PAR-36 reflector. Round reflector with an attached glass lens Standard "Aircraft Landing Light (PAR-36)" form factor ‘Lifetime’ HID bulb (no filament to burn-out) Extremely bright, white light, 500,000 candlepower! Significantly less power consumption, just 50 watts (3.8a). Less heat generation Tremendously Increased Ground/Taxi/Approach/Runway Visibility (compared to Halogen lamps) Operates at 12-14v DC This lamp will add approximately 1 pound to a standard Duckworks kit (2 lbs total) This unit IS Flashable when used with the right Flashing Device. (See our WigWag page) Aircraft Model Van's Part Number Price Order RV-4/6/6A/7/7A/8/8A LL-HIDW-50 RV-4/6/7/8 $250 Order from Van's RV-9/9A LL-HIDW-50 RV-9 $250 Order from Van's RV-10 LL-HIDW-50 RV-10 $250 Order from Van's Aircraft Model Order direct from Duckworks Price Order RV-3/3B LL-HIDW-50 RV3 $200

Our original Duckworks Halogen Light Kits have always been a great value.

We have been very careful to make all of our subsequent Light options Upgrade easily into these Kits, should your needs change.

Original Lightweight Rectangular 55W Light Kits Low cost landing light available for RV Aircraft Order direct from Van's Optional Parts Catalog (some models) Very lightweight - 15.5 oz total installed weight Very small and attractive leading edge cutout Completely retrofitable through cut-out in wing skin 55watt GE H3 halogen bulb Replacement 55w or upgrade 100w bulbs available 'everywhere' for under $10 Full instructions including CAD templates and Exploded view Most builders can install a kit in one evening Aircraft Model Order direct from Duckworks Price Order RV-4/6/6A/7/7A/8/8A LL-DW-01 $75 RV-9/9A LL-DW-09 $75 Aircraft Model Order direct from Duckworks Price Order RV-3/3B LL-DW-01-RV3 $70 RV-10 LL-DW-01-RV10 $75

100W Round Light Kits This light uses a low cost 100w Halogen Bulb in a 4-inch "PAR 36" reflector, which is the same 'size' reflector as our HID units, and gives builders the option of a Round Duckworks light. Although it's a bit heaver and more expensive than the Original 55w Rectangular, it's the perfect solution for those interested in the PAR 36 form factor. Round reflector with an attached glass lense Standard "Aircraft Landing Light (PAR-36)" form factor Low cost Halogen bulb (easily replaced for $10 or less) Good Halogen durability Increased light output over the std 55w rectangular light Slightly better ground/taxi visibility over the rectangular light due to the round shape Compatible with our 'WigWag' and other ‘Flasher’ devices Approximately .5 lbs heavier than the Duckworks 55w Rectangular light Aircraft Model Van's Part Number Price Order RV-4/6/6A/7/7A/8/8A LL-DW-02 RV-4/6/7/8 $115 Order from Van's RV-9/9A LL-DW-02 RV-9 ONLY $115 Order from Van's Aircraft Model Order direct from Duckworks Price Order RV-3/3B LL-DW-02-RV3 $100 RV-10 LL-DW-02-RV10 $100