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Wing tip light adapter

Postby Concorde » Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:46 am

What kind of adapter do you guys use for the Wing tip lights. Aircraft Spruce has one for Sonex for $125.00/each :shock: item # 11-10653. Any cheaper alternative or diy out there ?
Thanks.
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby 984dm » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:18 am

I will suggest you check out http://www.gaugepods.com to see some very reasonable wing tip adaptors. $20 for a pair, and you can paint them or get colored ones for $2 more.

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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby fastj22 » Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:39 am

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Here's a picture of the gauge pods with a really cheap $14 LED strobe installed. I wrapped mine in red vinyl.
Here's the link to the strobe. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H5SM3FO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Bryan Cotton » Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:54 pm

The gaugepods are nice. Unfortunately they are too small for my Whelen Orion 600's. At some point I'll sell mine.
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Concorde » Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:02 pm

Thank you guys very much for your help. $20.00 is a lot better than $125.00.
Is gaugepods a good fit for Aveo powerburst ?
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby MichaelFarley56 » Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:33 pm

I have that exact setup and I'm very happy with them. The Aveo's are a little smaller than the mounting surface of the gaugepods stand off but they certainly fit just fine. Just like you said, the price can't be beat!
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Concorde » Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:14 pm

Just placed the order, thank you all.
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Rickadler » Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:41 pm

I have an unused set I will sell you for $14 plus shipping
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Concorde » Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:55 pm

Rickadler wrote:I have an unused set I will sell you for $14 plus shipping

I bought a pair already,thanks anyway.
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Re: Wing tip light adapter

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:54 pm

Does anybody know the wingtip angle and dihedral angle? I am going to make molds for my Whelen Orion lights.
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