G'day! My name is Paul, and Flyleds is my venture. I met Andrew (Aiki_Aviator) a few years ago, who had just started building his RV-10. I was excited to be involved in the build of his plane, but I think he was more relieved to have someone with 35+ years of electronics passion do the electrical side for him!
As a result I've been reading VAF for the last few years, including paying dues last year, learning lots, enjoying the trip reports that people post (Hi Vlad!), and appreciating the vast amount of information from the talented folk who contribute to this forum.
Very early on in the build, Andrew briefed me on what he wanted for strobe and position lights for the -10. "I want to be seen!" was the simple request. Having flown night circuits previously with Andrew over metro areas and trying to spot other traffic, I knew exactly what he meant!
So over several months I researched what was available and came up with a few prototypes for strobe and position lights using LEDs.
I came across this very in-depth analysis of a certified product, which I used as my design benchmark.
Another RV-7 builder friend of ours soon asked for a set for his plane as well, and so the process of making a kit of parts for others to be able to build some lights for themselves began.
Over the last year or so we've sold more kits than I ever expected, many to people who post here. I love answering questions first and then have the customer proceed with their order, and I get an even bigger kick out of getting a fresh order from someone with no prior communication. We must be doing something right!
I tip my hat to all the accountants, doctors, construction and office workers, and (insert your profession/trade here!) who found the courage to start building themselves a plane in their garage. I figured that if you were that crazy, you might be interested in adding soldering to your skills list as well!
I'm also encouraged by the fact that we've sold far more of the DIY kits than we have the built-by-us version. I wrote the instructions for a customer with no prior soldering experience in mind, and I'm happy that plenty of you have had a go as a result. Of course, I?d be happy to assemble yours for you too if required!
What started out as a single design for the RV-10 (which is the same as the -14) became a dual-fit board for the -7 as well. I?ve now had enough response from other customers to have custom boards made for the -9, and more recently for both of the W-715 wingtips on the RV-7 & -8.
Watch this space for a kit for your RV-4, -6 and -8 with W-415 wingtips!
I?ve answered a few common questions below. If you have others, ask away.
Previous customers, please feel free to show off your handiwork!
There's more information and pictures on our website:
As a result I've been reading VAF for the last few years, including paying dues last year, learning lots, enjoying the trip reports that people post (Hi Vlad!), and appreciating the vast amount of information from the talented folk who contribute to this forum.
Very early on in the build, Andrew briefed me on what he wanted for strobe and position lights for the -10. "I want to be seen!" was the simple request. Having flown night circuits previously with Andrew over metro areas and trying to spot other traffic, I knew exactly what he meant!
So over several months I researched what was available and came up with a few prototypes for strobe and position lights using LEDs.
I came across this very in-depth analysis of a certified product, which I used as my design benchmark.
Another RV-7 builder friend of ours soon asked for a set for his plane as well, and so the process of making a kit of parts for others to be able to build some lights for themselves began.
Over the last year or so we've sold more kits than I ever expected, many to people who post here. I love answering questions first and then have the customer proceed with their order, and I get an even bigger kick out of getting a fresh order from someone with no prior communication. We must be doing something right!
I tip my hat to all the accountants, doctors, construction and office workers, and (insert your profession/trade here!) who found the courage to start building themselves a plane in their garage. I figured that if you were that crazy, you might be interested in adding soldering to your skills list as well!
I'm also encouraged by the fact that we've sold far more of the DIY kits than we have the built-by-us version. I wrote the instructions for a customer with no prior soldering experience in mind, and I'm happy that plenty of you have had a go as a result. Of course, I?d be happy to assemble yours for you too if required!
What started out as a single design for the RV-10 (which is the same as the -14) became a dual-fit board for the -7 as well. I?ve now had enough response from other customers to have custom boards made for the -9, and more recently for both of the W-715 wingtips on the RV-7 & -8.
Watch this space for a kit for your RV-4, -6 and -8 with W-415 wingtips!
I?ve answered a few common questions below. If you have others, ask away.
Previous customers, please feel free to show off your handiwork!
There's more information and pictures on our website:
