Battery Powered Strobe

[mtw]

I posted a thread some time back inquiring about a battery powered strobe. Did not get a whole lot of info, but I have come across a strobe that works well. Back when flying ultralights I had used Kuntzleman strobes that were powered off the engine coil. These strobes did a good job.

I either forgot or never knew that they also have battery operated strobes and have purchased one. It does help the Chief stand out on those late evenings! I attached mine on the left leg of the landing gear where the break cable fastener is located. Not the best place, but the simplest for me. For those interested the strobe is the SC103 from:

Kuntzleman Electronics, Inc. /www.kestrobes.com/

The battery Mr Kuntzleman recommended was purchased from:

Battery Tech 800-442-4275

Hope someone else finds this useful.

Todd Wilemon
Aberdeen, MS

[joea]

Good find and glad to see things like this!

[flyingfool]

Is any 337 or anything required to strap these things on?

I think I was part of a discussion in the electrical section of this site if I recall. i think there is also an LED battery powered lights strobes and even position lights. But I was not sure that as pilots we can just strap on things to certified aircraft.

Don't get me wrong. I think these are great safety devices and I'd love to be able to do this but want to make sure it is legal to do.

[joea]

If its attached with something like velcro then its legal without any paperwork. Only when "mounted" on the airplane is a 337 needed.