MarkW Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What color is the lens on the left side tail lights? The right tail is red, but the left I thought was blue, but in some pictures it looks more clear than blue. The left wingtip is red, but the right wingtip is definitely blue, right? The wing root lights I know are red... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 What color is the lens on the left side tail lights? The right tail is red, but the left I thought was blue, but in some pictures it looks more clear than blue. The left wingtip is red, but the right wingtip is definitely blue, right? The wing root lights I know are red... Should be clear, I believe it is the strobe light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marv Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Another Q: Why are the wing root lights both red? I could never figure that one out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Another Q: Why are the wing root lights both red? I could never figure that one out. No need to have it Green, The lights are still inboard of the plane. There are regulations for lights, I forget the site URL for the true info but this might help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navigation_light In a sec Ill post of pictures that people might find helpful from an F-15D I shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Left "Port" Right "Starboard " Left "Port" Right "Starboard" Left "Port" Right "Starboard" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Another Q: Why are the wing root lights both red? I could never figure that one out. The lights at the wing roots function as the rotating beacons. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 The lights at the wing roots function as the rotating beacons.Regards, Murph Murph - didn't know that - thanks I am amazed at how bright the right, red tail light is - I can see it for miles as the F-15s head south when they do night flying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Murph - didn't know that - thanksI am amazed at how bright the right, red tail light is - I can see it for miles as the F-15s head south when they do night flying Anyway, you can Vector them my way? I will not tell anyone it was you who did, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Anyway, you can Vector them my way? I will not tell anyone it was you who did, :D yeah, I will work on that once I can get them to do low passes over my house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 yeah, I will work on that once I can get them to do low passes over my house :) Make the roof look like a pool with a bunch of naked chicks in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks for the detail shots and info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks for the detail shots and info. Welcome on the pictures bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Posting these up, since they might be of interest in same area. Left "Port" Right "Starboard " Edited August 22, 2009 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-ONE27 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks for the detail pics WayneS....I'm at the finishing stages now on my build and its been rather ironic that you and Ken Middleton have been on the money with detail shots of the Eagle....perfect!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the detail pics WayneS....I'm at the finishing stages now on my build and its been rather ironic that you and Ken Middleton have been on the money with detail shots of the Eagle....perfect!!!! Welcome and thanks for the kind words. Edited August 22, 2009 by Wayne S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkW Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Why are they so dirty!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Why are they so dirty!? Plane was pretty dirty. My guess is, it was not only dirty from flights but also from grease, Hydraulic fluids etc. from working on it. Pretty much like working in an engine bay of an old car that has oil and grease all over it, Vs working on a new one. I guess they only have so many cans of brake cleaner and rags to clean it with. When the cans and rags run out, your done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 The guy who built the lighted Eagle on display at this year's Nats sure seems to have gotten the lights right - any of you get a load of it? I felt is was one of the highlights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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