Skybright Strobe installation "how to" coming shortly!

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Had a great couple days at Trikepilot Ranch. I took some time to tweak a turn out of my wing, then made the fast track over to the building-supply store for "bits and pieces" to cobble-together my latest creation -- a custom mounting bracket system for the amazing Skybright Strobe System.

I'm going to do a full "how to" shortly, but here are a few preview shots (click on slideshow to see detailed pics). I have two position marker/strobe lights on the wings, red on left and green on right, as well as two high intensity tubular strobes on the trike body. At first I was considering mounting the tubular strobes on the kingpost and belly, but after much head scratching, I elected to go with a little less conventional approach. I think that mounting aft of the cockpit at a slight projected angle (on the landing gear fairings) is the ideal spot for my trike. First, because it relieves any possibility of damage or dirt from being on the belly. Second, because it relieves any problems or danger from being up on the streamlined King Post...where the wires could get fouled or the strobe could come loose and damage the wing in flight. Lastly, because this position is visible from 360 degrees, with the strobe actually reflecting off the engine to make an even larger "target" from a distance.

All the mounting pieces were made from off the shelf components I found at "Lowes" and total cost for the custom brackets and pieces and stainless hardware was about $20.00 total.... not bad.

More details to follow!