Aviation Jacks, Lifts, Tools & LED Lighting

Steelebrook FlightLights

	Welcome to Steelebrook FlightLights where we offer a innovative  selection of LED cockpit and cabin light solutions for light aircraft.  FlightLight LED lighting provides significant advantages over typical incandescent lighting found in many aircraft.
Comparing Light Emitting Diodes and Incandescent Light Bulbs The primary advantage of converting incandescent lighting to light emitting diodes (LEDs) is the considerable reduction in power consumption. LEDs use a fraction of the power used by incandescent bulbs. However, when comparing LED lighting to a regular incandescent filament lamp there are a couple of issues to consider. The first is that for general lighting, a single LED is not as bright as an incandescent lamp.  This is normally solved by grouping several LEDs together to reach the desired light output while still consuming far less power than equivalent incandescent lighting. For example, in an LED traffic signal, the number and positioning of numerous singular LEDs provides a unit light output far greater and with better overall performance than the standard incandescent light bulb. Steelebrook Flightlights utilize the multiple LED approach to produce a single high intensity light source that far surpasses the output of the typical 12 volt incandescent light bulb in aircraft. And this is achieved with a fraction of the power required for the equivalent incandescent light bulb.  Click here for a LED theory and applications in small aircraft primer
FlightLights Goose Light Systems The FlightLights Goose Light utilizes four high intensity light emitting diodes to provide nighttime cabin and panel lighting and can be purchased in several configurations to completely satisfy your interior lighting needs. Click on above photo for details on this innovative LED cabin/cockpit lighting solution for aircraft interiors. FlightLights Easy Light Overhead Plug-In Lighting Unit for Grumman AA5 Series Aircraft If you fly your Grumman AA5 series aircraft at night, you know that the original overhead cockpit/cabin lighting leaves a lot to be desired. We have the perfect solution! Just replace the original miniature incandescent light bulbs and outer panel with the Steelebrook Easy Light Overhead Lighting Unit in about 5 minutes.  Click on above photo for details on this new innovation in Grumman aircraft interior lighting. Grumman AA5 Map Light Replacement LED & Housing    This unit replaces the existing gooseneck map light & housing on late AA5 Series Grumman Aircraft with a 4 LED assembly seated in an aluminum housing with a polyolefin covering.  Very simple installation. Click on above photo for details on this simple add-on for the Grumman AA5-A & B series. LED Flashlights in Red, Green, Blue or White        These 4 LED flashlights are the base for our Goose Light and Easy light systems and are great for aviation use, in and out of the cockpit.  They have polished aluminum housings and heads and operate on 3 AA batteries (included).  They turn on and off by twisting the head. Click on above photo for more details ClipLight LED Clip-On Lights in Red, Green, Blue or White   These clip-on LED lights are perfect for all-around lighting and are especially useful in the cockpit for auxiliary and emergency lighting applications. The heavy duty 8-position ratchet clip provides 360 degree positioning and clips to just about anything including hat visors, watch bands, eyeglass frames & clipboards. The light is bright and clean and the included lithium battery provides power that lasts a long, long time. Click on above photo for more details and features

Science 
Behind the Scenes

The year was 1905 - 100 years ago.  A young patent office clerk in Switzerland named Albert Einstein  published no less than five scientific  papers that included molecular theory breakthroughs, the Special Theory of Relativity and the most famous math equation in history - E=mc2, where matter and energy are interchangeable at the atomic level - the essence of nuclear energy.

These papers literally blew the lid off the contemporary science of the day and forever changed the way we think about the universe.  

One of the papers described how light traveled in bundles we call "quanta".  This is the foundation of quantum physics and eventually earned Einstein the Nobel prize.

How does this relate to the products on this page?  Well, quanta is the essence of  light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

When electrons in a semiconductor diode travel from one side to another, they shift to a less excited state and release energy in the form of photons.

When these photons are focused into a beam, a bright, clean and efficient light is produced. 

Because light emitting diodes are solid state devices, they have a longevity that far surpasses conventional lighting.

Incidentally, Einstein was only 26 years old in 2005.  Thanks for your contribution to LEDs Albert.

Bob