On Jan 2, 1:50*pm, Cary wrote:
On Dec 31 2007, 8:38*pm, wrote:

As I get older, and I find myself needing more and more light as the
lenses in my eye darken, I have noticed a definite need for more light
on night landings. My eye doc has recommended waiting a while on the
cataract surgery, as they are not so bad yet. Given that, I think
having a better view of the runway at night might save me my aircraft
and maybe my life if I were to install one. HID lamps seem to be the
cat's meow for this, but some things I have read have said they are
not worth the money. Some have said they are fantastic. I have never
seen a pair from behind the yoke as it is, and would like the opinions
of anyone that might have them in their airplane.
* * *Also, what about installation approval issues?

* Regards,
* Bud

Just to give another perspective, the landing and taxi lights on my
DA42 are Xenon D15 lamps. I am NOT impressed with the amount of light
they produce. While I do see the light on the runway when I am close
(about ready to flare), the runway is not as well lit as I have seen
in some of the older Cessnas I have flown. They work, but are not
miraculous to me.

Cary

I assume you have the D1S HID lamps as I can't find a reference to D15
lamps on the XEVision website. I notice that they profile the DA-42 as
coming standard equipped with them (nice plane by the way!). The
responses I got are similar to others I have talked to. It depends on
who you ask as to what they say. Guess I'll have to try and get a ride
behind some in order to make my own mind up. Thanks for the response!

Regards,
Bud