Viperdoc wrote:
The safety factor is a big one, and reading the Aviation Consumer article
shows they also put out a lot more light than conventional bulbs.

Also, they use a lot less current- instead of two 250W bulbs, the HIDs run
on around 5W each, along with lasting around 2,000h.

So, I leave them on all the time.



My motorcycle uses about 35 watts for its HID.. and is as bright as a
100w offroad light.. (aftermarket kit)

I would find 5 watts for the equivalent of 250 watt incandescent
illumination suspect.. but I agree that the current is significantly
less for the light produced.

I will have to look in the nose of the velocity to see just what brand
of PAR 36 HID setup I DID get. Its very bright when viewed head-on even
during the day.. at up to 100 yards.

Dave