LEDs for Nav Lights - Jim Weir

Jim & the group:

Most of us know how expensive navigation lights are for our aircraft.
When building in wingtip lights, many of us don't need the fancy light
housings that come with most STC'd light systems.

I've followed and enjoyed Jim's previous work on panel LEDs and various
topics over the years. I apologize in advance if I missed any previous
threads or discussion in my search on the use of LEDs as nav lights.

I've noted that several builders seem to be making progress with LED
navlights, especially since companies like Luxeon (below) have come out
with inexpensive, very high-intensity lights. Even some automotive
LEDs advertise they are putting out up to 150-200 cd. Other builders
are commercializing their LED products, but their prices are close to
the STC'd versions.

Jim, is it feasible for an average builder to integrate any of these LED
components into nav lights that will have acceptable performance?
Perhaps a Kitplane article to help all us electronically-challenged
builders?

Thanks in advance
Scott Gettings
Melbourne, FL