Wing Tips

Kit Deletions

• If you are going with 3rd party wing tips, delete the following from the wing kit:
  • W-1015-L (left tip)
  • W-1015-R (right tip)
  • VA-193 (pair of lenses)
  • Bag 967 (lens hardware)

Note: Vans may no longer allow deleting parts. Depends on the kit.

Companies providing aftermarket Wing Tips

• Ziptips
• Aerosun

Zip Tips Installation Hints

• Rodrigo Damazio Bovendorp time laps video 1
• FB thread on wiring up the rear lights to the connector
• When installing per Van's instructions, it is important to rig the ailerons before to ensure alignment with the trailing edge of the wing tip (note: elevator position influences aileron slightly).
• The Zip Tips are not as flexible as Van's and getting them to match can be challenge. There is a note in the RV-14 manual using a ratchet strap that I found helpful.
  
  
• If you have received Vans part W-1016, it will show you the amount of "bending" you will have to give the wingtip. Below is a picture comparing W-1016 to the insert that comes with the Zip Tips.
  

Zip Tips Power Measurements

• Landing light: 2.28A per side
• Taxi light: 1.5A per side
• Nav light: 0.65A per side
• Strobe: 2A average per side (14% duty cycle, 14A per side when flash occurs)

Tail Light Removal

• A tail light is not needed when using Zip Tips. See CFR title 14 volume 1 section 23.1385 (c): Rear position light. The rear position light must be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail or on each wing tip.