Airfield Identification Lights
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Airfield Identification Lights
Putting a feeler out here, am looking for an identification light for a private airfield. We are thinking something along the lines of a large strobe or similar, perhaps like the ones on approach to Tulla / Kingsford. Has anyone used any with success or can think of a type or supplier? Whilst runway lights look bright, they aren't always visible from far away.
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If you are talking about a light to pinpoint an airfield from a distance at night, what about an amber rotating or strobe light as used on construction sites on the various pieces of equipment and vehicles. For about $50 you can get one that plugs into your cigarette lighter in your car.
Many years ago I remember the Poms had (might still have) a flashing light at airfields that flashed the ID code in morse.
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Many years ago I remember the Poms had (might still have) a flashing light at airfields that flashed the ID code in morse.
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Many years ago I remember the Poms had (might still have) a flashing light at airfields that flashed the ID code in morse.
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Aynayda Pizaqvick; And they still do, or the military airfields do anyway. They are large, red and repeat an identifier (not ICAO, just something logical). They are very useful in the UK where you often have a large quantity of airfields in a very small area - probably not such a problem in the outback (sorry AP couldn't resist!) of Australia though!
Aynayda Pizaqvick; And they still do, or the military airfields do anyway. They are large, red and repeat an identifier (not ICAO, just something logical). They are very useful in the UK where you often have a large quantity of airfields in a very small area - probably not such a problem in the outback (sorry AP couldn't resist!) of Australia though!
Port Pirie SA always had a rotating beacon that came on with the runway lights been there since the 2nd WW as it was a RAAF training ground at the time. I haven't flown in there at night for 4years but according to ERSA is still in use.
Try NHP electrical engineering products. They have a huge range of strobes etc. They're australia wide so I imagine there'll be one in melb. Moflash is a good beacon brand, try googling them.
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Airfield ID Lights
If you look up a manufacturer called www.tomar.com they have an extensive range of high quality ID lights and strobes used in the marine and other industries.
A company called Fire Response Pty. Ltd is their agent in Sydney. Ph 02 9838-9044.
We have used their products successfully for many years. They are good quality.
B.P.
A company called Fire Response Pty. Ltd is their agent in Sydney. Ph 02 9838-9044.
We have used their products successfully for many years. They are good quality.
B.P.
Don't know if it applies to Private aerodromes or not, but here's a link to the Manual of Standards Part 139 (Aerodromes). Section 9.5 applies to Aerodrome Beacons. Might be worth sticking to standards to avoid future litigation problems.
http://www.casa.gov.au/rules/1998casr/139/139m09.pdf
http://www.casa.gov.au/rules/1998casr/139/139m09.pdf
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The lighting standards in MOS 139 apply to registered aerodromes. If it is a private ALA the lighting standards don't apply which is a good thing given the cost of installation, certification and maintenance on those types of systems.
For a pvt airfield I think it is still left up to the PIC to ensure that the rwy, lighting etc is suitable.
To find an ALA at night, probably the simplest option might be for a rotating beacon connected to a 12V power supply which are available on EBAY for less than $100 (plus pwr supply). Or you could save yourself the hard work and just give your visiting pilots the GPS coordinates.
For a pvt airfield I think it is still left up to the PIC to ensure that the rwy, lighting etc is suitable.
To find an ALA at night, probably the simplest option might be for a rotating beacon connected to a 12V power supply which are available on EBAY for less than $100 (plus pwr supply). Or you could save yourself the hard work and just give your visiting pilots the GPS coordinates.
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Yeah, it's a private airfield. Tried the rotating orange beacon, not enough range. Have emailed a couple of places. Are looking for something like the lighting / strobes on approach at Tulla.