People who work around helicopters must observe the safety guidelines during landing and takeoff in heliports. Understanding the hazards and taking precautions involving heliport operations protects the pilot and everyone in the immediate surrounding. Following...
In airports, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) assists aircraft pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing. They provide crucial information that helps facilitate traffic management and collision avoidance. Pilots, however, rely on airport visual aid equipment, such as...
A vertiport is an area designed to support the takeoff and landing operations of electric vertical landing and takeoff (eVTOL) vehicles. Like heliports, vertiports are also equipped with visual instruments, such as identification beacons and wind cones, that provide...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency that oversees global civil aviation operations. The ICAO is responsible for providing uniform regulations, standards, procedures, and organization for civil aviation among the...
Lighting aids are necessary for an airport to be operational, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airport lighting systems provide aircraft pilots with the visuals needed during flight operations, particularly at night, allowing them to pinpoint...
Artificial lights have become an essential part of our daily lives. Most households and establishments are equipped with light sources, providing visibility in low light conditions. Too much use of artificial lighting, though, can result in what is termed light...
In aviation, it is crucial for pilots to know the direction of the wind during flight operations. Typically, such information is provided by the Air Traffic Control (ATC). Pilots can also obtain information on wind direction from the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency...
Several aerospace companies are gearing up toward Urban Air Mobility (UAM), also known as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). UAM/AAM is a revolutionary air transportation system that transports passengers and freight from one location to another using an electric vertical...
Airport markings help prevent aircraft crashes and mishaps. Pilots use airport markings to determine airport directions and avoid potential accidents caused by hazardous airport conditions, such as runway closures. Airports can utilize a lighted runway closure X for...
As the number of aircraft and flight operations grows, airport accidents also increase. Plane crashes and mishaps do not always occur mid-flight – unfortunately, some of the most devastating aircraft accidents happen on the ground, caused mainly by runway...
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) is a well-known landing and take-off point for helicopters in New York. The DMH, which provides tourist sightseeing services, is the place to go if you want to see a beautiful aerial perspective of the entire city. Due to its...
Did you know that there are over nine types of airports? Each one provides a specific function. Fortunately, you do not have to know the different types as we’ve conveniently grouped them all into two categories: Civilian Airports Military Airports These two serve as...
Since air traffic has increased tremendously due to the advent of the jet setter lifestyle, the use of aviation obstruction lights (AOL) has transitioned from a mere recommendation to an important necessity. Aviation obstruction lights, also known as aircraft warning...
Pilots depend heavily on taxiway lights and runway lights, two of the most critical aspects of an airport. An air traffic controller is in charge of operating these lights in normal circumstances. However, a pilot can activate the lighting without traffic control...
Aerodrome beacons are a standard form of airport lighting used to tell pilots where they can find a place to land. While many might assume that they are merely airport flashlights, there are many types of aerodrome beacons. They have different light colors to clarify...
Wind cones, sometimes known as windsocks or wind direction indicators, help pilots determine wind speed and direction. Knowing these conditions is essential for a safe take-off and landing. If you own an airport, you must maintain the reliability and accuracy of your...
Wind cones are not the most complicated airfield component, but you should not undervalue their importance. They tell wind speed and direction, helping pilots fly and land safely. So buying one for your airport is indeed essential. However, this begs the question:...
The airline industry is rich in collaborative events. One of the most exciting but underrated stories is how pilots used to locate airports at night before the invention of rotating airport beacons. Here, you’re going to learn how a mere bonfire acted as a...
Table of Contents: Airport Beacon Overview Environmental Requirements Color Combinations Flashing Other interesting Airport Beacon Specifics Wrapping Up A rotating airport beacon is an essential lightning component of any airport, be it a civilian, military, or other...
Knowing the direction of the wind is unquestionably vital for a pilot. This information is provided by Air Trafic Control (ATC) at facilities that have an operating control tower. Pilots can also obtain similar information by requesting information on a Common Traffic...
Airport rotating beacons indicate the location of an airport by projecting beams of light spaced 180 degrees apart. Rotating beacons are required for any airport with runway edge lights. They create a “flash” similar to lighthouses, however, with Airports...
The Wind Cone specifications for airports based in the United States are set by the FAA in Aviation Circular 150/5345-27E – Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies. There are a variety of requirements and you should review the PDF linked here for complete...
Looking at aviation products and terminology from around the world, you may be wondering: what is the difference between a wind cone and a wind sock? You could argue there are slight differences, one of which is that wind cones usually have firmer baskets rather than...
Some airfields consist of unusual markings in the form of circles made up of square segments with L-shaped lines coasting along their edges, reminiscent of crop circles viewed from above. These markings actually aren’t as strange as they seem, but for many...
Visual aids are imperative safety measures when it comes to any type of transportation, whether its by car, plane, or boat, which is why airports and lighthouses both utilize the power of rotating beacons. A rotating beacon is a type of visual aid, typically used at...
When it comes to airfield lighting products, the rotating beacon light is a simple, yet effective solution to nighttime travel. An airport beacon light is also referred to as an aeronautical beacon or aerodrome beacon. A beacon is a type of visual navigation aid, or...
Hali-Brite, your innovative airport lighting company, is excited to announce that the Bacon Raton Airport in Florida is the first airport in the country to install an LED rotating beacon. Manufactured by Hali-Brite, the L-801A and L-802A LED rotating beacons are also...
The ICAO, or International Civil Aviation Organization, is the successor to ICAN, the International Commission for Air Navigation. The ICAO is a United Nations organization funded by 193 countries, that supports their diplomacy and researches new airport policy. The...
Wind socks, most commonly spelled as one word, and sometimes referred to as wind vanes, are flexible cones covered in fabric, used to show the speed and direction of wind. Wind socks are mostly used in airports or airfields, but can also be found on the sides of...
The convenient and luxurious appeal of flying via helicopter has lead to an array of heliports and helipads around the world. From super yachts to mega mansions, rugged mountains where the air is thin, and waterless basins filled with smooth river rocks, these places...
Airports consists of a variety of lights, all flashing and illuminating in different colors. When it comes to the question of what color airport taxiway lights are, the viewer needs to take one important aspect into account: taxiways aren’t the same as runways. A...
Have you ever driven at night in area with few to no lights? Imagine an airplane pilot having to do the same while on a busy runway. This very thought seems absurd and goes to show how airport lighting is integral for safe airport operations, especially in the dark....
Even the most perceptive frequent flyer may not understand what they’re looking at when looking out a plane window and at a bustling runway where the curious ongoings on baggage handlers and maintenance technicians take place. These flyers may witness an onslaught of...
Airplanes are amazing inventions. Prior to airplanes, travelers had to rely on horses, buggies, trains, and ships, which took days, weeks, or even months for commuters to arrive at their destinations, whereas the longest nonstop flight is a little over 18 hours. This...
Inclement, or physically severe stormy weather, can be a challenge for pilots, and frightening experience for anxious passengers. However, pilots are trained to take safety precautions in case of bad weather, and planes are designed to endure fierce winds, rain, ice,...
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