Expert guides, product comparisons, and FAA & ICAO compliance tips on airfield, runway, and obstruction lighting from the Hali-Brite team..
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 catalyst...
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 flashes...
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 information....
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. While these patterns may seem strange, they serve a practical purpose. These odd...
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...
In the past, pilots heavily relied on maps and visible landmarks for navigation during flight operations, a method limited to daytime travels. Nighttime flights were particularly risky until the introduction of bonfires at airports, aiding pilots in locating runways...
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...