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Obstruction Lighting

FTB 314 red obstruction lighting and other legacy systems will replace their photocells with the new PHD 516 photodiode

PHD 516 Replaces PEC 510 in Legacy Lighting Systems

Flash Technology is issuing this technical bulletin to notify customers, sales, technical support and service teams that the PEC 510 photocell used for legacy obstruction lighting systems will be replaced by the PHD 516 photodiode. Systems impacted include all xenon systems, FTC 121, FTC 361X

FAA infrared lighting regulations defined for night vision compatibility

FAA Prepares Infrared Lighting Specifications

The FAA released a draft of Engineering Brief No. 98 in October titled Infrared Specifications for Aviation Obstruction Light Compatibility with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS). The Vanguard product line offers an infrared LED option that meets these proposed specifications.

Vanguard Medium 370d tower light

FTS 370 Vanguard® Medium Series Product Announcement

Flash Technology’s Vanguard LED obstruction lighting system has been protecting towers from air traffic for nearly 5 years. We have continuously improved our product and today, the Vanguard II version is the industry standard for tower lighting quality, performance and durability. In the spirit of continuous

Protecting All Air Traffic, Birds Included

Editors of AGL Magazine asked Flash Technology to provide insights on how FAA AC 70/7460-1L impacts tower site operations for the June 2017 issue. Protecting All Air Traffic, Birds Included Changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations give tower owners options for configuring obstruction marking to protect aviation