March 11, 2021
Hopital Elisée Charra – Lamastre, Ardèche, France
Now equipped with solar helipad lights, Hopital Elisée Charra in Lamastre, France is a rescue zone for EMS helicopter pilots at night.
Flash News
March 1, 2021
10 Easily Avoidable FAA Lighting Mistakes
The FAA has made strides in past years to simplify and clarify obstruction lighting regulations. Despite this, violations of these standards exist in the field. Here are 10 easily avoidable mistakes to help ensure your structures comply with regulations.
February 4, 2021
FTS 370 Updated for 43J Compliance Technical Bulletin
This technical bulletin outlines the changes made to Vanguard Medium FTS 370x obstruction light for FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) compliance.
October 30, 2020
FTS 350i Wind Turbine Light Product Announcement
An economical option for wind farm developers and maintenance crews, the new FTS 350i is an FAA L-864 that was designed to withstand the harsh environments encountered on wind farms.
August 17, 2020
FAA AC 150/5345-43J Enhances Visibility for Night Flights
In September 2020, infrared obstruction lights will be required under FAA AC 150/5345-43J. Understand how infrared aircraft warning lights impact night pilots, and if your sites are impacted.
July 16, 2020
Flash University Medium Intensity Online Renewal Program
Announcing Flash University’s Medium Intensity Online Renewal Program! This new program offers a more convenient, cost-effective option compared to our traditional classroom renewal experience, ensuring that all technicians can easily maintain their lighting credentials.
May 7, 2020
COVID-19 Helipad Lights – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Organizations across Albuquerque combined efforts to better serve patients statewide during the coronavirus pandemic. They created a temporary emergency helipad using solar A704 helipad lights and A650 obstruction lights!
April 7, 2020
Ethernet Modem EOL Technical Bulletin
The LTE Ethernet modems in the FTS 370x, FTM 190, FTS 371 SMART SNMP and FTS 270 have been discontinued. Learn about the drop-in replacement.
March 16, 2020
FAA Issues Extension for Infrared Obstruction Lights
The Vanguard High FTS 270 integrates red, white and infrared (IR) LEDs, and was the first high intensity system certified under new FAA regulations governing night vision compatibility for obstruction lights.
February 12, 2020
Flash Technology Launches Vanguard® High Product Series
The Vanguard High FTS 270 integrates red, white and infrared (IR) LEDs, and was the first high intensity system certified under new FAA regulations governing night vision compatibility for obstruction lights.
January 14, 2020
2020 Trade Events
Stop by our booth at these 2019 events for an in-person tower light demo or to discuss how FAA and ICAO lighting regulations may impact your sites.
January 10, 2020
Best Practices for Self-monitoring Flash Technology Ethernet Equipment
Flash Technology recommends that customers performing their own FAA compliance monitoring only connect their Vanguard® and FTM 190 Ethernet products to private internet connections and NOT the public internet. If end users monitor these products over the public internet, it can allow unauthorized access to
October 8, 2019
Runway Lights: The 4 Cs of Airport Lighting
The performance of airport lighting is comprised of 4 key attributes: configuration, color, coverage and candela. It may sound simple, yet a surprising number of those in the air travel industry don't understand how these elements combine to form a runway lighting system.
July 8, 2019
Vanguard® High FTS 270 Product Announcement
Flash Technology announces the launch of the Vanguard High FTS 270 LED tower lighting system. The system is appropriate for broadcast towers, skyscrapers, smokestacks, bridges and other applications requiring high intensity obstruction lights.
June 21, 2019
Vanguard® FTS 370i-2 Product Announcement
The new Vanguard FTS 370i-2 IR incorporates infrared LEDs for NVG and NVIS visibility, per FAA AC 150/5345-43J. The FAA L-864 offers a suite of other features.
