Flash Technology released MKR 372 to conform with the recently released AC 150/5345-43J. MKR 372 is very similar to its predecessor, MKR 371. Here are 3 easy ways to differentiate between infrared and non-IR L-810 obstruction lights.
In 2020, the FAA changed obstruction light regulations when issuing AC 70/7460-1M. The 5 key changes include infrared LEDs, the definition of obstruction, catenary markers, tower crane lights and turbines under construction. Learn more!
Operating AM and FM broadcasting on the same tower presents significant radio frequency (RF) interference, which negatively interfered with KCTC Sacramento's tower lights. Learn how Flash resolved the tower's communications issues.
This technical bulletin outlines the changes made to Vanguard Medium FTS 370x obstruction light for FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) compliance.
FAA lights undergo stringent production testing before shipping. Discover what happens to a light during its 3-day quality control testing.
Over the past 50 years, Flash Technology has evolved our tower lighting solutions to better meet your needs. Today we offer a unique combination of compliance expertise, technical superiority, manufacturing excellence and exceptional service.
SPX Corporation has acquired Sealite and affiliated entities Avlite Systems and Star2M. These businesses have become a key operating company in SPX’s Aids to Navigation (“AtoN”) business platform, alongside Flash Technology and Sabik Marine.
Now equipped with solar helipad lights, Hopital Elisée Charra in Lamastre, France is a rescue zone for EMS helicopter pilots at night.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
