Re: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 01:21:29 -0700

I seem to remember reading of a series of flight tests on gliders using strobe lamps - was it published on the DG website or newsletter? I forget. A couple of years ago.
 
The general conclusions of this test program was that the use of the lights in sunlight was ineffectual in improving visibility.
 
Does anyone else recall the article I'm referring to?

Dave Shorter
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: RE: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

Hello Geoff

 

Tests conducted by the manufacturer indicate that the shiny surface of

a modern glider acts as a reflector and greatly enhances the overall

effectiveness of a strobe light (fitted to the top of the fuselage).

This is only one of the reasons why a simple visibility test over a range

of distances is not fully indicative of the real benefits of such strobes.

 

Bernard Eckey

FUTURE AVIATION PTY. LTD.

10 Antigua Grove

West Lakes 5021

Adelaide / South Australia

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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff Kidd
Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2005 9:35 AM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: Fw: [Aus-soaring] FLARM

 

Thanks for that Bernard,

 

    I will trial the unit at the farm at distances of 500, 1000, 1500 & 2000 m and make a decision on the visibility, before fitting it to the ASW 28.

 

    That way I can return it in good condition and without drilling holes, if the light isn't outstanding in bright daylight.

 

    Does anyone in this forum know what work has been done with battery operated strobes in front of a focusing reflector to provide best strobe light in a defined direction?

 

Best regards

 

Geoff

 


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