See a video for a new boat with coyote to scare birds
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Coyote-boat-to-scare-birds--Its-no-joke-and-makes-flying-safer-117701803.html
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Armor B alls to Reduce Bird Strikes
Armor balls to deter birds from water http://www.hookelenews.com/%E2%80%98armor-balls%E2%80%99-make-pilots-planes-birds-safer/
PILOTS TO USE RADAR TO PREVENT BIRD STRIKES
Finally, after 12 years of radar research, the FAA is starting to investigate the use of ground based radar data to help pilots and controllers to prevent. Better late than never.
http://www.atc-network.com/News/37367/The-Federal-Aviation-Administrations--FAA--Wildlife-Hazard-Mitigation-Program
http://www.atc-network.com/News/37367/The-Federal-Aviation-Administrations--FAA--Wildlife-Hazard-Mitigation-Program
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Cant Solve the Birdstrike Problem with Studies
The FAA is spending over $200 million to study the birdstrike problem at 2000 general aviation airports. A sample study and its cost are here:
http://www.burbankleader.com/news/tn-blr-0209-airport,0,5292333.story
I propose we solve the problem not simply study it. Detect the birds and relay their position to the cockpit with a new invention www.onebirdstrike.com
http://www.burbankleader.com/news/tn-blr-0209-airport,0,5292333.story
I propose we solve the problem not simply study it. Detect the birds and relay their position to the cockpit with a new invention www.onebirdstrike.com
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Border Collies Protect Hurlburt Field
Clearing wildlife from airport runways and surrounding areas from dawn till dusk doesn’t sound like the dream job for someone in their upper 40s — except for Jet.
http://www.lagniappemobile.com/article.asp?articleID=4039&SID=1
http://www.lagniappemobile.com/article.asp?articleID=4039&SID=1
Friday, January 28, 2011
BIRD STRIKE DETERRENCE SYSTEM
Acoustic device that detects and scatters birds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3ue-zfVVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3ue-zfVVQ
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Pulsating Landing Lights May Scare Birds
Pulsating lights on aircraft is an area of research that is being studied by the government and commercial companies. Precise Flight has developed and installed such a system on several airlines. Much of the research is focused on validation and there is no conclusive evidence that pulsating lights on aircraft actually scare birds. To view more information on this topic visit the following links:
http://preciseflight.com/products/pulselite
http://www.katu.com/news/business/95797049.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJYOvTMeH6Q&feature=related
http://preciseflight.com/products/pulselite
http://www.katu.com/news/business/95797049.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJYOvTMeH6Q&feature=related
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