Remote Boat to Scare Birds

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

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

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

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

BIRD STRIKE DETERRENCE SYSTEM

Acoustic device that detects and scatters birds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3ue-zfVVQ

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

Birdstrike in Karachi on Nov 28, 2010 caused engine fire, aircraft crashed killing all crew and passengers

Engine caught fire and aircraft crashed into buildings

http://avherald.com/h?article=433ef657&opt=0

Pilots need a tool in the cockpit to prevent bird strikes!

Dr Jerry LeMieux to give Lecture on Patented Cockpit Bird Strike Warning System

Sponsored by the Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, Kathu, Phuket, Thailand

http://www.prlog.org/11207023-dr-jerry-lemieux-to-give-lecture-on-patented-cockpit-bird-strike-warning-system.html

FAA Advisory Circular on Bird Radars for Airports

FAA publishes advisory circular for airports to purchase and operate bird radars http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/150_5220_25.pdf