Friday, January 28, 2011

BIRD STRIKE DETERRENCE SYSTEM

Acoustic device that detects and scatters birds

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

Monday, January 10, 2011

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

Saturday, January 8, 2011

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