Illuminated Wind Indicator AV-IWI

The AV-WSC-TILT Series L-807 wind cones provides visual indication of wind direction and velocity at a location on
an airfield.
FAA Size 2 wind cones are used at the central location on an airfield.
FAA Size 1 wind cones are used on smaller airfields and heliports.
The unit is equipped with LED lighting which feature the following:
• 50,000 to 100,000 hour lamp life, virtually maintenance free. 4 year warranty
• 80–90% less power consumption than halogen lamps
• A long-life LED obstruction light
The assembly comes powder-coated in international orange.The pole is center-hinged with 4 inch diameter steel on the bottom and 3 inch diameter steel on the top. A centre mounted braked winch allows 1-person maintenance.The four anchor bolts are a one-piece welded assembly ready to drop in the ground.The aluminium basket is welded, one piece, with pre-installed bearings. Raincaps protect the bearings from weather. The nylon sock is treated for rot, mildew and water repellency.

Features

  • Available externally lit, internally lit or unlit
  • LED technology
  • Size 1 (18” diameter x 8’ long) or Size 2 (36” diameter x 12’ long) wind indicator
  • Centre-mounted winch for 1-person maintenance
  • Nylon sock treated for rot, mildew & water repellency
  • Solar configurations sized to the installation location

Options

  • Optional Radio Control The AV-WSC-TILT is also available with Radio Control, whereby lights can be operated by a wireless handheld controller, which enables personnel to remotely activate the windsock light.
  • Optional Pilot Activated Lighting Control The AV-WSC-TILT can be integrated into Avlite’s Pilot Activated Lighting Controller (AV-PALC), to allow approaching aircraft to activate the windsock light on unmanned aerodromes.

Compliance

• FAA AC150/5345-27 for L-807
• FAA Engineering Brief 67
• ETL Certified
• ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1,‘Aerodrome Design and Operations’, paragraph 5.1.1 (Size 2 only)