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Solar-lighted windsock debuts

By Janice Wood · January 28, 2009 ·

Airport Windsock Corp. has introduced its new solar-lighted windsock.

The self-contained solar-powered windsocks, which come complete and ready to install, are a solution for a lighted windsock at remote locations or where electrical power is not practical to supply, said company officials.

The high output solar panels supply and maintain power to the AGM deep cycle battery. This power is stored until dusk and when the photo-electric eye triggers the power to the solid state controller, the internally lighted windsock is lit up. The internally lighted windsock uses a high output, low power consuming reflective bulb. The reflective bulb shines directly into the opening of the windsock for maximum visibility. At dawn the photo electric eye turns the power off and the cycle starts over again.

The specially designed frame utilizes a slip ring commutator configuration that allows the frame to swivel 360° without any twisted wires.

For more information: 800-579-5135 or AirportWindsocks.com

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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  1. Jim Fernandez says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Sir,
    We also have a requirement for a solar wind sock at our base in Colorado. But as of now the solar wind sock is not in production at this time with a time frame of maybe at the end of the summer. We could use it now and may have to go another route.
    Jim Fernandez

  2. HERBERT CHISM says

    July 7, 2009 at 1:54 am

    Sir,
    forgot to mention in my last comment, we cannot call toll free outside the U.S., if another area code is available for phone calls please advise.

    Herbert Chism

  3. HERBERT CHISM says

    July 7, 2009 at 1:51 am

    Sir, presentlly a consultant with the Military in the middle east.
    have a requirement for several airport wind socks, solar powered, lit with obstruction lights, poles and mounting. FAA type L-807 wind cones.
    could you please send me a catalog of your equipment or information on how to purchase this equipment. equipment costs previously approved for
    this equipment. we would need the equipment within the next 60 days.
    Regards,

    Herbert Chism

    386 CES/CEC/RMS
    APO AE 09855
    Cell: (965) 9-913-5347

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