#Atc light signal full#

The Signal Light Gun becomes the voice of the Air Traffic Controller when it is not possible to use voice communications or when radio silence is a mission critical requirement.ģ.- Lightweight - 2.3kgs, with 2 easy grip handles and sighting scope for ease of use when pointing at the moving or stationary aircraft.Ĥ.- Finger operated robust trigger with 2 positions for morse code or continuous beam.ĥ.- Press button colour selectors ensure the correct colour is activatedĦ.- Positioned ready for use in the ATC tower in a non-slip cradle with charger incorporatedħ.- The new design LED light cluster provides in excess of 50,000 hours of use, with minimal power consumption.ĩ.- Integral charger maintains full charge to the light whether in its own cradle or kept in storage box. This milestone FAA decision has positioned the Leesburg airportthe second-busiest general aviation airport in Virginiaone step closer to permanent ATC services, while avoiding the ever-increasing expense of constructing and maintaining a conventional, multi-story ATC tower, Saab said.

The new SLG light gun has been specifically designed to be lightweight and instantly ready for use, for when radio communications are interrupted or unavailable. ATCpersonnel use a directive traffic control signal whichemits an intense narrow light beam of a selected color(either red, white, or green) when controlling trafficby light signals.

Atc light signal