Illuminated Windsock Types Explained: A Buyer’s Guide for Airports, Helipads & Offshore Helidecks
A complete comparison of illuminated windsock types — internally lit, externally lit, single/double light, and hazardous-area — and which one meets ICAO, CAP 437 and FAA specs.
Green Helipad Perimeter Lighting: ICAO, CAP 437 and What Every Operator Needs to Know
When a helicopter pilot approaches a helipad at night, the first thing they look for is the green ring of perimeter lights that defines where they are cleared to land. That green boundary — clean, evenly spaced, radiating upward at the right intensity — tells the pilot two things instantly: the landing zone is ahead, […]
The Internally Lighted Windsock Guide for Helipads and Offshore Operations
Wind direction is one of the most critical factors in safe helicopter operations. Pilots approaching a helipad — whether on a rooftop, offshore platform or onshore heliport — rely on wind indicators to judge their final approach angle, determine crosswind conditions and plan a safe touchdown. During the day, a standard fabric windsock is easy […]