SAGA System of Azimuth Guidance for Approach

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PLUSAFE unique Azimuth Guidance System for Approach (SAGA) guides the pilot with perfect precision clear of obstacles when a certain direction and azimuth angle is required by traffic control. On the approach axis, the pilot will receive vi...
Product Description
Many heliports are located in crowded or remote areas with few visual cues, many obstacles in the way and where traffic control requires a certain direction to be used.
Under these conditions ICAO Annex 14 Vol.II recommends the helipad to be complemented with the aid of Visual Alignment Systems.

Manufacture Compliance:
· ICAO Annex 14, Volume II, 4th Edition, July,  2013
· French STAC

Function Applications:
· Combined signal of approach azimuth guidance
  and threshold identification. 

Heliport Applications

· Surface-level ground heliport
· Rooftop&Elevated heliport
· Airport runway

Key Features:
· Comprise of 2 “Flashing” Units (master and slave) lights.
· Powered in 110Vac-230Vac 50/60 Hz.
· Pre-focused reflector lamps 12 Vac 105 W.
· Consumption: Less than 250Watts for total SAGA system.
· Visual range: 10 nautical miles in standard visibility condition.
· Angular sector: 15° on both side of approach axis.
· Axis accuracy: +/-0.45° in azimuth.
· Delay between flashes: 60 to 300 ms.
· “Flashes” frequency: 0.5Hz.

Construction&Physical:
· Light: casting aluminum(body, cap, support) .
· Power Supply Box: reinforced polyester.
· Legs: frangible
· Fastenings: stainless steel.
· IP rating: IP65.
· Working temperature: -40°C to +50°C.

Data Sheet
Data Sheet Plusafe SAGA Azimuth Guidance System for Approach 

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