7 Myths About the Lighted Airways Posted on February 5, 2017 by Zhanna From Dave DuPree: Often-repeated misconceptions and historical fallacies regarding airway beacons and concrete directional arrows.
Harvey’s “Counterfeit” Beacon Posted on January 30, 2017 by Zhanna Harvey Hartman describes building a beacon for his refurbished tower.
The Story Behind Our “New” Beacon Tower Posted on January 29, 2017 by Zhanna Harvey Hartman tells the story of his “new” beacon tower in Waller, Texas.
Airway Beacon .kmz Files Available! Posted on January 24, 2017 by Zhanna Now available, .kmz files of airway beacon data for use in Google Maps/Earth!
Airway Beacon .gpx Files Available Posted on January 20, 2017 by Zhanna Now available: .gpx files of airway beacon data!
Maintenance of Airway Beacon Facilities: 1962 Manual Posted on January 16, 2017 by Zhanna Learn about the characteristics, operation and maintenance of airway beacon facilities, from the early acetylene-powered beacons to the familiar Crouse-Hinds DCB-36 beacons!
Arrow in Clark County, Nevada Posted on January 8, 2017 by Zhanna Marici Reid has submitted photographs of an intact arrow south of Las Vegas.
Gaps on the Map: Pueblo, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming Beacons Posted on July 20, 2016 by Zhanna Jeff Johnson interpolates the positions of airway beacons along the Pueblo—Cheyenne route that don’t appear in the NGS database!
Beacon Tower Near Polkinghorne Spring, Nevada Posted on July 3, 2016 by Zhanna Jack Fawcett visited this nearly intact beacon tower near Polkinghorne Spring, Nevada.
Beacons 62 and 64 in Eastern PA Posted on June 26, 2016 by Zhanna Bob Pastore submitted the following evidence of what remains of Beacon 62 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania.