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Erik H. Bakke 12th May 2020 11:08 AM

Airbus with single-flash pattern?
 
Noticed a Sichuan Airlines A330, B-308Q fly overhead at the Gladesville Bridge as I was on the ferry up the river last night.

However, the flash pattern did not look like the traditional Airbus double-flash, nor the newer, more rapid version of it.

It appeared to be a single flash pattern, but every second flash looked like it was slightly offset from the first.

Is this a new thing for Airbus? Never seen it before.

David C 12th May 2020 07:40 PM

I’ve flown on many A380’s and always note the very irregular upper fuselage strobe . There is no regularity to it’s flash pattern as seen on the tail mounted camera .

Dave C

Torin Wilson 16th May 2020 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David C (Post 109781)
There is no regularity to it’s flash pattern as seen on the tail mounted camera .

Dave C

Thats because the frame rate of the camera doesn't pick up every flash of the strobe as the strobe flash is fast enough that it can happen between frames on video.

Torin Wilson 16th May 2020 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik H. Bakke (Post 109775)
Noticed a Sichuan Airlines A330, B-308Q fly overhead at the Gladesville Bridge as I was on the ferry up the river last night.

However, the flash pattern did not look like the traditional Airbus double-flash, nor the newer, more rapid version of it.

It appeared to be a single flash pattern, but every second flash looked like it was slightly offset from the first.

Is this a new thing for Airbus? Never seen it before.

its 2 lights in the wing strobe, so perhaps one wasn't working?

https://utcaerospacesystems.com/wp-c...ystem-A320.pdf

MarkR 17th May 2020 07:34 AM

Qatar A330 feature the offset twin anti collision lights on the fuselage, B308q must be one of them?

Erik H. Bakke 25th May 2020 12:39 PM

Maybe.

I'm trying to keep an eye out for it, to see if I can see it again. If I'm prepared for it, I may be able to spot some additional detail.


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