SOTECC Canopy Flash

With its six red LEDs, the SOTECC canopy flasher is the ideal combination of visibility and efficiency.

…because every second counts in a glider, especially at high approach speeds under dark cloud streets.

Already installed in more than 3500 gliders

SOTECC canopy flashers: a proven, reliable system for more safety in gliding and easy to retrofit.

Optionally with reflective inner surface

Start the new season safely with outstanding visibility and automatic mode.

With its six red LEDs, the SOTECC canopy flasher is the ideal combination of visibility and efficiency.

…because every second counts in a glider, especially at high approach speeds under dark cloud streets. SOTECC canopy flasher: a proven and reliable system.

Canopy Flash Connect from 598 €

Canopy Flash Standalone from 399 €

Canopy Flash Lite from 249 € as kit

Haubenblitzer Connect from 598 €

Haubenblitzer Standalone from 399 €

Canopy Flash Lite from €249 as a kit

ab 598 €

Automatik Mode	✅	🛠️*	❌
Alarm Mode	✅	🛠️*	❌
Programmable	✅	🛠️*	❌
Plug and Play	✅	✅	❌
Combinable with Strobe	✅	✅	❌
High-quality 3D-printed	✅	✅	❌
Tools inside	✅	✅	❌
High Power CREE® LEDs	✅	✅	✅
Efficient LED-control	✅	✅	✅

*retrofittable

Update

Details about the new canopy flasher system

connectBOX Gen 2
Our new connectBOX. Also available as an upgrade
Easy individualisation
Now set or read out all desired features with your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
No app necessary.
System-wide functions
Optionally as Dual Output connectBOX. Can be combined with tail flashers (e.g. from Schleicher) and many other ACLs.

SOTECC LED Blitzer für Segelflugzeuge eichfach programmiert.

Optimised visibility: 6 high-power CREE LEDs
With even more efficient control through which the power consumption remains unchanged, even with more LEDs.
Detailed manual
Installation examples available for almost all aircraft types
Even more aircraft types
Your aircraft not yet listed? Feel free to write to us.

Functions

(with connectBOX only)

Automatic activation

Power-saving continuous flash

Warning mode for imminent collision

Automatic shutdown

Automatic activation

In the modern glider cockpit there are now countless buttons, switches and displays. That’s why our SOTECC canopy flasher works fully automatically in conjunction with connectBOX. The philosophy behind this is: support instead of extra effort.

When the aircraft is stationary on the ground, the flasher remains switched off. As soon as the aircraft starts moving, this is detected and the flasher automatically starts flashing with a power-saving flash frequency. This means that the pilot does not have to operate the control switch in auto-mode.

Power-saving continuous flash

ULs, paragliders and many other aircraft completely without anti-collision systems such as FLARM® participate in air traffic. Our philosophy, on the other hand, is: The canopy flash ALWAYS flashes as soon as in the air.

Warning mode for imminent collision

In addition, FLARM® data is evaluated and in the event of an imminent collision, the system switches to alarm mode (change in flash frequency and longer and thus more perceptible warning flashes). By the way, if the FLARM® should fail, this is detected by the intelligent control of the canopy flasher and the warning continues with the normal flash frequency.

specifications

Further extensive details on the SOTECC canopy flasher can be found in the manual.

Handbuch

	connectBOX: 50mm x 50mm x25mm Canopy flash: (80mm-105mm) x 60mm x 25mm
Mass	connectBOX: 65g Canopy flash: 70g
Material	connectBOX: aluminium housing Canopy flashers: 3D-printed, scratch-resistant PA12 plastic
Number of LEDs	6 CREE LEDs
Power consumption	connectBOX: ~20mA @13V Canopy flash: ~100mA @13V (with preset flash frequency, without warnings)
Voltage	9-17V
Visibility	more than 3500m
Temperature management / overheating protection	Yes
Operating temperature	−30 °C to + 70 °C
Automatic mode (starts flashing automatically when taking off)	Yes
Alarm mode (FLARM warning)	Yes
Programmable	Yes
Installation time	2-3 hours
Colours	Matte black or Nextel

Aircraft types

The SOTECC canopy flasher fits in almost every glider

Schempp-Hirth

Arcus, Duo Discus XL, Duo Discus
Ventus 3 Sport/Performance
Discus b, Discus 2a, Discus 2b, Discus 2c
Ventus 2a, Ventus 2b, Ventus 2c
Ventus 1, Ventus C
Std. Cirrus
Nimbus4 (D) (DL) (DXL)
Quintus
Mini-Nimbus

HpH

Shark
Twin Shark
304 CZ

Schleicher

Rolladen-Schneider (LS)

Jonker Sailplanes

JS3 Rapture

Binder

EB 29 (D)

Grob

Grob G 102 Astir
G 103 Twin Astir

Glasflügel

Glasflügel 303 Mosquito
Glasflügel 304
Glasflügel 401 Kestrel

SZD

Mounting made easy

Easy installation due to cable lengths adapted to the aircraft

No soldering necessary.

Switch and fuse included in kit.

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FAQ

I want to install the canopy flash in my glider, but I have concerns about power consumption?

The power consumption is as low as possible and has never been lower ever before due to a new and intelligent control unit and the modern LED technique. The average power consumption of about 100 mA is comparable to a 57mm colour display.

I am not technically skilled. Is it difficult to install the canopy flash or especially the canopy contact?

We supply a very detailed installation instruction, cotaining several pictures and step by step instructions for a fast and easy mounting. Two templates help to install the canopy flash and canopy contact on spot and nothing can go wrong.

How long does it take to install the canopy flash?

Depending on your type of glider, two, up to three hours overall.

Are there any reflections on the canopy or canopy frame?

No, there are no reflections at all.

I there any other LED colour available?

Yes, white LEDs are also available. But we strongly recommend red LED, as the red colour stands out much better than white. Red is a true eye-catcher in all weather conditions.

I have a glider, which is not on the comparable type list.

Definitely please let us know, if you are interested, even though your glider is not listed. We steadily work on expanding the list.

Do i have to configurate the canopy flash manually?

No, as delivered, the canopy flasher functions fully automatically, sensibly tuned as the ideal combination of visibility and power consumption. These factory settings do not need to be changed.

However, the canopy strobe can be programmed for special requirements with our supplied tool (SOTECC configurator), for example to individually configure the strobe frequency or the alarm level.

What is happening when my FLARM turns off or gets no GPS inflight?

The intelligent control of the connectBOX detects a failure of the Flarm data stream and continues to warn with the normal flash frequency.