>Mark mentioned his innovative visibility device. Having flown over 160 hours since last November, I have come to the conclusion that flying over my airport (and to/from it) is the most dangerous place to be.
I noticed an RV coming in with flashing landing/taxi lights and it seemed to help a lot. The guy markets an inexpensive flasher unit that I bought but have not yet installed. His website is: http://www.creativair.com/exfla/index.htm I also have a Monroy traffic detector and tune to COS approach after getting above the 00V traffic pattern. All this and it is still hazardous. It is amazing that on a cross-country flight in CO you may never see another plane but over 00V with a VOR about five miles to the west, incoming/outgoing traffic, mucho students including USAFA students and you need all options to make it safer. So I would suggest getting the best lighting you can, install a flasher unit if you think it helps. The number of "just a few seconds earlier and...." events has been way too many. Complacency anywhere near my airport in not an option. I bet Red Oak will be a pleasant change. Ron Lee
