Hi,
Reading forums I did a compilation about what lights we must use and when we should use it.
I am publishing right now a summarized list, however, I don't know if I am wrong or it could be incorrect or unnacurate, for this reason, I'd like you please tell me if I have to correct something or if you find errors.
The real thing is, many people flying simulators don't know what kind of lights they must use and when. This list, try to solve this problem.
LIGHTS OPERATION AND USE
ANTICOLLISION LIGHTS (BEACON / STROBE)
BEACON LIGHTS
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- TURN ON WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING
TURN OFF WHEN ENGINES STOP
FUNCTION: Alert that our engine/s is/are running.
STROBE LIGHTS
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- DURING TAXI - TURN OFF
TURN ON WHEN ENTERING THE ACTIVE RUNWAY
TURN ON IN FLIGHT AT DAWN OR DUSK
TURN ON IN FLIGHT WHEN FOGGING
TURN OFF WHEN EXITING THE ACTIVE RUNWAY
TURN OFF IN FLIGHT IN CLOUDY WEATHER CONDITIONS
TURN OFF ON THE GROUND WHEN AFFECT ADVERSELY PERSONNEL
OR THE VISION FROM OTHER PILOTS
FUNCTION: Aircraft anti-collision system. Alert the
presence of our aircraft.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
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- TURN ON WHEN THE AIRCRAFT HAVE POWER ON IT
TURN OFF WHEN ENGINES STOP TO PARK IT
FUNCTION: Allow other pilots to know the relative
possition to our aircraft.
TAXI LIGHTS
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- TURN ON WHEN TAXING
- TURN OFF IN THE ACTIVE RUNWAY
LANDING LIGHTS
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- DURING TAXI - OFF
TURN ON WHEN ENTERING IN ACTIVE RUNWAY
TURN OFF WHEN CLIMBING AFTER TAKE OFF
TURN ON WHEN DESCENDING TO LAND UNTIL LEFT ACTIVE RUNWAY
USE THEM DAY OR NIGHT
USE THEM ALWAYS AT ALTITUDES TO 10000 FT
WHEN ENTERING THE DEPARTURE RUNWAY FOR TAKE OFF, LINE UP AND WAIT, ALL LIGHTS EXCEPT LANDING LIGHTS SHOULD BE ILLUMINATED.
