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Q) During the day why are LANDING LIGHTS put on during TAKEOFF ROLL AND ON FINAL -APP>>LANDING.
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2007-01-11 00:47:16 · 7 answers · asked by eaglewings320 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a voluntary pilot safety
program called Operation Lights ON.
OPERATION “LIGHTS ON”
All pilots are encouraged to turn on external aircraft lights when operating
below 10,000FT, day or night, especially when operating within 10NM of any
aerodrome or in conditions of reduced visibility. Notwithstanding, pilots
need to comply with any equipment operating limitations, and consider the
effects of landing lights and strobe lights on other aircraft in their vicinity.
Good airmanship dictates that strobes should be off when in the clouds, and
strobes and landing lights should be off when clear of the runway after landing
so as not to blind ground personnel or other pilots.
External aircraft lights are not only useful for taxi, take-off and landing, but
also provide a useful means by which an aircraft can be seen by other pilots
during flight. Widespread participation in Operation “Lights On” will enhance
the see-and-be-seen concept of averting collisions, both in the air
and on the ground.
2007-01-11 14:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The FAA recommends landing lights on within 10 miles of an airport -- day or night -- for better visibility.
2007-01-11 14:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by barrych209 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As an added anti-collision measure.Some aircraft landing lights come on automatically when the gear is lowered.Some aircraft are equipped to pulse their lights also.
2007-01-11 08:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by txpilot 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is all about visibility. Most airlines have standard operating procedures that dictate all lights on below 10,000 feet, whether climbing or descending.
2007-01-11 16:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Captrick 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a common procedure during these stages..The landing light should be on till you pass 10,000FT ASL...Above 10,000 your allowed to get it off but again on descent below 10,000 it should be on.
2007-01-11 16:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by ZUS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simply visibility. It makes it a lot easier for another pilot to see the plane.
2007-01-11 08:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
So they can be easily seen by atc and by other aircraft.
2007-01-11 17:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tyler 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋