AboutPaul Ruderham Expertise I have been studying aviation for over twenty years. I know about the function of airlines, how aeroplanes fly, aviation accidents and why they happen. I am also an accomplished model aeroplane pilot, and a flight simulator expert. I have flown chipmunks and light aircraft.
Experience Hands on experience working at the airport, plus many hours of studying airlines and different types of aeroplanes.
id like to know when do commercial airlines normally turn on the landing light & taxi light? and when do they turn them on? and do they use them in the daytime or nightime or both? and what are they basically used for?
thanks so much!
mike
Answer Hi Mike,
here are the rules for lights.
landing Light: DAYTIME: If NO taxi light is installed, use is the the same as the taxi light during the day.
NIGHTIME: OFF leaving the runway after arrival. If NO taxi light is installed use as a taxi light during night.
Taxi Light: DAYTIME: ON taxing onto the active runway for departure.
OFF when no longer required to enhance "See and be seen"
ON approaching the airport
OFF leaving the runway after arrival
NIGHTIME: ON during taxi as needed during departure and arrival. OFF when the landing light is turned on.
