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Sampan Angkasa
1st Dec 2012, 16:15
Hi all in Aotearoa, what's with the alternating flashing landIng lights on those aircrafts landing at NZAA? Is it a standard fitting? I might be wrong here; I have not seen these on other aircraft elsewhere.

Oakape
1st Dec 2012, 17:34
The Qantas 'classic' 737's have them as well. They are supposed to help prevent bird strikes.

It looks like they are on the QF -800's as well.

Sunfish
1st Dec 2012, 18:37
Wig wag lighting is supposed to improve visibility, not sure to hoomans or birds or both.

I'm fitting them myself just for that reason.

Tarq57
1st Dec 2012, 19:39
I think all the Air Nelson DHC8's have them.
They certainly make them easier to spot at a distance. Rather attention-getting.

Lindstrim
2nd Dec 2012, 01:36
Some of the Air Nelson Q300's have it others don't.

nitpicker330
2nd Dec 2012, 06:34
Yep Southwest 737-200's had em years ago in the US.

Nuttin new.

cone zone
2nd Dec 2012, 10:25
getting linked to TCAS resolution advisories as well on some types.