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Old 21st Dec 2005, 18:03
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I'm afraid that while you make a good point about 'striplighting',i must strongly disagree that lights off in the cabin is of no use.We can't stop pax putting on their reading lights,but there is no doubt it is safer to let eyes adjust to the dark in case of finding yourself suddenly outside after a crash.you WOULD be blinded,albeit for a few seconds,it could be critical to escape.

Secondly,you have the R/B,yes,and i agree it is ineffective especially at large fields,but do you not use your tail illumination too? depending on type,you'd have a quarter acre lit up sticking into the air helping others see you.I use it whenever taxiing and below F100.Anyway nicely done to the AI crew
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