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Old 30th Jun 2007, 21:36
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BelArgUSA
 
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Lights Procedures

Of course, airlines and general aviation might be different.
Use as many lights to make yourself visible, although some lights on the ground, when taxiing aircraft are blinding other pilots.
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I quote ICAO recommendations, that landing lights should be on within 30 NM and below 10,000 feet of airport of departure or destination.
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One thing however is, that many countries and airlines have adopted this procedure (or recommendation) as far as landing lights -
Aircraft line-up and wait (position and hold - in USA) LANDING LIGHTS OFF
Aircraft cleared for takeoff and rolling - LANDING LIGHTS ON
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This is to my opinion the best in indicating to an airplane taxiing across an active runway, that the aircraft ready for takeoff at the end, is starting to roll or is waiting for takeoff clearance. I never cross an active runway if a plane is at the other end is waiting with landing lights ON, unless I verify with the tower and/or that aircraft, that I can cross that runway safely...
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