Just returning back to the first post and the point raised by Centaurus, and to not diminish the 'skills' discussion etc, it does seem strange to watch so much money finding its way into security and other related capital expenditure at many
remote airfields yet minimal if nil spending in areas of OCHS. As a pilot we are regularly exposed and expected (often by our peers) to deal with situations that demand full use of our skills and training often as a result of inappropriate funding - in this day and age we watch the dollars get thrown at so many dubious areas in our lives, yet a simple PAPI installation at any location that requires night operations would be mandatory.
We are protected from 'tweezer rage' but still bite the seat cushion when the sun goes down.
Aside from all the excellent suggestions raised, at the end of a very long shift that involved many night approaches into yet another barely lit strip, it would be comforting to take advantage of any visual approach guidance on offer. It is a valid point raised by Mr Cent and Krusty - when you do this for a living night after night - ones experience and skills shouldn't add to the 'harden the f
k up' attitude.