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Old 29th Aug 2008, 13:36
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Rananim
 
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Some very nice last minute feedback from bonatti.
I managed to dig this up...Like I said I know next to nothing about the Mad Dog and I think this thread needed more contributions from type-rated pilots.

POS/STROBE lights switch.
OFF - Forward and aft position lights and strobe lights are off.
POS - Turns on forward and aft position lights only.
BOTH - Turns on the forward and aft position lights and strobe lights. Strobe lights will come on when the nosewheel is off the ground.

First fuelling done with switch OFF.Second refuel done after aircraft returned to gate,switch probably left in BOTH,hence refueller's report.
This becomes second piece of evidence of an air/ground system malfunction.

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