Merged: Qantas 737 wing inspection lights on for take-off
Can any Qantas 737 pilots shed some light as to why the wing inspection (I presume) light is on for take-off? Numerous times I have been ready in turn for take off behind a Qantas 737 and have been blinded by these surprisingly bright lights whilst waiting for a lined up 737 to depart. I have to ask - what is the benefit to the departing aircraft versus the distraction/blinding effect it has on other aircraft?
Can anyone please shed some light - maybe it's something I am not aware of?