Originally Posted by
sevenstrokeroll
you forget that since the tragic collision in LAX that most pilots turn on all their lights including landing lights upon taking the runway, so at night there is quite a bit of light over and above nav lights.
you are struggling to justify your views.
in the final analysis, the passengers safely arrived at their intended destination...no need to rent a bus to drive them (potential danger in driving) to their destination after a diversion.
Yes, but landing lights point forward, if you are landing on the same runway as someone taking off then all you'll see are some nav lights...maybe.
I'm not stating any views, I'm asking questions.
Can't disagree with you on your last point though.