A320 landing lights... loud rumble
Question-
Is it mandatory at all A320 operators to use these lights at all times below 10,000ft or is it optional? These would be the landing lights that extend/retract from below the wing roots.
As a passenger sitting over the wing, these lights produce quite a bit of noise and vibration when extended.
On our MD80s at AA, the wing landing lights, when extended, also produce a slight vibration. As such, many pilots turn them off when retracting the slats (the slats extended tend to mask the vibration.) Is there a similar option on the A320 or do airlines require them on at all times below 10,000ft despite the vibrations?
As AA is set to receive their first A319 next summer, I'm curious to know whether we will adopt the "industry standard" with regards to these lights and if not, what he technique is with most Airbus operators.
Thanks,
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