UnderASouthernSky
21st Dec 2008, 15:28
A 737-800 passed over me yesterday on approach to land (less than 2 miles until touchdown) with it's cluster of 4 "main" landing lights on around the wing root at MLG.
I noticed a bright beam of light shining vertically down, and then rotating upwards so it was facing forwards.
What is this feature called, and what does it achieve? Was it related to the nose gear light not being on? Is it a standard feature on the 737 NG fleet, or optional?
The only similar thing I've seen is on the MD-8* series, but their lights are on the wingtips.
Why would there be a need for lights to point vertically down, or did I just catch it as it moved through the vertical?
I noticed a bright beam of light shining vertically down, and then rotating upwards so it was facing forwards.
What is this feature called, and what does it achieve? Was it related to the nose gear light not being on? Is it a standard feature on the 737 NG fleet, or optional?
The only similar thing I've seen is on the MD-8* series, but their lights are on the wingtips.
Why would there be a need for lights to point vertically down, or did I just catch it as it moved through the vertical?