Lights On? Are they kidding?
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Is anybody aware of an invention called RADAR and a RADIO operated by AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS who can see better than the human eye?
ADSB?? Lighties don't even want to pay enroute charges or transponder, I am surethere will be a rush to equip with ADSB.
ADSB?? Lighties don't even want to pay enroute charges or transponder, I am surethere will be a rush to equip with ADSB.
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Most times the expensive part of changing external lights is the diassembling of assemblys to get to the lamps.I Order the parts at work and lamps arnt that expensive.Some lamps for driving lights are more expensive these days.Maybe we have to mod our 402s so the taxi light dosnt retract with the nose and the landing lights in the wing tips are braced for speeds above 175kts!!!
Anyone who has had a aircraft painted lately will notice that rego markings are noe HUGE!!!CASA say it in line with the yanks,But we think someone at casa ramped the wrong a/c because he couldnt read the rego.
Anyone who has had a aircraft painted lately will notice that rego markings are noe HUGE!!!CASA say it in line with the yanks,But we think someone at casa ramped the wrong a/c because he couldnt read the rego.
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Gaunty,
My comments are based on fact. I agree with you that higher cycles are worse for the lights, but high power aircraft lights are only intended for short duration useage. lights that are intended for continuous use such as logo lights are constructed entirely differently from landing and taxi lights. Sorry mate.
My comments are based on fact. I agree with you that higher cycles are worse for the lights, but high power aircraft lights are only intended for short duration useage. lights that are intended for continuous use such as logo lights are constructed entirely differently from landing and taxi lights. Sorry mate.
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Wether it burns out light bulbs, or it is or isn't company policy is beside the point. If they recommend we display lights to (help)avoid collision, that is a clear indication that the airspace system is deficient.
I believe see & avoid is a myth, landing lights (and lets face it they are the only ones you will see if there is a serious conflict) point straight ahead and if you are in that position and actually see the light then its more than likely too late.
See? maybe.
Avoid? Probably not.
I believe see & avoid is a myth, landing lights (and lets face it they are the only ones you will see if there is a serious conflict) point straight ahead and if you are in that position and actually see the light then its more than likely too late.
See? maybe.
Avoid? Probably not.
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Xplicit....you saying "And we are all pilots here right...? If you can see a beacon, or a nav light, or a landing light before you can see the aeroplane... should you really be flying?? " shows your inexperience if nothing else. There are many situations due to light or cloud/ aircraft colours when it is difficult to see an a/c but easy to see a light.
I see you are a ppl who has been registered on prune for about five minutes. Thats great, but I also note that in the five posts you have made there is significant negative comment including reference to " all you do-gooder ausis" and "rag-heads" out there.
I am pretty inexperienced myself but have had the sense to tred-lightly when I am not 100% sure of something and in the presence of folk more experienced than myself. This way you see, I might learn something from other ppruners, hell, might even make a few friends that I can call on when I travel.
There is enough negativity here already.
Also, if you plan to go on to CPL and try to find work you have a long row to hoe with ample opportunity to hone bitterness and attitude. Cheers, cjam
I see you are a ppl who has been registered on prune for about five minutes. Thats great, but I also note that in the five posts you have made there is significant negative comment including reference to " all you do-gooder ausis" and "rag-heads" out there.
I am pretty inexperienced myself but have had the sense to tred-lightly when I am not 100% sure of something and in the presence of folk more experienced than myself. This way you see, I might learn something from other ppruners, hell, might even make a few friends that I can call on when I travel.
There is enough negativity here already.
Also, if you plan to go on to CPL and try to find work you have a long row to hoe with ample opportunity to hone bitterness and attitude. Cheers, cjam
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I believe see & avoid is a myth, landing lights (and lets face it they are the only ones you will see if there is a serious conflict) point straight ahead and if you are in that position and actually see the light then its more than likely too late.
This see and avoid bull**** being thrust forward and topped off with even more crap such as leaving landing lights on to avoid conflict stinks.
Does this mean that there is no need to use or listen to the radio anymore?
The best way of avoiding conflict is to LISTEN, RESPOND and then if need be LOOK. The see and avoid should be in your head, with a picture of what is where and when at all times so that you can then better position yourself to avoid conflict. What is so hard about this?
