Aviation & Real-World Flying Aircraft Exterior Lights Questions & Answers

Aircraft lighting is less about switching everything on than matching each light to the phase of flight and local or operator procedures. This hub explains navigation, beacon, strobe, recognition, logo, taxi, runway turn-off and landing lights, including the practical differences between lights intended to be seen and those used to illuminate the ground.

Use the guides to work through typical sequences for pushback, taxi, runway entry, take-off, climb, approach and landing, with specific attention to Boeing 737 exterior-light controls. They also cover common judgement calls, such as avoiding strobes around ground crews or in cloud. Answers are written and tested by the Fly Away team, while noting where airline checklists and regulations take precedence.