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Airplane Lights explained by Capt. Neha Thakare

Introduction (00:00)

Airplanes use different lights for safety, visibility, and communication with other pilots and ground crews. In this guide, we’ll go over the different types of lights and their purposes.

Anti-Collision lights / Beacons (00:30)

Flashing red lights located on the top and bottom of the fuselage.

Activated before engine start and turned off after engine shutdown to warn ground crews that the aircraft is moving or its engines are running.

Navigation Lights (02:29)

Red (left wingtip), Green (right wingtip), and White (tail) lights.

Always turned on at night and during low visibility to indicate the aircraft’s position and direction to other pilots.

Strobe Lights (04:40)

Bright flashing white lights on the wingtips.

Used in flight to make the aircraft highly visible, especially in congested airspace.

Typically turned on before takeoff and off after landing.

Taxi Lights (06:16)

Bright white lights near the nose wheel.

Used while taxiing on the ground to help pilots see the taxiway.

Landing Lights (06:47)

High-intensity lights on the nose or wing roots.

Used during takeoff and landing to improve visibility for pilots and ground observers.

Often turned on below 10,000 feet for collision avoidance.

Logo Light (06:59)

Illuminates the airline’s tail logo.

Used for branding and to help air traffic controllers identify the airline at night.

Wing Lights (07:05)

Lights positioned to illuminate the wings.

Used by pilots to check for ice buildup during flight.

Runway Turnoff lights (07:30)

Lights on the nose or wings that help illuminate the taxiway when making turns.

Useful for better visibility at night or in low-light conditions.

Outro (07:49)

Airplane lights play a crucial role in flight operations, ensuring safety in the air and on the ground. Each light has a specific purpose, from signaling to navigation, making air travel safer for everyone.

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