Thanks, Emi - lots to learn here! As to any “debate” 5:06 on nav lights, these mirror exactly what was marine practice before aviation. Airplanes weren’t that fast to start with, so early on - as dead reckoning & mag-compass were the only navigation options - these lights made a lot of sense. At 250+ knots, maybe less so… I’m not a pilot, but was “licensed” to command boats under 50 ft. in 1982 - yes, that makes me a licensed old fart as well. Navigating e.g. the busy Oslofjord by land-fixed beacons and vessels’ nav lights was a thing before GPS and dirt cheap small radar. I would still plan by using the “old” tools - but of course conveniently use the newer ones as primary…😅
Same while "flying" the X-Plane Citation X. The switches are really hard to see in the dark, so sometimes I forget, and other times I just can't find them and ignore it.
Thank you. A few questions on red/green lights on two aircraft facing and approaching each other: 1) What if the angle is such, that you see both red and green lights? 2) Does relative elevation matter? 3) What if the appropriate course of action conflicts with ATC instructions? I assume if you are close enough to see lights, you have no time to discuss matters.
If you see both red and green lights, you are approaching head on. Generally, both aircraft are supposed to turn to the right to avoid each other. In reality, however, you would get a TCAS RA and follow that command (which would be either a climb or a descent command and the respective opposite for the other aircraft). The TCAS RA takes priority over any instructions from ATC, even if they contradict each other.
Thanks for the video. Was wondering when to use the strobe in auto mode since I thought you are required to use it when entering a runway, before you are in the air? Auto wouldn’t help in this case.
Would love some more in depth about them. Ik know strobes need to be turned on when entering an active runway. But what lights do you turn on at what point as a real pilot
I´m sure it´s up to company SOP, but as a rule of thumb: 1. Nav 1 and Strobe Auto directly after powering up the electrics on the plane. 2. Beacon ON prior to engine start. 3. Taxi and RWY Turnoff ON prior to starting taxi. 4. Strobe ON when entering runway, including crossing. Not sure of Landing lights are also turned on when crossing as they potentially "blind" others on the ground. 5. Landing lights ON when on runway. Some wait for take off clearance before turning them on. 6. Wing lights if pilot need to visually inspect the leading edge of the wing, or engine etc. 7. Taxi/RWY Turn off OFF as part of after takeoff flow. 8. Landing lights OFF when passing 10k ft (europe). Possibly 18k ft in US? 9. Going downhill is basically a reversal. So Landing lights ON at 10/18k ft. 10. Taxi/RWY turn off ON during approach. Since they are attached to the nose landing gear there´s no use turning them on prior to gear down. Some seem to "link" the lights to landing clearance.
It's very very similar for a 737, or any other plane you get on. There are some minor differences between them, but external aircraft lighting is really very standardized.
Hello! I have a question about usage of light on landing. Should we use nose gear TO light during landing? And what would happen if we turn it on with landing gears retracted. Would it shine in gear bay?
@@tedstriker4278 I think they are on in both 1 & 2 positions but will only be on when the aircraft in on-ground (via landing gear sensor) or with flaps/slats deployed.
I have seen in one video that a Pilot said, the landing lights can be extrcacted if you need some more drag (around 100 ft/min). Would this be a proper usecase for those lights as well?
That works on some planes, but you won’t find that in any books. I would not call it a proper use case. Especially since turning those lights on at high altitude (=cold temperatures) will cause additional strain on the bulbs due to the heat emitted from the lights.
@@A330Driver I suppose you could just extend them and not turn the lights on. But is there a speed restriction on when they can be deployed? I suppose there can be a lot of mechanical strain on them at higher airspeeds.
I've never seen a pilot checking for ice accumulation on the wing during flight in an A321, as he can't see wings from the cockpit, so I don't understand what is the purpose of wing lights except on ground.
They simply ask the cabin crew to check, there’s also a mark next to best window so they can do it with precision so they don’t disturb many pax trying to get a better view
@@A330Driver hab ich mir gedacht, dass du wahrscheinlich gerade einen Umlauf hast. Freu mich schon auf dein Video/Stream. Viel Spaß bei deinem Afrika Trip :)
Hi, I have but I’m on layover in Africa right now. It came just a day too late for me to still cover it before I had to fly 😅 Should be back the coming days, then I’ll take a look.
Not that I'd outright object, but it is really easy to lookup online. I think it would be far more useful to understand when and how both are used, i.e. when they are retrieved, what decisions they affect, when to use metar vs other information services, etc. That isn't mentioned anywhere except in regard to ATC comms.
Guten Morgen, Danke für das erklären. Das bringt Licht in die Sache😀
😂😂👍
I like that the punchline translates well in English.
Genau!
Super, man merkt auch wie schnell das Wissen erodiert...z.B. die zwei Strobes am Heck...danke fuer das Auffrischen
Thank you for the vid. I knew some of this, but not all of it. Like these types of learning videos!
Thanks, great video. I always wondered about the Nav 1 & 2 lights, now I know.
Thanks, Emi - lots to learn here! As to any “debate” 5:06 on nav lights, these mirror exactly what was marine practice before aviation.
Airplanes weren’t that fast to start with, so early on - as dead reckoning & mag-compass were the only navigation options - these lights made a lot of sense. At 250+ knots, maybe less so…
I’m not a pilot, but was “licensed” to command boats under 50 ft. in 1982 - yes, that makes me a licensed old fart as well.
Navigating e.g. the busy Oslofjord by land-fixed beacons and vessels’ nav lights was a thing before GPS and dirt cheap small radar. I would still plan by using the “old” tools - but of course conveniently use the newer ones as primary…😅
Hello, sailor here. And @musiqtee is fully right :D
@@slavbandit Thanks, my day got brighter (also, the sun is popping through here…). 😊
Perfect lesson for me. Thank you.
Thank you. Very interesting :) knew 95% of these things but learned something new as well :)
I always forget to turn on landing lights before takeoff lol
On the 787
Me too lmao
Same while "flying" the X-Plane Citation X. The switches are really hard to see in the dark, so sometimes I forget, and other times I just can't find them and ignore it.
I always forget chrono 😖
Thank you. A few questions on red/green lights on two aircraft facing and approaching each other:
1)
What if the angle is such, that you see both red and green lights?
2)
Does relative elevation matter?
3)
What if the appropriate course of action conflicts with ATC instructions? I assume if you are close enough to see lights, you have no time to discuss matters.
if aircraft are approaching head-on, both should turn to the right
If you see both red and green lights, you are approaching head on. Generally, both aircraft are supposed to turn to the right to avoid each other. In reality, however, you would get a TCAS RA and follow that command (which would be either a climb or a descent command and the respective opposite for the other aircraft). The TCAS RA takes priority over any instructions from ATC, even if they contradict each other.
Thanks for the video. Was wondering when to use the strobe in auto mode since I thought you are required to use it when entering a runway, before you are in the air? Auto wouldn’t help in this case.
Great video thanks
Would love some more in depth about them. Ik know strobes need to be turned on when entering an active runway. But what lights do you turn on at what point as a real pilot
I´m sure it´s up to company SOP, but as a rule of thumb:
1. Nav 1 and Strobe Auto directly after powering up the electrics on the plane.
2. Beacon ON prior to engine start.
3. Taxi and RWY Turnoff ON prior to starting taxi.
4. Strobe ON when entering runway, including crossing. Not sure of Landing lights are also turned on when crossing as they potentially "blind" others on the ground.
5. Landing lights ON when on runway. Some wait for take off clearance before turning them on.
6. Wing lights if pilot need to visually inspect the leading edge of the wing, or engine etc.
7. Taxi/RWY Turn off OFF as part of after takeoff flow.
8. Landing lights OFF when passing 10k ft (europe). Possibly 18k ft in US?
9. Going downhill is basically a reversal. So Landing lights ON at 10/18k ft.
10. Taxi/RWY turn off ON during approach. Since they are attached to the nose landing gear there´s no use turning them on prior to gear down. Some seem to "link" the lights to landing clearance.
Could you please create video about how to add FIX, Holding pattern in the Airbus MCDU? How to enter the holding pattern etc.? Thanks.
Can you do the same video for 737?
It's very very similar for a 737, or any other plane you get on. There are some minor differences between them, but external aircraft lighting is really very standardized.
Which lights to switch on and in what sequence?
Hello! I have a question about usage of light on landing. Should we use nose gear TO light during landing? And what would happen if we turn it on with landing gears retracted. Would it shine in gear bay?
AFAIK the Nose and RW turnoff light is being turned off automatically when gear is retracted, otherwise this could cause a fire in the gear bay
Du hast die logolights vergessen zu erklären 🤪
Isso,ist das immer an in Stellung 1&2?
@@tedstriker4278 I think they are on in both 1 & 2 positions but will only be on when the aircraft in on-ground (via landing gear sensor) or with flaps/slats deployed.
@@tedstriker4278 jop sobald die flsps auf 0 sind gehn die aus und Fahrwerk drin natürlich... Meine ich zumindest.
I have seen in one video that a Pilot said, the landing lights can be extrcacted if you need some more drag (around 100 ft/min). Would this be a proper usecase for those lights as well?
That works on some planes, but you won’t find that in any books. I would not call it a proper use case. Especially since turning those lights on at high altitude (=cold temperatures) will cause additional strain on the bulbs due to the heat emitted from the lights.
@@A330Driverdidnt somebody call it photon brake in some Video 😮
@@A330Driver I suppose you could just extend them and not turn the lights on. But is there a speed restriction on when they can be deployed? I suppose there can be a lot of mechanical strain on them at higher airspeeds.
Mehr Licht!
I've never seen a pilot checking for ice accumulation on the wing during flight in an A321, as he can't see wings from the cockpit, so I don't understand what is the purpose of wing lights except on ground.
They simply ask the cabin crew to check, there’s also a mark next to best window so they can do it with precision so they don’t disturb many pax trying to get a better view
Another use case is if they have engine problems, to be able to look at the engines in the dark.
Did you receive a preview copy of the ifly max aswell?
Hi, I did, but it came a day too late for me to cover it before I had to go on a 4 day Africa trip. When I’m back home I’ll take a look at it.
@@A330Driver hab ich mir gedacht, dass du wahrscheinlich gerade einen Umlauf hast. Freu mich schon auf dein Video/Stream. Viel Spaß bei deinem Afrika Trip :)
Hey, have you received a preview copy of the iFly 737 by any chance? 👀
Hi, I have but I’m on layover in Africa right now. It came just a day too late for me to still cover it before I had to fly 😅
Should be back the coming days, then I’ll take a look.
@@A330Driver Have a nice layover then, looking forward to it. Looks like an amazing product, which was quite surprising to me.
Hi Emanuel, would you consider doing a tutoral for how to read METARs and TAFs?
I think it could be really useful - thanks!
It would be very welcomed
Yeah
Not that I'd outright object, but it is really easy to lookup online.
I think it would be far more useful to understand when and how both are used, i.e. when they are retrieved, what decisions they affect, when to use metar vs other information services, etc. That isn't mentioned anywhere except in regard to ATC comms.