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What controls the radio, panel, and switch lights in the cockpit?
What controls the radio, panel, and switch lights in the cockpit?
- Rheostat switches below the pilot’s control column (correct)
- Toggle switches located on the overhead panel
- Foot pedals in the cockpit
- Automatic sensors that detect light levels
Which type of light is mounted in the overhead panel for additional cockpit lighting?
Which type of light is mounted in the overhead panel for additional cockpit lighting?
- Floodlight (correct)
- Strobe light
- Spotlight
- Ambient light
What colors are the navigation lights located in the wing tips?
What colors are the navigation lights located in the wing tips?
- Red and green (correct)
- Green and yellow
- Blue and white
- Red and white
How many white lights comprise the wing tip recognition light system?
How many white lights comprise the wing tip recognition light system?
What additional feature does the map light window provide in the cockpit?
What additional feature does the map light window provide in the cockpit?
Study Notes
Interior Lighting
- Post lights and internal avionics lighting are essential for cockpit visibility.
- Radio, panel, and switch lights are regulated via rheostat switches located beneath the pilot's control column.
- An overhead floodlight enhances the lighting of instruments for nighttime operations, also controlled by its own rheostat switch.
- A map light window feature is present, activated by a switch located next to it.
Exterior Lighting
- Exterior lighting systems include multiple types, such as:
- White landing and taxi lights situated in the nose cone for ground visibility.
- Red and green navigation lights positioned at the wing tips for directional indication during flight.
- White strobe/anti-collision lights designed to increase visibility to other aircraft.
- Recognition lights that provide additional visual signals.
- The wing tip recognition system specifically consists of two white lights, one located on each wing tip.
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Description
This quiz covers the various lighting systems used in aircraft, including interior and exterior lighting components. It discusses control mechanisms like rheostat switches and additional lighting features for night flying. Gain insight into the importance of proper lighting for safe operation in aviation.
