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What type of lights consist of a row of red, unidirectional, elevated and in-pavement lights placed at runway holding positions?
What type of lights consist of a row of red, unidirectional, elevated and in-pavement lights placed at runway holding positions?
- Obstruction lighting
- Runway lighting obstruction lights (correct)
- Taxiway centerline lead-on lights
- Navigation lights
When are red obstruction lights typically used as per the text?
When are red obstruction lights typically used as per the text?
- During nighttime operations (correct)
- Both daytime and nighttime operations
- Only in foggy conditions
- During daytime operations
What is the purpose of high intensity white obstruction lights?
What is the purpose of high intensity white obstruction lights?
- To provide runway edge lighting
- To mark obstructions during daytime operations (correct)
- To signal the presence of other aircraft
- To guide aircraft to the runway
What do navigation lights on aircraft typically consist of?
What do navigation lights on aircraft typically consist of?
How are navigation lights affected in aircraft equipped with a beacon?
How are navigation lights affected in aircraft equipped with a beacon?
What is the function of dual systems installed for navigation lights in aircraft?
What is the function of dual systems installed for navigation lights in aircraft?
When do high intensity white obstruction lights typically flash according to the text?
When do high intensity white obstruction lights typically flash according to the text?
Which type of obstruction lighting can have a combination of red beacons and steady red lights for nighttime operation?
Which type of obstruction lighting can have a combination of red beacons and steady red lights for nighttime operation?
What is the purpose of red obstruction lights during nighttime operations?
What is the purpose of red obstruction lights during nighttime operations?
Why are dual systems often installed for navigation lights?
Why are dual systems often installed for navigation lights?
