Ricky wrote:
O.K. so the "activating RW lights" thread got me thinking about the
many times I'd be over (or near) an airport at night and just clicked
them on for the heck of it. Well, sometimes it was to impress a
passenger, sometimes (as a student or new pilot) just to figure out
how it works, and a few times to confirm my location at night. Other
times I did it just to do it, you know, the "wow" factor.

So, have you ever turned on the RW lights just for the heck of it? On
the ground with a handheld? To confirm your location?

Ricky


I've thought about it, but haven't done it. Most such airports are
scraping to stay open as it is. Running the lights isn't cheap, and
every 15 minutes they are on costs a fair bit. Doing what you suggest
is inconsiderate at best.

Matt