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Post by ericsnnc on Oct 2, 2014 6:14:28 GMT 1
Can anyone tell me why some real SC have two lights on the left wing? They look like landing lights, but I don't know why there would not be one on each side.  |
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Post by sham on Oct 2, 2014 7:26:55 GMT 1
I think that's just the standard set up. I know trike planes tend to have the lights on the nose gear.. It probably only has one as that's all that's required.
On the wing is probably just a suitable structure to mount to.
In short, I don't know and am making it up.
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Post by Knackered Sailor on Oct 2, 2014 22:37:59 GMT 1
Maybe the pilot is blind in the right eye? :-)
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Post by hghost on Oct 3, 2014 4:54:46 GMT 1
Perhaps the "2" have a dual purpose one is a landing light very bright to illuminate the runway on the pilots side for him to see , and the other light a tad dimmer for taxing on the runway The Landing Light The landing light is an extremely powerful light that may be seen for miles when an aircraft is coming in to land. This light projects outward from the nose or from the wing, and will illuminate the runway for the aircraft when it is close enough. The airplane landing light functions as a giant headlight for the pilot. This light may be active during takeoff, but is always turned on for landing, at day or at night, to increase visibility and safety. In addition to the landing light, an airplane may have a taxi light, which is less powerful. The taxi light serves to illuminate the area just ahead of the aircraft to allow it to taxi safely without blinding other pilots with the bright landing light. link to the entire article www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/81415.aspx |
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