"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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I was taught (in the USA) to use the landing light whenever in the
vicinity of an airport, which is not to much different to the above.
That includes take-off as there's often traffic on a reciprocal
heading.

Interesting. I've never used my landing light on departure, except
near major airshows (OSH, Sun N Fun) where it's often requested.

Do others here do so?
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I have always thought that the SOP depended on who owned (or paid to
replace) the light bulb. Owners use as little as possible, renters = light
on when Hobbs on. I would think that owners who are not as fussy about
using certified bulbs are more likely to use the light for safety. Students
in rental planes in practice areas should use the lights on when Hobbs on
strategy although their instructor may tell them to conserve the bulb life.

Happy landings,


Happy landings,