On 29 Oct 2005 11:04:26 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote
in .com::

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?

Due to the congested airspace within 100 miles of Los Angeles, I
always burn a landing light to enhance conspicuity.

It rumored (in some AC if I recall correctly) that a landing light
will reduce the probability of a bird strike.