In formation lost comms configuration, which lighting states are used?

In formation lost comms configuration, which lighting states are used?

• A. Anti-collision OFF; Position ON; Searchlight ON; Landing light and taxi light ON
• B. Anti-collision ON; Position ON; Searchlight ON; Landing light and taxi light ON
• C. Anti-collision OFF; Position OFF; Searchlight ON; Landing light and taxi light ON
• D. Anti-collision OFF; Position ON; Searchlight OFF; Landing light and taxi light ON

Answer: (A)

In formation lost comms, you rely on visual cues to stay organized and safe, so lighting is chosen to maximize visibility to other aircraft while avoiding signals that could cause confusion. The best fit is to have the anti-collision lights off, position lights on, the searchlight on, and both the landing light and taxi light on. Position lights are essential for the other pilots to see your aircraft’s location and orientation, which helps maintain the formation without verbal communication. The searchlight adds forward illumination, increasing conspicuity in low-light conditions. Leaving the landing and taxi lights on further enhances forward visibility and makes the aircraft more noticeable to others and to ground personnel. Keeping the anti-collision lights off avoids extra flashing signals that could be misinterpreted or distracting in a loss-of-communication scenario.

In formation lost comms, you rely on visual cues to stay organized and safe, so lighting is chosen to maximize visibility to other aircraft while avoiding signals that could cause confusion. The best fit is to have the anti-collision lights off, position lights on, the searchlight on, and both the landing light and taxi light on. Position lights are essential for the other pilots to see your aircraft’s location and orientation, which helps maintain the formation without verbal communication. The searchlight adds forward illumination, increasing conspicuity in low-light conditions. Leaving the landing and taxi lights on further enhances forward visibility and makes the aircraft more noticeable to others and to ground personnel. Keeping the anti-collision lights off avoids extra flashing signals that could be misinterpreted or distracting in a loss-of-communication scenario.