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Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Airport Lights

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  1. 1) What's this lighting system called?
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    This lighting system is called a PAPI, or Precision Approach Path Indicator.

    This lighting system is called a PAPI, or Precision Approach Path Indicator.

  2. 2) REIL lights can be found at:

    The Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system provides rapid and positive identification of the end of the runway. The system consists of two synchronized, unidirectional flashing lights. The lights are positioned on each corner of the runway landing threshold, facing the approach area and aimed at an angle of 10 to 15 degrees.

    The Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) system provides rapid and positive identification of the end of the runway. The system consists of two synchronized, unidirectional flashing lights. The lights are positioned on each corner of the runway landing threshold, facing the approach area and aimed at an angle of 10 to 15 degrees.

  3. 3) If you see this, what is your approximate glide path?
    Question 4 Boldmethod

    Three white dots indicates your approximate glide path is 3.2 degrees.

    Three white dots indicates your approximate glide path is 3.2 degrees.

  4. 4) If you're above glide path on a tri-color VASI, what color would you see?
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    A tri-color VASI would emit an amber color if you were high on glide path.

    A tri-color VASI would emit an amber color if you were high on glide path.

  5. 5) What color are touchdown zone lights?
    Question 5 John Murphy

    Touchdown zone lights are white.

    Touchdown zone lights are white.

  6. 6) How far apart are runway centerline lights spaced?
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    Centerline lights are spaced 50 feet apart.

    Centerline lights are spaced 50 feet apart.

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Corey Komarec

Corey is an Airbus 320 First Officer for a U.S. Major Carrier. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota, and he's been flying since he was 16. You can reach him at corey@boldmethod.com.

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