Use of internal and external lights

Question 1

Operational consideration of NVG:

Answer 1

NVG designed to be operated with blue-green cockpit
(sources of lighting not compatible with NVG, like red, may degrade the ability to see).

Question 2

External lights should be adjusted to the ________ _______ allowing detection by other aircraft or a control facility. ___ position lights produce more usable light with NVG than ____. Other aircraft external lights should be turned off or subdued as appropriate for the operation. If oriented properly, exterior lights of other aircraft do not degrade the vision of a crew using NVG.

Answer 2

External lights should be adjusted to the lowest level allowing detection by other aircraft or a control facility. Red position lights produce more usable light with NVG than green. Other aircraft external lights should be turned off or subdued as appropriate for the operation. If oriented properly, exterior lights of other aircraft do not degrade the vision of a crew using NVG.

Question 3

CAUTION:

Answer 3

CAUTION: During tactical operations at night, cockpit lighting should be adjusted to the
absolute lowest usable levels and crew members should be discrete in the use of supplemental
lights to avoid detection by enemy forces.

Question 4

Reference:

Answer 4

Reference: TC 3-04.4 Ch. 4

Question 5

Regulations:

Reference:

Answer 5

● Anti-collision lights will be on when aircraft engines are operating except when conditions may cause vertigo or other hazards to safety.
● Position lights will be on bright between official sunset and sunrise

Reference: AR 95-1 Ch. 2