1. The use of aircraft lights

2. Background See-and-avoid will work when one can see the other object See-and-avoid will work when one can see the other object There were several incidents when an aircraft was not seen by either another aircraft of a vehicle drive There were several incidents when an aircraft was not seen by either another aircraft of a vehicle drive –and a runway incursion occurred To improve see-and-avoid the use of lights might help To improve see-and-avoid the use of lights might help

3. Background Every pilot/operator has a solution for the use of lights Every pilot/operator has a solution for the use of lights Regulations are not abundant Regulations are not abundant –ICAO: an aircraft must have landing lights –ICAO: an aircraft must have a beacon light –But there is no regulation to use landing light (and there are regulations to use the beacon light)

4. Background A beacon light is not the most visible light of an aircraft during day from a distance A beacon light is not the most visible light of an aircraft during day from a distance Logo lights are not available on every aircraft (and some airlines will not use them) Logo lights are not available on every aircraft (and some airlines will not use them)

6. Background Since spring 2005 a study point is mentioned for ATC the Netherlands about the use of landing lights Since spring 2005 a study point is mentioned for ATC the Netherlands about the use of landing lights After some incidents the urgency was felt to have something more than own rules After some incidents the urgency was felt to have something more than own rules –Have a clear meaning for everybody to use lights –Common understanding is better –Will improve see-and-avoid

7. Recommendations - 1 Make the use of landing lights mandatory below FL100 / 10.000 ft during climb and descent Make the use of landing lights mandatory below FL100 / 10.000 ft during climb and descent –Exception: where it might have a negative effect on crew performance –This requires a change in legislation in the Netherlands (action CAA the Netherlands)

8. Recommendations - 2 Make the use of landing lights, taxi lights and strobe lights mandatory when an aircraft taxies on or across a runway Make the use of landing lights, taxi lights and strobe lights mandatory when an aircraft taxies on or across a runway –This requires a change in legislation in the Netherlands (action CAA the Netherlands)

9. Recommendations - 3 Promote that the same procedures are applicable in other countries Promote that the same procedures are applicable in other countries –Action CAA the Netherlands