flight operationsFAA-published sample question (FIA, Aug 2021)
Pilots are encouraged to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and when operating within
A
Class B airspace.
B
10 miles of any airport.✓ Correct Answer
C
5 miles of a controlled airport.
Explanation
AIM 4-3-23 encourages pilots to turn on landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, especially within 10 miles of any airport, in reduced visibility and where flocks of birds may be expected. The recommendation is not limited to Class B or to controlled airports.
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