Flying - Reference
Light Signals
Here are the light signals used by the tower to communicate with aircraft in case of radio failure (courtesy of CASA).
On the Ground
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Authorised to TAKE-OFF if pilot is satisfied that no collision risk exists |
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Authorised to TAXI if pilot is satisfied that no collision risk exists |
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STOP |
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TAXI CLEAR OF LANDING AREA in use |
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Return to starting point on aerodrome |
In Flight
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Authorised to LAND if pilot is satisfied that no collision risk exists |
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RETURN for landing |
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GIVE WAY to other aircraft CONTINUE CIRCLING |
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DO NOT LAND Aerodrome unsafe |