In SOLO configuration, which lighting is on?

In SOLO configuration, which lighting is on?

• A. Anti-collision ON; Position ON
• B. Anti-collision ON; Position not required
• C. Anti-collision OFF; Position ON
• D. Anti-collision OFF; Position not required

Answer: (A)

In SOLO configuration, the aircraft should be as conspicuous as possible to other air traffic. The anti-collision beacon provides a bright, high-visibility signal that helps others notice the aircraft, while the position (navigation) lights show the aircraft’s location and orientation (left wing red, right wing green, tail white). Using both lights together maximizes situational awareness for surrounding pilots, which is why this option is the best. If the anti-collision light were off, you’d lose a key visibility cue; if the position lights were off, others might not clearly see or gauge your direction, especially in low-light conditions. Therefore, having both on aligns with standard operating practice.

In SOLO configuration, the aircraft should be as conspicuous as possible to other air traffic. The anti-collision beacon provides a bright, high-visibility signal that helps others notice the aircraft, while the position (navigation) lights show the aircraft’s location and orientation (left wing red, right wing green, tail white). Using both lights together maximizes situational awareness for surrounding pilots, which is why this option is the best. If the anti-collision light were off, you’d lose a key visibility cue; if the position lights were off, others might not clearly see or gauge your direction, especially in low-light conditions. Therefore, having both on aligns with standard operating practice.