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1. "RE: Dimming cockpit lights"
07-10-03, 19:31z 

Greetings Bob:

> On many Airlines lights are dimmed at night prior to landing. I cannot
> see the reason for this and wondered what safety issues this addressed.
>
> I did post this question in the FS forum but did not get any comments.
>
> I am sure there is a good reason but would like to know what it is.

This thread should probably be renamed to "Dimming cabiin lights". It's pretty obvious that dimming the cockpit lights during night operations helps increase visibility outside, but that's not what you're getting at if I understand your question properly.

Mark's away right now, but I'm sure he'll chime in when he finds this thread..

Ben


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  Dimming cockpit lights    Bob      07-06-03       
     RE: Dimming cockpit lights    Ben_Chiu[Admin]      07-10-03      1   
        RE: Dimming cockpit lights   Bob[Guest]      07-13-03      2   
     Answewr To.."Why Cabin Lights Are D...   Pat_Duncan[Sysop]      08-04-03      3   

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