Delta drivers?

[mshunter]

What's your FOM say about taxing with lights on at night. Specifically, when nose to nose with another aircraft? Are you allowed to turn them off?

 

[DE727UPS]

It's a common courtesy. I apologize in advance for the times I've forgot or didn't notice.

 

[ctab5060X]

It's payback for every time a CRJ driver blinds the aircraft behind them when they turn on their strobes at night.

 

[Cptnchia]

What's your FOM say about taxing with lights on at night. Specifically, when nose to nose with another aircraft? Are you allowed to turn them off?

Yes, we can.

 

[Blackhawk]

Delta drivers, CRJ drivers, American pilots... it's like your brights when driving. Sometimes you forget.
Other times- say a dark, rainy night with worn out taxi lines- I've had to turn them back on because I can't see squat and, as much as I don't want my lights to blind the other guy I also don't want to run into taxi edge lights.

 

[mshunter]

Just curious because more often than not, it's a widget tailed blinder. Had one tonight, nose to nose. We turned off oirs, they didn't turn of theirs. I even suggested how bright it was, reply was "yup, it's new and brighter.". Kind of a dick move.

 

[AAPalmTree]

It's payback for every time a CRJ driver blinds the aircraft behind them when they turn on their strobes at night.

E-jet strobe engineer needs to be shot.

 

[Cav]

Just curious because more often than not, it's a widget tailed blinder. Had one tonight, nose to nose. We turned off oirs, they didn't turn of theirs. I even suggested how bright it was, reply was "yup, it's new and brighter.". Kind of a dick move.

Yawn

 

[ctab5060X]

E-jet strobe engineer needs to be shot.

I try to be kind with the strobes when taking the runway, but sometimes it seems it doesn't matter.

 

[mshunter]

Yawn

It's a total dick move to be face to face with someone, and leave a landing light on. It destroys night vision. Especially when the other guy was nice enough to turn his off for you. Show the same courtesy in return. It's not asking a lot.

 

[BobDDuck]

It's a total dick move to be face to face with someone, and leave a landing light on. It destroys night vision. Especially when the other guy was nice enough to turn his off for you. Show the same courtesy in return. It's not asking a lot.

So turn your lights on for a second and see if they get the hint.

 

[Beefy McGee]

Maybe it's a Delta gang initiation thing. What happens if you flash your lights back at them?

 

[Cptnchia]

It's a dick move, regardless of carrier or airplane.

 

[jhugz]

I say hit them back with everything including the laser pointer, but hey, I'm obviously #notdeltamaterial.

 

[RetiredATLATC]

I say Delta should buy everyone cool shades from the A4A money they're saving so no one gets blinded. 5 million can buy an awful lot of Oakleys.

 

[Avalon781ML]

I say Delta should buy everyone cool shades from the A4A money they're saving so no one gets blinded. 5 million can buy an awful lot of Oakleys.

That or cake... having cake means I would be "heads down" in the flight deck and thusly not affected by lights being left on. But seriously folks.... who doesn't like cake?

 

[AAPalmTree]

Maybe it's a Delta gang initiation thing.

The delta "jumping in" that takes place after.

 

[Blackhawk]

It happens. Some pilots are jerks. Some aren't. They aren't limited to one airline.

 

[mshunter]

It happens. Some pilots are jerks. Some aren't. They aren't limited to one airline.

I agree. It just seems I'm blinded at night every time in Atlanta at night by them. That's why I asked the question if it was an FOM policy. Like maybe anytime they are in motion they must have them on. Thought maybe guys were just following the rules.

 

[mshunter]

So turn your lights on for a second and see if they get the hint.

Or speak up about how bright they are. If it's dark as hell, and there are no centerline lights I get it.