CONFIDENTIAL

LIGHT SIGNALS

Maj M.N. Botipe

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LIGHT SIGNALS

Maj M.N. Botipe

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OUTCOME

•Explain the use of light signals on the airfield in

accordance with the Aerodrome Control Procedures
Curriculum

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SCOPE

•Light Signals for Aircraft in flight

•Light Signals for traffic on the aerodrome
• Pyrotechnical Signals
•Ground Signals

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IMPORTANCE

•All airmen as well as working parties on the airfield are

to be conversant with the aerodrome light signals as its
part of aerodrome control procedures or else this will
lead to incident or accidents.

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GROUND RULES
1.Act with integrity and efficiency
2.Create and maintain a conducive learning environment
3.Strive to increase competency through self-development
4.Accept suggestions and constructive criticism that adds to
ETD
5.Respect the dignity and confidentiality of individuals and
the group
6.Uphold military discipline
7.Recognise and prevent plagiarism
8.Acquaint myself with ETD legislation and DOD prescripts

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals LIGHT SIGNALS (ACFT IN FLIGHT)
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic • STEADY GREEN – Cleared to land.

on the manoeuvring
area) • FLASHING GREEN – Return for landing
(followed by steady green).
Pyrotechnical
Signals • STEADY RED – Give way to other aircraft
and circle.
Ground Signals
• FLASHING RED – Aerodrome unsafe. Do not
land.

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals LIGHT SIGNALS (ACFT)
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic • STEADY GREEN – Cleared for take-off.

on the
manoeuvring area) • FLASHING GREEN – Cleared to taxi.
• STEADY RED – Stop.
Pyrotechnical
Signals • FLASHING RED – Clear the landing area in
use.
Ground Signals

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals LIGHT SIGNALS (VEHICLES)
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic • STEADY GREEN – Cleared to proceed.

on the manoeuvring
area) • FLASHING GREEN – Cleared to cross.
Pyrotechnical
• STEADY RED – Stop.
Signals • FLASHING RED – Clear the present position.
Ground Signals • FLASHING WHITE – Return to starting
position on the aerodrome.

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals PYROTECHNICAL SIGNALS
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic

on the manoeuvring
area)

Pyrotechnical
Signals

Ground Signals

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals PYROTECHNICAL SIGNALS
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic • RED – Do not land for aircraft

on the manoeuvring
area) • RED – Emergency stop for vehicles
Pyrotechnical
• GREEN – Cleared to land for aircraft
Signals

Ground Signals

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LIGHT SIGNALS
Light Signals GROUND SIGNALS -ROBOT CONTROL
(Aircraft in flight)

Light Signals (Traffic • STEADY GREEN – Cross but it is still a stop

on the manoeuvring
area) sign not a yield sign.
• STEADY AMBER/ORANGE – Cross but it is
Pyrotechnical
Signals still a stop sign not a yield sign.
• STEADY RED – Stop and push the button on
Ground Signals
the robot.
• FLASHING RED – Be patient wait for the
robot to turn green.
• If no response contact the tower.

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SCOPE

•Light Signals for Aircraft in flight

•Light Signals for traffic on the aerodrome
• Pyrotechnical Signals
•Ground Signals

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LIGHT SIGNALS

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LIGHT SIGNALS

Assessment time

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