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PCL

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ID 735293 Last modified 03.05.2024
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Domain air trafficair traffic infrastructure
piloodi poolt reguleeritavad tuled
PCL
pilot-controlled lighting
pilot controlled lighting
Pilot Controlled Lighting
PCL
  • an indication that radio control of lighting is available to provide airborne control of lights by keying the aircraft's microphone
Good to know
  • Valdkond ICAO lisade põhjal loodud klassifikaatori järgi: Lennuväljad ja kopteriväljakud
piloodi poolt reguleeritavad tuled
PCL abbreviation
pilot-controlled lighting
Usage examples
  • Many nontower airports have pilot-controlled lighting (PCL), which allows pilots to turn on the runway lights and to select the desired intensity. Within a five-mile radius of the airport, pilots activate PCL by keying the microphone button with the radio tuned to Unicom frequency. Once activated, the lights remain illuminated for 15 minutes.
Good to know
  • U.S. and ICAO: Expression for: aircraft radio control of aerodrome lighting (ARCAL)
pilot controlled lighting
Pilot Controlled Lighting
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