Please explain the lights next to the runway....

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Steve (astrosteve) First Officer

Can someone help me understand the 4 red/white light system on approach next to the runway.

Thanks!

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CRJCapt Chief Captain

astrosteve wrote:

Can someone help me understand the 4 red/white light system on approach next to the runway. Thanks!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precision_Approach_Path_Indicator

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Taylor First Officer

4 white=way too high
3 white, 1 red=a little too high
2 white, 2 red=perfect
1 white, 3 red=a little too low
4 red=way too low

😀 😀

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Jim (jellrod) First Officer

Easiest thing to remember:

"If its all white - outta sight"

"If its all red - you're dead"

Anything in between you can adjust for

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Steve (astrosteve) First Officer

Thanks everyone!!!! Surprised

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