Night Operations

a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30-degree sector. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing. regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o’clock positions.

Set the screen brightness to the maximum value to make sure your vision is adapted early on. Avoid staring at bright lights and use red/green flashlights for preflight inspection. Turn off all lights during takeoff, including the strobe lights.

The other aircraft is crossing to the right. The other aircraft is approaching head-on. The other aircraft is crossing to the left.

The other aircraft is flying away from you. The other aircraft is crossing to the left. The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds. Look only at far away, dim lights. Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing.

Stop moving forward, verify telemetry, then start climbing if possible. Declare an emergency on your portable radio on 121.5 MHz. Initial the return-to-home procedure immediately.