AhaBulbStuff Everyone Should Know
AhaBulb: Stuff Everyone Should Know · ahabulb.com/pilot-night-flashlight-red-white

For night flights, what kind of flashlight does the FAA recommend?

Start playing free

  1. A bright white-only flashlight
  2. A dimmable flashlight with white and red light
  3. A fixed-brightness red-only penlight

🔒 The answer is for AhaBulb members. Members see the answer, why it's right and the official sources for every card of Stuff Every Private Pilot Should Know, plus timed practice exams.

The first 50 cards of every test are free to play.

Play the free cards See membership

Like this card?
Play the game

References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3C, Chapter 11 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/12_afh_ch11.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

FlyingWhat must an airplane pilot have to receive special VFR at night?FlyingFlying an airplane VFR by day, how much fuel must remain after reaching your first planned landing?FlyingFlying VFR at night, what minimum fuel reserve does an airplane need after the first planned landing?

That's stuff everyone should know.