Landing lights...a further question

[bdlong]

General Aviation aren't required to use landing lights, however, it is recommended when close to the airport to help other airplanes in spotting you.

Pre-takeoff checklist
Lights - all lights on
Camera - check squawk code and change to Alt
Action - apply power.

I use it as part of landing checklist as well - usually turning them on when within 5 miles of the airport.

With the Cherokee it is a lot easier for me to remember, the landing light switch is next to the fuel pump, which is also required for all take-offs
and landings. When I was checked out in the Cherokee, the CFI explained to keep the fuel pump on until 1000AGL - when it goes off, the landing light
goes off.

Dean