Originally Posted by bcrosier

If you're on a runway and don't have your strobes on (assuming your aircraft is wired to permit you to do so) - you're an idiot. Plain and simple.

If your aircraft doesn't permit it, the manufacturer is an idiot.

I don't know what the heck is wrong with some puddle pirates that think not having them on is a good idea. So to speak, the jury ruled and the ship sailed on this one years ago.