Originally Posted by
at6d
I was issued a SODA via demonstrated ability after many years of fearful medicals. I had a good AME that walked me through the process. I have no limits, and don’t even need to take the stupid test. If they start putting pastel colors into the taxi lights that may be a problem.
Also, anyone ever seen a tower use a light gun signal? I did twice. Once because I asked them to, and the second time during my FAA test. That was 20 plus years ago.
I had to use the light gun twice.. Years ago when I was working on my commercial cert. Cleared to "taxi into position and hold" as we used to say it. Read back clearance and taxied into position and then radio silence. After a couple minutes we noticed the light gun signals from the tower. Simple stuck mic but we didn't know until we saw the lights. Second time was after a complete electrical failure on corporate flight while taxiing out at Dallas Love about 15 years or so ago. I just turned the airplane to face the tower and waited for the signal.
Last edited by highfarfast; 03-23-2023 at 07:44 AM.