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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 912 of 934

How many flashlights does the handbook say to carry on a night flight?

  1. Only one, a large one
  2. At least two
  3. None, if the cockpit lights work
  4. One for each passenger
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Correct answer: At least two

One is for the exterior preflight, and a smaller one that can be dimmed is kept nearby.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Mitigating Risk, page 48

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026