14 C.F.R. § 91.125

ATC light signals

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ATC light signals have the meaning shown in the following table:

Color and type of signalMeaning with respect to aircraft on the surfaceMeaning with respect to aircraft in flight
Steady greenCleared for takeoffCleared to land.
Flashing greenCleared to taxiReturn for landing (to be followed by steady green at proper time).
Steady redStopGive way to other aircraft and continue circling.
Flashing redTaxi clear of runway in useAirport unsafe—do not land.
Flashing whiteReturn to starting point on airportNot applicable.
Alternating red and greenExercise extreme cautionExercise extreme caution.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1974–1986 · leading case: Texasgulf Inc. v. Colt Elec. Co., 615 F. Supp. 648 (S.D.N.Y. 1984).
Texasgulf Inc. v. Colt Elec. Co., 615 F. Supp. 648 (S.D.N.Y. 1984). · cites it 2× “14 C.F.R. §§ 91.125 (c) and 91.129 (1984).”
Daley v. United States, 792 F.2d 1081 (11th Cir. 1986). “See 14 C.F.R. § 91.125 . . Mellish was employed by Tampa Air Center, Inc.”
Ins. Co. of State of Pa. v. United States, 590 F. Supp. 435 (S.D. Miss. 1984). “This is because when flying IFR the pilot’s visibility is hampered by the weather and a pilot must rely on his instruments to keep his aircraft flying in the proper direction and at the desired altitude and airspeed. When flying in IFR conditions, the pilot navigates by…”
Bibler v. Young, 492 F.2d 1351 (6th Cir. 1974). “14 C.F.R. § 91.125 (1973). (4)(e) Overtaking.”
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