Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever taken off in low light and found it hard to see your instruments?
This crash comic shows how a pilot left before first light and could not see the panel once airborne. The pilot kept the aircraft safe by staying calm and using simple checks, but the risk was high.
Learn why it is safer to wait for proper light before take-off and to plan a clear no-go point.
Refresh your knowledge before your next flight. Find more information in the pilot safety hub: https://civilaviation.au/flight-planning
Extra resources
Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) – https://civilaviation.au/VFRG
Part 91 Plain English Guide - https://civilaviation.au/Part-91-Plain-English-Guide
Advisory Circular 91-10 - https://civilaviation.au/AC-91-10
Have you ever taken off in low light and found it hard to see your instruments?
This crash comic shows how a pilot left before first light and could not see the panel once airborne. The pilot kept the aircraft safe by staying calm and using simple checks, but the risk was high.
Learn why it is safer to wait for proper light before take-off and to plan a clear no-go point.
Refresh your knowledge before your next flight. Find more information in the pilot safety hub: https://civilaviation.au/flight-planning
Extra resources
Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) – https://civilaviation.au/VFRG
Part 91 Plain English Guide - https://civilaviation.au/Part-91-Plain-English-Guide
Advisory Circular 91-10 - https://civilaviation.au/AC-91-10
