You are flying on the base leg of a nighttime approach to an aerodrome when you observe a steady red light directed at you from the control tower. What is the appropriate action to take?
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When any issue with radio communication between the aerodrome tower and an aircraft occurs, the tower controller may choose to indicate light signals to communicate with the pilot. These signals have different meanings depending on whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight. When you see a red steady light during flight, you should give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
ICAO Annex 2
Appendix 1 - 4. SIGNALS FOR AERODROME TRAFFIC
4.1 Light and pyrotechnic signals
From Aerodrome Control to Aircraft in flight
- Steady green - Cleared to land
- Steady red - Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
- Series of green flashes - Return for landing*
- Series of red flashes - Aerodrome unsafe, do not land
- Series of white flashes - Land at this aerodrome and proceed to apron*
- Red pyrotechnic - Notwithstanding any previous instructions, do not land for the time being
*Clearances to land and to taxi will be given in due course.
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