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Currently Playing: “Let There Be Light” Explained

You’ve heard the ATC audio and the phrase “let there be light.” There’s nothing mysterious about it. This was a nighttime departure with low visibility and light snow, and runway lighting can be adjusted to different brightness levels. As the aircraft lined up for takeoff, the runway environment was turned up to full intensity. When audio is taken out of context, routine moments can sound dramatic. Context matters.


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