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Rabbit, the

High-intensity flasher system installed at many large airports. The flashers consist of a series of brilliant blue-white bursts of light flashing in sequence along the approach lights, giving the effect of a ball of lig...

Dictionary Term

Rabbit, the

Definition

High-intensity flasher system installed at many large airports. The flashers consist of a series of brilliant blue-white bursts of light flashing in sequence along the approach lights, giving the effect of a ball of light traveling toward the runway.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023