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    Light Characteristics, questions and explanations

    3 questions on light characteristics within Buoyage. Each one gives the correct answer and the reasoning behind it, so you learn the rule rather than memorising a letter.

    Questions

    01

    A light is described as 'Fl(3)WR 15s'. What does this mean?

    exam standardAdmiralty Chart, Light Characteristics
    02

    What is the difference between 'Occulting' (Oc) and 'Flashing' (Fl) light characteristics?

    exam standardAdmiralty Charts, Light Characteristics
    03

    A light described as 'F.R' on a chart means:

    foundationNavigation, Light Characteristics, Fixed

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