What equipment must be installed on an aircraft for night flying?

For night flying, it is essential that the aircraft is equipped with functional navigation lights and anti-collision lights. Navigation lights, which include red and green position lights, help other aircraft determine the direction and orientation of your aircraft during nighttime operations. The anti-collision lights, often referred to as flashing beacons or strobe lights, enhance visibility and help reduce the risk of mid-air collisions by making your aircraft more noticeable to others, especially at night. This combination of equipment is crucial for ensuring safety during night operations, adhering to regulations, and effectively communicating the aircraft's position and movement to other pilots and air traffic control.

While other options might suggest useful equipment, they do not encompass the full requirement for night flight. Red and green position lights alone do not include the necessary anti-collision lights needed for compliance with safety regulations. Similarly, a landing light and beacon do not fulfill all the requirements unless used in conjunction with navigation lights, and flight display lights are for pilot visibility within the cockpit rather than for external visibility and communication with other aircraft.