Canada Private Pilot License (PPL) Checkride Oral Practice Test

When managing a wing fire, turning off the strobe light switch is essential because strobe lights can potentially ignite the fire or exacerbate the situation by creating sparks or heating up in the vicinity of the fire. Unlike other types of lights, strobe lights emit high-intensity bursts of light and can cause additional problems in a fire scenario.

Turning off the strobe lights contributes to minimizing any risk of further ignition from electrical equipment. It's crucial to prioritize actions that can effectively reduce the risks associated with a fire while maintaining control of the aircraft and ensuring that the pilot and passengers can safely evacuate if necessary.

While increasing airspeed or opening all vents might seem like options to cool or dissipate the fire, they do not directly address the immediate hazards posed by the strobe lights, which could escalate the situation. Turning on the cabin lights also does not help in managing a wing fire and may distract from critical emergency management tasks.