Sim/graphics/animation/lights/airport beacon

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This dataref is used to create custom lights. See PluginsAndObjects for more info.

INPUTS:

RGBA forms a vector indicating the direction the light points. See PluginsAndObjects for how this works.

OUTPUTS:

RGB color is set to white. Alpha is set to brightness or 0 for off.

SPECIAL BEHAVIOR:

This light is off if the runway lights are inoperative or airport lights are off (day-time VFR conditions).

DESCRIPTION:

The airport beacon forms a directional light, useful for airport beacons, which turns off at times appropriate for airport lgihts.