[spitfire13]

with me being a student pilot i know that in the check list "atleast for a c172" in the landing section one of the steps is to turn on the landing light any time day or night

edit: here is the approach checklist

APPROACH CHECK
ALTIMETER & DIRECTIONAL GYRO................QNH & HEADING SET
LANDING LIGHTS ..............................................on
FUEL QUANTITY................................................L/R CHECHED
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE..................................BOTH
MIXTURE............................................................RICH / AS REQUIRED
CARBURETOR HEAT ........................................AS REQUIRED