Which cockpit lights provide shadow-free flood lighting?

Dome lights are designed to provide shadow-free flood lighting in the cockpit. This is crucial for visibility and safety, especially during low-light conditions or nighttime operations. The dome lights typically emit light from a central fixture that spreads evenly throughout the area, reducing the likelihood of shadows that could obscure controls or instruments.

While reading lights and panel lights serve specific purposes, they are not intended to illuminate the entire cockpit without casting shadows. Reading lights focus light on specific areas for pilots who need to read or examine documents, and panel lights illuminate various cockpit panels but do not provide the expansive coverage that dome lights do. Flood lights can indeed offer a broad beam as well, but in the context of cockpit lighting specifically designed for shadow-free illumination, dome lights are the correct choice.