Are knee board lights intensity controlled by the FLOOD light rheostat?

Knee board lights in the T-6B cockpit are designed to provide illumination for the pilot to read charts and other materials without compromising night vision. These lights operate independently of the FLOOD light rheostat, which controls the intensity of the flood lights intended for overall cockpit lighting conditions.

When the knee board lights are installed and utilized, they have a separate control mechanism to adjust their brightness. This design ensures that adjustments to cockpit ambient lighting do not inadvertently affect the lighting used for reading and navigation material. Therefore, stating that knee board lights are controlled by the FLOOD light rheostat is incorrect, as they are designed to be adjusted separately for optimal use in different lighting conditions.