Practice question
How does approaching a runway that is narrower than normal affect a pilot's visual perception during a visual approach?
- The runway appears farther away, causing the pilot to perceive they are higher than they actually are, which can lead to a low approach.
- The runway appears closer, causing the pilot to perceive they are lower than they actually are, which can lead to a high approach.
- The runway appears to be sloping downward, causing the pilot to overshoot the touchdown zone.
- The pilot perceives no difference, as runway markings provide absolute visual altitude cues.
Answer: A — The runway appears farther away, causing the pilot to perceive they are higher than they actually are, which can lead to a low approach.
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