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Private Pilot Airplane practice question 21

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 47.) While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2-bar VASI, the lights appear as shown by illustration D. This means that the aircraft is

FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 47. VASI Illustrations. U.S. Government work (public domain). Source PDF. Tap to enlarge.

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Correct answer: B. below the glide path.

On a two-bar VASI, all red (illustration D) means the aircraft is below the glide path. Red over white is on the glide path; all white is above it.

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Question 21 from the FAA document Private Pilot-Airplane (PAR) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PA.III.B.K2. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.