Flight Planningmedium#868
Volcanic ash is a significant flight planning hazard because:
A
it only causes poor visibility
B
it only affects propeller aircraft
C
it is always visible
D
it can damage engines, pitot tubes, and windscreens and is undetectable on radar
CorrectExplanation
Volcanic ash can cause engine flameout, abrade windscreens, block pitot/static ports, and is invisible on weather radar.
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