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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

Correct

Explanation

Volcanic ash can cause engine flameout, abrade windscreens, block pitot/static ports, and is invisible on weather radar.

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