Figure 47: VASI illustrations
FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement · asked on the Private Pilot, Private Pilot Helicopter test
2 FAA questions that refer to this figure
Question 1 · Private Pilot
(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
- A.above the glide path.
- B.below the glide path.
- C.on the glide path.
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Correct: B. below the glide path.
Each VASI light unit shows white in the upper part of its beam and red in the lower part (AIM 2-1-2). On a 2-bar VASI, seeing red on both the near and far bars (illustration D in Figure 47: all six lights red) means the aircraft is below the glide path. Red over white is on the glide path, and white over white is above it.
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(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
- A.above the glide path.
- B.below the glide path.
- C.on the glide path.
Show answer and explanation
Correct: B. below the glide path.
Each VASI light unit shows white in the upper part of its beam and red in the lower part (AIM 2-1-2). On a 2-bar VASI, seeing red on both the near and far bars (illustration D in Figure 47: all six lights red) means the aircraft is below the glide path. Red over white is on the glide path, and white over white is above it.
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