The illusion associated with landing on a narrower than usual runway may result in the pilot flying a
A
lower approach with the risk of striking objects along the approach path or landing short.✓ Correct Answer
B
slower approach with the risk of reducing airspeed below Vso or landing hard.
C
higher approach with the risk of leveling out high and landing hard or overshooting the runway.
Explanation
AIM 8-1-5 says a narrower-than-usual runway creates the illusion that the aircraft is higher than it actually is, so the pilot tends to fly a lower approach, risking striking objects or landing short. A wider runway has the opposite effect, leading to a high approach.
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