airport operationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
An above glide slope indication from a tri-color VASI is
A
a white light signal.
B
a green light signal.
C
an amber light signal.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
AIM 2-1-2 describes the tri-color VASI as a single light unit projecting three colors: amber when above the glide path, green when on it and red when below. White is used by two-color VASI and PAPI systems, not the tri-color type.
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