airport operationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
While operating in class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall
A
maintain a 3° glide until approximately 1/2 mile to the runway before going below the VASI.
B
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.✓ Correct Answer
C
stay high until the runway can be reached in a power-off landing.
Explanation
14 CFR 91.129(e)(3) requires each pilot of an airplane approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator to maintain an altitude at or above the glide path until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing. There is no rule to stay on a 3-degree path until half a mile, or to stay high enough for a power-off landing.
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