airport operationsFAA-published sample question (PAR, Aug 2021)
(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
FAA Figure 47VASI illustrationsFAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
above the glide path.
B
below the glide path.✓ Correct Answer
C
on the glide path.
Explanation
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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