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Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#360

Flight deck windshields are heated primarily to:

A

Improve visibility in rain

B

Prevent UV damage to pilots

C

Reduce glare from sunlight

D

Provide anti-icing/de-fogging and maintain structural integrity for bird strike resistance

Correct

Explanation

Windshield heating prevents icing/fogging and keeps the glass at a temperature that maintains its flexibility for bird-strike resistance.

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