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