CAAP Private Pilot License (PPL) Operational Procedures (OP) Practice Test

For a VASI, if you observe that you are above the glide slope, which statement is true?

The aircraft is above the glide slope The aircraft is below the glide slope The aircraft is on the glide slope The aircraft is off course to the left

Correct Answer:

The aircraft is above the glide slope

Explanation:

VASI shows your vertical position relative to the glide slope, using the color pattern of the lights to indicate whether you’re high, on target, or low. If you observe that you’re above the glide slope, you’re higher than the intended descent path, so the correct statement is that the aircraft is above the glide slope. Descend to re-intercept the glide path. The VASI doesn’t indicate left-right deviations, so being off course to the left isn’t something it communicates. If you were below the glide slope you’d be lower than the path, and if you were on the glide slope you’d be at the target path.

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