VASI and PAPI indicate what during the approach?

VASI and PAPI indicate what during the approach?

• A. Whether you are high or low on approach
• B. Wind direction
• C. Distance to runway threshold
• D. Required braking action

Answer: (A)

VASI and PAPI are visual cues that show your vertical position relative to the intended glide path during the final approach. They’re used to keep you on the proper descent angle by indicating whether you’re high or low on approach. If you’re on the glide path, the light pattern you’re aiming for will align as designed; if you’re high, the pattern suggests you need to descend a bit more, and if you’re low, it signals you to reduce descent. This helps you maintain a stable approach and a safe landing. They don’t tell you wind direction (that’s shown by a windsock or METAR), they don’t measure distance to the threshold (that’s determined by distance markers, DME, or timing), and they don’t convey braking action (that’s a runway surface condition report).

VASI and PAPI are visual cues that show your vertical position relative to the intended glide path during the final approach. They’re used to keep you on the proper descent angle by indicating whether you’re high or low on approach. If you’re on the glide path, the light pattern you’re aiming for will align as designed; if you’re high, the pattern suggests you need to descend a bit more, and if you’re low, it signals you to reduce descent. This helps you maintain a stable approach and a safe landing.

They don’t tell you wind direction (that’s shown by a windsock or METAR), they don’t measure distance to the threshold (that’s determined by distance markers, DME, or timing), and they don’t convey braking action (that’s a runway surface condition report).