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22/11/2018 12:47 pm
You fly over feature less terrain and over water at night to a runway . You are most likely to feel...
A) Closer so approach is high
B) Further away so approach is close
10/12/2018 12:34 pm
Does this refer to Q29 Set 5 HPL book (answer is d)?
The RWY will appear closer than it is when approaching over water or featureless terrain so a correct approach path will appear high. If this illusion is corrected for, an undershoot may occur.
I think this causes a similar illusion to bright runway and approach lights or a very clear night.
Hope that helps (/is right @Stuart)?!