Flatlight, Whiteout And Brown-out

Question 1

What is meant by the term “Flat Light”?

Answer 1

Partial white out (pilot losses there depth of field)

Question 2

Give an example of the main hazards associated with flying in “Flat Lighting” conditions?

Answer 2

-Can obscure features of the terrain
-Creat an inability to distinguish distances and closure rates
*Giving the illusion of ascending or descending when actually level

Question 3

What is meant by the term “White-Out” as it refers to aviation?

Answer 3

Engulfed in white glow

Question 4

Give an example of the main hazards associated with flying in “White-Out” conditions?

Answer 4

Complete loss of visual clues for takeoff and landing

Question 5

Give an example of an acceptable technique of executing an approach in suspected white-out conditions?

Answer 5

Slow approach
Higher hover
Always have visual reference to the ground