GPWS Flashcards
1
Q
On aircraft prior to 3DM, look ahead terrain GPWS alerting ____.
A
- provides alerts and displays of terrain relative to airplane altitude
- is inhibited by an actual windshear warning (airplane in windshear)
- does not account for man made obstructions in 3AA through 3DL aircraft
2
Q
Look ahead terrain alerts are based on ____.
A
- the airplane`s GPS position
- barometric altitude, ground speed, and vertical flight path
- terrain information stored in the database
3
Q
Predictive windshear is active automatically ____.
A
when throttles are set for takeoff
4
Q
The predictive windshear symbol will appear in ____ mode(s).
A
MAP, Expanded VOR or APP
5
Q
If windshear is predicted within 1.5 NM, ____.
A
- the red word WINDSHEAR appears on both PFD/ND
- the red visual windshear symbol appears on the ND (mode permitting)
- an aural voice alert is heard.
6
Q
Upon actual entry into windshear, ____.
A
predictive windshear alerts are inhibited by an actual windshear warning
7
Q
Use of the display terrain display is allowable for navigation.
A
False
