Private Pilot Licence · Mock exam

A pilot is planning to land at a remote strip marked on the chart. On arrival, the windsock shows wind straight down the runway at 10 kt. On approach, the pilot notices the strip appears to slope significantly uphill. What considerations apply?

• A.The slope of a strip is irrelevant to the landing distance required
• B.Upslope runways halve the landing distance — always land upslope
• C.An upslope runway is always the safe choice regardless of wind
• D.An upslope runway decreases the landing distance as the gravity component assists deceleration