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Why should the return-to-home altitude be set with the tallest obstacles around the operating area in mind?
- A.A higher setting always saves battery on the return leg
- B.The aircraft may climb to that altitude and fly a direct path back, so it must clear obstacles on that path
- C.It controls how fast the aircraft descends at the home point
Correct answer
B. The aircraft may climb to that altitude and fly a direct path back, so it must clear obstacles on that path
Why
On a lost-link return, the aircraft typically flies a fairly direct route back at the preset altitude. If that altitude is below nearby towers, trees, or buildings, the return itself can cause a collision.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 5 · ACS knowledge area: Emergency Procedures · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-016).