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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 852 of 934

How does an upsloping runway typically affect the landing roll?

  1. It increases the landing roll
  2. It has no effect on the landing roll
  3. It reduces the landing roll
  4. It makes the touchdown speed higher
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Correct answer: It reduces the landing roll

An upsloping runway impedes takeoff acceleration but typically shortens the landing roll.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance — Runway Surface and Gradient, page 269

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026