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Aeromedical factorsQuestion 885 of 934

A pilot lands on a runway that is wider than usual. What error can result?

  1. Flying a lower approach and landing short
  2. Leveling out too high and landing hard
  3. Landing long because of a tailwind
  4. Flaring too late and bouncing
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Correct answer: Leveling out too high and landing hard

A wider runway gives the illusion of being lower. The pilot may level out high and land hard.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors — Optical Illusions, page 432

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026