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1
Q

Where does the GPWS system get its information from?

A

IRS, air data, ILS, and radio altitude.

2
Q

Between what altitude dos the GPWS alert the flight crew when certain thresholds are exceeded?

A

Between 30 and 2,450 feet radio altitude.

3
Q

GPWS Mode 1

A

Excessive Descent Rate

4
Q

GPWS Mode 2

A

Excessive Terrain Closure Rate

5
Q

GPWS Mode 3

A

Altitude Loss After Takeoff or Go-Around

6
Q

GPWS Mode 4

A

Unsafe Terrain Clearance While Not in the Landing Configuration

7
Q

GPWS Mode 5

A

Below G/S Deviation

8
Q

GPWS Mode 6

A

Altitude Callouts and Bank Angle Callouts

9
Q

GPWS Mode 7

A

Windshear

10
Q

How many ground proximity alerts are provided by the GPWS system?

A

7

11
Q

During takeoff,which aural warning will the PWS provide if a Windshear is automatically detected 3nm ahead of the airplane?

A

“WINDSHEAR AHEAD, WINDSHEAR AHEAD”

12
Q

What does the GPWS system provide the flight crew?

A

Alerts associated with terrain clearance and vertical flight path deviation.