During stabilized approach at 1000' AFE, GPWS warnings and cautions should be what?

During stabilized approach at 1000' AFE, GPWS warnings and cautions should be what?

• A. Absent
• B. Present
• C. Only warnings
• D. Only cautions

Answer: (A)

During a stabilized approach you’re cleanly on the published path, with descent and speed within limits and no immediate hazards ahead. The GPWS is designed to alert you only when there’s a real threat to terrain or controlled flight. At 1000 feet above field elevation, you’re in a safe envelope and following the approach plan, so there’s no reason for GPWS to issue alarms or advisories. Therefore, warnings and cautions should be absent. If a GPWS alert did occur, it would indicate an abnormal situation requiring corrective action, but in normal stabilized approach this is not expected.

During a stabilized approach you’re cleanly on the published path, with descent and speed within limits and no immediate hazards ahead. The GPWS is designed to alert you only when there’s a real threat to terrain or controlled flight. At 1000 feet above field elevation, you’re in a safe envelope and following the approach plan, so there’s no reason for GPWS to issue alarms or advisories. Therefore, warnings and cautions should be absent. If a GPWS alert did occur, it would indicate an abnormal situation requiring corrective action, but in normal stabilized approach this is not expected.