When operating in the terminal area what range shall be selected on the MFD?

When operating in the terminal area what range shall be selected on the MFD?

• A. 5 or 10 nm as appropriate
• B. 5 nm
• C. 10 nm
• D. 15 nm

Answer: (A)

In the terminal area you need high-resolution visibility of nearby traffic and weather, so the MFD radar range should be set to a closer scale and adjusted to the situation. Five nautical miles is ideal when you’re in tight proximity to the airport or in a busy pattern, giving you the best target resolution and fastest updates. Ten nautical miles is useful when you want a wider picture to anticipate traffic or weather encroaching from a bit farther out while still keeping the display manageable. Fifteen nautical miles would include too much area and clutter for near-field decision making. So, choose five or ten nautical miles based on how close you are to the airport and how dense the traffic or weather is, to maintain clear, timely awareness.

In the terminal area you need high-resolution visibility of nearby traffic and weather, so the MFD radar range should be set to a closer scale and adjusted to the situation. Five nautical miles is ideal when you’re in tight proximity to the airport or in a busy pattern, giving you the best target resolution and fastest updates. Ten nautical miles is useful when you want a wider picture to anticipate traffic or weather encroaching from a bit farther out while still keeping the display manageable. Fifteen nautical miles would include too much area and clutter for near-field decision making.

So, choose five or ten nautical miles based on how close you are to the airport and how dense the traffic or weather is, to maintain clear, timely awareness.