During an approach where rabbit lights are visible, to what altitude relative to the touchdown zone elevation may you descend?

During an approach where rabbit lights are visible, to what altitude relative to the touchdown zone elevation may you descend?

• A. 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation
• B. 50 feet above TDZE
• C. 250 feet above ground level
• D. 500 feet above airport elevation

Answer: (A)

When you have visible rabbit lights, you’re allowed to transition from instrument descent to the visual segment and descend to a defined shallow altitude above the landing surface. Specifically, you may descend to 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation. This gives you a safe, controlled level from which you can continue visually to land as long as you have the required visual references and can maintain obstacle clearance. The other altitudes don’t align with this rule. Descent to much lower or higher levels wouldn’t fit the standard guidance for using approach lighting cues, and those figures aren’t tied to the touchdown zone elevation like 100 feet above TDZE is.

When you have visible rabbit lights, you’re allowed to transition from instrument descent to the visual segment and descend to a defined shallow altitude above the landing surface. Specifically, you may descend to 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation. This gives you a safe, controlled level from which you can continue visually to land as long as you have the required visual references and can maintain obstacle clearance.

The other altitudes don’t align with this rule. Descent to much lower or higher levels wouldn’t fit the standard guidance for using approach lighting cues, and those figures aren’t tied to the touchdown zone elevation like 100 feet above TDZE is.