Which term would you expect to warn pilots about potential issues with the aircraft's control configuration before landing?

• A. Configuration Warning
• B. Landing Gear Up Warning
• C. Stall Warning
• D. Yaw Warning

Answer: (A)

Before landing, the aircraft must be in a correct landing configuration—gear down and locked, flaps/slats set for landing, and other surface positions in the proper state. A configuration warning is the alert that triggers when something in that configuration isn’t right or hasn’t been set correctly, signaling a potential mismatch before you touch down. This warning covers the overall setup of control surfaces and gear, not just a single system, so it’s the appropriate alert for any improper landing configuration. In contrast, a stall warning relates to high angle of attack and the risk of losing lift, not whether the plane is configured for landing. A landing gear up warning is specific to the gear state and doesn’t address other potential configuration issues. A yaw warning isn’t the standard term used for this phase. So, the term that best signals issues with the aircraft’s control configuration prior to landing is the configuration warning.