Which warning indicates an incorrect configuration of flight controls or surfaces?

• A. Configuration Warning
• B. Stall Warning
• C. Gear Warning
• D. Flap Warning

Answer: (A)

When a warning is about configuration, it means the aircraft’s control surfaces aren’t set as intended for the current phase of flight. This is the broad alert that something in the setup of surfaces like flaps, slats, gear, or stabilizers isn’t correct, and the systems are telling the pilot to verify and adjust.

Stall warnings are about reaching a critical angle of attack or too slow airspeed, which leads to loss of lift, not about how the surfaces are configured. Gear warnings are specifically about where the landing gear is (deployed or retracted) and don’t cover the broader idea of overall surface configuration. Flap warnings are tied to the position of the flaps, which is part of configuration, but they are more specific; they alert when the flap setting is unsafe or not as commanded. The general configuration warning, however, flags any improper setup of flight-control surfaces, making it the correct choice for indicating an incorrect configuration of flight controls or surfaces.