Question

Why some slope is provided at the nose of an aircraft?

(a) To provide unobstructed runway vision

(b) To provide obstruction to vision

(c) Only to increase lift

(d) Only to reduce weight

The question was posed to me in final exam.

My doubt is from Crew Station topic in division Crew Station, Passengers, and Payload of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) To provide unobstructed runway vision

Best explanation: A cockpit design is highly affected by pilot’s vision requirements. The Pilot must be able to view the runway when they are on final approach. Hence, to provide unobstructed runway vision nose of the a/c must slope away from the eye of pilot.