Which terrain flight mode follows the terrain contour to avoid detection?

• A. Contour
• B. NOE
• C. Low Level
• D. High Level

Answer: (A)

Contour mode is designed to actively track the terrain as you fly, matching the ground profile to your path. It uses terrain data or sensors to adjust altitude so you climb and descend with hills and valleys, keeping a constant clearance above the surface. This lets the flight path follow the terrain contour, helping to blend with the landscape and reduce detectability. While Nap of the Earth also implies close-to-ground flight, contour mode specifically describes following the terrain’s shape along the route, whereas low level and high level are just altitude settings, not contour-following behavior.