EASA NAV(A)basic
89. Quasi-optical waves travel…
Answer
Directly through the air from transmitter to receiver
Explanation
Quasi-optical waves follow a direct, approximately line-of-sight path through the atmosphere. **Key takeaway:** VHF communications and navigation are generally line-of-sight. **Glossary:** Quasi-optical: approximately straight-line radio propagation.
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