Question

Charlie is at a small air field watching for the approach of a small plane with engine trouble. He sees the plane at an angle of elevation of 32. At the same time,the pilot is 1,700 feet .charlies eyes are 5.2 feet from the ground .

Answer 1

(32°) = 1700 feet / x => x = 1700 feet / tan(32°) = 1700 feet / 0.625 = 2720 feet.