Originally Posted by johntaylorny

In the other forum a few posted stated that when a plane is in landing configuration the GPWS does not function. Is this accurate? I would think that would be the most important time for GPWS as you are approaching the ground. Especially with Advanced GPWS that most airlines have now where all the terrain and objects are programmed in. What happens if the pilots screw up and try to land a mile before the runway and instead are heading right into a mountain. You're telling me there would be no GPWS warning?!