Decision height ? Sea level!

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Paul K
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Decision height ? Sea level!

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You know those videos of landings in poor visibility, taken from the cockpit ? Have a watch of this one; it's downright frightening!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC6_0eXhzL0

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If that’s real then, forgive me for being crude, but how did he see over his massive cojones?

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:-O
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I think part of what makes it look off is that the camera isn't focused properly. I've noticed that on a couple of HUD videos in low visibility. It seems some of the cameras actually have an autofocus and it doesn't work well in poor visibility and low light.

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I'm guessing some form of carrier ILS at work?
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Bloody hell! What got me is the guy's breathing. If you listen carefully, he holds his breath just before touch down then releases! I think I'd be releasing a few more things at that point too... :worried:

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SkippyBing wrote:
14 Feb 2019, 20:42
I'm guessing some form of carrier ILS at work?
I'm not sure what system the French use, but the US has a Precision Landing System that uses a combination of radar and Microwave Landing System to provide extremely high precision guidance. They are also rolling out "Magic Carpet" which will help the pilot in most conditions to not have to make as many adjustments during landing.

https://www.wired.com/2016/08/new-navy- ... er-breeze/

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Chris Trott wrote:
17 Feb 2019, 01:49
SkippyBing wrote:
14 Feb 2019, 20:42
I'm guessing some form of carrier ILS at work?
I'm not sure what system the French use, but the US has a Precision Landing System that uses a combination of radar and Microwave Landing System to provide extremely high precision guidance. They are also rolling out "Magic Carpet" which will help the pilot in most conditions to not have to make as many adjustments during landing.

https://www.wired.com/2016/08/new-navy- ... er-breeze/
I believe Magic Carpet basically builds on the flight control logic from the F-35B, which built on work by the UK with the VAAC Harrier.
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