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Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 09:56
by Paul K
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
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 10:51
by paulsl
If that’s real then, forgive me for being crude, but how did he see over his massive cojones?
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 14:42
by Nigel H-J
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 15:13
by Chris Trott
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.
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 20:42
by SkippyBing
I'm guessing some form of carrier ILS at work?
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 14 Feb 2019, 21:10
by Swanoir
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...
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 17 Feb 2019, 01:49
by Chris Trott
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/
Re: Decision height ? Sea level!
Posted: 23 Feb 2019, 18:06
by SkippyBing
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.
