that pilot is way behind the aircraft.
ATIS would have given him ample warning of conditions on the runways.
He should have been ready for it. There are no control inputs showing! Not even a touch of rudder.
Good photo tho'
Fighter Pilots make Movies. Bomber pilots make History.
Maybe, but it's possible the pilot is right on top of it or even being too aggressive with the control inputs. It could be that he is inputting control movements but the computer is overriding due to the conditions at the moment (i.e. not a good thing to be putting full rudder and stick hard over when your 25ft off the runway regardless of the winds). I think one of the differences between the French-built planes and American-built planes is who is really in control of the plane, the pilot or the computer.
Where's Codguy when you need his input?
wingit wrote:that pilot is way behind the aircraft.
ATIS would have given him ample warning of conditions on the runways.
He should have been ready for it. There are no control inputs showing! Not even a touch of rudder.
Good photo tho'
Cono (a.k.a. Conobot)
Specialist in airfield suppression and airfield defence
I actually flew into Kai Tak when I joined my regiment as a young 17yr old. This was in 1966. Just imagine: 17 yrs old and posted to Hong Kong!! WooooHoooo
Yes, the approach and landing were interesting to say the least.
Fighter Pilots make Movies. Bomber pilots make History.
