Title: Re: My first aircraft carrier landing
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on December 22, 2010, 05:20:23 PM
Cool stuff, but why was that guy in the cockpit calling you a "Retard" just before touchdown? ::loony::
RC
Title: Re: My first aircraft carrier landing
Post by: FlyboyGil on December 23, 2010, 12:17:57 AM
Good landing. ::cowboy::
Title: Re: My first aircraft carrier landing
Post by: Mike on December 23, 2010, 02:33:30 AM
Wow! That's an awesome video. I am not a stuck-wing guy so I didn't know the plane talks to you the whole time (and insults you aparently ;D ). It's like having a CFI fly with you the whole time, huh?! :D
Title: Re: My first aircraft carrier landing
Post by: Busdriver on December 23, 2010, 08:32:06 AM
You get used to be insulted by the plane, I curse it after a bumpy landing as this is always the plane's fault whereas a smooth touchdown is my work ;D
The automatic call outs are always there, especially at the beginning they are a good hint on where to start your flare which is now at about 40ft with the A330, was about 30ft in the A320-family. Also during low vis ops they are kind of a back up to the radio altimeter displayed on the pfd to watch if the modes change correctly.
Title: Re: My first aircraft carrier landing
Post by: Mike on December 23, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
You get used to be insulted by the plane, I curse it after a bumpy landing as this is always the plane's fault whereas a smooth touchdown is my work ;D
The automatic call outs are always there, especially at the beginning they are a good hint on where to start your flare which is now at about 40ft with the A330, was about 30ft in the A320-family. Also during low vis ops they are kind of a back up to the radio altimeter displayed on the pfd to watch if the modes change correctly.
I know a few helo pilots who could use those callouts as well . . . . ;D ;)