Re: Landing hints (was re: [Flightgear-devel] New A-4/jet panel instruments)

2002-06-20 Thread julianfoad
There are two aspects to being on the glide slope. First, are you on _any_ path that ends up at the beginning of the runway? Second, are you on the _intended_ glide slope? For the first, I was taught to look at the intended landing spot and, being aware of the windscreen, see whether that

Re: Landing hints (was re: [Flightgear-devel] New A-4/jet panel instruments)

2002-06-20 Thread David Megginson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For the second aspect, as David (I think) said, I was taught to recognise the on-screen geometry of the runway, mainly the angle of its edges. That works well in getting used to your home airfield, and after gaining experience there, you will be comfortable

Re: Landing hints (was re: [Flightgear-devel] New A-4/jet panel instruments)

2002-06-20 Thread Christian Mayer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are two aspects to being on the glide slope. First, are you on _any_ path that ends up at the beginning of the runway? Second, are you on the _intended_ glide slope? For the first, I was taught to look at the intended landing spot and, being aware of the

Re: Landing hints (was re: [Flightgear-devel] New A-4/jet panel instruments)

2002-06-20 Thread David Megginson
Christian Mayer writes: For the first, I was taught to look at the intended landing spot and, being aware of the windscreen, see whether that spot is stationary relative to the windscreen. If so, you are on track toward that spot. Try to see and feel this before worrying about