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FPP014 - Day Carrier Landings (part 2)

FPP014 - Day Carrier Landings (part 2)

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP014 - Day Carrier Landings (part 2)

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meatball – lineup – angle of attack. Nothing matters more to a fixed-wing naval pilot during the final 17 seconds of a landing on an aircraft carrier than those three parameters.  But what is a “meatball”?  Why is lineup so important and why does it require continuous corrections to maintain?  What happens if the landing aircraft’s angle of attack is too far off one way or the other? This week, US Navy Commander Jack “Farva” Curtis returns to answer these questions, and much more, while wrapping up our discussion on daytime carrier landings begun in episode 13 (and in fact, if you have not listened to that episode you will certainly want to do so prior to consuming this one).  Next week, we will wrap up our carrier operations mini-series with what even astronauts say is the hardest thing they have ever done: night landings.
Released:
May 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!