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Old 10-26-2006, 21:55   #5
CPTAUSRET
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Hey, I'm missing something here.

Why not use the artificial horizon and radar altimeter to stay level and bring it down slowly?

TR
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Here, Sir!

What's a "radar altimeter"?

During the dry season in VN we often had the same problem. Just set up on final approach, and reach for the ground! No cutting and running, once you have committed you take it to the ground, not always the prettiest landing though!

The crew is trying to help spot the ground for the pilot, but you can't hover in a brownout!!
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