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bobsurgranny on MSNOpinion

The wicked aircraft landing spot on final approach

This landing spot forces pilots to commit early, with terrain, obstacles, and tight alignment leaving little room for correction. The approach demands precise speed control, exact positioning, and ...
Strong winds at Heathrow Airport turned routine arrivals into demanding technical landings. Airbus and Boeing aircraft were forced to crab into the runway, approaching at sharp angles to counter the ...
In commercial aviation, landings are designed to be gentle, with the idea that travelers will avoid planes with rough landings—but military aircraft place far less emphasis on comfort.