Scanning Techniques

[WardHolbrook]

One of my flying buddies sent me the following link. This is a great illustration of what we were taught about scanning outside the cockpit. We were told to scan the horizon for a short distance, stop momentarily, and repeat the process.  I can remember being told why this was the most effective technique to locate other aircraft.  It was emphasized repeatedly to not fix your gaze for more than a couple of seconds on any single object.  The instructors, some of whom were WWII veterans with years of experience, instructed us to continually "keep our eyes moving and our head on a swivel" because this was the best way to survive, not only in combat, but from peacetime hazards (like a midair collision) as well. We basically had to take the advice on faith (until we could experience for ourselves) because the technology to demonstrate it didn't exist at that time. Click on the link below for a demonstration...

www.msf-usa.org/motion.html

[carusoam]

When will flash players be available on iPads?.??

-a-

 

[Ncbosshoss]

[aviatoreb]

[Ncbosshoss]

Not sure. You'll need to track down the author of the piece to ascertain that information. All I took from the article was that you have the greatest chance of being involved in a mid-air, on a weekend day, with good visibility, near or at an uncontrolled airport, and low altitude, regardless of your flight experience.

 

Chris

[carusoam]

Expect it, when you least expect it....

Final approach into un towered fields, while we all aim at the same spot on the ground is a more likely place to meet someone in the air.

For us Mooney drivers we need to be extra aware of what we can't see below us.  I have seen a photo of a Cessna and piper fused together on final to illustrate this point.  Neither pilot saw it coming....

Best regards,

-a-

[kris_adams]

Quote: carusoam

When will flash players be available on iPads?.??

-a-

 

[DaV8or]

[Ncbosshoss]

Big sky theory!