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Did they land bi-planes on aircraft carriers?
Yes the very first carrier landing was on the Uss Langley and the pilots name was Ely. He was flying a Biplane.
Who can land on a aircraft carrier at night?
Pilots that are flying naval aircraft.
How do pilots use ILS for landing and aircraft?
Pilots use the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to assist in landing aircraft, particularly in low visibility conditions. ILS provides precise lateral (localizer) and vertical (glideslope) guidance, allowing pilots to align the aircraft with the runway and maintain the correct descent angle. During the approach, the aircraft’s instruments display signals from ground-based ILS equipment, enabling pilots to make necessary adjustments to ensure a safe landing. This system enhances accuracy and safety during the critical landing phase.
Do the pilots in an aircraft adjust the pressure while taking off and landing?
No, it is done automatically.
Does an aircraft switch off its headlights while cruising at high altitudes?
Sometimes. The FAA leaves this up to the pilots discretion. At night the landing lights on an aircraft can create an obstruction to vision by lighting any mist or particulates in the air, creating a white haze. Most pilots turn off the landing lights after leaving the traffic pattern. However, the landing lights also make the aircraft much more visible to other pilots, so some pilots prefer to leave them on. As a rule, I turn on the landing lights whenever i am in proximity to an airport or other aircraft, otherwise they are switched off.
What was the target of Kamikazes?
The target of the Kamikaze planes and pilots were all United States Naval ships, especially the aircraft carrier.
What is the definition of a complex type aircraft?
A "complex aircraft" is an aircraft which has a constant-speed propeller and/or retractable landing gear. The FAA requires pilots to attain the "complex aircraft" license endorsement before they are permitted to act as "Pilot in command" for such aircraft.
Do navy carrier pilots stand watch duties?
All officers on the ship, pilots included, stand watch. The watch that most pilots want to pull is LSO, Landing Signal Officer, as they are the ones helping guide other pilots onto the boat.
What is VAR on the airport diagram?
Visual Approach Rules - used for airports where the pilots will land their aircraft not using the Instrument Landing System
What is the Airbus A320 landing speed?
The landing speed of an Airbus A320 typically ranges between 130 to 150 knots (approximately 150 to 175 mph or 240 to 280 km/h), depending on factors such as aircraft weight, configuration, and environmental conditions. Pilots adjust the approach speed based on these variables to ensure a safe landing. It's important for pilots to refer to the aircraft's operating manual for specific landing speed recommendations for different situations.
Did the pilots during World War 2 that flew off the navy carriers fall under the army air corp or where they navy?
US Navy Aircraft Carriers normally operated US Navy aircraft flown by US Navy pilots; however sometimes during WW2 these aircraft carriers had US Army Air Force or US Marine Corps aircraft on-board to be flown-off by Army or Marine pilots. This was for ferrying operations. These aircraft would take off from the carriers but land on an airfield. Army pilots were not trained to land on carriers, neither were the Army aircraft equipped for carrier landings. US Marine pilots & Marine aircraft could operate from carriers if necessary, until they could be established at an airfield.
Why was the Battle of Midway importaint to the outcome of World War 2?
The Japanese lost 4 aircraft carriers and the pilots that were part of the crew. The USA lost one aircraft carrier. The USA could make up the lost carrier and crew. The Japanese could not.
