Lake Amphibian Glassy Water Landings
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From : wasko41
Added: Dec 29, 2007
Landing a seaplane on the mirror-surface of a calm lake can present a problem: The pilot can't see it. So the plane is put in a stable, gradual descent until it touches the water. The exact moment of contact often comes as a surprise.
Category : Autos
Added: Dec 29, 2007
Landing a seaplane on the mirror-surface of a calm lake can present a problem: The pilot can't see it. So the plane is put in a stable, gradual descent until it touches the water. The exact moment of contact often comes as a surprise.
Category : Autos
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