Here's some video footage of an A-6 approaching an aircraft carrier and landing. It was taken from the cockpit by the co-pilot. The conditions are ideal - Calm sea, daylight and a stable aircraft. This is for all of us who have not had the privilege -- With the volume up, you can even hear the power changes necessary to maintain precision glide slope and prepare for bolter (a.k.a.. abort the landing) in the event the arrest wire is missed.
The video makes you feel like you are in the aircraft. Imagine what this would be like at night in IMC (instrument meteorological conditions - a.k..a. pea soup)! This is a very cool video. If you look very carefully, shortly before the plane touches down, you can see the 'meatball' to the left; the orange light between the row of green lights that tells the pilot he's on heading and on glide slope. If you can't imagine landing on a moving postage stamp, this is it!! Putting you in the co-pilot's seat up close and personal.
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Ted Williams and the Atlantic SalmonBaseball legend, Ted Williams, is documented in his quest for perhaps the greatest gamefish of all, the Atlantic Salmon set in Canada, Norway and Scotland.
This is another official update to the original "Shift Happens" video. This completely new Fall 2009 version includes facts and stats focusing on the changing media landscape, including convergence and technology, and was developed in partnership with The Economist.