Re: [OM] OT - Aircraft Photo

[Chris Barker]

You're right Barry.  The normal glidepath for a Jaguar is 3 deg. 
However, that would be at about 160 knots with a rate of descent of 
about 800 feet per minute.  At 450 knots (the speed this chap should 
have been at in the photo) the rate of descent is much higher - 
probably about 3,000 fpm - at 5 deg dive.
Chris
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>  >Nordhorn.  In case anyone is interested it is Target 3 on a heading
> > of about 110 deg true.
> Neat shot Chris,
>
> Am I right in assuming that 5deg is only slightly steeper than a final
> approach with the Jaguar. The hud really works well in the shot. I coould
> almost picture the pilot making some adjustments as if he was on a long final.
> Barry H
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