Awesome Optical Illusion

[tonyw]

How ya like them lower separation mins now?

Here is a great optical illusion photo taken of a Lufthansa 747-400 and a United 757-200 that were on simultaneous approaches to runways 28L and 28R at San Francisco (SFO).

The separation requirement for flying parallel and simultaneous approaches is 225 meters (about 750 feet).

These two aircraft are at a safe distance for the approaches they are each flying. Due to the 747 being three times larger than the 757, and being slightly behind, itgivesthis incredible optical illusion.

[Ian J]

Awesome pic! Very cool shot.

[Mr_Creepy]

Now THAT is cool

[SoFlo]

I think I saw that pic on A.net. Still awesome to look at.

[Aero_Engineer]

Originally Posted by SoFlo

I think I saw that pic on A.net. Still awesome to look at.

Same here, the Lufthansa plane is apparently making an emergency landing after loosing an engine. If you pay close attention the pilots are compensating the lost engine with right rudder.

[slushie]

Originally Posted by Aero_Engineer

Same here, the lufthansa plane is apparently making an emergency landing after loosing an engine. If you pay close attention the pilots are compensating the lost engine with full rudder to the left.

um...how do I say this...?

[Aero_Engineer]

Originally Posted by slushie

um...how do I say this...?

My bad it is right rudder not left, I fixed it in my post. But you can still go ahead and say it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteveC]

Originally Posted by Aero_Engineer

My bad it is right rudder not left, I fixed it in my post. But you can still go ahead and say it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

O.K., got that part straightened out.

I'd also guess, though, that what you are seeing is not a full rudder deflection, and is not indicative of an engine failure. YMMV.

[Aero_Engineer]

Originally Posted by SteveC

O.K., got that part straightened out.

I'd also guess, though, that what you are seeing is not a full rudder deflection, and is not indicative of an engine failure. YMMV.

If you read the photographers remarks on A.net that is what it says, here is the link:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...ext_id=0612356

It was an oil leak that eventually led to shut down of the engine.

[SteveC]

Originally Posted by Aero_Engineer

If you read the photographers remarks on A.net that is what it says, here is the link:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...ext_id=0612356

It was an oil leak that eventually led to shut down of the engine.

Hmph! Well!


All I can say is........





.....I've been wrong before and unless I quit posting completely it won't be the last time either.

[SoFlo]

Gosh Steve. You should have known that right away. Not cool man, not cool. Just Kidding...

[Aero_Engineer]

Originally Posted by SteveC

Hmph! Well!


All I can say is........





.....I've been wrong before and unless I quit posting completely it won't be the last time either.

No worries mate, everyone makes mistakes. I have learned from past experiences that its good to have just a little bit of faith in people.

Cheers`
Armen

[Killtron2000]

http://www.stevec.justgotowned.com/

[Aero_Engineer]

Originally Posted by Killtron2000

http://www.stevec.justgotowned.com/

Ouch, not that harsh man, he deserves better. Again it's all good steve!!!!!

[Swen]

Originally Posted by Killtron2000

http://www.stevec.justgotowned.com/

What a site that is...lols...