2006-08-12 10:51:35 · 5 answers · asked by Flash007 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
There are two visual indicators. One for speed and one for glideslope. The speed indicator is on the aircraft and the glideslope indicator is on the ship.
The lower red chevron means you're too fast and the upper green chevron means you're too slow.
2006-08-12 21:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Landing on a carrier is quite an experience.
I haven't done it but many friends have.
This web page goes into depth on what you need to know without technical jargon.
http://www.seekthelamb.com/Flying%20DayOffice%20Part2.htm
2006-08-12 20:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it indicates your Angle of Attack being too high or low.
2006-08-13 16:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by WildBill846 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the visual reference is for high or low not slow or fast.
it is called "the ball"
2006-08-12 22:24:51 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... it depends on the aircraft ...
2006-08-12 20:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by Aviator_Warrior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋