@indiannavy mig-29k landing on ins vikrant . Fact check: INS Vikrant Mig-29K Landing Explained from a Landing Signal Officer’s (LSO) Perspective in 3rd Person: 1. Approach Monitoring: The LSO closely monitors the Mig-29K during its final approach to INS Vikrant using the Optical Landing System (OLS). As the jet descends toward the angled flight deck, the LSO watches the "meatball" to ensure the aircraft is on the correct glide slope and lineup, ready to give real-time verbal cues if corrections

13K views · 142 reactions | The Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System on the USS Hornet is back in action! Robert McNamara explains the restoration process. An official relighting ceremony takes place on Friday, Oct. 7th, during our Fleet Week party. uss-hornet.org/fleetweek | USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum | Facebook

Repost from @pilot.manny • Landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier, known as a trap landing, is one of the most challenging feats in aviation. Here’s how it works: 1. Approach and Glide Path: Fighter pilots approach the carrier at a precise angle, guided by a system of lights called the Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (nicknamed the Meatball). This system helps pilots maintain the proper glide path. 2. Tailhook and Arresting Wires: The aircraft is equipped with a tailhook, a sturdy hook