Avoiding Visual Illusions

Before flight, verify the length, width and slope of the destination runway(s) to anticipate potential illusions. Calculate a visual descent point for a non-precision approach, and establish the pitch and power settings to produce a proper airspeed and descent rate. The eyes may be deceived, but the...

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