Look outside! Fly like an eagle (video.)

[Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas]

When I fly with students in training and seasoned sailplane pilots for their flight review, I notice that most do not turn their head to look around outside the cockpit as much as they should (perhaps mesmerized by a simple variometer or a more sophisticated display.)

This video shows how an eagle looks around and observes its environment. Ultimate situational awareness! Note how it folds its wings to make a descent (fast final glide) when it spots its trainer.

http://www.flixxy.com/world-record-eagle-flight-from-worlds-tallest-building.htm?utm_source=nl

Burt in Marfa, Texas, USA
Offering "rusty pilot" courses, flight reviews and free glider rating checkrides.

[Paul B[_2_]]

All instruments inbuilt, backed up a innate flight skills. Nothing to look at "inside" :)

Great video though

Cheers

paul

On Thursday, 7 May 2015 00:09:42 UTC+10, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
> When I fly with students in training and seasoned sailplane pilots for their flight review, I notice that most do not turn their head to look around outside the cockpit as much as they should (perhaps mesmerized by a simple variometer or a more sophisticated display.)
>
> This video shows how an eagle looks around and observes its environment. Ultimate situational awareness! Note how it folds its wings to make a descent (fast final glide) when it spots its trainer.
>
> http://www.flixxy.com/world-record-eagle-flight-from-worlds-tallest-building.htm?utm_source=nl
>
> Burt in Marfa, Texas, USA
> Offering "rusty pilot" courses, flight reviews and free glider rating checkrides.

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They cheat. They're using a "Heads Up" display!

[Heinz Gehlhaar]

On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3:52:39 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> They cheat. They're using a "Heads Up" display!

Where can I get one of those?