Originally Posted by
Superpilot
I've seen a Pakistani pilot mention this on one of his otherwise excellent YouTube analysis videos. I'm afraid it's rubbish. This was a clear day, with good visibility and they would've seen the unusual and crazy angle at which they were approaching the runway from more than 10 miles away. No evidence for it.
Hang on a moment please. What makes you think they may have been looking out the windows? I've seen very experienced crews, a lot with pigmentation issues, flying along with the windows covered with newspapers, to keep the sun rays out!
For me the best instrument is the mark 1 eye ball. The first consideration in airmanship is look out. I think most of us would agree.
Anything is possible, where humans involved.