Originally Posted by
golfbananajam
I have no experience in this kind of tactical flying (other than in the back of helicopters round S Armagh), but at that height and speed would the pilot even be looking at the altimeter, especially with steam gauges?
No. At that height all your concentration is out of the front window, looking for obstacles/threats/targets. Glances inside the office would be rare and extremely brief. Speaking as one who has been recorded at 5’ AGL on the attack run!
Mog