New 'gliding' landing method for planes to slash fuel consumption
Aviation group Scandinavian Airlines System said on Monday it had designed a new landing method for aircraft, which could slash fuel consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide. The new technique, which involves planes gliding into land following an optimum route mapped out by satellite, could save around 100kg of fuel in a twin-engined jet, the group said ... The group believes the method would be best suited to quieter airports which are surrounded by hills or mountains.
I am curious as to how this really works in practice, and what limitations there are in using this technique. Any advice appreciated.