Help with VFR scanning techniques

[rex]

Hi

Just want to know about good scanning techniques. Where can I learn them?

Any help appreciated.


REX



http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58157

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[sennadog]

It's called rubbernecking.:D

[rex]

Sennadog

Apart from rubber necking, I had heard that there were enhanced scanning techniques that helped. A particular way of rubber necking.

REX:)

[slim_slag]

It's called rubbernecking.

Or flight following :D

[DB6]

By scanning I assume you mean a lookout scan? The technique is to move the eyes around the horizon in a series of short steps, stopping for a short period at each segment as the eye picks up relative movement better when the background is stationary - if you see what I mean. The geometry of the scan will depend on whether your aircraft is high or low winged etc. but basically don't forget to lookout above and below as well.

[rex]

DB6

Thanks.
I do rubberneck but was under the impression that there was an effective method.
I noticed on your profile that you are are possibly a military instructor(?).

Could you mail me any more details?

REX:)

[Noggin]

Lookout, Attitude, Instruments!

Look as far left as you can scanning up and down; when you get to straight ahead check you pitch and roll attitude a brief instrument check 3-4 seconds adjust if necessary then contiunue the scan to the right.

Keep repeating it.