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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
30th Jun 2002, 14:56
It's called rubbernecking.:D
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
30th Jun 2002, 15:34
It's called rubbernecking.
Or flight following :D
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.
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
1st Jul 2002, 14:11
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.