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Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-10
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Water Refraction
pilot flying a lower approach. Atmospheric haze can create an illusion of being at a greater distance and height from the runway. As a result, the pilot has a tendency to be low on the approach. Conversely, extremely clear ... overshoot or go around. The diffusion of light due to water particles on the windshield can adversely affect depth perception. The lights and terrain features normally used to gauge height during landing become less effective for the pilot. Flying into…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-9
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Diving or Rolling Beyond the Vertical Plane
Diving or Rolling Beyond the Vertical Plane This maneuver may produce extreme…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-10
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Runway Width Illusion
Fog Runway Width Illusion A narrower-than-usual runway can create an…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 5-33
Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Load Factors
Load Factors in Aircraft Design The answer to the question “How strong should an aircraft be?” is determined largely by the use to which the aircraft is subjected. This is a difficult problem because the maximum possible loads are much ... somewhat if aircraft are built that take off quickly, land slowly, and carry worthwhile payloads. The problem of load factors in aircraft design becomes how to determine the highest load factors that can be expected in normal operation under various…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-9
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Climbing While Turning
1. They teach pilots to understand the susceptibility of the human system…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. PCG I-3
Pilot/Controller Glossary › I
INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM.) ILS CATEGORIES- 1. Category I. An ILS approach procedure which provides for approach to a height above touchdown of not less than 200 feet and with runway visual range of not less than 1,800 feet ... Special Authorization Category I. An ILS approach procedure which provides for approach to a height above touchdown of not less than 150 feet and with runway visual range of not less than 1,400 feet, HUD to DH. 3. Category…