"BernieFlyer" <berniemaster.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Dallas wrote:
>> On Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:19:17 +0930, Martin C wrote:
>>
>>> I notice that the heads of pilots in the default light aircraft (C172,
>>> Baron) are permanently turned to
>>> look in the 10 o'clock direction,
>>
>> I don't blame you for being upset! It must be hard landing an airplane
>> looking out the side window.
>>
>
> Thats how they do it in a tail dragger.
The same with a C-172, etc. When you're flaring you can't
see straight ahead. Also, you get better perception of
height above the runway when looking to the side. Trying
to do an approach while looking to the side would be a
bit difficult, unless you're in a crab.
>> Stay informed about: FSX pilots' heads