Scanning for traffic?

When scanning for traffic, did you know, traffic at the same altitude will actually appear slightly above the horizon? Due to the curvature of the earth and the higher you are the greater the effect, learn more here:

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2004/October/1/Scanning-for-Traffic

3 Comments on “Scanning for traffic?”

  1. hi have been following recent events in the helicopter chapters and have loved all the shows is there more tutorial events coming forward in the future of the and more Russian air crafts..

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