Not your average formation flying...

[jason]

http://www.crainium.net/jdjArchives/747-757.html


Here is a great photo taken of a Lufthansa 747-400 and a United 757-200 that were on simultaneous approaches to runways 28L and 28R at San Francisco (SFO).


The separation requirement for flying parallel and simultaneous approaches is 225 meters (about 750 feet).

These two aircraft are at a safe distance for the appro aches they are each flying. Due to the 747 being three times larger than the 757, and being slightly behind, it gives this incredible optical illusion.

 

[Chache]

OR..........


Why you learn to track the centerline

 

[wbarnhill]

"And if you look out your window..."

 

[NC Pilot]

These two aircraft are at a safe distance for the appro aches they are each flying. Due to the 747 being three times larger than the 757, and being slightly behind, it gives this incredible optical illusion.

That plus the telephoto lense compresses the apparent distance between the planes.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

"Race you to the last gate"

 

[flyersfan31]

Been there. First time I flew into SFO the pilot made a similar announcement, "Don't worry about that 747 next to us. He's supposed to be there." I loved flying in there!!