4 ms·
> For the first time in decades, NASA aeronautics is moving forward with the construction of a piloted X-plane That plane doesn't look very pilot-able. How can
by BrandonMarc 9y ago
> For the first time in decades, NASA aeronautics is moving forward with the construction of a piloted X-plane
That plane doesn't look very pilot-able. How can the pilot see forward? I know it's an early render, but still ...
- cheeko1234 9y agoIn the past the solution was a drooped nose[1]. For this, it'll be augmented reality. [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droop-nose https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droop-nose
- BrandonMarc 9y agoI have to wonder if a pilot is even necessary for this x-plane.
- THE_PUN_STOPS 9y agoCharles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic in 1927 in this cockpit: https://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/slideshow_lg/public/images/exhibitions/hero-images/2001-136h.jpg https://airandspace.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/slides... Note the lack of front window. A periscope was installed at the last minute at the behest of a sponsor, (much to the chagrin of Lindbergh) but there's no evidence that it was ever used. And that was before cameras and in-cockpit AR!
- digi_owl 9y agoInteresting. I can't find any sort of artificial horizon, but i suspect the two "spirit levels" at the bottom (T shape) serve much the same purpose. Given that it was an ocean crossing he would probably be watching the airspeed, altimeter and compass for most of the journey anyways (instrument flight rules?).