How Lasers are Making Dangerous Air Flight Stages Safer
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The landing phase is the most intensive stage of an aircraft’s flight. According to Szondy (2021), up to 40% of crashes occur during this phase. This is likely due to the method of landing, in which pilots use visual cues and peripheral vision to judge their landing. These cues can be inaccurate or hard to see in situations of poor visibility. AirText, a company already versed in aircraft hardware, is using its new product, Land-DAR, to make this phase simpler and safer for small aircraft.
The Standard Methods of Landing an Aircraft