Witness the heart-pounding precision and unmatched skill required for nighttime landings and takeoffs on an aircraft carrier.

Landing on an aircraft carrier is one of the most challenging tasks in aviation. Pilots must approach a moving, narrow flight deck, often in adverse weather conditions, and come to a complete stop ...

Landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier is borderline surgical. The deck space is tight, typically only about 500 feet long, which is nowhere near enough for a jet going 150 mph to stop by brakes ...

Similarly, aircraft of all shapes and sizes have developed autonomous functionality that eases pressure on pilots. However, ...

An F/A-18F Super Hornet uses MAGIC CARPET technology while performing a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier George Washington on June 24, 2021. The technology reduces the burden on ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. With lights kept low on the deck of an aircraft carrier for security purposes, landing an F-18 at night requires skill, nerve and an intense ...