Landing the Viper?

[Marvin157th]

Hey Haole,

I have been flying Falcon now since before it was released.. I can't even remember the last time I ever crash landed in Falcon besides having to do belly lands from damaged gear due to campaign missions.

However, as a real pilot landing the viper, how much attention do you pay to your instruments while landing?

The reason why I ask, is although I can do pretty much perfect landings using the ILS, or VASI and AOA lights, I find it very comfortable to land by feel? In online flying the ATC gets pretty whacked so we land in on our own. And If I want a perfect touchdown I will use the VASI for my approach. However, I find that landing by feel is so easy and always turns up a beautiful touchdown. If I am trying to use the VASI and ILS I am constantly course correcting to get the perfect readbacks.

Do you follow your instruments to a tee? Or do you use them briefly to make sure you don't over shoot or land to short on the runway and just put the plane down?

Marvin

[Haole]

Hey Marvin,

When landing the real jet I look outside and just cross reference the insturments. I'll glance in at my AOA bracket to make sure I am on speed, and glance at the VASI pr PAPIs to make sure I am on glideslope, etc. I dont stare at my instruments all the way down. If I can see the runway, that is my primary focus with instruments backing me up for speed, AOA, etc.If the weather is really crappy then I fly instruments to a "T" until I see the runway and then its back to a visual landing. If I dont see the runway and I get to my decision height or MAP then I go around and try it again or divert.
I hope this all made sense to ya! If not just ask more questions until you get what you need.
THANKS!

[Marvin157th]

Haole,

Nope, that all sounds good to me. Sounds like I am pretty much doing the right thing! Thanks for the help!

Marvin