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 ...

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

Whereas a land-based pilot can be expected to “grease” the runway, carrier landings demand that naval pilots make a controlled impact—essentially a crash aboard the deck. Landing on an aircraft ...

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

For most mere mortals, the act of landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier is beyond comprehension. Experienced pilots count it among the most difficult maneuvers to perform. Even if we look at ...

A critical system failed as a fighter jet was landing on an aircraft carrier earlier this year. The $60 million F/A-18 fell off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman and into the Red Sea. A new Navy ...

This paper addresses carrier aircraft landing scheduling considering bolting and aerial refueling. It defines fuel and wake ...