The plane looming in the fog at Gatwick Airport, London. Photo: TopFelya.
According to the book by Christopher Bartlett Plane Clever, modern aircraft can land automatically in the fog. However, air traffic control department usually for wider gaps when aircraft landings and departures.
Kevin O'Donnell, who runs the Zenith aircraft Aviation said in foggy conditions, pilots rely heavily on their devices. "I repeatedly landing in the fog while driving a large commercial aircraft with less than 100 meters visibility. Pilots are monitoring aircraft system status based on artificial horizon and landing systems to ensure the supply curve road, "he said.
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