Landing Illusions


Situation

Illusion

Result

Upsloping Runway or Terrain Greater Height Lower Approach
Narrower-than-Usual Runway Greater Height Lower Approach
Featureless Terrain Greater Height Lower Approach
Rain on Windscreen Greater Height Lower Approach
Haze Greater Height Lower Approach
Downsloping Runway or Terrain Less Height Higher Approach
Wider-than-Usual Runway Less Height Higher Approach
Bright Runway and Approach Lights Less Distance Higher Approach
Penetration of Fog Pitching Up Steeper Approach