Precision Landing Mode Automates, Simplifies High-Precision Flight in Refueling and Landing
The Navy's infamously difficult carrier landings, long the bane of Naval aviators in their early training days, have seen the first major equipment update in years, with flight control tech that leverages automation, connectivity, and precise aircraft control. Precision Landing Mode (PLM) is the newest capability from the Navy's PMA-265 Program office, a system that, according to the announcement: "drastically reduces the number of inputs a pilot must make on final approach to the carrier. With its optimized control laws and tailored displays, PLM eases pilot workload and makes landing much safer and simpler. Additionally, it improves overall recovery