Ok, I'm sure you all remember the visual realism example about seeing the numbers on a T-38 tail at 1000 feet.
Here's one related to looking at the ground. Should be of interest to all you Buff pilots and Jabo artistes.
Once again, this is absolutely not a "knock" on AH, WB, AW or FA. It's an example of what current pixel technology can display compared to what you can see in RL.
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Instrument runways in the US have a 1000' marker painted on the runway 1000 feet from the approach end. This marker consists of two parallel white stripes that
are 150 feet long and 30 feet wide. The two stripes are generally separated by about 50-60 feet but this can vary depending on the width of the runway.
When flying over such a runway, be it black asphalt or gray concrete, at what altitude can you easily distinguish both white 1000' marker stripes? (Assumes a relatively clear, cloudless day and a guy with 20/20 vision.)
A. 10,000'
B. 15,000'
C. 20,000'
D. 25,000'
E. 30,000'
F. 35,000'
G. 40,000'
Ok, take your best shot.
Answer after we get a few guess logged in.
<Edited with bold to help Urchin remember the sizes.
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[ 08-20-2001: Message edited by: Toad ]
