Whats the distance?

**John** · 30-01-2006

Between these two planes?

noobee captain · 30-01-2006

My ruler says about an eigth of a millimeter.

Hang on, just enlarging the picture .......

duncan · 30-01-2006

Too damn close, no matter if the camera DID lie this time. IMHO

**wonwinglo** · 30-01-2006

Well lets put it like this,it would certainly be reported as a near miss ! tell us more about the picture John ?

**John** · 30-01-2006

Apparently they are 2.5 miles apart and it wasn't reported as a near miss, it happened on Saturday near upton park, the full story is here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4660644.stm

30-01-2006

Thats a great photo, im sure less than 3km is a near miss isnt it?

from a graphics pov, they have to be a considerable distance as theres no shadows created!

Roy · 30-01-2006

I'm quoting a pilot friend of mine who placed this on another forum with reference to the photo and similar questions raised....

"There's at least 1000' separation there, which is all that's required (1000' vertical, or 5nm lateral for aircraft at same alt). The higher aircraft is about twice the length of the lower, smaller jet, and the photo gives no depth perception."

Thanks Snagger

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duncan · 31-01-2006

Ah, the camera does lie then..

Roy · 31-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncan

Ah, the camera does lie then..

Not so much a lie as deception