Whats the distance?

[john]

Between these two planes?

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[noobee captain]

My ruler says about an eigth of a millimeter.

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

 

[duncan]

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

 

[wonwinglo]

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

 

[john]

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

 

[squiffythewombat]

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]

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 .

 

[duncan]

Ah, the camera does lie then..:wink:

 

[Roy]

Ah' date=' the camera does lie then..:wink:[/quote']Not so much a lie as deception