Airbus A350-1000: landing with "Afghan approach", aerobatics under the control of a test pilot
International air show MAKS-2021. Zhukovsky airfield, Moscow region. Filmed on July 22, 2021. Demonstration flight program. This year, the Airbus concern brought to Moscow its new A350-1000 aircraft, which is not only shown in a static exposition, but also participates in a flight demonstration program every day. The aircraft is piloted by Airbus test pilots. *The concept of "Afghan approach" or "Afghan landing" appeared at the time of the participation of Soviet aviation in hostilities in Afghanistan. The essence of this maneuver was a high-speed descent of the aircraft over the airfield along the trajectory of the gimbal/spin. This landing, in contrast to the standard one, protected the aircraft from shelling while approaching the runway. #MAKS2021 #airshow #A350
International air show MAKS-2021. Zhukovsky airfield, Moscow region. Filmed on July 22, 2021. Demonstration flight program. This year, the Airbus concern brought to Moscow its new A350-1000 aircraft, which is not only shown in a static exposition, but also participates in a flight demonstration program every day. The aircraft is piloted by Airbus test pilots. *The concept of "Afghan approach" or "Afghan landing" appeared at the time of the participation of Soviet aviation in hostilities in Afghanistan. The essence of this maneuver was a high-speed descent of the aircraft over the airfield along the trajectory of the gimbal/spin. This landing, in contrast to the standard one, protected the aircraft from shelling while approaching the runway. #MAKS2021 #airshow #A350