An Optimized Profile Descent is a smooth way of landing planes with their engines close to idle. The landing style is less noisy, saves fuel, and reduces emissions. The Federal Aviation Administration ...
The first version of Precision Landing Mode (PLM) for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler did away with much of the stress on pilots flying behind a ship—and PLM Version 40 (V40) intends to ...