[Alberta's Child]

Someone pointed out yesterday that it would be highly unusual for this particular aircraft to catch the "first" cable, due to a certain aerodynamic characteristic that makes it "float" on a landing approach.

I'd be interested to hear from any Freepers out there who have some direct experience with this kind of thing.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

Catching the number one wire is not good, indicative of a low approach. Dangerous, possibility of a ramp strike, etc. On other threads there is a Naval Aviator who has direct experience with trapping a Viking. He confirms the floating characteristic.