The U-2 jet-powered aircraft has been a staple of American intelligence-gathering operations going back to the Cold War. But for over 50 years, the aircraft has also kept another peculiar record: being known as the most difficult aircraft to land.
Ross Franquemont, a U-2 pilot and internet vlogger, posted a series of videos in February of 2021 that provided insight into the aircraft’s complex and often messy landing procedures.
In the two-part post, the elite pilot describes the intricacies of being a Dragon Lady pilot and the process to become part of this select master group.
It is widely known among pilots that taking off a Dragon Lady is one of the best feelings in the world. Landing, though, is another story…
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