jvnk08
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[Admin: For a more detailed explanation of why this shows normal air traffic, and the procedures related to traffic avoidance, see: https://www.metabunk.org/threads/debunked-fed-ex-md-11-almost-collides-with-ghost-tankers.3191/ ]
I'm sorry if this is a repost. This video has been making the rounds lately. Another debunker pointed out that he's seen the footage before but from a different video, supposedly it's from an Indian airline. As a pilot himself he also mentioned passing so close is within safety regulations. Any help locating that video? Also, any notes from other aviation-knowledgable people here would be appreciated.
Video in question:
[UPDATE by Mick] The original video was identified as likely this Jan 31st 2007 video, by YouTube user deaphen, titled "Air India Cockpit Video with 3 Planes crossing us". It's perfectly normal air traffic, and there are several other videos showing very similar mid-air crossings. Flights are only required to be separated by 1,000 feet vertically, and the planes shown here seem to be separated by much more.
I'm sorry if this is a repost. This video has been making the rounds lately. Another debunker pointed out that he's seen the footage before but from a different video, supposedly it's from an Indian airline. As a pilot himself he also mentioned passing so close is within safety regulations. Any help locating that video? Also, any notes from other aviation-knowledgable people here would be appreciated.
Video in question:
[UPDATE by Mick] The original video was identified as likely this Jan 31st 2007 video, by YouTube user deaphen, titled "Air India Cockpit Video with 3 Planes crossing us". It's perfectly normal air traffic, and there are several other videos showing very similar mid-air crossings. Flights are only required to be separated by 1,000 feet vertically, and the planes shown here seem to be separated by much more.
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