Blind Landing Apr 2026

Relying entirely on a newly invented artificial horizon, a directional gyroscope, and a primitive radio beacon system, Doolittle took off, flew a 15-mile circuit, and landed perfectly. It was the world's first true blind landing.

Created by Ari Saperstein, the podcast takes its name from a literal and metaphorical disaster at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. During the women's gymnastics all-around final, a piece of equipment—the vault—was accidentally set two inches too low. blind landing

Skateboarding, snowboarding, or action sports blogs. Relying entirely on a newly invented artificial horizon,

That all changed because of a revolutionary concept known as the . Flying by the Seat of Your Pants a directional gyroscope

dives deep into safety and the culture of silence in gymnastics.