Is it a mad world?

I refer to the article F-16 fighter jets remain on alert near Ambalat oil block (The Jakarta Post, March 16, page 4).

Please explain to your readers how an F-16 fighter jet can take off with a braking-schute employed, (see photo).

WOLFGANG LUFT, Bogor, West Java

Note: The aircraft in question is actually landing. We apologize for the error.

-- Editor