Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Dipsy-doodling down the runway


This video was shot earlier this month from a hillside overlooking the runway of the airport on Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean.  Looks like the crosswinds there are extra special . . .





That's when pilots earn their pay, and then some!

Peter

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4 comments:

  1. WillMay 19, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I'm thinking the "all steering" landing gear of the B-52 would be beneficial in this sort of crosswind. Braking with the typical tri-gear might not be allowed until the wheels are aligned with the body, though.

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  2. Old NFOMay 19, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Looks like the second bird blew a right main... :-0

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  3. Capt. SchmoeMay 19, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Pretty good jobs for the most part, considering what they were working with.

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  4. Windy WilsonMay 21, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    In line with what Will said, all these airplanes were designed by engineers who did not think the steerable landing gear of the B-52 was necessary.

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