The idle musings of a former military man, former computer geek, medically retired pastor and now full-time writer. Contents guaranteed to offend the politically correct and anal-retentive from time to time. My approach to life is that it should be taken with a large helping of laughter, and sufficient firepower to keep it tamed!
Here are some of the hairiest crosswind landings and takeoffs I’ve ever seen, filmed at Birmingham airport in England during the past winter. Note how the wings flex under the aerodynamic pressure. I recommend watching the video in full-screen mode.
I’m glad I wasn’t aboard any of those planes . . .
Peter
One of those go-arounds was different from all the rest..was he going to fly the whole pattern with his gear down?
scratch one destination from my list…query, what airport has the highest number of aborted landings? I have no idea myself.
Between the wind and that roller coaster runway it's a wonder any of them land safely. They couldn't move some dirt around and make a proper runway I wonder?
Hows about tail hooks and a fast landing.
A la navy.
Needs passenger seats facing backwards.
That one at around 9 min, I'm amazed they didn't shear the gear with that side load… And some of those takeoffs were out of limits… Or I'll eat my hat!
Pretty hairy stuff. Lots of go around's. Makes you wonder where they went.
At what point do the passengers get a vote on trying a different field?!!