Better down here than up there: 47N (pt 2)

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Better down here than up there: 47N (pt 2)

Postby beaky » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:35 pm

This PA28 wisely went around... and did not return. At this point it was blowing so hard the flag was pointing up occasionally...

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The 172 took off again: very nice xwind technique. but taking off is easy by comparison...

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... to landing. this was not as bad as the zoom lens makes it look, but it was pretty hairy. Even a couple of the older pilots shook their heads and said: "scary". Again, not a critique of the pilot's skill so much as a comment on the conditions. Not technically beyond the plane's demonstrated limits, but challenging.

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This perfect little Grumman had no trouble... possibly a point in favor of low wings, I dunno.

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Next: last, including some passers-by
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Re: Better down here than up there: 47N (pt 2)

Postby flyboy 28 » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:46 pm

Wow, that Cessna in #2 is shiny. :)

I think I've seen that Grumman around here before. Not sure. I need to bug my dad to take me to the airport one of these days..
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Re: Better down here than up there: 47N (pt 2)

Postby Ecko » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:23 pm

Auch.. that landing doesn't look comfortable.. :o
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