Nice landing!
11-28-2009, 11:01 AM
#21
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Mea Culpa
OK, my fault.
I thought (from the original post) that the airplane was already on the ground, and was supposedly turning-off via the high-speed.
I think what fooled me (or most of us) is it seemed the aircraft is far-off centerline; but now I'm not so sure. Made it seem like a guy was already in the process of turning-off, so I kind of assumed speed about 50-80 kts.
What is really surprising is the lack of control response...there are no discernable control surface deflections until all three struts are on the ground.
I think the most surprising shot is the "lean" onto the left strut a frame later; very nose down, and one helluva side-load on the gear...to me, it is more surpising they didn't snap a main at that point, than the almost-scraped-a-wing shot.
I thought (from the original post) that the airplane was already on the ground, and was supposedly turning-off via the high-speed.
I think what fooled me (or most of us) is it seemed the aircraft is far-off centerline; but now I'm not so sure. Made it seem like a guy was already in the process of turning-off, so I kind of assumed speed about 50-80 kts.
What is really surprising is the lack of control response...there are no discernable control surface deflections until all three struts are on the ground.
I think the most surprising shot is the "lean" onto the left strut a frame later; very nose down, and one helluva side-load on the gear...to me, it is more surpising they didn't snap a main at that point, than the almost-scraped-a-wing shot.
11-28-2009, 02:09 PM
#24
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They were too busy crapping their pants to apply any control inputs.
VERY nice photo sequence, Paulo.
I hope you never catch me doing that in the tanker, cause one (or both) of my outboards are gonna depart the jet.
I hate Lajes.
VERY nice photo sequence, Paulo.
I hope you never catch me doing that in the tanker, cause one (or both) of my outboards are gonna depart the jet.
I hate Lajes.
11-28-2009, 04:22 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by OrionFE
Yes, you are right. I remember breaking out and the Pilot looking up asking where the runway was, I stuck my arm in front of his face and pointed out his side window! The "Mighty Orion" would always make it in first try, but the heavies would take a couple times!
Happened to us recently as well. I was the FO, Captain was flying. Popped out at 2700 ft on the ILS. I could not find the runway. IRO found it out my side window.
Landed a full 747/4 at night with the worst winds I have ever seen. Captain pulled off the landing of his career. I have never been so impressed with someones skill, and never been so happy I wasn't flying!
11-28-2009, 05:02 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by UPS1856
Happened to us recently as well. I was the FO, Captain was flying. Popped out at 2700 ft on the ILS. I could not find the runway. IRO found it out my side window.
Landed a full 747/4 at night with the worst winds I have ever seen. Captain pulled off the landing of his career. I have never been so impressed with someones skill, and never been so happy I wasn't flying!
Landed a full 747/4 at night with the worst winds I have ever seen. Captain pulled off the landing of his career. I have never been so impressed with someones skill, and never been so happy I wasn't flying!
11-28-2009, 08:05 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by OrionFE
Been on a few of those in the classic going into ANC. Brakes in the red on taxi in! Had one FO give up his landing to the Captain on one of those. I respect the guy for that.
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