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KC10 FATboy

11-22-2009 10:41 PM

Those Crazy Russians

I was going to title this "Who let Van fly?" ... but nobody would understand. However, this is nuts.

LiveLeak.com - Ilyushin Il-62 Landing on a Grass Airfield

USMCFLYR

11-22-2009 10:48 PM

One of those perfect instances of:
Just because it CAN be done, doesn't mean it SHOULD be done.

USMCFLYR

navigatro

11-23-2009 03:48 AM

Russian engines are not known for longevity, but that was FOD-tastic.

The B-737-200 had the mod to land on gravel runways. Maybe the Alaska guys will chime in about those.

OldAg84

11-23-2009 05:00 AM

In the information with the video- it appears it was a landing only and the A/C is now an "Otto Lilienthal Museum" and a "popular wedding registry" whatever that is....

jcaplins

11-23-2009 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 715688)

I was going to title this "Who let Van fly?" ... but nobody would understand.

As in VanGrunsven?

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jonnyjetprop

11-23-2009 06:20 AM

Maybe the Russians (and the German pilot) are better than what we give them credit for. :D

hotshot

11-23-2009 07:06 AM

Reminds me of this video (some language)

IL76 in Australia

:eek:

rickair7777

11-23-2009 07:11 AM

Notice how they re-flared after landing to generate induced drag...might as well, since the brakes aren't going to do crap on the grass, so no need for weight on the wheels.

FlyJSH

11-23-2009 04:13 PM

Now I know what to do on my 65th birthday

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