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Old 11-22-2009 | 10:41 PM
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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
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Old 11-22-2009 | 10:48 PM
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One of those perfect instances of:
Just because it CAN be done, doesn't mean it SHOULD be done.

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Old 11-23-2009 | 03:48 AM
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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.
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Old 11-23-2009 | 05:00 AM
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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....
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Old 11-23-2009 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy
I was going to title this "Who let Van fly?" ... but nobody would understand.

As in VanGrunsven?



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Old 11-23-2009 | 06:20 AM
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Maybe the Russians (and the German pilot) are better than what we give them credit for.
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Old 11-23-2009 | 07:06 AM
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Reminds me of this video (some language)

IL76 in Australia

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Old 11-23-2009 | 07:11 AM
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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.
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Old 11-23-2009 | 04:13 PM
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Now I know what to do on my 65th birthday
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