wags Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Video testament to landing gear designers. For those who want to fly to London City Airport, a cross wind adds to the excitement (in addition to the short runway and steep approach). The airport itself is located on the River Thames in downtown London, and gives business people very quick access to the city. The Millennium Dome is in the left side of the picture." "The runway is only 1199 meters long, which is very short in airline runway terms, thus it is only suitable for aircraft with good STOL (short take-off and landing) performance. It also has a 5.5 degree glide slope, as opposed to the conventional 3 degree slope to most runways. The BAE 146 is the main jet type to operate into the place. Most other aircraft are turbo props etc." "When doing the approach you have to be fully configured, i.e., gear down, full flaps and speed brakes before you commence descent from 3000 feet...or you won't get stopped before reaching the far end of the runway. If it doesn't look or feel right it is generally a good idea to give it away and have another attempt. For whatever reason, this flight crew decided to press, but they DID make the first turn off the runway. If nothing else, it's a testament to the toughness of the BAE 146 airframe. The pilots handled it like a dirtbike!" Enjoy... and I apologize if it has been posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Landing. With a 5.5 degree slope on the approach the sink rate is probably about 1100 fpm. I'm glad that I was not on it and that I don't own it. That arrival would be very hard on the aeroplane and would require an airframe inspection before further flight. There was far too much crab on at touchdown, and that would put a great strain on everything. It is amazing what aeroplanes can take at times, but there is a limit to what they can put up with. Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I think a under wear, inspection should be carried out as well.(for skid marks LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Pilot's Tip of the Week by PilotWorkshops.com that guy needs to go to this site and have a listen to Wally Moran's tip of the week on how to make smooth consistant and safe landings, sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 An old one but a good one (saying, that is, not the landing) "Did we land or were we shot down......." egads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeK Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I've been into London City a few times, and it's fair to say it's not fun in a crosswind ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Not fun??...relish it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I flew in 146's (as a passenger) at least weekly for years and felt very secure in them. Now in Fokker 100,s (Alliance Airlines) and the approach speed makes me nervous. Looking at the video above, only reinforces my opinion. How the front gear leg never broke off astounds me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Ah! Loved it. Not that I am condoning bad landings. I would LOVE to be in that plane on THAT landing. Wow, what a buzz! Ok, I'm not normal - but you probably already knew that. Didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodo Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Looks like my first solo Except they stayed on the runway - I went chasing rabbits.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Dodo :score008: I remember back to '91 flying over the "Grand canyon" in a charter plane - out taking happy snaps. It was quick enough to get the right seat. It was BuMpY as... Or so the pilot said/appologied at the end. I loved it. Sure I am a bit older now and can't take quite as much "bashing" but it is fun as long as no one gets hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eland2705 Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 "Ladies and Gentlemen, thank-you for flying Crash Airlines. Please remain in your seats, with your straps done up, whilst Capt. Kangaroo taxis the wreckage to the Gate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 "Ladies and Gentlemen, thank-you for flying Crash Airlines. Please remain in your seats, with your straps done up, whilst Capt. Kangaroo taxis the wreckage to the Gate" And thankyou for crashing with us today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Longden Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 That was amazing..... I bet they need to check the belly for a groundstrike... Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernardc Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 watch this video again and note the elevator position. hard up for the whole event , this plane was not flying , it was plummeting, there is a difference . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanzahero Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 A belly landing where the wheels got in the way? "... now making impact at gate 3...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 it would be interesting to see a view of the cabin. wonder how many lockers burst open and people with loose belts bouncing up and down. big mess in the galley. Might have had to pass the hat around for the 4 landing fees. looks like the butt fell out of the VSI at about 150ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Flying or falling? Horrible arrival. Really looks as if the approach speed is way too low, and the cross wind was never coped with. It didn't use a lot of runway. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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