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This first airliner crosswind landing compilation is older than the internet itself. I was really chuffed to find it again despite the quality not being great. I never thought to look for more...


There are some mental approaches and landing aborts in this next one that had me on the edge of my seat almost covering my eyes:


Then this one of Concorde aborting a landing reminds you how loud that thing was compared to other aircraft:


Pretty good steep ascent it does there as well :cool:
 
We'll probably see a few of these type of landings tonight. Don't miss this on Five tonight:

World's Most Extreme Airports (Documentary)

Time - 19:30 - 21:00 (1 hour and 30 minutes long)

When - Thursday 14th October on Five

Feature-length documentary highlighting the treacherous conditions that airlines face as they navigate the world's most dangerous airports. Every day, airline pilots deal with unpredictable weather, tough terrain, high-rise buildings and short runways with sheer drops. But there are ten airports that take these conditions to the extreme. This film provides a rundown of the most notorious airports in the world, where airline staff fight a constant battle to ensure the operation runs smoothly and safely.

(Editor's Choice, Followed by Five News at 9, Subtitles)
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:)
 
concorde - so pretty
Loved seeing it go over my primary school

Wouldn't think that wind could move a plane like that anyway ;o
 
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Some geekness here for you. The engines in the concorde are the same ones that were used in the Vulcan.

Rolls Royce Olympus engine. The concorde had 're-heat' (Afterburner) the vulcan did not


If you have never seen this thing live you really are missing out.
 
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Sure there is one in Iceland which is in a coastal enclave? (sp) it turns along the mountain before landing. In a biplane I think.

Hopefully I won't miss tonights programme.
 
We'll probably see a few of these type of landings tonight. Don't miss this on Five tonight:
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Ohh nice one mate!!! Thanks for the heads up , watchin it now. They have Les Abend from Flying Magazine!

My guess is Lukla (Nepal) will be #1? Wish I could have flown into Kai Tak :(
 
Gibraltar is on it :o Always had good landings/takes offs there. Been plenty of times. Though its a pain to walk over the border into Spain to get a taxi to Estopona :p Especially in the heat with the luggage
Plus its so so so quiet there anyway
 
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Gibraltar is on it :o Always had good landings/takes offs there. Been plenty of times. Though its a pain to walk over the border into Spain to get a taxi to Estopona :p Especially in the heat with the luggage
Plus its so so so quiet there anyway
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What do you fly? I work there at the met station
 
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