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« on: June 09, 2007, 01:51:26 AM »
Anyone know where the heck this approach is at?

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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2007, 02:02:10 AM »
According to the comments at the bottom of the page its Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  Since its a mile above sea level it's really not low at all:D

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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2007, 03:29:15 AM »

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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2007, 03:29:59 AM »
That runway... is WWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY YY too short for that aircraft... I would be sh**ing myself at the idea of having to try that landing...

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« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2007, 03:53:58 AM »
Check youtube for videos from the Hong Kong airport, IIRC thats one with a bit of pucker factor as well.

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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2007, 04:00:35 AM »
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Check youtube for videos from the Hong Kong airport, IIRC thats one with a bit of pucker factor as well.


Mind posting a link? Im a bit too busy to search myself.

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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2007, 04:03:19 AM »
HAHA Serenity your sig got Skuzzified.
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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2007, 04:08:49 AM »
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HAHA Serenity your sig got Skuzzified.


lol. Only took 5 months! Well, I know which ones I want, ill put it back soon... bit busy chatting with the GF so its not really on my list of priorities...

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« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2007, 04:13:33 AM »
There. Restored with a little extra added. [/hijack]

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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2007, 04:59:19 AM »
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Check youtube for videos from the Hong Kong airport, IIRC thats one with a bit of pucker factor as well.


Meh, Wellington airport New Zealand (my hometown) has em all beat for white-knuckle landings.

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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2007, 05:31:32 AM »
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Mind posting a link? Im a bit too busy to search myself.


http://www.youtube.com

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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2007, 06:31:37 AM »
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Check youtube for videos from the Hong Kong airport, IIRC thats one with a bit of pucker factor as well.


Kai Tak, checkerboard approach to 13

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« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2007, 07:01:03 AM »

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« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2007, 07:55:32 AM »
The final approach and touchdown at St Barts will set your hair on end.

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« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2007, 12:33:18 PM »
Psssst Serenity.....


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