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EvolveOrConvolve

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10. Some really good pilots in the video

Reply to madmom (Original post)

Tue Jan 24, 2012, 08:41 PM

Jan 2012

You could see them fighting the crosswind like hell, but still landing more or less in the center of the runway with a soft touch down.

Others on the video, not so good. Remind me to never, ever fly Condor airlines...

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Scary Plane Landings: Video Of Dusseldorf Airport Landings [View all] madmom Jan 2012 OP

Sort of mesmerizing treestar Jan 2012 #1

..in a horrifying sort of way. CottonBear Jan 2012 #3

Sir, would you please get off the plane. rrneck Jan 2012 #2

Looks like about a 30 kt crosswind Major Nikon Jan 2012 #4

Yeah, at least. trof Jan 2012 #7

Yikes! abbeyco Jan 2012 #5

Been there, done that. trof Jan 2012 #6

My understanding is that most airlines have a crosswind component limit Major Nikon Jan 2012 #8

I think Boeing had demonstrated FAA Xwind quals better than TWA's limits. trof Jan 2012 #11

Guess I'll take Dusseldorf off my list! elleng Jan 2012 #9

Some really good pilots in the video EvolveOrConvolve Jan 2012 #10

Almost look like hovercraft OxQQme Jan 2012 #12