For those on BlueSky unfamiliar with this modern British tradition:
During times of high winds, we all jump on YouTube and watch planes trying to land at Heathrow, with excited commentary from the UK's premier plane nerd channel.
Currently live here!
https://www.youtube.com/live/egvoBvcIGOQ?si=58iLLXNbDjdPra2E
During times of high winds, we all jump on YouTube and watch planes trying to land at Heathrow, with excited commentary from the UK's premier plane nerd channel.
Currently live here!
https://www.youtube.com/live/egvoBvcIGOQ?si=58iLLXNbDjdPra2E
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Meanwhile back in the cabin:
I recall flying out of Taipei once with some weird sideways shuffle, and lots of flex in the wings. Typhoon imminent.
(Singapore airlines 747)
Not exactly the encouragement a passenger would want to hear….
Like, they all know each other from previous storms! :)
(I had a pilot save us from wind shear on a landing, so not sure I could watch for entertainment.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f09fxYmIh0E
I think I saw the pilot. 😜
And it allows me to brush up on my "English" (my native tongue is American).
As they say England and America two people separated by a common language. 😆
Did work experience at an airport with high cross-winds to its main runway. Learned why Qantas is the flying kangaroo
great feed to follow
Couple of Airbus A380s due in shortly, according to flight radar. So everyone is excited about that.
(Professional Pilots Rumour Network)
Fun times!