here's a landing for you
from a friend:
Read the article first then watch the video.
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 dirt bike!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT2C9QcgYjA
