willedoo Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 8 hours ago, facthunter said: That US cargoplane touchdown was pretty "schmick". Nev Just a smidgeon lopsided, but considering it's Wellington, that's more than good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 That was deliberate because of the X wind.. The ground run was short also so no extra speed on.. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I was referencing the left main gear touching down before the right gear. I didn't realise it was deliberate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I didn't see any crosswind?? The wind was a headwind virtually straight down the runway, according to what I could see of the windsock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 He would not have done it otherwise. It was held on for a while. New Zealand people or others flying there do it better than others. You only have to watch them landing at Tullamarine on 26. Most just leave the CRAB on with wings level especially with underwing engines. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I wasn't referencing the plane crabbing on approach to deal with a crosswind. I meant the part here at 1.07. At 1.06 they were approaching straight and level then at the last moment banked to the left and touched down on the LH gear at 1.07. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octave Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I have flown in and out of Welly Airport probably 9 or 10 times. Fortunately, it has always been reasonable weather (so far). I know my son has had more than one flight diverted after a couple of attempts to land. it is a great airport for plane watchers and photographers. On the east side of the strip is a great lookout on top of a very steep hill. On the west side is a cafe we have been to many times called "Spruce Goose". It has a raised outdoor dining area that looks over the runway, great for a bit of lunch and plane spotting. i have many interesting photos. It does tend to be very gusty at time and in nearly every direction the wind is coming over very steep hills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 At 1.06: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octave Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I don't have much of an opinion on this however at 1:06 you can't see the wind sock anymore. I think it would be hard to know what the wind was doing at that instant. It is a very gusty place surrounded by extremely tall hills. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Maybe he's purposely banking to touch the LH gear first as a brake effect to help straighten up with the runway. I guess 'he' is a bit sexist; it could be a she flying. I'm fairly sure they have a few female C-17 pilots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) Neither WAS I Willie..Only in reference to a lot doing it at Tullamarine on a certain runway when some x wind exists and the NZ blokes did a better job of it. because they have More winds where they come from.. The services plane banks to hold centreline, because it CAN. and being on centre is a good idea because NOT being on it is NOT. You might also be aware of how close the road is on his left and how straight it rolled and didn't use much runway. Are you suggesting it wasn't "schmick" . If so WHY?..Nev Edited February 26 by facthunter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octave Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Here are a few of my pics from some of the great vantage points around Welly Airport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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willedoo Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Nest of the Baya weaver. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 It's well built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Do you reckon there's a couple of eggs in that sack? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Those ' birds ' must live in a ' naturalist resort ' . With the Old blokes showing their " E D " . LoL at that thought . spacesailor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Hellenic Air Force F-16M over the Aegean Sea. It's easy to see why pilots love the F-16; it's like the fighter plane version of a sports car. It would have the best visibility of any fighter plane in my opinion. It also seems to be the most popular choice worldwide for home built cockpit simulators. The low profile and simple cockpit build would probably be a factor there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vegemite Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) If you want to see the Boeing EA-18G Growler in action check out https://www.youtube.com/@GrowlerJams Covers everything from carrier take-off/landings (mainly), refuelling, reconnaissance and more ... Very interesting and informative from a real pilot's POV. He even has a "Signature" move 🙂 Edited March 17 by Mr.Vegemite 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 4 cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 4? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willedoo Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 There's 4 cats there. It took me a few minutes to see the fourth one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Got it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Great camouflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_Atrick Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Yep.. trick was not to look for a black one... (Oops.. did I give it away). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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