Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Guys, Check this photos out! (from A.net) http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0326523/L/ http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0344965/M/ Just imagine,it was an heavy snow storm at Boston! Any comment on it,guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 I've been to Boston during winter, and it's a heck of a month-mostly enjoyable! The pilot must be pro, can't even see the runway! Well, snow is fun to land on, I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Wow,the pilots are totally expert in this situation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 cool, i mean "cold" i've been in flightsim with that situation. the pict of VS 744 is like you photoshop an original picture on a blank A4 paper. Azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 (edited) OOh... Pilot Can't See the Rwy arr... ??? So How They Navigate ??? Light ??? Edited May 1, 2006 by Ibrahim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Localizer and Glidepath Guess, while on the ground, it's careful taxying with the guidance of the ground-controler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Localizer and Glidepath Guess, while on the ground, it's careful taxying with the guidance of the ground-controler Thank Pieter.. for the explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zealich 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 can make landing on icy runway? mind to tell more Pieter? how to make possible to landing on this condition? and the ground is slipery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 can make landing on icy runway? mind to tell more Pieter? how to make possible to landing on this condition? and the ground is slipery. Ya lor...Uncle Pieter,mind to tell more about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 can make landing on icy runway? mind to tell more Pieter? how to make possible to landing on this condition? and the ground is slipery. May be pilot been to this situation can answer better. I bet the pilot has to use the whole lenght of runway with full brake on.............remember during landing during snow+snowstorm on 737, the plane took a long time to make a full stop and the landing really hard too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Wow that's Awesome.. I lIke the Virgin one.. Everything on the ground seems to be White..Wonder how the Manage to find Taxiways.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 But if the runway covered with snow, shouldnt it cause drag? like a car going thru puddle of water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 They would be vehicles clearing the runway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Ya lor...Uncle Pieter,mind to tell more about it? Can only explain my experiences to you of a trip, I once made, in Finland: the DC-9-50 of Finnair only used reversers during roll-out (no brakes, at least it was not felt), and at the end of the runway, there was a 'follow-me' car was waiting to guide the plane to the apron...I tell you, the weather in Finland can even be worse than the AA-picture you saw above They still managed to turn-around the plane within 30 minutes, de-icing and all...kudos to these AY-staff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 Can only explain my experiences to you of a trip, I once made, in Finland: the DC-9-50 of Finnair only used reversers during roll-out (no brakes, at least it was not felt), and at the end of the runway, there was a 'follow-me' car was waiting to guide the plane to the apron...I tell you, the weather in Finland can even be worse than the AA-picture you saw above They still managed to turn-around the plane within 30 minutes, de-icing and all...kudos to these AY-staff Wow,what an interesting story at all!Credits should be made to the Finnair staffs for the job well done Thanks for that interesting story,Uncle Pieter.Glad that you willing to share your experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherman 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 the pilot can't use auto land? or IFR landing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 2, 2006 the pilot can't use auto land? or IFR landing? The DC-9-50 definitely didn't use the auto-land mode during that landing...weather was definitely IFR and the ILS was used (only at one end of the runway at Kajaani)... Still admire that airline, for supplying safe- and reliable service in these harsh conditions If they start BKK-KUL v.v. next year, you really ought to try them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zealich 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) Thanks for sharing your experience Pieter...u rocks!! Edited May 3, 2006 by zealich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 Since they have Extreme Harsh Weather and condition there, those pilot to fly in our weather would be a piece of cake for them just like in flying school... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 3, 2006 Since they have Extreme Harsh Weather and condition there, those pilot to fly in our weather would be a piece of cake for them just like in flying school... Exactly, Adrian, apart from the snowy weather, Finnair pilots are also 'one of the best' when it comes to fog: plenty of lakes overthere creating lot's of fog, especially in the Fall-period... Even here in AMS, when everybody diverts, due to poor visibility, Finnair will still land Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attan 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) Finns do very well on slippery roads - most of the rally champions come from Finland. Even F1 has its fair share of Finns - Mika and Kimi, for instance. Edited May 4, 2006 by Attan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 4, 2006 Even here in AMS, when everybody diverts, due to poor visibility, Finnair will still land I never know controllers let planes land by just judging from the airline pilot ability ...ok everybody, forward to Paris, Finnair, clear to land Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted May 4, 2006 I never know controllers let planes land by just judging from the airline pilot ability ...ok everybody, forward to Paris, Finnair, clear to land Pilot will decide to land or make an overshoot...ATC controlers just inform them of RVR's... Paris ??? Why not Helsinki/Helsingfors ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
