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747 outta the frying pan... (Read 207 times)
Feb 28th, 2004 at 11:25pm
Saratoga   Ex Member

 
...into the fire. Actually into SESM airport in Chile, a world renowned airport as it is located in a volcano! Shocked Well after a little debate in the FS2002 section, I did it like this so I thought I would post 'em here. Sorry I lost some quality cropping them. Be glad to send you the larger pics (1152x768 pixels). In reality, if this runway were longer, the 747 could take this landing. It probably could land here...but you know Boeing. Roll Eyes Tongue It would require one helluva landing gear inspection, but hey, if I can do it, anyone can! I may take more shots later and post them, these were the more interesting ones. Any more challenges for me? Note: This landing is realstic. The plane I used for this flight was true to real life measurements of Boeing 747-400 performance. The default FS2002 Boeing 747 is highly unrealistic. It is capable of extremely short takeoffs and landings at the highest weights. You may notice I am almost running off the end of the runway in the last picture. That is because the brakes are set to a realistic setting. I stopped the 747-400 (default) in about 3/4 of the runway with a touchdown speed of 110 kts. (which is ridiculous, 747 stall speed at minimum flying weight is above 130 knots). So don't anyone do this in a default 747 then come and say they beat me. 'Cause I'll bet a dime to a dollar you couldn't do it in this one. Hope you enjoy them.

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Reply #1 - Feb 29th, 2004 at 12:13pm

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Great shoots Smiley
 
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Reply #2 - Feb 29th, 2004 at 5:01pm

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And those pics proves what?
Not much if you ask me.


Nice going there...err Ace  Roll Eyes

"'Cause I'll bet a dime to a dollar you couldn't do it in this one"

He's a comedian too  Grin

 
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Reply #3 - Feb 29th, 2004 at 6:58pm
Saratoga   Ex Member

 
Ok well how would you like the pics? Hmm? Name something you want me to do, I'll do it. And you get a little preoccupied landing in a volcano to take lots of pics.
 
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