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Old 26th Mar 2002, 01:03
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PAXboy
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Nelspruit - ah yes. The first time I went in there as Pax, it was in a Fairchild Metroliner. I could lean into the aisle and look out the front. The strip looked non existant and we landed whilst (essentially) going uphill! We stopped just short of the fence, the other side of which, unconcerned locals were waiting in the car park!. .. .I understand that the J41 is even tighter and Captains have to be certified to operate NLP, the FO is not allowed to land or depart. One of the main reasons is that there is a VERY limited amount of space between the main gear and the edge of the strip. They have to decellerate sharpish and pretty much open the flight deck window and chuck an anchor out for good measure.. .. .They are going to miss it when the new field opens!
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