Scenic to Majorca?

[mattjwood]

Hi all,

I am travelling to Majorca in June from BHX on a TC 757. whenever i travel n an aircraft, like to know what route the aircraft will take, and any sights to look out for.

I have never done Majorca in my adult life, so I am looking forward to the flight!

Any replies appreciated :ok:

[Johnny F@rt Pants]

Isle of Wight, Limoges, Toulouse, Barcelona then Majorca would be the standard route.

[Mike Tee]

The week before your departure from BHX, wherever that is, follow the same flight on one of the live Radar sights such as www.flightradar24.com (http://www.flightradar24.com)
and hope that your own flight goes the same way. Don't rely on the briefing given by your pilot as they often give out duff information.

[WHBM]

Don't rely on the briefing given by your pilot as they often give out duff information.
Given the name of this website ("Professional Pilots .......etc") I think you should stand by for some robust comments !

[crispey]

There are usually some very good views of the mountains on Mallorca as you approach the island.Trouble is knowing which approach which will be used as this will be based on the surface wind.If they are on southwesterlies then sitting on the right usually means flying over Pollensa with the highest mountains on your right.If on easterlies sitting on the left is best.

Good idea to check out FR24 as suggested.Pilots are usually too busy to point out scenery near destination.Duff info is normally only when ATC change things.

[WindSheer]

Don't rely on the briefing given by your pilot as they often give out duff information.

Let me start.......Mike, this absolute ridiculous statement is based on what foundation? (Please pause Microsoft flight sim while you consider your response....)

:ugh:

[mattjwood]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I am sitting on the right hand side if the aircraft so I am hoping for southwesterlies!!

Were staying in Pollensia so that would be fantastic.

I shall also give the flightradar24 a go nearer the time.

Thanks again!

Matt

[WindSheer]

If you are sat on the right and come in from the east, you will get a view of the mountains and the mainland of majorca on the way in.
To be honest, sat on the left and coming in from the West is by far more appealing as you follow the mountain range from the North initially, and then skirt around it to position for the approach. You then get nice views of Magaluf on about an 8 mile final.

However, agreeing with Crispy...as you are staying in Pollensa fingers crossed for South Westerlies :ok:

[crispey]

Enjoy the trip mattjwood!It's a lovely island with mountains,beaches,rustic interior etc.Last time there we stayed in Puerta Pollensa and could identify the house we were staying in from the air as we approached.

The usual approach from UK direction is SSE from Barcelona towards Pollensa as explained by jfp.Today they are on the NE runways but it is 23C!

[mattjwood]

Thanks Crispy! Yes i did notice that earlier as i followed a Thomas Cook down from BHX this morning on FlightRadar24!

I cant wait! I love flying to different places, its part of the holiday for me!

Matt

[arem]

In the heat of the summer unless there is a specific wx system nearby my personal experience is usually landing in the morning on the 05's until the sea breeze sets in at 11am local when it all switches to the 23's.

[Doug E Style]

Almost right, arem. The runway change ALWAYS occurs when I am on the approach at about 9000 feet. Or so it seems.

[CentreFix25]

I'm behind the times:hmm: When did they change from 24s to 23s and start using a centre runway - I'm assuming that is what I think is the North taxiway?

[DaveReidUK]

When did they change from 24s to 23s and start using a centre runwayThey didn't, and they haven't.

Palma's runways are oriented 059°M/239°M, so it would take many years of magnetic drift before they could be designated 05s and 23s. The reference to 23C in post #9 was talking about the temperature. :O

The northern parallel taxiway used to be runway 06C/24C, in fact you can still see the rubbed-out piano keys and runway designator on Google Earth. AFAIK, it hasn't been listed as a runway in the AIP for many years.

[CentreFix25]

Little bit too early in the morning for me and post #11 helped me on my way :hmm: