Originally Posted by
Akrotiri bad boy
I remember the Sunday evening PIA 747's departing MAN on 06 and clawing their way across the rooftops in Stockport. That was about five miles out after which the terrain started to steepen, I'm sure the GPWS must have been blaring as they dragged themselves over the higher ground around the outer marker. Not sure which powerplants were fitted but they didn't seem up to it.
You may also recall some "interesting " departures in the same direction by Wardair.....I witnessed one that I recall caused some "consternation " ...cough ! to the residents of Didsbury, Burnage in particular .It would be fair to say the pax had a scenic tour of North Manchester heading for Oldham.