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Old 10th Aug 2023, 22:13
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meleagertoo
 
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I find it simply incredible that any pilot would ever consider landing on such a busy road. It's an act of utter desperation to land on even a fairly empty road, (far too narrow, too many unobservable obstructions plus 60mph obstacles weighing twice to twenty what you do coming in the opposite direction) but a busy dual carriageway like that? And on top of the central armco? That's utter madness, and unless there's a <u>completely</u> compelling reason why I'd suggest verging on criminally, leave alone morally irresponsible.
There appear to be a number of suitable sized fields in the immediate vicinity that wouldn't risk a 120mph head on with a truck.


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