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Old 19th Apr 2024, 15:46
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albatross
 
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Kish Island years ago….it rains briefly but heavily for ten minutes…terminal leaks like a sieve. Drainage on runways, taxiways and apron…slim to nil. Condition frantic declared.
WX now CAVU.
Tower “You can not land…the runways are flooded!”

Me: “You do realize that I’m flying a helicopter?”

Long, long pause.

Tower: “You are cleared to land..at your own discretion but ..we will not be responsible!”

It was pretty hairy but I managed to land safely…close call! LOL.
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