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Old 4th October 2005 | 07:13
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TheOddOne
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From: Down at the sharp pointy end, where all the weather is made.
OR...

If you're planning to use this aerodrome for a commercial flight, presumably it's going to benefit the aerodrome. How about asking them to remove or change the position of the obstructions? If they can't be moved, how about making other changes on the aerodrome, such as a starter extension?

We added a mere 137 metres to the eastern end of 26L. That enabled operators to lift tonnes more over Russ Hill, an obstruction to the west of LGW. Paid for itself in no time!

The Odd One

ps one American pilot suggested another solution involving the use of Caterpillar tractors - 'get come Cats up there and take that hill out!'

A bit drastic, we thought.
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