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Old 3rd Dec 2005, 11:24
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gonso
 
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I used to fly the 757 there years ago. Apart from the things the briefings say about this place, I could only mention 3 things that you don't see written anywhere:

1) Depending of course on the type of aircraft, it is a very good idea to get gear down and some serious flaps ridiculously early so you can handle comfortably the steep descent of the initial approach (regardless which runway is in use). It helps to concentrate on the vertical profile without the distruction of speed control.

2) On right downwind for 08, you are flying very low over the high plateau south of the runway, so anticipate that.

3) As Bumblebee mentioned, on base leg, when you turn finals on 08 the cliffs ahead look VERY VERY CLOSE, but dont worry, there is plenty of room if you do it right. The last thing you want to do (if the size and the proximity of the cliffs suprise you the first time you visit) is to chicken out at that stage! You'll probably make things worse. Your best way out is to the east , so keep that turn going!!!
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