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Old 1st November 2006 | 11:56
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UKpaxman
 
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Originally Posted by ecj
When flying into Sumburgh, landing runway 33, it is not possible to be wings level until about 10 seconds before touchdown.
Loganair pilots are therefore well versed in flying tight approaches quite safely.
As a regular pax on the Flightline 146's to Scatsta we once diverted to Sumburgh and landed on 33 - that was somewhat impressive, just a good thing the lady at the local farm on the final turn didn't have any washing hung out or she'd have lost the lot on the tip of the wing...
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