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Old 12th Dec 2007, 15:16
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srjumbo
 
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Ok then Camprax. Here's another heavy jet driver - me. The turning circle at Antigua is cr@p and the billboards and guidance on a clear night can be seen with difficulty. With any sort of contamination on the windows or lack of visibility it is a nightmare to attempt the turn.
Why do we have to turn the opposite way in the turning pan? I was led to believe it was for the road therefore traffic lights to stop the cars whilst the aircraft is turning the correct way would be benificial.
Comments about big egos and big aircraft are not beneficial to anyone or do I detect a little bit of jealousy?
Look at how Barbados' airport caters for big aircraft and look at how many tourists go there. The Antiguans need to spend some of their tourist dollars on the unfinished taxiway and not on 'white elephant' stadiums!
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