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Old 7th Jan 2008, 12:28
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From my experience I would go along the line from PAXboy - don't ask me why but MOST pilots get their BETTER landings in BAD weather conditions rather than good.
Funny you should say that. I am noticing the same in my own flying (spamcan, I hasten to add). Could be that extra bit of concentration.

Anyway, back to RYR: I've used them a lot and had - as with any airline - the whole range from greasers to 'arrivals'.

However, let's not forget that RYR operate a lot into relatively short fields, where a 'float' is not an option. Couple that with rain and you'd want the guys at the pointy end to put her down rather assertively. I'd rather have a little shudder on landing then mud on my shoes walking away from an overrun.....
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