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Old 4th Feb 2008, 13:05
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IF that approach was real the next touchdown would not be the runway but the car. No pilot worth his sort (OR his job) would make such an approach. And do you really think the authorities would allow cars to be uncontrolled on that road if that could happen?

If you look at all the vids you will clearly see that there is useful height as they cross the threshold. Very little power - just riding it down.

As for a 'special licence' I think they mean trainers made sure their pilots can operate safely in and out!!

FWIW - for me it is a fake.
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