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Old 13th Aug 2008, 12:14
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Slats One
 
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have it both ways

On the one hand, this is proper flying with skill. On the other hand it is not total airmanship and some people say it is bad stuff that should never have been attempted.

Hmm.

It is not as low or as risky the TAP A310 near-wing scrape -that was really close and silly.

But -watch this video carefully and you can see the manoeuvre is planned. The control inputs seem planned and considered- notice how he sets the attitude, increases speed and everything is stable and the wing working.

BUT- did he really look at his altimeter, consult the radio altimeter, and compare and contrast those with the down turn side wingspan and then decide it was safe? Maybe he did/ or maybe it was blend of skill and luck.

This is not reckless flying, but it it is still in-advisable or will someone call a wimp...
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