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Old 7th October 2009 | 19:42
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singpilot
 
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It was considered a running bet at my company to see how long you could straddle the centerline lights with the nose tires. Was a nickle for every one you hit. I was amazed how good you get after being broke for a week. Yes, both T/O and Landing.

I think our Scottish Chief Pilot never paid more than a dollar, and that was a day with a gusty crosswind. He was so good at it it was scary. When challenged if he was really straddling, he'd offset first left, then right tire.

When I first started, I was lucky to have the mains straddling the centerline lights. Amazing what 37 years of practise can do for skills.
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