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Old 26th Mar 2013, 13:46
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washingtondave
 
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Knievel, you are correct in saying there is a dip in the runway at Newcastle. As NCL is my "home" airport I have experienced a fair number of landings there over the years, with mixed results. Some greasers and some very heavy thumps. On one occasion, on a late evening arrival, with Easyjet as it happens, I was sat on the port side, and as the plane made it's turn to align itself for finals to runway 25. I could clearly see the approach lights through the cabin window. I had a feeling that the plane was not correctly aligned, and sure enough we did a go around.

On another occasion on a flight from NCL to Heathrow, you could feel the aircraft wavering in the wind on the apron at NCL ( I was sat near the back ). The approach to Heathrow in the westerly direction was one of the wildest rides I've ever experienced. It was a particularly windy day which prompted many comments on the BBC Have Your Say website.

Oh the joys of flying.
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